Overhead Conveyors
Overhead conveyors are a great way to streamline business logistics without sacrificing workspace. They can optimize vertical spaces, maneuver irregular products, and are highly useful for environments with limited square footage.
Russell Conveyor is a premier supplier of overhead conveyor systems for any industrial setting. We’ll work closely with you to develop an overhead conveyor system that maximizes your space and improves production at every turn.
Types of Overhead Conveyors
Overhead conveyors come in an extensive range of gravity and chain-fed configurations, but two types are some of the most prevalent:
- Enclosed Track Conveyors
Enclosed track conveyors are chain-fed conveyors that utilize an enclosed system to reduce wear and tear on your components. These conveyors can be gravity-fed or motorized and follow established tracks with guide rollers to transport your materials down the line. They’re an excellent option for environments with dust and particles that can wear out sensitive machinery.
- I-Beam Overhead Conveyors
I-beam conveyors operate on a single I-beam rather than an enclosed environment and are a tried-and-true way to transport heavier products. Since these conveyor systems take advantage of the strength of the I-beam tracks, their trolleys can handle up to 250 lbs., allowing you to quickly move bigger items through production without wasting tons of space or energy.
The Advantages of Overhead Conveyor Systems
Overhead conveyor systems are highly adaptable ways to improve your day-to-day output and streamline your overall business performance. But what can overhead conveyors do for your operations specifically? These systems can help you:
Well-maintained overhead conveyors can significantly increase production timelines and help you get more materials from one section of your facility to another.
With your inventory out of the way and free from environmental hazards, you’ll see fewer errors and damaged packages.
Overhead conveyors take much of the work off the production floor and into the air, opening tons of usable space and freeing up your employees to maximize productivity.
By removing human interaction with equipment, you can limit the potential for workplace injuries because of hardware.
Russell Conveyor and Equipment is Your One-Stop Overhead Conveyor Manufacturer
With years of industry experience and a team of talented specialists, we have the tools to improve your material handling on all fronts. Our overhead conveyor systems suit any industry type and facility layout.
Whether you’re upgrading a small enterprise to take advantage of abundant vertical space or engineering a large-scale operation to send products throughout a large facility quickly, we have the skills and know-how to deliver lasting results.
Call us today at (336) 526-3014 for a FREE consultation. Our experts will work with you to determine which overhead conveyor system best suits your business type, facility layout, and production goals. We’ll walk you through the entire process, provide transparent workflow updates, and deliver results that put your business ahead of the competition.
Frequently-Asked Questions About Overhead Conveyors
We’ve answered some of the most common questions we receive about our overhead conveyor systems:
Overhead conveyors are a go-to choice for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, e-commerce centers, distribution plants, and more.
Yes. Our technicians can custom design a conveyor that utilizes your facility’s layout and available space.
Yes. While overhead conveyors are designed for durability, they will still require routine maintenance to counter wear and tear.
To identify which overhead conveyor system you need, you’ll want to analyze your specific throughput needs, facility layout, and any limitations you may encounter.
Yes. I-beam overhead conveyors are great for moving large and heavy items and are great for manufacturing facilities.