Conveyor Systems

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONVEYOR SYSTEM/BELT?

Are you less than satisfied with the results of your current order fulfillment system? 

Slow pick rates and incorrect shipments limit your ability to provide the best possible service to your customers, which ultimately impacts your company’s bottom line.

Logic Material Handling, Inc. is a provider of turnkey material handling systems that offer a cost-effective solution. We can design and install an automated conveyor system that will dramatically increase the efficiency of your warehousing operation.

TYPES OF CONVEYOR SYSTEMS


There are several different types of conveyor belt systems available which generally fall into one of three categories:
  • Manual monorail conveyors: Used for fast transportation of lighter loads through a facility
  • Floor conveyors: The best choice for assembly lines and manufacturing applications where materials travel below machinery
  • Power and free conveyors: Multitrack systems that offer maximum flexibility for moving several types of materials/products

Specific types of conveyor systems include:
  • Belt Conveyor: Ideal automated system for high-speed warehousing operations requiring fast pick rates and maximum efficiency. Features a one-piece belt with a low belt design in the frame.
  • Belt Driven Live Roller (BDLR) Conveyor: Narrow belting system that offers a cost-effective solution for applications involving dense pack accumulation of cartons moving across long distances.
  • Flexible/Extendable Conveyor: Specifically designed to save time and reduce labor costs in loading and unloading applications.
  • Gravity Conveyor: The reliance on gravity eliminates the need for an external power source, providing an affordable, effective means of transporting items through your facility.
  • Line-Shaft Conveyor: Uses a line shaft and a series of drive spools that run the length of the conveyor, resulting in the most economical design of all powered conveyor systems.
  • MDR Conveyor: Consists of a highly efficient motorized roller connected to a series of gravity rollers, providing a quiet, energy-efficient conveyor belt system.
  • Sortation Conveyor: Specifically designed for manufacturing/distribution operations requiring fast, accurate automated sorting of items.
  • Spiral Conveyor: Offers an effective solution for transporting items between multilevel elevations and applications requiring the lifting and lowering of products.
  • Vertical Conveyor: Ideally suited for transporting smaller items between multiple levels, while also providing quiet, safe, vibration-free operation.

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CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A CONVEYOR BELT SYSTEM

With so many different types of conveyor belt systems available, selecting the one that is best for your operation can be a challenge. Key factors to consider during your decision-making process include:

  • Design: Choosing a conveyor belt system consisting of modular components enables you to reconfigure it as needed and gives you the benefit of scalability to allow for future growth.
  • Facility layout: Make sure the design of your conveyor belt system is compatible with the layout of your facility to ensure fast, efficient flow of materials. Also, be sure there is enough room for loading/unloading of items to and from the conveyor.
  • Product compatibility: Certain types of belting systems may work well with some types of products but not others, so you will need to take into account your products’ shape, dimensions, weight, etc.
  • Throughput: Throughput refers to how quickly the conveyor system will move items through your facility. Be certain that the speed of the system matches your production requirements.
  • Maintenance requirements: Different types of conveyor belt systems have varying maintenance needs, so you will need to ensure you have the time/manpower/tools to keep your system in peak operating condition.
  • Energy efficiency: While a gravity-powered conveyor system would obviously consume less energy than one requiring an external power source, it may not meet your throughput requirements.

Types of Conveyor Belt

In addition to the multiple versions of conveyor belt systems, there are also several different types of conveyor belts available for moving items through the system. Examples include:
  • General purpose: Can be made from a wide range of synthetic materials such as polyester, urethane and nylon. They are suitable for a broad range of applications, such as those involving/requiring high temperatures, electrical conductivity, oil resistance and bulk material handling.
  • Woven wire: These types of conveyor belts are ideally suited for use in extreme temperature environments for applications such as food processing, glass and ceramics and metalworking.
  • Flat wire: Features a flat surface is that is perfect for various food handling applications.
  • Plastic belting and chain: Lightweight, long-lasting belting that works well in applications such as packaging, food production and pharmaceuticals.
  • Hinge metal: Rugged, durable belting that can be used for machine scrap and chip removal in numerous applications including packaging, parts handling, inspecting and more.

As when choosing the best conveyor belt system, there are multiple factors to consider when selecting from the many types of conveyor belt systems on the market. These include the size, type and weight of the product or material, the speed in which the items must be conveyed, the method of loading the items onto the belt, and the specific environment in which the belting system will operate.

BENEFITS OF AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATED CONVEYOR SYSTEM

A key advantage of an automated warehouse conveyor system is it shifts the decision-making from the operator to the system. The result is greater overall efficiency as well as other important benefits, including:

  • The need for fewer human touches during the material handling process.
  • Faster pick rates.
  • Improved quality control.
  • Better throughput.
  • Reduction in shipment of incorrect orders.
  • Reduced labor costs.

Customized Warehouse Conveyor System Design for Your Unique Order Fulfillment Requirements

At Logic Material Handling, Inc., we specialize in providing creative, out-of-the-box conveyor system solutions for manufacturing and distribution operations of all types and sizes. We’ll take the time to gain an understanding of your operation so we can design the most effective solution for the lowest possible price. We also provide professional installation of your conveyor system.

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