Keeping Goods Moving: Conveyors and Material Handling

If you work in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or warehousing, you know how critical it is to move materials and packaged goods efficiently. Conveyors and other material handling equipment are the backbone of supply chains, allowing them to flow smoothly.

At most modern facilities, robust conveyor systems transport products, parcels, and packages. Common conveyor types include:

• Conveyor Belts – Continuous loop rubber/plastic belts that rotate, propelling items forward
• Roller Conveyors – Series of parallel rollers that spin to move items horizontally  
• Overhead Conveyors – Suspended from ceiling rails, transporting hanging items

In addition to horizontal conveyors, vertical conveyors, and lifts move goods between floors/levels. Examples are vertical reciprocating conveyors (enclosed freight elevators) and scissor lifts that raise/lower platforms.

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems combine horizontal and vertical conveyors to store/retrieve items from warehouses with minimal labor. Their efficiency yields major throughput advantages.

Sortation Conveyors scan barcodes and use actuators to divert specific packages onto branch conveyors toward their destination. Complex sortation systems can route thousands of packages per hour.

Safety is critical when working around industrial conveyors. Safeguards include emergency stops, guarding hazard areas, lockout/tagout procedures, and proper training. Maintaining tension, lubrication, and replacing worn conveyor components is also key.

As product/packaging designs evolve, conveyor technologies must keep pace. From broad belts and roller beds to miniature conveyors, these material-handling workhorses ensure businesses can maintain smooth logistics and deliveries.

Looking for the right conveyor systems or material handling equipment for your facility? Contact our Packaging Systems, Inc. team to review specifications and get quotes to find the ideal solutions for your operational needs.

Packaging Systems, Inc. has industry leading experience in conveyors and material handling equipment.  We not only can help you find the right system for your application, but we provide you with unmatched installation, start-up, and hands on training.   Let us assist you in the movement, protection, and control of your product throughout your manufacturing or distribution facility.   Whether you are looking for an integrated conveyor system to reduce damage from product handling, or create more efficient flow into your packaging equipment, we have you covered.  Contact one of our sales representatives today to see how we can help!

• • Packaging Systems offers a wide range of conveyors to fit your specific needs.
  • Industry leading equipment in durability and performance from trusted brands.
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    • Belt Driven Live Roller or Chain Driven Live Roller
    • Drag Chain or Roller Top Conveyors
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    • Zero Pressure accumulation
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  • InFlight Automatic Infeeds, Slug Loaders, Orienting Devices, Product Conveying
  • Contact a sales associate today to see how we can help on your next conveyor/material handling project.