A conveyor system is material handling equipment that allows for the easy transport of items throughout a manufacturing facility or a warehouse. Conveyors can be used for almost any material.
Conveyor systems are a reliable mode of inter-facility transport because they reduce operator labor, are safer than using a forklift, and can be installed almost anywhere.
These systems are used in a wide variety of industries, including:
- Computer/electronic
- Print finishing
- Agricultural
- Food processing
- Pharmaceutical
- Bottling and canning
There are many different types of conveyors, usually broken up into two categories: