Taking Industries Forward - Conveyor Systems


Conveyor systems are commonly used in material handling to move materials from one location to another, usually in the same area or building. Conveyor systems like telescopic conveyors and truck loading conveyors make the transportation of materials quick and efficient. This makes them a popular choice for materials handling, not only in the case of heavy materials like cars but large volume manufacturing industries like food and beverage as well. We have discussed material handling in different industries in an earlier blog. Conveyors may be fixed with ancillary equipment or be portable. In this blog, we will focus on the benefits of conveyor systems and look at some of their applications.



Popularity of Conveyor Systems

The growth of conveyors is evident by the fact that the conveyor market is estimated to reach $10.07 billion by 2025. This is a 4.5% CAGR between 2020-2025. Extensive use of these systems is seen in manufacturing and packaging industries as well as places like airports, shopping centers, stadiums, and restaurants.

Types of Conveyors

There are many types of conveyors depending on their use.

Types of Conveyors

Figure 1: Types of Conveyors

Let's look two of the popular ones and how they work.

1. Telescopic Conveyors

These conveyors have extendable belts that can be adjusted as per the requirement. With controlled length, telescopic conveyors can be used in large-sized logistic areas and can also go inside trucks or containers to minimize the loading and unloading effort.

2. Truck Loading Conveyor

This equipment is specifically designed for material handling at docking bays. Truck loading conveyors are inclined to lift or remove materials from trucks. Truck loading conveyors are usually movable to easily approach the truck and can also have provision for height adjustment.

Benefits of Conveyors

Conveyors deliver key benefits for industries to optimize their manufacturing and handling process.

Benefits of Conveyors

Figure 4: Benefits of Conveyors

Design Requirements of Conveyor Systems

Some important features need to be considered while designing conveyor systems. Manufacturers need to identify their exact requirements and procure customized equipment that fits their needs.

1. Type, Size and Weight of Material

There can be many types of materials that can be transported using conveyor systems. Specific types of belts are used for different needs. Materials are of many shapes and sizes and may come as boxes or cartons, bags, cans, bottles, food items, and many more.

2. Speed of the belt

The speed of the belt can be decided based on the type of material and the volume of material that needs to be transported. Like in the case of a liquid chemicals manufacturer, the speed of the belt must be such that there are no chances of spillage. Similarly, manufacturers dealing with large volumes of materials might need high-speed belts to make processes time efficient. NIHVA’s telescopic conveyors can transport up to 550 boxes per hour. The capacity of the conveyor systems can be customized as per the client’s requirements.

3. Material of the conveyor system

The equipment should be manufactured with high-grade structural steel like IS 226. The material of the belt should be high quality such as coated PVC. Painting should be done with paints like epoxy red oxide paints to prevent rusting. This ensures the longevity of the machinery, better performance, and justifies the investment.

4. Equipment operation

Control panels that allow for simple operation and have emergency provisions must be included in the conveyor systems. These should also be placed at a convenient location where they are easy to operate. Safety provisions like emergency stop, failsafe mechanisms, and automated controls further add to the operational prowess of conveyor systems.

NIHVA is a reliable partner for industries and manufactures customized and high-quality conveyor systems that meet all the above criteria.

Design Requirements of Conveyor Systems

Figure 5: Design Requirements of Conveyor Systems

Conclusion

Conveyor systems are an integral part of any industrial manufacturing operation. The choice of equipment is a substantial investment that needs informed decision-making. Manufacturers should ensure that their conveyor systems supplier provides them with dependable equipment that matches their exact requirements. Support and service in case of installation or repair also need to be considered. NIHVA is a reputed name in the industry as a manufacturer of customized systems like telescopic conveyor and truck loading equipment. 

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