Conveyor belt

In principle, there is a wide range of applications for conveyor belts in industry. The basic task of a The purpose of a conveyor belt is to transport goods, parts, assemblies or media without the intervention of a third party. A distinction must be made between systems with and without drive and rollers, chains, belts and slides.

Whether as an autonomous or collaborative system, a conveyor belt is a flexible and useful tool. It often replaces the complicated and more costly use of a tugger train or AGV system. The intended use case is fundamental for use. In industry, there are wide fields of application, such as the transport of components and material, the connection of several work stations and others.

The safety of the employees and the necessary flexibility of the assembly line are the main considerations when deciding on such an application. Depending on the application, a conveyor belt can be driven or work with the principle of gravity. In both cases, the transport of the material can be limited by stoppers. In addition to the health of the employees, the focus is on the acquisition costs and the usability of such an application. If a positive decision is made for such an application, it is determined which application cases can be implemented based on the circumstances (load-bearing capacity of the floors and intended applications) and where exactly the risks for employees lie. Through "intrinsically safe" applications, such as special safety devices, floor/laser scanners, muting(s) and friction rollers, collaboration can take place without additional protective measures.