Illustrated Conveyor Guide

The "basics" of conveyor knowledge - how to identify, specify, and optimize conveyors

Conveyor Inquiries


What is a conveyor?

The basics of conveyors - applications, uses, types.

Conveyor Hardware Guide

An illustrated guide to hardware, including slider beds, drive shafts, sprockets, and pulleys.

Tail & Drive Pulleys

Fundamentals of drives and tail pulleys.

Conveyor Belt Basics

How to deal with loose belts, and the fundamental functions of belt stretching.

Improving Conveyor Performance

How to improve belt conveyor performance. Includes tips on speed, drive pulleys, drive location strategy, using snub idlers, power feeders, etc.

Gravity Conveyor Guide

Ways to specify and utilize gravity skatewheel and roller conveyors. Illustrated for clarity.