Comparison of 5 types of common conveyor lines: from type to application scenario analysis

In automated production, the conveyor line is like the factory's "vascular system", choose the wrong type of light is the efficiency of the discount, or production line paralysis. Today we are fromLoad capacity, accuracy requirements, industry characteristicsThree dimensions dismantle the 5 major conveyor lines to help you avoid the 90% selection pitfalls.

Synchronous belt conveyor line: the choice of light load and high precision

​Core parametersLoad ≤60kg, speed ≤2.5m/s, positioning accuracy 0.01mm (requires jacking mechanism)
​Working Principle: toothed belt mesh drive, eliminating slippage
​Industry Home::

• 3C electronics (mobile phone motherboard mounters, chip testing)
• Precision instruments (optical lens assembly, micro-motor assembly)
• New energy (lithium battery cell delivery)
  ​Achilles' heel::
  ▶ Loads exceeding 60kg tend to cause stretching and deformation of the belt.
  ▶ Accelerated aging in sustained high-temperature environments (>100°C)

​Engineer's Recommendation: First choice for labelling station in SMT workshop of electronic factory, but don't use it for heavy duty parts of auto parts!

Second, flat belt conveyor line: economic versatility

​Core parametersLoad: ≤250kg, length up to 30m, speed ≤2m/s
​killer scenario::
✔ Whole appliance conveyor (washing machine drum assembly line)
✔ Food packaging (biscuit crating, flour sack trans-shipment)
✔ Logistics warehousing (e-commerce parcel sorting)
​Rollover warning::
⚠️ Dusty environments (e.g. cement factories) are prone to dust accumulation and difficult to clean.
⚠️ Rolling body materials (glass bottles) are prone to slipping and breaking.
⚠️ Cannot be accurately positioned (±5mm error norm)

​practical experience: The king of cost-effective packaging line for daily chemical products, but the GMP workshop of the pharmaceutical factory is used with caution - cleaning the dead space to hide bacteria!

Three, times the speed chain conveyor line: heavy-duty quiet experts

​Carrying the MonsterLight load 2200kg / Heavy load 4000kg, Noise <70dB
​golden combination: Workpiece pallet + accumulation function
​Industry-ready scenarios::
→ Automotive manufacturing (engine block delivery, body painting)
→ Mechanical engineering (CNC machine base assembly)
→ chemical raw materials (trans-shipment of chemicals in barrels)
​The Truth About Costs::
▷ High cost of modular customisation (3 times more expensive than roller lines)
▷ Maintenance requires specialised mechanics (chain tensioning).

​Selection advice: Automobile factory welding workshop closed eyes into, but the small workshop daily output <100 pieces do not follow the trend!

Fourth, roller conveyor line: tonnes of huge objects handling king

​Horror Load: 1 tonne drive per pallet, 4 tonnes load per machine
​terrain conquistador::
◆ 50° slope conveying (ore transfer in mines)
◆ Right-angle turn design (storage rack area shuttle)
​sector domination::

• Express sorting centre (100,000 pieces per day throughput)
• Automotive components (tyre/seat transport)
• Food Processing (Frozen Meat Cold Storage Conveyor)
  ​efficiency bottleneck::
  ⛔ Velocity ≤ 1m/s (belt line 1.6m/s)
  ⛔ Flat bottom material only (drums/soft packs need padding)

​lesson learnt through blood and tears: Cold chain logistics warehouse standard equipment, but garment factories use with caution - roller hook yarn defective rate soared!

V. Plate Chain Conveyor: Food and Medical Special Edition

​Sanitary design: Stainless steel, acid and alkali resistant, no rust and corrosion from showering
​Exclusive area::
▲ Canning Sterilisation Line (100°C steam environment)
▲ Medical device assembly (implant clean transport)
▲ Meat processing (slaughtering and splitting lines)
​Cost Assassin::
✘ Double the price of food-grade plates (vs. plain carbon steel)
✘ Low positioning accuracy (±3mm requires additional stopper)

​Industry Insights: A must for yoghurt filling lines, but a waste for machine shops!

Ultimate Decision Guide (with comparison table)

​the three golden rules::

1. ​electronic factorySelection of synchronous belt + doubled speed chain combination (precision positioning in the front section + heavy-duty assembly in the rear section)
2. ​Daily output >5000 piecesMust use multiplier chain - accumulation function saves 3 caching stations
3. ​Budget <100,000Priority Flat Belt - Save money to add visual inspection is more cost-effective

An auto parts factory stepped on the pit fact sheet: misuse of flat belt conveyor engine block, half a year maintenance costs over the price of equipment!