General Information On Conveyors Types and Their Uses

A conveyor is a material handling system used in various industries to move products quickly, efficiently, and safely. There are many types of conveyors designed for specific needs, ranging from classic belt conveyors to air-based or chain-driven automated systems. Choosing the right type of conveyor depends on material characteristics, capacity, speed, and working environment conditions.

1. Belt Conveyor
   The most common and versatile type of conveyor. It is used to transport bulk materials or packaged products over short to medium distances. The belt can be made of PVC, PU, rubber, or food-grade materials and is suitable for logistics, food, and light manufacturing industries.
2. Roller Conveyor
   Uses a series of rollers to move flat-bottomed items such as cartons, pallets, or boxes.
   • Gravity Roller Conveyor: uses gravity, ideal for areas that do not require power
   • Powered Roller Conveyor: rollers are motor-driven to control speed or direction, ideal for automated systems
3. Screw (Auger) Conveyor
   Uses a rotating helical screw blade to move bulk or powder materials horizontally or at an incline. Commonly used for flour, cement, sand, or grains.
4. Aero-Mechanical Conveyor
   Transfers light and fragile materials using cables and discs within an enclosed tube. Ideal for abrasive or delicate materials requiring gentle handling.
5. Pneumatic Conveyor
   Uses a pressurized airflow to transfer bulk materials through pipes or tubes.
6. Chain Conveyor
   Utilizes steel or plastic chains to move heavy or large products such as pallets, drums, or automotive components.
7. Cable Conveyor
   Similar to an aero-mechanical conveyor but uses a flexible cable to carry discs or carriers. Suitable for fragile materials that require gentle transfer over long distances.
8. Modular Plastic Belt Conveyor
   The belt is made from interlocking plastic segments that can follow straight or curved paths. Used for product accumulation, heavy loads, or materials with sharp edges.
9. Cleated Belt Conveyor
   Equipped with vertical cleats or partitions on the belt to prevent products from slipping when moving on inclined or steep paths.
10. Curved Belt Conveyor
    Allows the belt to move along curved paths, useful for optimizing space in corners or narrow areas.
11. Inclined Belt Conveyor
    Designed to transfer products between different height levels, such as from a lower floor to an upper floor or vice versa.
12. Bucket Elevator Conveyor
    Uses small buckets to vertically lift bulk materials. Commonly used for grains, fertilizers, coal, or mining materials.

Each type of conveyor has its own function, capacity, and advantages. Selecting the right system will improve production efficiency, workplace safety, and minimize operational costs.