Conveyor systems
A conveyor system is a common piece of mechanical handling equipment that moves materials from one location to another. Conveyor systems allow quick and efficient transport for a wide variety of product items, which make them very popular in the packaging and material handling industries.
There are many types of conveyor systems available, including chain conveyors (floor and overhead), enclosed tracks, I-Beam, towline, power & free, and hand pushed trolleys. They are used according to the various needs of different industries.
Conveyor systems are used widespread across a range of industries due to the numerous benefits they provide.
• Conveyors can be installed almost anywhere and are much safer than using a forklift or other machine to move materials. Also, many conveyors have advanced safety features that help prevent accidents.
• They can move loads of all shapes, sizes and weights. There are a variety of options available for running conveying systems, including fully automated systems, which are equipped to fit individual needs.
Many factors are important in the accurate selection of a conveyor system. It is important to know how the conveyor system will be used beforehand. Some individual areas that are helpful to consider are the required conveyor operations, such as transport, accumulation and sorting, the product items’ sizes, weights and shapes and where the loading and pickup points need to be.