What is a Conveyor?

Conveyors are used to transport product between two or more locations. The variety of products a conveyor system transports is ranges from bolts to pallets -- and everything in between for distribution and manufacturing systems. This is a basic guide to conveyors, their terminology, and functionality.

• A conveyor moves material.
• A conveyor moves cardboard boxes, wood boxes, metal boxes and plastic boxes. It can also move bags, components, pallets or other components.

Conveyors Can move materials by gravity or power

A conveyor can do more. It can move boxes UP against gravity . . . DOWN . . . or HORIZONTAL on a moving belt.

The belt is moved by electric power. This is called a belt conveyor.