Conveyor type
Belt Conveyor Systems
Flat belt, food-grade, cleated and modular belt conveyors for product transfer, packing and line linking.
Good for cartons, packs and components that need full-base support.
Explore belt conveyor systems →Choose by product, route and line objective
Powered Conveyor Buying Guide
Choosing a powered conveyor is easier when the decision starts with the product and the production problem rather than a generic conveyor type.
Productdimensions, weight and stability
Routestraight, curve, incline or buffer
Lineinterfaces, access and speed
Buying guide
Powered Conveyor Buying Guide: what to check first
First define the product: dimensions, weight, base condition, stability, fragility and whether it is empty or filled. A tall bottle, loose product, rigid carton and small pouch all need different support and guide decisions.
Next define the route: straight transport, incline, bend, accumulation, packing outfeed or machine-to-machine transfer. Each route creates different questions around belt surface, roller pitch, chain width, guide design and controls.
Finally define the operating need: speed, changeovers, cleaning, access, integration and future growth. The cheapest conveyor on paper can become expensive if it creates jams, manual handling or downtime.
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Powered Conveyor Buying Guide FAQs
What is the first thing to decide?
Start with the product and the route. Product stability and route function usually decide the conveyor type.
Is belt, roller or slat best?
Belt conveyors provide continuous support, roller conveyors suit many cartons and totes, and slat chain conveyors are often used for bottles and containers.
How can I get a more accurate quote?
Provide dimensions, weight, speed, route, environment, photos, layout and details of neighbouring machines.
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Tell us the product, route and output target.
We will help narrow the conveyor type, layout considerations and the details needed for a practical quotation.
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Conveyor type
Slat Chain Conveyors
Plastic slat, tabletop chain and stainless-frame conveyors for bottles, jars and container handling.
Good for bottles, jars and containers that need stable guided movement.
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Conveyor type
Powered Roller Conveyors
Motorised roller conveyor sections for cartons, trays, totes, boxes and controlled product movement.
Good for cartons, trays, totes and boxes with a firm base.
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Conveyor type
Incline Conveyors
Incline and elevator conveyors for moving packs between heights without disrupting line flow.
Good for moving products between heights while keeping the line flowing.
Explore incline conveyors →Decision workflow
Move from requirement to conveyor specification in six controlled steps.
The purpose of a buying guide is not to pick a conveyor from a headline description. It is to expose the engineering assumptions that must be measured, trialled or agreed before a quotation can be compared properly.
- Define the load envelope.Record minimum and maximum dimensions, mass, base, stability, centre of gravity and surface condition.
- Map the route.Measure length, width, transfer heights, curves, rise, run, obstacles and maintenance access.
- Set the flow requirement.State good products per minute, intended pitch, stopping pattern and required accumulation time.
- Describe the environment.Include dust, liquids, cleaning chemical, washdown method, temperature and any product contamination.
- Define interfaces and controls.List connected machines, heights, directions, sensors, ready/fault signals and emergency-stop boundaries.
- Agree verification.Identify samples, layout approval, trial conditions, acceptance observations and documentation needed before handover.
| Question | Belt | Powered roller | Slat chain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Does the product need full-base support? | Strong starting point. | Only if the base bridges the rollers. | Suitable for supported rigid containers. |
| Is a compact curve required? | Depends on belt construction and layout. | Requires a dedicated curved roller module. | Often a practical bottle-handling route. |
| Is low-pressure zoned accumulation required? | Possible with suitable controls. | Strong starting point for firm-based loads. | Requires careful pressure and guide review. |
| Is frequent wet cleaning required? | Material and frame design must be matched. | Roller and electrical design require review. | Chain, wear strips, drainage and access require review. |
Continue with the engineering calculations, transfer layout details and controls, safety and washdown guide.
Buying brief
Compare quotations against one measured requirement.
Send the load range, route, output, environment and interfaces so each proposed conveyor can be assessed on the same basis.