Which Material Handling Conveyor is Right for You?

Bunting offers an enormous catalog of magnetic and non-magnetic material handling conveyors. In addition to offering many in-stock options, our expert engineers can design a completely custom material handling solution to meet your needs.

There are many different factors to consider when selecting or designing a material handling conveyor. These factors include: load capacity and maximum load, conveying speed and distance, magnetic strength, conveyor style, incline angle, belt width, vertical height, horizontal extension length, and control, environment, and any other special considerations.

Choosing a Material Handling Conveyor for Your Unique Needs

First, it is important to look at the material your conveyor will be expected to handle on a regular basis. If you need to convey large, heavy loads, you will need to select a conveyor that is sufficiently rugged to resist wear and tear. Additionally, the maximum weight a conveyor is expected to move will dictate the motor and materials used in its design. Weight and volume aren’t the only factors to consider—environmental factors such as static electricity reduction also must be taken note of. For example, when handling plastic films prone to generating static, it is strongly recommended to use Bunting’s totally enclosed DragSlide conveyor.

Some conveyors will need to move at more rapid speeds than others. Conveyors such as Bunting’s Washdown Can Conveyer have been designed to move cans as quickly as possible throughout a facility. Other applications may need to move at a slower pace, but over a much greater distance. Similarly, a conveyor may need to be implemented with a unique incline angle in order to properly fit within a facility layout or integrate correctly with a given application. For example, Bunting’s Magnetic Lawnchair Conveyors are specifically designed to convey steel parts from beneath machine presses in order to automate scrap and parts removal.

Bunting offers conveyors in both magnetic and non-magnetic options. When selecting a magnetic conveyor, it is important to select the optimal magnetic field to attract and hold ferrous material. Variables like air gap and the properties of the material being conveyed are extremely important to take into consideration when determining the optimal magnetic field. When selecting a non-magnetic conveyor, variables such as belt material, frame construction, and wall design must be carefully considered as well.

Bunting offers a plethora of material handling conveyors to choose from, but there’s no need to feel overwhelmed. Our expert team of sales representatives and engineering consultants will work with you every step of the way. We are proud to offer custom designed solutions, superior customer service, and outstanding product performance.

To learn more about Bunting’s material handling conveyors and our many other products, Contact Us Today.