How Assembly Line Conveyor Belts Can Streamline Manufacturing Operations

Introduced by Henry Ford in the 1910s, assembly line conveyor belts are pretty well-known these days. Since their introduction, assembly line conveyor belts have been used for everything from making food to building cars to delivering everything we order online. But not all conveyor belts are made alike. Some are better suited to streamlining operations while maintaining low overhead. 

In this article, we’ll discuss how assembly line conveyor belts can help to streamline manufacturing operations, and how to choose the appropriate conveyor belt for your manufacturing application. 

What Is An Assembly Line Conveyor Belt?

An assembly line conveyor belt is a machine used in manufacturing products. At each step along the assembly line, a different action is taken to put a product together. When each step is finished, the conveyor belt takes the product on to the next area for another part or layer of the product to be completed.

Humans may be involved at each station or sometimes, it’s an automated machine that adds different parts as the product makes its way along the conveyor belt.

Overall, the assembly line conveyor belt streamlines the whole production process. The product doesn’t need to be transported from one area of a warehouse to another. The conveyor belt does it for you and production never has to stop. When demand is high for a product, an assembly line conveyor belt can be the most efficient way to get out a quality product as fast as possible.

What Industries Use Assembly Line Conveyor Belts?

While car manufacturing might have been the first industry to use assembly line conveyor belts, they are not the only industry using them anymore. Almost every industry that makes a product uses some kind of assembly-line system.

Some of the industries that use this system the most include:

• Food processing
• Package handling
• Manufacturing
• Mining
• Automotive
• Computers
• Agricultural supplies
• Pharmaceuticals
• Aerospace

Types of Conveyor Belt Systems

Conveyor belts can be custom-made depending on what you’re using them for and what your location looks like. That being said, there are a few different conveyor systems that are used the most. They include:

• Roller Bed: The belt on this type of conveyor runs on top of a series of wheels or rollers that are set to move at a certain speed. This is ideal for moving items across the premises of a warehouse or factory.
• Flat Belt: This is the most commonly used type of conveyor belt system. The belt can be made of synthetic or natural fibers which means it can carry different types of products. Many types of industries use this type of system.
• Modular Belt: This type of conveyor belt is often used for food production. It’s also great for production lines that need to go around corners or in tighter spaces. The belt is made up of pieces that interlock together which makes cleaning and repair very easy.
• Cleated Belt: This belt consists of cleats that can space products a certain distance away from each other. It can also be custom-made for the specific product you’re manufacturing.
• Sanitary/Washdown: As you might guess from the name, this system is designed to meet sanitary guidelines. It can handle extreme heat or cold like when food is coming out of an oven or a freezer. It can also be used when sterilizing or washing a product.

Benefits of the Rapid-Veyor Conveyor Belt Over Others

The Rapid-Veyor portable conveyor belt can work for many different industries and small businesses. Whether you’ve had a conveyor belt before or this is your first time buying one, the Rapid-Veyor Conveyor Belt is easy to use and easy to put together. But those aren’t the only benefits this type of conveyor belt can offer. 

Some of the benefits include:

Portable

Not many conveyor belts can say they are portable, but the Rapid-Veyor conveyor belt is. It can be placed just about anywhere (inside or outside) and you can take it with you if you need to move production to another location. 

Customizable

The Rapid-Veyor conveyor belt is also customizable. The belt comes in 12.5 feet and 20 feet in length, but from there, you can customize it to whatever length that fits your space best and for whatever task you’re using it for.

Versatile

This conveyor belt is also incredibly versatile. It can be used when loading trucks, in the field whether that be in a greenhouse, a nursery, or a warehouse, or for packaging or sorting products for your small business.

Lightweight

The Rapid-Veyor conveyor belt is also incredibly lightweight which makes it easier to lift and move around. Especially when compared to other large models on the market.

It may take two people to set it up but it should only take about 10 minutes altogether.

If you work in manufacturing, your top priorities are safety, efficiency, and profitability — and you need tools to help get you there. Our Rapid-Veyor portable conveyor system is perfect for streamlining your assembly line process and is a cost-effective alternative to other forms of operational automation. Contact our team today to learn more. 

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