Belt Conveyor Systems
Belt conveyors developed around product support, width, speed, incline, tracking, take up, drive duty, access and operating environment.
Industrial material handling engineering
Conveyor & Material Handling Design Engineering
Conveyor systems and material handling equipment engineered around the product, throughput, route, operating environment and surrounding machinery. Fabrixon connects handling architecture, transfers, drives, structures, validation and controlled manufacturing documentation within one coordinated engineering scope.
Product & throughputConveyors & transfersDrives & structuresValidation & handover
Engineered for flowProduct movement, transfers and interfaces developed as one system.Stable flow. Clear interfaces. Fewer downstream surprises.
50+ Years
Combined Experience
Machinery, conveyors, automation, structures, validation and manufacturing documentation
40+
Projects Delivered
Conveyor, material handling, machinery and automation engineering projects
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Core Handling Capabilities
Belt, roller, chain, transfers, support structures and controlled line modifications
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Engineering Stages
From product and duty definition through controlled engineering handover
Conveyor engineering capabilities
Material handlingsystems we engineer
From a single conveyor section to a multi stage handling line, the equipment is developed around product support, throughput, accumulation, route, elevation changes, interfaces, maintainability and the intended manufacturing and installation route.
Integrated material flow programme
One engineering basis from product entry to downstream transfer
Conveyor type, route, accumulation, transfers, drive selection, structures, guarding interfaces and critical calculations are developed around the same handling duty. CAD, drawings, BOMs, interface information and revisions remain aligned as the line develops.
Product duty Material flow Detailed equipment Validation Manufacturing documentation
Roller & Accumulation Conveyors
Gravity and powered roller systems developed around product stability, roller pitch, zoning, buffering, stops, merges and line flow.
Chain, Slat & Heavy Duty Conveyors
Handling systems for pallets, heavier loads and demanding duty, including chain pull, sprockets, guides, wear components, drives and maintenance provisions.
Transfers, Lifts & Special Handling
Pushers, diverts, pop up transfers, lifts, turntables and purpose designed mechanisms for changes in direction, level, orientation or equipment interface.
Frames, Supports & Access Structures
Floor mounted, suspended and integrated support structures developed around loads, spans, deflection, anchoring, access and installation constraints.
Conveyor Retrofits & Line Modifications
Controlled redesign for reroutes, extensions, product changes, increased duty, replacement components and new interfaces within existing facilities.
Typical project conditions
Where conveyor projects get stuck
Fabrixon supports handling projects when product behaviour, transfer geometry, existing line constraints or equipment duty need to be resolved before detailed design can progress with confidence.
The product and handling duty are not defined clearly enough
Weight, dimensions, orientation, throughput, spacing, accumulation, route and environment need to become traceable engineering inputs before conveyor architecture is fixed.
Transfers, merges or accumulation points create jamming risk
Product stability can be lost at dead plates, direction changes, buffers, lifts or interfaces where geometry and timing have not been engineered around the actual load.
A new line must fit around existing machinery and structures
Transfer heights, support positions, access, guarding boundaries, floor space and installation sequence can constrain the design more than the conveyor itself.
Drive, load or structural decisions need engineering evidence
Speed, torque, chain pull, incline, support loading, span and deflection can affect reliability and component selection when duty moves beyond standard assumptions.
Engineering approach
How we engineerconveyor systems
The handling system develops around the product and duty, with conveyor selection, transfer behaviour, drives, structures, validation and manufacturing information connected through the programme.
Define the product and duty
Product size, weight and support condition; orientation, throughput, spacing, accumulation, environment, operating duty and acceptance criteria.
Develop the material flow architecture
Conveyor type, route, sections, transfer points, elevation changes, buffering, interfaces and principal equipment arrangement.
Detail conveyors, transfers and structures
Belts, rollers, chains, pulleys, drives, guides, frames, supports, access, guarding interfaces and maintainability provisions.
Validate critical handling decisions
Width, speed, capacity, torque, chain pull, acceleration, transfer timing, support loading and structural behaviour where engineering evidence is required.
Document and hand over
Layouts, CAD, manufacturing and assembly drawings, BOMs, calculations, assumptions, interface information, revisions and supplier clarification records.
Selected handling work
Material handling engineeredfor production demands
Selected material-handling projects covering inclined slat-chain conveying, zero-pressure accumulation and multi-zone pallet transfer.
Conveyor & Material Handling
Inclined Flighted Slat Chain Conveyor
Heavy duty inclined slat chain conveyor with twin chains, replaceable steel slats, transverse flights, controlled transition geometry and a braced support frame.
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Conveyor & Material Handling
Zero Pressure Accumulation Conveyor
Zoned conveyor mechanical design for separated automotive door panel accumulation and controlled robotic pickup presentation.
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Conveyor & Material Handling
Multi Zone Pallet Transfer and Transform System
Mechanical engineering of interconnected horizontal and multi level pallet handling systems for reliable Euro pallet flow, buffering and level transfer.
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What the Handling SystemReview Examines
A conveyor line is reviewed as a connected material flow system, not as isolated conveyor sections. The objective is to challenge the assumptions most likely to affect product flow, equipment duty, integration or downstream release.
