Below are price references and selection suggestions for conveyor lines in different scenarios (data synthesised from industry reports and market research):
I. Basic industrial scenario: light conveyor line ($500-1500/m)
Applicable Scenarios: E-commerce sorting, light industrial assembly, packaging lines
- Belt Conveyor Line: $500-800/m (PVC, 4 metres wide)
- case (law): E-commerce warehouse sorting line with 6m wide PVC conveyor belt, costing about RMB 8,000/10m, processing 30,000 parcels per day.
- Lightweight roller conveyor line: $800-1000/m (carbon steel structure, load ≤200kg)
- cutting edge: Modular design reduces 60% installation time and maintenance costs by 45%.
II. High-end manufacturing scenario: customised conveyor lines ($1500-2500/m)
Applicable Scenarios: Automotive assembly, 3C electronics, precision instruments
- High precision roller conveyor line: $1500-2000/m (error ≤±0.5mm, integrated visual inspection)
- technology-enhanced: AI path optimisation algorithm improves throughput by 181 TP3T and reduces energy consumption by 121 TP3T.
- Explosion-proof/temperature-resistant conveyor lines: $2,000-2,500/m (stainless steel, temperature resistant -30°C to 120°C)
- case (law)New energy automobile battery production line, using anti-static conveyor belt, unit price of 2200 yuan / metre, yield rate increased by 15%.
III. Heavy material scenario: special line for mining harbours (cost is calculated on the basis of the whole machine)
Applicable Scenarios: Coal mines, cement plants, port logistics
- Heavy Duty Belt Conveyor:.1.4 million yuan/set(2025 average price, length ≥ 300 metres)
- Technology upgrades: Carbon fibre conveyor belt reduces weight by 60%, energy consumption by 23% and life expectancy by 3 times.
- Wear-resistant ceramic liner conveying line: Premium 35% (traditional steel base price + ceramic upgrade fee)
- payback period: 2.3 years payback and 35% reduction in maintenance costs.
IV. Intelligent upgrade scenario: automated conveyor system ($2,000+/m)
Applicable Scenarios: smart factories, unmanned warehousing
- AI Vision Sorting Line: $2500-3000/m (integrated PLC + industrial camera)
- Efficiency Comparison: Sorting speed up to 60 pieces/minute, 3 times higher manual efficiency.
- Magnetic Levitation Conveyor Line: Customised offer (3C industry penetration 39%)
- market leader: Siemens and ABB occupy a 60% share of the high-end market.
V. Special environmental solutions
1. Food and pharmaceutical grade conveyor lines: $1800-2200/m
- Graphene Reinforced Rubber Belt, Antibacterial and Anti-Pollution, Premium 30%
2. Long-distance ramp conveyor lines: $144,000/unit (average price in 2025) - The topology is designed to reduce weight by 351 TP3T and increase dynamic load capacity by 421 TP3T.
Guide to avoiding procurement pitfalls
- Beware of low price traps::
- Steel roller conveyor lines below $800/m may be made of inferior steel (industry average price ≥ $1000).
- Full Life Cycle Costing::
- The smart conveyor line is expensive at 30%, but saves 40% in energy consumption and maintenance over 5 years.
- Regional supply advantages::
- Shandong, Jiangsu industry group procurement, freight costs province 15% (such as Ningjin chain plate machine base).
Industry trends: 2025Energy-efficient conveyor line penetration to reach 40%(permanent magnet motor drive), policy subsidies to accelerate depreciation payback cycle 20%.
Recommendations for final decision-making::
- Small and medium-sized projects: Choose modular lightweight lines ($1000/m) for fast start-up and payback;
- Large production lines: Invest in smart systems ($2500+/m) and validate long term returns through TCO modelling.