An industrial conveyor belt is a flexible system designed to convey heavy and bulk materials. The belt conveyor system comprises a conveyor rubber cover mounted on a series of rollers or a frame. Furthermore, the material handling conveyor belt structure is powered by a motor.

How conveyor systems work

Conveyors can be powered by a motor or use gravity to move items. The design of the conveyor system allows for the movement of objects that are too heavy or too bulky for humans to carry by hand.

The applications of a conveyor system in manufacturing can include being used on a car manufacturing line, a production line for electrical goods, and a food production line for baked food. The way a conveyor is used in this environment is by moving the product from one point to the next.

Functions

A conveyor system systematically carries and transports materials, typically in an industrial or controlled environment. Conveyor belts are a tried-and-true energy saver designed to increase efficiency.

Applications

Conveyor systems are used to move materials and loads automatically in a variety of industries. Some applications of conveyors include:

- Manufacturing: Conveyor systems are used in production lines for cars, electronics, and food. They move products from one point to another, and can be used to feed products continuously.

- Warehousing: Conveyor systems can be used to move products around a warehouse.

- Pack houses: Conveyor systems are used to pack fruit like apples and kiwifruit.

- Sorting: Conveyor systems can be used to sort products in postal sorting offices and airport baggage handling systems.

- Assembly: Conveyor systems can be used to move products down an assembly line.

- Packaging: Conveyor systems can be used to move products on an assembly or packaging line.