Product, throughput and route conditions
Review of product support, orientation, spacing, accumulation, line speed, elevation changes, operating environment and the criteria that define acceptable flow.
Transfers, drives, loads and support conditions
Review of transfer geometry, acceleration, belt or chain duty, drive torque, support loading, deflection, wear points, access and connected equipment interfaces.
Manufacture, installation and traceable documentation
Review of manufacturing route, assembly and installation constraints, guarding interfaces, maintenance access, assumptions, revision status and supplier information.
Typical deliverables
A controlled material handling engineering package
Outputs are agreed around the system scope and manufacturing route, so the information needed for design review, procurement, manufacture, installation and supplier handover develops with the equipment.
Layouts · CAD · drawings · BOMs · calculations ·interface records · revision control
System Layouts & Material Flow Definition
Overall arrangements, conveyor routes, elevations, product flow, section boundaries, transfer locations and principal installation interfaces.
3D Conveyor & Handling Assemblies
Conveyor sections, transfers, frames, supports, guides, drives and related mechanical equipment in agreed native and neutral CAD formats.
Manufacturing & Assembly Drawings
Part, weldment, assembly and installation drawings with agreed dimensions, tolerances, manufacturing information, notes and revision status.
Drive, Load & Structural Calculations
Speed, capacity, torque, chain pull, incline, support loading, deflection and FEA where required to support critical equipment decisions.
BOMs & Component Schedules
Manufactured items, motors, gearboxes, belts, rollers, chains, bearings, hardware and supplier references aligned with the released design.
Interface, Revision & Supplier Handover Records
Assumptions, transfer interfaces, open actions, change records, agreed manufacturing files and clarification notes for downstream teams.
How engagements work
From handling requirement to controlled handover
A clear engagement path keeps product duty, interfaces, assumptions and outputs defined without turning the service page into a process manual.
Share the requirement
Send product information, throughput targets, route, CAD, drawings, photographs, measurements or existing line information.
Scope the engineering basis
Agree handling duty, interfaces, assumptions, calculations, required outputs, review points, responsibilities and programme.
Design, validate and review
Engineering progresses through defined technical reviews, with transfer, drive, structural, DFM and integration issues raised as they surface.
Controlled handover
Layouts, models, drawings, BOMs, calculations and agreed records are issued under revision control with supplier clarification support as scoped.
Buyer questions
Conveyor & Material Handling Design FAQ
Direct answers to the technical and commercial questions that most often determine whether a conveyor or handling project can be scoped correctly.
What does conveyor and material handling equipment design include?
The scope can include product and duty definition, conveyor selection, line layout, belt or roller sections, chain and slat equipment, accumulation, transfers, lifts, frames, supports, guarding interfaces, drive and load calculations, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, installation information and revisions. The exact package depends on the starting information and the responsibilities agreed for the project.
What information is needed to design a conveyor system?
Useful starting information includes product dimensions, weight, orientation and condition; required throughput and spacing; accumulation or buffering needs; route and elevation changes; available footprint; environment and cleaning requirements; existing equipment; transfer positions; operating duty; and any CAD, drawings, photographs or site measurements. Missing inputs are identified during the initial engineering review.
Which type of conveyor is best for my application?
The choice depends on the product, load, orientation, required control, route, speed, accumulation, environment, maintenance expectations and surrounding equipment. Belt conveyors suit many continuous support applications, roller systems suit stable unit loads, and chain or slat systems are often appropriate for pallets, heavier loads or harsher duty. Transfers, lifts and special mechanisms may be required where the product changes direction, level or equipment interface.
How are conveyor width, speed, capacity and drive requirements determined?
The design starts with product dimensions and support conditions, target throughput, spacing, acceleration, incline, friction, accumulation, load distribution and operating duty. These inputs inform conveyor width, speed, roller or belt arrangement, chain pull, torque, drive power, gear ratio, support loading and transfer timing. Calculations and supplier data are used where critical load cases or component selections require confirmation.
How much does conveyor system design cost?
There is no reliable fixed price because engineering cost depends on the starting information, conveyor type, line length, number of sections and transfers, accumulation requirements, structures, calculations, installation constraints, documentation depth and number of project interfaces. Fabrixon reviews the available information first and then defines the work packages, assumptions, deliverables and commercial basis.
How long does conveyor system design take?
The programme depends on system length and complexity, number of conveyor sections, transfer and structural requirements, availability of product and layout data, review cycles and documentation scope. A defined conveyor section or retrofit can be shorter than a complete handling line with multiple transfers, supports and equipment interfaces.
Can Fabrixon integrate or modify conveyors in an existing line or facility?
Yes. Fabrixon can develop new conveyor equipment around existing machines, structures and available space, or modify an established line through reroutes, extensions, duty upgrades and new transfer points. Existing CAD, drawings, measurements, photographs and operating information are reviewed so reusable equipment, changed interfaces, access and installation constraints are explicit.
Next step
Discuss Your Conveyor or Material Handling Project
Share the product, required movement, throughput, route and available files. An engineer will review the starting point and confirm the most suitable design, validation and documentation scope.
Send a short handling enquiry
A brief outline is enough to start the conversation.