Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Conveyors & Conveyor Systems - Then and Now


Primitive conveyor belts were used since the 19th century. In 1892, Thomas Robins began a series of inventions which led to the development of a conveyor belt used for carrying coal, ores and other products.   In 1901, Sandvik invented and started the production of steel conveyor belts. In 1905 Richard Sutcliffe invented the first conveyor belts for use in coal mines which revolutionized the mining industry. In 1913, Henry Ford introduced conveyor-belt assembly lines at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park, Michigan factory.

We’ve come a long way since the first conveyors of the 19th century, but the core value and goal remains constant.  Products must be moved efficiently and accurately with minimal to no human interaction.  While the goal has stayed constant the products and technologies have done anything but.  These days you can buy a specific conveyor for virtually any product being produced with key features and benefits for each.  You are an expert at your industry and it is important to work with a comparable expert in the conveyance industry when looking to move your products to ensure you are getting the best technology and products for your unique needs.

At Integrated Packaging Machinery we partner with you on each project to create a custom solution that will integrate seamlessly with your production equipment and enhance your overall processing operation.  We can demystify the world of conveyance and break it down to what is important for your business and the products you produce.  We stay on top of the latest products and trends so you don’t have to, and then pass this expertise and industry knowledge on to you.  You are the expert at developing and producing your product, we are the experts at moving it.

We manufacture open-top, open-sided conveyors for ease of sanitation and cleaning. The key to every good conveyor system is the controls engineering and handling of containers between transfers and accumulation.

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