Conveyor systems allow you to transport or move materials quickly, ergonomically and efficiently. According to the needs of each company in the corresponding industry sector, the conveyor is designed. They are especially useful in the packaging and logistics industry.

There are various types of industrial conveyors for different needs, the two primary types of conveyors are:

• Gravity Conveyors: This type of conveyor has an incline and uses the force of gravity or a person to push the load along the surface of the conveyor.

Motorized Conveyors:

They are driven by an electrical or pneumatic system, the movement of the powered conveyors is driven by motors and drives.

Conveyor systems are used in a variety of areas to move materials from one point to another:

-Assembly Line: Movement of products through production processes.

-Transportation: Movement of Pallets (Pallets), boxes and totes in a facility.

-Processes: Accumulation and maintenance of items for further processing or packaging.

-Storage: Transfer of products from reception to storage.

-Order picking: Transfer ordered products from the warehouse to the collection areas and finished orders to the shipping loading area for distribution.

Gravity Conveyors what benefits do they bring to my warehouse?

A gravity conveyor is a piece of equipment that, thanks to the force of gravity, can move merchandise and objects by moving those using rollers or wheels. They are essential for warehouses and in general in any space that requires the movement of materials.

Not all gravity conveyors are the same, as there are different ones; among which those of roller lanes, mini lanes, slides, roller conveyors, among others, stand out. The selection will depend on each need and generally the best is the advice of experts so that the investment pays off.

More efficiency with gravity conveyors

One of the most important applications of gravity conveyors is in the loading and unloading of trucks; once the merchandise is in the equipment, its inclination helps the boxes or materials move to their next operation or shelter.

Another important use of this technology is in packaging or assortment lines where it also facilitates the productivity of operations. Slide-type gravity conveyors offer significant space savings, especially in warehouses that want to expand operations.

Wherever they are installed, gravity conveyors can provide the following advantages:

1. Downtime reduction
2. Productivity increase
3. use of space
4. Reduction of operating costs
5. Personnel safety and injury reduction
6. They are considered the basis for the automation of the warehouse

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