Depending on the operation, the product to be handled and the application requirements, systems can vary from the very simplistic to the extremely complex. While various types of equipment are available to satisfy an application’s needs, the best mindset when considering a conveyor system is to be sure the system is designed with specific characteristics in mind:
Both conventional wisdom and the traditional mindset have erroneously devalued conveyors over time, regarding them as little more than non-value-added equipment that does no more than move product through a warehouse or distribution center. This is why conveyors (and material-handling systems) are typically the last elements considered in the process planning cycle.