Changing the Way We View Conveyor Belt Systems
The automated packaging and manufacturing industry changes often. As advances and changes, so do many warehouses and factories. Making sure that everything can be packaged and made efficiently is an imperative part of the system. But there is a piece of machinery that doesn’t get the credit it deserves.
Conveyor belts are the road system between the automation stops along the line. While it is pretty easy to not notice them or to underestimate their importance, doing that would be a mistake.
Conveyor Belt Systems in the Automation World
Have you ever tried to get from one town to another? If the road is in good shape and isn’t riddled with and hazards then the drive will be smooth. You will get to where you want to go as planned without incident. But if the road is not maintained and things that fall on it are left there then it will be a long and perilous journey.
This is what happens when conveyor systems are not maintained, forgotten about, or underestimated. Your production line efficiency will be threatened and slowed down. But why do we have these views of conveyor belt systems? Continue reading to learn more!
Out-Dated Views
With the way automation has grown and flourished in the last few years, there are some that are tempted to view conveyor belts as outdated pieces of equipment. And some belts are in fact outdated and could use replacing or upgrading.
But it is also easy to just not notice them until they aren’t working properly. Conveyors can be often overlooked as not a vital part of the assembly line. That view needs to change if the business is going to function properly.
Companies that manufacture conveyor belts also tend to have an outdated view. They don’t seem to see the need for changing the design of the belts as other areas of automation transform. However, a newer, sleeker design would serve the production warehouses well. It could save space, time, money and run more efficiently.
A New Way to See Things
It is time to change the way that conveyor systems are seen. Instead of seeing them as an inconsequential piece of equipment, they need to be seen as the powerhouse of packaging that they are.
To get from point A to Point B is great, but the method of getting there needs to be important and efficient as well. Doing this will start with educating those coming into the automation and manufacturing business. There is always going to be something doing the work behind the scenes as well as in the limelight. In the packaging and assembly line world, it is the conveyor belt.
Contact IPM Today
Staying on top of maintenance for your conveyor system is crucial to keeping your assembly production humming like a well oiled machine. Conveyor belts are not the type of equipment that you “set and forget”. IPM offers industry leading project management and engineering consulting for packaging integration systems.
If you are ready to upgrade your conveyor system or talk about ways you can make it more efficient, then get in touch with us today. Call Integrated Packaging Machinery at (616) 531-7758 or contact us here to send a message.
