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Conveyor

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Business
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Advantages of Using Modular Belt Conveyor Systems in Business

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Practical Applications of Conveyor Technology

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Choosing a Conveyor Manufacturer That Goes the Extra Mile in Providing

Service

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Taking a Peek at the History of Conveyor Technology

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Custom Conveyor Belt Design Options That Work Best for Your Industry


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Advantages of Using Modular Belt Conveyor Systems

in Business

People working with industrial processes on a regular basis have an

idea of how efficiency and productivity are highly valued in the

workplace. A small packaging operation for a home-based business,

for example, may have required a simple set up consisting of a few

people manning tables and being responsible for one task each; a

small business making handicrafts may have an assembly line whereone person checks each product for complete parts, the next person

wraps it in plastic, the next one ties a bow, and the next puts it in a

box and seals the flaps. The system can be simple enough for such

small scale operations, but for facilities dealing with thousands of


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items at a time, machines need to be fully functional and

performing at the optimal level to ensure that the maximum number

of quality products is completed every day.

It wouldn't make sense anymore to use people for a large assembly

line of, say, vehicle parts, coloured pencils, or processed food items.

Labour costs can be reduced if systematised mechanisms are

utilised in their place and costly repairs or adjustments caused by

human error can be greatly avoided.Modular belt conveyorsystems

permit the quick transport of large volumes of materials throughout

the different production stages without the need for (or the risk of

disruptions from) human intervention.

Belt conveyors are some of the more common conveyor systems

available to industries worldwide. These systems consist of rollers

that facilitate movement along with belts that are often made withPVC or similar materials. Depending on their usage, conveyor

systems can be designed to transport small, loose items like

medicine capsules and agricultural grains or slightly larger products

like metal components. In the food processing industry, food items

may need to be arranged on the belt in neat, organised rows or lines

to prepare them for the next stages of productions (like chocolatebonbons about to be stamped with decorative designs or doughnuts

about to go through a liquid curtain of glaze); in these kinds of

applications, the placement of the products and the timing of the
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different production stages need to be fine-tuned to ensure that

each item is processed equally according to quality standards.

Because business owners rely on the conveying systems to maintain

the timely production, packaging, and delivery of products, it's

important to ensure that the systems are in excellent working

condition; a single faulty area in the belt or a stuck roller could

mean stoppage of operations for a period of time, and this can

easily translate to several valuable production and sales

opportunities lost. A team of maintenance experts can keep an eye

on the systems and make sure that no breakdowns, repairs, or

replacements would disrupt the factory operations.

With increased productivity, efficient completion times, and

inexpensive materials and maintenance, installing a modular belt

conveyor system may be a wise, cost-effective solution for your

industrial processes. Products can be completed right on scheduleand by the thousands, ready to be distributed and to generate sales

for your company.
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Practical Applications of Conveyor Technology

Forming a line is one of the simplest ways to introduce order and

organisation into a group of people. As early as kindergarten,children are taught to enter or exit a classroom in single file so that

teachers can have a better view of the students present during the

activity and to facilitate more organised transfers from one area to

another, compared to calling the children to come all at the same

time. The same is true for well-loved restaurants or specialty food

shops often seen with eager patrons lined up for their turn at a tableor the counter, or airport entrances where metal detectors are

installed. Forming a line is the easiest way to ensure that each

person get a turn to receive a service or be subjected to an

organised inspection.


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In many industrial processes, the production line forms the heart of

the operations by effectively delivering products in various stages of

completion throughout the different areas in a facility. Conveyor

technology allows products to be taken through the processing

phases in a manner that would ensure that the company's standard

of quality is met by each small component or every large item that is

placed onto the conveyor belts or hung onto overhead equipment.

If you have experienced watching a show on the Discovery Channel

showcasing how everyday items are made, you're sure to have

witnessed a wide variety of products being taken through different

machines and getting different treatments until a finished product is

presented. Coloured pencils, for example, are made from large

blocks of wood that get whittled down to the right shape and

lengths with every passage into a machine. The pigment centre isthen incorporated into the pencil, then the conveyor takes them to

another area to be spray painted and aerated dry, then to yet

another area to be embossed with the brand name and number,

sharpened by a spinning metal wheel, and finally slipped into plastic

cases and packaged into boxes.

