Conveyors

The earliest record of a conveyor is the Worm Conveyor or "Archimedian Screw", which has a spindle or auger housed within a trough, although today this type of conveyor is driven with an electrical motor through gear reduction, in earlier times it was driven by water power, animal power or even manually. This type of conveyor system dates back at least several centuries and was originally used to move grains and flour through mills.

Modern conveying systems began in the 19th century as the industrial revolution demanded more efficient methods for moving components and products through plants. There are two main types of conveying systems; floor conveyors and overhead conveyors.

This section of our site will touch on many conveyor variations within these two main types, briefly describing them and their common usages.

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Accumulation Conveyors

Belt Conveyors

Roller Conveyors

Slat Conveyors

Overhead Conveyors