Conveyors & material flow
Conveyor systems for assembly, production and dispatch
Belt, roller, pallet, slat, chain and overhead conveyors engineered for your load, speed, pitch and line logic — integrated with stations, lifts and controls, then installed and commissioned on your site.
At a glance
- Types
- Belt, roller, pallet, slat, chain, overhead
- Duty
- Light assembly to heavy equipment lines
- Drives
- Geared motors with VFD, accumulation zones
- Timeline
- Indicative 6–14 weeks from design freeze
- Integration
- Stations, lifts, turntables, PLC and andon
Overview
Conveyors engineered as part of the line
A conveyor sets the rhythm of a production line. Its height, speed, pitch, accumulation and stopping behaviour decide how operators work and how the line recovers from a stoppage. Conveyors bought on length and width alone often become the reason a line cannot hit takt.
We size conveyors from the product, load per metre, required speed or indexing pattern and the station logic — where parts must stop, rotate, lift, accumulate or be identified. Drives, controls and safety are designed in, and conveyors are integrated with fixtures, stations and data capture.
Standard modules are used wherever possible for faster build and easier spares, with custom sections where the product or layout demands it.
What we build
Conveyor types we design and build
Belt conveyors
Flat, cleated and incline belt conveyors for assembly, inspection and packing.
Roller conveyors
Gravity, powered and zero-pressure accumulation roller conveyors for boxes, bins and pallets.
Pallet conveyors
Free-flow and chain-driven pallet systems with stoppers, lift-and-locate units and RFID.
Slat & skillet conveyors
Heavy-duty slat and skillet conveyors for vehicle, tractor and equipment final assembly.
Chain & floor conveyors
Chain-driven floor conveyors and tow lines for heavy components and frames.
Overhead conveyors
Overhead monorail and power-and-free systems for paint shops, ovens and hanging assembly.
Turntables, lifts & transfers
Turntables, drop lifts, vertical lifts and cross transfers that connect lines and levels.
Packing & dispatch conveyors
Inspection, packing, weighing and dispatch conveyors with diverters and accumulation.
Modular aluminium conveyors
Light-duty profile-based conveyors for electronics, appliance and clean assembly.
Technical
Conveyor Systems — applications, specifications and deliverables
The same three-part technical structure on every solution page, so engineering and procurement can compare scopes without reading marketing copy.
Applications
What it is applied to
- Engine, axle and transmission sub-assembly lines
- Vehicle and tractor final assembly
- Appliance and electronics assembly
- Inspection and packing lines
- Paint-shop and oven transfer
- Warehouse inbound, sortation and dispatch
Not listed? Describe the operation — most scopes we quote are variations on these.
Typical specifications
What we engineer to
- Conveyor types
- Belt, roller (gravity/driven), slat, chain, pallet free-flow, overhead
- Load per metre
- Sized to the product weight and accumulation condition
- Speed
- Typically 3–30 m/min, matched to takt and handling
- Width / length
- Set from the product footprint and the layout
- Drive
- Geared motor with VFD, or servo where indexing accuracy is needed
- Frame
- MS fabricated or aluminium profile; SS where washdown demands
- Transfers
- Right-angle, lift-and-rotate, pusher, merge and divert
- Accumulation
- Zero-pressure or low-pressure zones where products must queue
- Controls
- Zone control, photo-eye sensing, interlocks with stations upstream/downstream
- Safety
- Nip-point guarding, pull cords, e-stops and fixed guarding
Indicative ranges. Final specifications are fixed against your part and volume at design freeze.
Engineering deliverables
Documents you receive
- General arrangement (GA) drawing with footprint and utility points
- 3D model of the machine or station (native plus STEP/IGES)
- Bill of materials with makes, part numbers and bought-out list
- Electrical schematics, panel GA and I/O list
- Pneumatic and hydraulic circuit drawings with set pressures
- PLC, HMI, robot and vision program backups
- Operation and maintenance manual with SOPs and spares list
- FAT and SAT protocols with signed results
- Conveyor layout with elevations, transfers and interface points
- Load, drive and speed calculation
Programs and drawings are handed over, so your team is never dependent on us for a change.