Packaging is also an industrial function where conveyor systems

come in really handy. Liquids like milk, soft drinks, and juices are

efficiently siphoned into a calculated line of cartons or bottles being

moved by a conveyor before the packaging is sealed and packed
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into cartons or cases in just the right numbers. Conveyor systems

need to be timed appropriately in coordination with the different

machines and processes involved, especially if there is a

combination of straight and curved lines or stations. Blockages can

result in work stoppage, spills, or costly damages to the process.

Without a doubt,conveyor technologyproves to be a highly valuable

aspect of processing functions. Without it, manufacturers would

have a more complicatedand definitely less organisedtime

turning over large numbers of product and ensuring the quality of

each and every item that goes through its facilities.

Choosing a Conveyor Manufacturer That Goes the

Extra Mile in Providing Service
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As consumers, people make a conscious decision to stay loyal to

companies or brands that provide the best customer experience.

Whether the company offers a luxurious body care product, an

innovative recreational gadget, or a superb dining experience,

customers are bound to return to the same provider again and again

if they are sure that they are getting the best value for money and

an unparalleled level of service that makes all other competition

pale in comparison. Why waste valuable resources on a company

that fails to deliver what it promises or consistently leaves a

consumer dissatisfied with a transaction? With trusted brands,

consumers can count on having the best experiences which may

even improve over time.

With service providers, consumers have to be more discriminating in

choosing which companies to be loyal to. The people who make

repairs on one's home, install important utility connections, providehealth care, or perform landscaping around an establishment's

premises must be evaluated according to performance, often within

the customer's own home or workplace. This creates an opportunity

for customers to see their service provider in action as they perform

their craft and see the positive or negative effects their service

creates. Observations can help consumers identify whether theirservice provider is a reliable one, especially for potentially costly

investments. Industries, for example, would benefit from finding a

conveyor manufacturer they can trust with their large-scale

operations.
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Different manufacturing or processing facilities may be dedicated to

producing different kinds of consumer products, and the equipment

and machinery inside their facilities must be perfectly suited to the

type of operations they require. While standard conveyor system

units are available, customisations may be requested on a regular

basis. Highly qualified manufacturers must be able to accommodate

these requests and fulfil them in the timeline that is convenient or

indicated by their clients.

Robotunits Australia, for example, is a conveyor manufacturer that

specialises in creating high quality conveyor solutions based on

exact customer specifications. The company strives to go the extra

mile by sitting down with clients and discussing the requirements of

every piece of equipment that they will be making to ensure the best

possible results for a client's business. For customers with fewrestrictions in mind, on the other hand, the company also offers

their unique linear motion systems and modular automation system

which can utilise the least number of components while offering the

maximum of possible solutions, ensuring that the conveyor systems

will be fully utilised for the right number of applications. This would

mean valuable savings in time and costs, plus the least concernsabout design, logistics, storage, and assembly.

The company also takes the time to develop innovative measures

that would provide customers with additional benefits. Robotunits


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has introduced a new labelling system that provides each conveyor

with a unique serial number. In the event that customers would

require spare parts, they can simply quote the serial number and the

part can be shipped to them right away. What's more, the new labels

also indicate important information like basic measurements, motor

configuration; build date, and project number.

When a service provider or supplier goes out of its way to create a

better customer experience, people can be reassured that their

needs and project specifications have fallen into the right hands. A

conveyor manufacturerwith a distinct commitment to its customers

will be providing high quality products for a constantly growing list

of loyal customers.

