Conveyor type
Belt Conveyor Systems
Flat belt, food-grade, cleated and modular belt conveyors for product transfer, packing and line linking.
Conveyor types
Products
Choose by conveyor type when you already know the machine family. Each conveyor option explains where it works best, what to check and what to send for an accurate quote.
Productdimensions, weight and stability
Routestraight, curve, incline or buffer
Lineinterfaces, access and speed
Browse conveyor types
Find the right conveyor type for your product.
Choose by conveyor type when you already know the machine family. Each conveyor option explains where it works best, what to check and what to send for an accurate quote.
Conveyor type
Slat Chain Conveyors
Plastic slat, tabletop chain and stainless-frame conveyors for bottles, jars and container handling.
Conveyor type
Powered Roller Conveyors
Motorised roller conveyor sections for cartons, trays, totes, boxes and controlled product movement.
Conveyor type
Incline Conveyors
Incline and elevator conveyors for moving packs between heights without disrupting line flow.
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Curved Conveyors
Curved, U-shape and bend conveyors for changing line direction in restricted production space.
Machine infeed/outfeed
Infeed & Outfeed Conveyors
Stable infeed, discharge and outfeed conveyors for fillers, cappers, labellers, coders and inspection systems.
Buffering and spacing
Accumulation Conveyors
Accumulation, buffering and spacing systems that help production continue through short machine interruptions.
Compact accumulation
Rotary Accumulation Tables
Rotary tables and lazy-susan accumulation routes for bottles, jars and small packs before or after machinery.
FAQs
Product questions
Where should I start?
Start with the product, route or problem you need to solve. The quote checklist then shows which details help us price the conveyor accurately.
Can Powered Conveyors UK help before I know the exact conveyor type?
Yes. Send product details, available space, speed target and any photos or layout sketches, and we will help narrow the conveyor options.
Why do conveyor types matter?
Different conveyor types solve different handling problems, so it helps to compare the product, route, transfer points, speed and space available.
Conveyor selector
Shortlist conveyor types by product and route.
Use the selector as an initial engineering prompt. It does not replace a sample review, dimensional drawing or safety assessment, but it helps identify which conveyor families deserve a closer look.
Showing all conveyor starting points.
Belt conveyors
Continuous product support for packs, cartons, components and selected inclines.
Slat-chain conveyors
Guided bottle, jar and rigid-container handling, including curved routes.
Powered roller conveyors
Driven movement and controlled zoning for firm-based cartons, trays and totes.
Incline conveyors
Height changes using a suitable belt, cleat and restraint arrangement.
Curved conveyors
Direction changes where a straight route will not fit the available floor space.
Accumulation conveyors
Controlled buffering between processes with different operating patterns.
Start with the smallest item
The smallest base, lightest pack and least stable format often control belt width, roller pitch, guide position and transfer design.
Check the full operating range
Include every intended product, speed range, cleaning method and changeover. A conveyor designed around only the largest pack may not control the smallest one.
Define the interfaces
Provide transfer heights, direction of travel, sensor and interlock needs, guarding boundaries and the intended handover to adjacent machinery.
Product shortlist
Need help choosing between belt, slat and powered roller?
Send the load dimensions, route, speed and environment. Lancing can narrow the suitable conveyor formats before a detailed quotation.