How much is a metre of conveyor line?2025 price reference for each type of

Below are price references and selection suggestions for conveyor lines in different scenarios (data synthesised from industry reports and market research):

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

  1. Beware of low price traps::
    • Steel roller conveyor lines below $800/m may be made of inferior steel (industry average price ≥ $1000).
  2. Full Life Cycle Costing::
    • The smart conveyor line is expensive at 30%, but saves 40% in energy consumption and maintenance over 5 years.
  3. 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.

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