How to select an appropriate conveyor system, according to Norpak

Norpak Handling advises its customers to consider several factors while selecting equipment.

Norpak Handling is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year as a major supplier of industrial conveyor solutions. The company’s success lies not only in its quality product line and customer services, but in its unparalleled expertise in material-handling systems – an expertise that Norpak demonstrates when guiding each customer to the right solution.

In a recent blog entry, the Norpak team offers advice on how to choose the best conveyor system for a specific facility.

Three main factors to consider

Industrial conveyor solutions maximize efficiency in manufacturing and distribution, but it is crucial to select the right equipment to suit the specific application within the facility. According to Norpak, there are three important factors to consider in choosing a system:

• The facility. It is vital to take the layout of the warehouse into account before implementing a conveyor system. Consider whether an inclining or declining system is required to convey materials between floors, or whether the layout can accommodate gravity conveyors to minimize energy costs. The facility’s size should determine how large the system can (and should) be.
• The material being handled. The type of system will also depend on the length, width, and height of the products it will be moving. Industrial conveyor solutions should suit the products’ weight, especially with respect to the volumes that they will be carrying.
• Future expansion. It is possible that a material-handling system that suits a plant perfectly now will be inadequate in a few years. Facility expansions, relocation, and workflow changes may affect the long-term suitability of a conveyor system. So it may be wise to choose a solution that is flexible, expandable, and/or portable.

Selecting the right system can be an intimidating and stressful task, but Norpak Handling offers a broad range of conveyor models that suit a wide variety of manufacturing and warehouse applications. Quality products by Hytrol, FMH, Flow-Turn, and many other manufacturers are available. Customers are encouraged to explore the Norpak website for products and get in touch with the company’s experts, who make the search as easy as possible.

For more information, contact Norpak Handling.

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