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Conveyor System Design

Our fully-managed conveyor system planning, design, sourcing, testing, and implementation services can help you:

Maximize productivity, improve consistency, and free up labor
Accommodate both new construction and existing operations
Get the best conveyor equipment regardless of manufacturer
Handle a wide variety of products, material flows, and environments

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Improve Efficiency, Reduce Labor, and Gain a Competitive Edge with Our Conveyor System Design Services

Whether you need a complete system solution for new construction or are renovating an existing facility, we can design, commission, and install a conveyor system that works for you.

Our systems expert will work with you every step of the way, using extensive data gathering and analysis, expert planning, and focused execution within a proven strategy. We’ll consider your operational requirements as a whole, collect data, incorporate your feedback, and design a system that improves your efficiency, reduces your reliance on costly labor, and helps you gain an advantage over your competitors.

Do you have unique requirements?

We work across a broad spectrum of industry segments and use a brand-agnostic approach that allows us to select the best equipment and informational systems that work for your operation – regardless of manufacturer. So whatever the unique demands of your operation are, we can specify and select the best ancillary conveyor equipment. And if there isn’t a piece of standard equipment available to meet your application, we will create a custom design and have it manufactured.

How Our Conveyor System Design Process Works

Our design services (including conveyor belt system design) cover all aspects of your application, from complete systems to detailed component-level designs. Here’s what each stage of the full process looks like:

Planning

We collect input from all key stakeholders to ensure all aspects of your operation are adequately covered
We work with you to determine your material flows, inventory levels, throughput requirements, and any requirements for scaling operations
We take into account the nature of the materials you handle (size, shape, weight, and physical attributes like oily, hot, cold, wet, stick, or sharp items)
We leverage our broad industry experience to identify methods for conveyor system integration and implementing new material handling systems and software

Design & layout

Our project team will develop detailed, functional designs based on your specifications and requirements
We analyze our designs to identify interaction points, clearances, and obstructions that need to be accommodated
We use qualitative and quantitative methods including labor modeling, operational and system definitions, your allotted budget, and expected return on investment (ROI) to fine-tune the design

Sourcing, testing & installation

We identify any needed materials and material suppliers based on your budget, timeframe, and design parameters
We validate the final system layout and equipment selection to guarantee the system will work, meet all requirements, and provide a strong ROI
We use an extensive selection process to source suppliers that are best suited for your project
We formulate and manage RFPs (request for proposals) for equipment, software, and controls to save you time and ensure you receive detailed and on-target proposals
We coordinate the development, installation, and testing of needed equipment, software, and controls

The Benefits of Our Conveyor Design Services

By leveraging Conger’s transport conveyor system design and implementation services, you can:

Cut costs, improve margins, and boost productivity by synchronizing, coordinating, pairing, and automating even your most complex components, systems, and technologies
Maximize productivity and reduce downtime with reliable mechanical and software solutions and industrial controls with 24/7 support available
Reduce mistakes, improve consistency, and ensure overall system efficiency by automating the movement, sortation, accumulation, and quality checking of handled goods and materials
Save time and eliminate hassle with our fully-managed planning, design, and implementation services, including RFPs (request for proposals) formulation and submission
Get an accurate and detailed perspective on how different systems will fit your facility with 3D system design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Navisworks) that can turn designs into simulations, renderings, and animations
Free up labor for value-added services, reduce worker compensation claims, and make everyone’s job easier with ergonomically-designed conveyor systems that automate manual tasks
Meet your current and future operational needs with modular, scalable technologies that can accommodate a wide variety of products, materials, workflows, and facility layouts

Types of Turnkey and Custom Conveyor Designs

There are numerous conveyor designs available, including “off-the-shelf” systems and custom designs. We select and use only the highest quality conveyors that are durable, reliable, and low maintenance. Some of the most popular designs include:

Material transport conveyors

A simple, economical, and versatile method for moving products (cases, totes, pallets, etc.) over both short and long distances, at high speeds, or through inclines and declines
Provide reliable control of items, are speed-adjustable to match throughput, and can integrate with other handling systems
Includes belt, roller, overhead, gravity, pallet, and vertical spiral conveyors

Sortation conveyors

Used to arrange and condense products from multiple infeed lines into a single stream while maintaining product flow for further sorting, scanning, or fulfillment processes
Versatility to accommodate different product types, facility layouts, and processing requirements, including handling multi-line E-commerce orders, parcel sorting, and reverse logistics
Includes traditional conveyor sortation, robotic sortation, merge and combine sortation, and automated case flow conveyors

Accumulation conveyors

Used to prevent or limit contact between products and increase buffer times during accumulation before items move to other downstream processes
Helps reduce the need for manual labor, reduces product damage, and improves overall system efficiency
Includes zero, minimum, and medium pressure accumulator conveyors

Custom conveyors

Conger takes a brand-agnostic approach to sortation conveyor design, which means we use whatever products are best for your project. This makes it easier to tailor the solution to the needs of your business. We will work with you to perform a system analysis to determine the most appropriate technology for your needs and design and implement turnkey or custom options based on your:

Type, material, size, and weight of items
Facility floor plan and physical constraints
Throughput rate requirements for downstream processes
Environmental and product conditions (cold, hot, wet, dirty, slippery, or oily)
Anticipated year over year growth

Conveyor System Applications

Warehousing
Manufacturing
Distribution centers

Frequently Asked Questions About Conveyor System Design

Have questions about conveyor system design? We have answers.

I handle lots of different types of products in my operation. Can you design a conveyor system that accommodates each of them?

Yes! We can design a conveyor system to fit nearly any product size, shape, and weight. Our experts will consider your product specifications and flows when selecting existing systems or creating custom systems to ensure they fit your handling needs.

I have a small operation. Do I have the budget for a conveyor system?

We work with large and small firms alike and will take into account any budgetary issues to ensure we find the best material handling solutions that won’t break the bank and will deliver the best return on investment.

I already have a conveyor system in my facility. Can you design a system that integrates with what I currently have?

Yes! We offer conveyor design services for both new construction and existing facilities. We’ll consider how your operation works currently and what you need to accomplish in order to integrate new systems with what you have.

Why Choose Conger for Your Conveyor System Design Needs?

With over 65 years in the material handling industry, we have the experience and expertise to design and implement turnkey and custom conveyor systems, regardless of your facility, operations, and products handled.

Our experts, in coordination with equipment specialists, will find the right combination of conveyors, sorters, accumulators, and ancillary equipment to improve your efficiency and productivity while minimizing costs.