/images/stories/virtuemart/product/resized/DG00058_560x560.jpg - Infeed Belt Conveyor Controller with one belt conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Regulating product flow into case sealers to prevent backlogs and ensure smooth operation.
• Controlling the feed rate of items onto main production lines or processing machinery.
• Buffering and sequencing products before robotic pick-and-place systems.
• Managing the infeed of articles into packaging machines, labelling equipment, or inspection systems.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Throughput for this class of equipment typically ranges from 10 to 60 items per minute, depending on item size and line speed.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on standard industrial single-phase (230V) or three-phase (400V) electrical supplies, 50Hz.

Belt width

Commonly found belt widths for infeed conveyors range from 200mm to 600mm, suitable for various product sizes.

Belt material

Belts are typically made from PVC or PU, offering good grip and durability for general industrial applications.

Control features

Controllers commonly feature variable speed drive, start/stop functionality, and often include sensor inputs for automated operation.

Footprint

The footprint for a single belt conveyor with controller is typically compact, designed to integrate into existing lines, with lengths commonly between 1m and 3m.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can this system handle?

  This type of infeed conveyor system is generally suitable for handling a wide range of discrete items, such as boxes, cartons, trays, or packaged goods, within its specified weight and dimension limits.

• Is this system suitable for washdown environments?

• Can the conveyor speed be adjusted?

• What maintenance is typically required for this equipment?

• How does the controller manage automatic feed-in?