Engineering scope
How each element is engineered
The design decisions behind the specification above.
| Load | From light parts to heavy assemblies — engineered per metre and per point load |
|---|---|
| Speed / indexing | Continuous, intermittent or indexed; VFD-controlled speed |
| Structure | MS powder-coated; SS for washdown areas; aluminium profile for light duty |
| Drives | Geared motors with VFD; accumulation and zone control |
| Height & ergonomics | Working height set per operator task; adjustable legs |
| Controls | PLC/HMI, photo-eyes, stoppers, RFID/barcode, andon integration |
| Safety | Pull-cord / E-stop circuits, nip-point guards, under-guarding where required |
| Checks | Load and deflection checks on frames; guarding from a risk assessment |
Handover
What you receive
Every conveyor project closes with a documented handover — not just a machine on the floor.
- Conveyor layout and duty calculations
- GA drawings, BOM and spares list
- Electrical and control drawings
- PLC program backup and sequence description
- FAT/SAT records
- Maintenance schedule for chains, belts and bearings
- Operator training
Execution
How we execute a conveyor system
One project manager, stage gates you sign off, and no hand-offs between vendors.
Study
Product, load, rate, layout and interfaces with stations and building.
→ Conveyor concept
Engineer
Sizing, drive calculations, layout, controls and safety design.
→ Design freeze
Build
Fabrication, assembly, drive fitment and panel build.
→ Build inspection
Install
Erection, levelling, alignment and electrical connection.
→ Mechanical completion
Commission
Speed, accumulation, logic and safety testing with product.
→ SAT sign-off
Support
Training, spares and maintenance plan.
→ Handover
Applications
Where it is used
- Engine, axle and transmission sub-assembly lines
- Vehicle and tractor final assembly
- Appliance and electronics assembly
- Inspection and packing lines
- Paint-shop and oven transfer
- Warehouse inbound, sortation and dispatch
Industries we serve
Why Mecwerx
Why manufacturers choose us for this
Sized from duty, not length
Loads, speeds and stopping logic are calculated so the conveyor supports takt time.
Integrated with stations
Stoppers, lifts, locators and identification are designed with the stations they serve.
Standard where possible
Standard modules and common bought-outs keep build time down and spares available.
Commissioned with product
Conveyors are tested with real product and line logic — not just switched on.
Quotation checklist
What we need for an accurate conveyor quote
Send what you have. Missing details are fine — we will fill the gaps during the technical discussion.
- Product size, weight and base (box, pallet, part)
- Required rate (parts per hour) or takt time
- Layout drawing with conveyor route
- Stops, lifts, transfers and accumulation needed
- Working height and operator tasks
- Environment — washdown, heat, dust
- Controls and data requirements
- Available power supply
Products
Conveyor Systems we build
Standard and custom-built products delivered under this solution line.
Belt Conveyors
Flat, cleated and incline belt conveyors for assembly, inspection and packing lines.
View productRoller Conveyors
Gravity, powered and zero-pressure accumulation roller conveyors for boxes, bins and pallets.
View productPallet & Free-Flow Conveyors
Free-flow and chain-driven pallet systems with stoppers, lift-and-locate units and RFID.
View productSlat & Chain Conveyors
Heavy-duty slat, skillet and chain floor conveyors for vehicle, tractor and equipment assembly.
View productOverhead & Power-and-Free
Overhead chain and power-and-free conveying for paint, finishing and heavy assembly.
View productFAQ
Conveyor Systems: common questions
Which conveyor is right for my assembly line?
It depends on product weight and shape, how it must be held and presented to operators, whether it must index or run continuously, and whether parts need to accumulate. Pallet conveyors suit precision assembly; slat conveyors suit heavy final assembly; belt and roller conveyors suit light parts, inspection and packing.
Can you integrate new conveyors with our existing line?
Yes. We survey the existing line, match heights and interfaces, and integrate controls so the new and old sections work as one line.
Do you supply conveyors for heavy loads like tractors or construction equipment?
Yes. Slat, skillet and chain floor conveyors are designed for heavy assemblies with calculated structures and drives.
How long does a conveyor project take?
Typically 6–14 weeks from design freeze, depending on length, type and controls. Standard modular conveyors can be faster.
Do you provide conveyor maintenance support?
Yes. You receive a maintenance schedule, spares list and training at handover, with post-handover support for adjustments, modifications and breakdowns.
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Tell us what the line has to produce, where, and by when. We will come back with a scoped approach, a realistic timeline and the questions that matter — usually after a site visit or a drawing review.
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