Introduction To Conveyor Systems
A conveyor system is a great way to move products quickly and efficiently. It can be used in the food industry, manufacturing plants and warehouses, and many other industries. Conveyors are made from a variety of materials such as steel or aluminum. They also come in various shapes and sizes depending on the needs of your facility. A conveyor can be used to transport just about anything from small parts/tools to large crates so you can use them for almost any type of material handling task!
Conveyor Systems: Fast, Reliable, and Efficient Product Transport
Conveyor systems are a fast, reliable, and efficient way to transport materials in many industries. Conveyor systems have been used for years in the manufacturing industry and now they’re becoming more popular in other industries like food processing, pharmaceutical, warehousing, and distribution.
Conveyor systems can be used for transporting raw materials from one station within a plant to another location or work in process from one workstation to another workstation. They are also used for transporting finished goods on an assembly line where there is no need for manual handling of the product or material being transported.
Conveyors with Cleats and Sorter Systems
Sorter systems use brass cleats, which are small loops that hang from the conveyor chain and flop around as they move. These cleats help to keep products organized during transit, by keeping them in place and preventing them from falling out of place or becoming damaged. There are two main types of sorters used for this purpose:
- Face-to-face sorters: These sort items by size, shape, and weight so that similar products will end up next to each other. This keeps your inventory organized so that when it arrives at its destination you don’t have to do much sorting yourself—you can just toss everything onto shelves or totes!
- Face-to-back sorters: With these systems, items face away from each other as they travel down a conveyor belt—but once again we’re talking about being able to organize your inventory. So if one system is fast enough (like an AutoSort), then you’ll be able to take advantage of both types without worrying about slowing down throughput times too much since all of your product types will eventually get sorted into their own respective compartments once they’ve passed through two conveyors where they were facing forward while traveling on their way back again (after passing through four total stations).
Pneumatic Conveying Systems
Pneumatic conveying systems are used to transport products over long distances. They are often used in the food industry and pharmaceutical industries to take products from one location (processing plant, storage facility) to another (packaging plant or warehouse). These conveyors can move at high speeds, which is why they’re preferable for longer distances.
Roller Conveyor
Roller conveyors are one of the most versatile types of conveyor systems. They can be used for product transport, material handling, and storage applications in a variety of industries (such as food processing and packaging). Roller conveyors
are made from a wide range of materials including steel and aluminum. These materials provide strength, durability, and flexibility to meet your specific needs.
The main components that makeup roller conveyors include:
- Roller: The rolling element of the system that transports material along its length
- Conveyor belt: A flexible cover placed over the rollers to protect products from damage
Overhead Conveyor Systems
These systems are a good choice for short distances and environments that are dirty or wet. Overhead conveyor systems can be used to move products from one point to another. The moving belts are supported by a structure above the floor, so they do not require any floor space for their operation. There are several types of overhead conveyor systems, including:
- Chain and sprocket driven – These conveyors use an endless chain with sprockets to drive the belt(s).
- Motorized – These systems use electric motors to drive the belt(s). They may also include brakes on each end of the belt in order to keep it from slipping off its track if power is lost while moving material up an incline toward its destination point (for example: into bins or onto other equipment).
Troughed Belt Conveyor
A trough conveyor system consists of a single belt that moves in a horizontal direction. This type of system is popular for transporting loose materials, bulk products, and materials that would be damaged by vibration. Trough conveyors are also ideal for applications where the product has high moisture content or is sensitive to abrasion.
Drag Chain Cable Conveyors
Drag chain cable conveyors are used to transport products, and can be used in tight spaces. They can also be used for heavy loads, which makes them ideal for a variety of industries.
Drag chain cable conveyor systems consist of two or more pulleys that are connected by a steel cable. The cables are looped over each pulley and form a loop around the product being transported. A motorized sprocket then pulls on the cable to move products through your warehouse or manufacturing facility at speeds up to 5 miles per hour (mph).
A conveyor system is a great way to move products quickly and efficiently.
Conveyor systems are a great way to move products quickly and efficiently. Conveyors are used in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution, but they can also be used for a variety of other applications. For example, conveyor systems can be used to transport products, materials, or parts. They can also help transport products to a packaging or assembly area.
Conveyor system solutions include:
- Belt conveyors: Used in industries that require bulk material movements such as mining and food processing;
- Roller conveyors: Used for overhead transport of pallets with heavy loads (great for warehouses);
- Roll-out trays/belts: A great space saver when storing boxes on shelves;
- Dumbwaiters: Ideal for transporting heavy items like glass bottles up flights of stairs without having to manually lift them;
- Carousels: Move large quantities of small items throughout the day without needing extra space (e.g., retail stores).
Tru – Trac Rollers
We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about our conveyor systems. Tru – Trac Rollers are proud to offer conveyor systems solutions, which can help your business run more smoothly. If you have any questions, please call +27 12 661 9531.