Saturday, December 13, 2008

Belt Conveyor Systems

Conveyor systems come in many configurations and sizes. Along with sorter systems and overhead systems, there are belt conveyor systems.
Conveyor systems form the core of the distribution center. Cartons travel from multiple conveyors and are then merged in the next level of packaging. Conveyors carry cartons to meter belts, which place the packages equidistantly. They are weighed, labeled, and the UPC codes are compared for accuracy. The cartons then travel into appropriate locations for palletization and shipping.

The gravity roller is a non-powered system that can be built for temporary or permanent uses. They are good for moving uneven or open packages.

The low profile conveyor system is versatile and used for packaging, sorting, small parts transfer, and streamlining.

The skatewheel conveyor is a workhorse. It is a heavy- duty conveyor used for shipping, and assembly. It is best for smooth flat bottom items and is used for dip configuration, lid extractors, and customer pushing.

Shoe sortation sorts at 75 to 200 cartons per minute. It is useful for moving a variety of products and packages that are varying sizes and shapes. It is exceptionally good for delicate items, because it moves smoothly.

The vertical conveyor speaks for itself. It fits almost anywhere because, it moves up and down rather than horizontally. It is typically in a spiral configuration, saves space, and moves the items through a controlled decent.

Companies like Bastian Solutions offer consulting services as part of the purchasing experience, so take advantage of the expertise of professionals to help you determine your needs.

Sources:
bastiansolutions.com
Modern Materials Handling

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