By definition, a conveyor system is mechanical equipment working together to transport materials from one area to another within the same location. The conveyor system provides a safer, more efficient and cost-effective means of moving items.
The following are some key benefits provided by the use of conveyor systems:
Safety
One conveyor can perform the tasks of many men in moving materials and/or objects from one location to another. This is important especially when moving stocks from one floor to another, which when done by hand is both risky as well as very dangerous to both the product and the worker.
Reliability
If products are carried by hand, then the danger of mishandling increases as the handling of the items may be improperly done. Having a conveyor system in place can greatly reduce the probability of damage as the items are moved consistently and smoothly.
Flexibility
Many industries use both permanent and movable conveyor systems. This is mainly to address the demands of the manufacturing process. Moving raw materials through the manufacturing floor require a permanent conveyor system. Transporting the finished product to the waiting delivery vans often require a movable conveyor system.
A conveyor system is mechanical equipment working in unison to transport materials and/or products from one area to another in the same location. It may be vertical or inclined or horizontal in movement. The equipment working together in a conveyor system include motors, holders, guides, rollers or belts. The key element here is that the material is safely carried by the conveyor system to its intended destination. This safety is imperative not just for the products or materials, but also for the workers. Furthermore, reliability in the transport and flexibility in providing the transport makes conveyor systems indispensable tools in a manufacturing concern.
