How Do Conveyor Belts Work?

March 1, 2024 4:14 pm Leave a Comment

Frequently used in commercial or industrial environments, conveyor systems carry and transport materials along a moving belt. Conveyor belts lend efficiency to an expansive range of manufacturing and fulfillment operations, as they facilitate the reliable and continuous transfer of high volumes of materials and goods. Conveyor belts are built from a variety of components that […]

EPDM Conveyor Chain Grippers: A Guide

January 6, 2024 5:00 pm Leave a Comment

Though common, traditional roller conveyors are insufficient for many types of loads—production lines transporting oversized or extremely heavy components, for instance, must take a different approach. Conveyer chain grippers present a simple, low-maintenance system for handling unwieldy industrial loads. Rubber grippers attach to a metal chain conveyor and grab on to the sides of a […]

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Components of Incline, Alpine, and Spiral Conveyors — Similarities & Differences

January 23, 2020 6:14 am Leave a Comment

Conveyors facilitate the transport of in-process goods and parts through various workstations in a manufacturing or production facility. Different conveyor systems offer different advantages, including varying degrees of human access, use of horizontal and vertical space, and movement control.  Alpine conveyors, incline conveyors, and spiral conveyors are three of the most commonly employed types of […]

Why Are Soft Touch Grippers Better Than D-Style Grippers?

November 6, 2019 4:37 pm Leave a Comment

In the manufacturing sector, the term “grippers” refers to conveyor system components that grip parts and products that run through the production line. They facilitate a variety of conveyor system operations, including moving, elevating, and lowering parts and buffering products at the end of the line. Soft Touch conveyor chain grippers—such as those provided by […]

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Neoprene vs. EPDM Rubber: Everything You Need to Know

August 5, 2019 5:59 pm Leave a Comment

Both neoprene and EPDM are materials used in the manufacture of conveyor belt systems. While neoprene rubber is most commonly employed in the industry, many companies, including ours, are moving towards using EPDM as many of the challenges associated with using neoprene are overcome by using it. No matter your material preference, Houston Products, Inc. […]