How to Design a Conveyor System

A screw conveyor being manufactured by MHEIndustrial conveyors serve one important purpose: moving bulk material from Point A to Point B. Of course, the more efficiently the conveyor accomplishes this goal, the better a plant’s productivity. Ideally, a conveyor can perform reliably day after day in harsh conditions and allows the plant to operate at full capacity.

To ensure maximum productivity, the best-case scenario is to have a conveyor that was designed specifically for a company’s needs. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, as some conveyor manufacturers create a design and replicate it over and over in a “cookie-cutter” fashion. They then expect their clients to adapt their processes to fit the conveyor’s capabilities.

Custom Conveyor Design Specialists

If your company wants to maximize its productivity, let Materials Handling Equipment design a conveyor that’s customized to fit your needs. We’ve been providing custom conveyors since 1927, and we helped develop the industry standards for the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA). So not only do we have a level of experience that our competitors can’t match, but we’re also industry pioneers.

When you partner with us, we’ll meet with your engineers to foster an understanding of your goals and budget. Then, our design team will develop plans for a conveyor that’s customized to fit your plant perfectly and deliver the performance you’re counting on.

Types of Conveyors We Offer

We’re known for delivering heavy-duty conveyors that perform reliably in the most severe conditions possible, including environments with extreme abrasion, corrosion, and heat. Our conveyors deliver unmatched durability because they’re made with heavy-duty components, such as internal Ni-Hard bearings, wear-resistant alloys, and custom drives. In fact, many of the conveyors we design and manufacture are still performing as expected more than 50 years after they were delivered.

We offer a wide array of custom conveyors, including:

  • Bucket elevators
  • Drag conveyors
  • Screw conveyors
  • Apron conveyors
  • Pan conveyors

Once your custom conveyor has been delivered and is operational, we will ensure that your staff is professionally trained and understands the necessary safety protocols. Additionally, our critical response program is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, should any issues arise.

Industries We Serve

Our conveyors are currently meeting the unique needs of companies from many different industries, including:

  • Agriculture
  • Cement
  • Chemicals
  • Construction
  • Mining and minerals
  • Power and utility
  • Paper and pulp
  • Steel

Thanks to the reliability of our conveyors and the reputation and relationships we’ve cultivated through our many decades of operation, we’ve been trusted with equipping several leading companies. We have designed, manufactured, and installed custom conveyors for industry heavyweights like Martin Marietta, Monsanto, Mosaic, and U.S. Steel.

Put Your Trust in the Conveyor Experts

See for yourself why Materials Handling Equipment is the conveyor manufacturer of choice for some of the top companies in the U.S. Contact us today if you would like to learn more about our conveyor design and manufacturing process. We look forward to adding you to our lengthy list of satisfied customers.