Taking a Peek at the History of Conveyor Technology


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Any convenience that the average person is able to enjoy today is

the result of an innovative idea that was transformed into a

workable prototypeand eventually, a finished productin the

past. Household appliances, vehicles, and both functional and

recreational technologies popular among people today like laptops,

mobile phones, tablets, and music players are highly evolved

versions of products that were cooked up in labs and manufacturing

facilities several years before. In coming up with an idea for a new

product, inventors and creative teams are keen to identify a specific

need faced by the general public that has not yet been addressed by

currently existing technologies. Thus, new ideas give birth to useful

innovations that introduce simpler or more convenient ways of

getting things done.

Because people were more focused on developing industrial

processes rather than recreational pursuits in earlier centuries,productive and cost-effective ways of conducting manual labour

came about. Farmers, for example, had to work the fields

themselves with the help of plough animals and simple implements,

and it wasn't long before machines for ploughing and cultivating the

ground and harvesting crops were invented. The next logical

inventions, of course, would be devices that would help farmerstransport crops from the fields and load them onto ships that would

trade them or export them to other countries. As a result,

rudimentaryconveyor technology was born.


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The 19th century saw the use of simple conveyor systems to

transport and load sacks of grains or carry coal, ores, and other

heavy mining products. Steel conveyor belts were utilised for the

first time by Swedish engineering company Sandvik, and conveyor

belts revolutionised the mining industry when they were used in

coal mines in 1905. The vehicle manufacturing industry wasn't to be

left behind, either; in 1913, Henry Ford introduced conveyor belt

assembly lines in the Highland Park, Michigan factory of Ford Motor

Company. A high-quality conveyor belt that had a longer life and

could withstand heavy loads and friction to prevent wear and tear

was patented by the B.F. Goodrich Company in 1957.

Since then, the conveyor belt has been used widely in a variety of

industrial applications. Overhead conveyors are often used to

transport large items like vehicle parts throughout a manufacturing

facility, while more conventional belt conveyor types are used totransport, process, and package all sorts of products throughout a

processing facility. From pills to agricultural grains, from pencils to

potato chips, conveyor technology systems are relied upon to get

products from point A to point B without risks of the system being

interrupted or inhibited by human intervention (which comes with a

considerable margin of error) or risks of contamination or failing tomeet the quality standards.

Conveyor technology has certainly come a long way from the

makeshift versions used to transport and load grain in the early


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days. Today, you can catch sight of conveyor belts in airport

baggage carousels, in treadmills at the gym, or on the checkout

counter in grocery stores. Because of the need for efficiency and

convenience, humans have developed a highly functional technology

that is valued in modern-day activities.

Custom Conveyor Belt Design Options That Work

Best for Your Industry

Conveyors are popular pieces of equipment that are present in a

variety of applications. If you've stepped out of the house today, it's

highly likely that you have encountered some form of conveyor

system at least once. The checkout counter in grocery stores, the

escalators inside shopping malls, the baggage carousel and

horizontal walkways in airports, and the treadmills in gyms all

utilise a type of conveyor system that allows a simpler means of

transport or mobility for products and for people.


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Of course, this equipment's most common application is in

industrial facilities. The concept hardly ever changes from factory to

factory; simply put, a belt conveyor is comprised of its main

components like the motorised roller or drive roller, an idle roller,

the conveyor belt itself, and a frame with a slider tray over which the

belt can move. The belt is pulled by the drive roller in one direction

and runs over the idle roller. This conveyor belt design allows for

high payloads; because slippage between the drive roller and the

belt is eliminated by the tight pull during operation, the full transfer

of torque from the motor to the belt is facilitated.

It's important to note that conveyer systems don't have to follow a

standard pattern due to the endless number of applications they can

be used for. Customers can speak directly and thoroughly with their

trusted conveyor manufacturer to identify the specifications that

would make a specific conveyor model produce excellent results in agiven industrial setting. Plenty of manufacturers are happy to work

with their clients to design the best conveyor solution for their

particular business.

Conveyor belt design can be dictated by both the function it is

expected to perform and the facility in which it will be placed. Thereare simple linear belt conveyors that simply take materials from

point A to point B until the finished product is created. Other

business, however, may require more complicated processes; the

conveyor system may need to wind through a long list of machines


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