Conveyor type
Belt Conveyor Systems
Flat belt, food-grade, cleated and modular belt conveyors for product transfer, packing and line linking.
Good for cartons, packs and components that need full-base support.
Explore belt conveyor systems →Powered conveyors, line linking and accumulation
Powered Conveyor Systems for UK Packaging & Production Lines
Conveyor systems specified around the product, line layout and output target — from stand-alone powered conveyors to integrated packaging-line transfer, accumulation and outfeed systems.
Real conveyor equipment
See real conveyor layouts and equipment options.
Compare real conveyor styles for moving products, linking machines and improving line flow, including straight powered conveyors, curved slat-chain routes, infeed and outfeed conveyors, incline transfer and machinery integration.
Packaging line conveyors
Bottle handling
Curves & bends
Inclines
Accumulation
Conveyor types
Choose the conveyor type first, then match the layout.
Start with the conveyor family that best matches your product, route and operating environment. Each option explains where it works well and what to check before requesting a quote.
Conveyor type
Slat Chain Conveyors
Plastic slat, tabletop chain and stainless-frame conveyors for bottles, jars and container handling.
Good for bottles, jars and containers that need stable guided movement.
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Conveyor type
Powered Roller Conveyors
Motorised roller conveyor sections for cartons, trays, totes, boxes and controlled product movement.
Good for cartons, trays, totes and boxes with a firm base.
Explore powered roller conveyors →Conveyor type
Incline Conveyors
Incline and elevator conveyors for moving packs between heights without disrupting line flow.
Good for moving products between heights while keeping the line flowing.
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Curved Conveyors
Curved, U-shape and bend conveyors for changing line direction in restricted production space.
Good for changing direction where floor space is restricted.
Explore curved conveyors →Machine infeed/outfeed
Infeed & Outfeed Conveyors
Stable infeed, discharge and outfeed conveyors for fillers, cappers, labellers, coders and inspection systems.
Good for controlled transfer into and out of fillers, cappers and labellers.
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Buffering and spacing
Accumulation Conveyors
Accumulation, buffering and spacing systems that help production continue through short machine interruptions.
Good for short buffers that reduce stoppages and keep products moving.
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Compact accumulation
Rotary Accumulation Tables
Rotary tables and lazy-susan accumulation routes for bottles, jars and small packs before or after machinery.
Good for compact buffering of bottles, jars and smaller packs.
Explore rotary accumulation tables →Conveyor planning
Built around product flow, not just conveyor length.
A conveyor can look simple on a drawing, but line performance depends on product stability, spacing, transfer height, incline angle, accumulation pressure, guide adjustment and the interfaces to neighbouring machines.
You can start with a broad handling problem or a specific conveyor type. We will help narrow the specification around product stability, floor space, transfer points, controls and the line speed you need.
Belt conveyorsPowered roller conveyorsSlat chain conveyorsAccumulationLine integration
How we shortlist conveyor options
- Confirm the productDimensions, weight, base, stability, finish and handling risks.
- Map the routeStraight run, bend, incline, infeed, outfeed, buffer or complete line link.
- Check the interfacesMachine heights, speeds, transfer plates, controls, access and maintenance.
Solutions
Conveyor systems by production problem.
Choose by the production problem you need to solve, such as line linking, bottle handling, carton transfer, accumulation or an upgrade to an existing conveyor route.
Packaging lines
Packaging Line Conveyors
Conveyor systems for filling, capping, labelling, coding, inspection and packing lines.
Good for linking filling, capping, labelling, coding and packing stages.
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Bottle and jar handling
Bottle Handling Conveyors
Slat, infeed, curved and accumulation conveyors for plastic bottles, glass bottles, jars and containers.
Good for stable movement of plastic bottles, glass bottles, jars and containers.
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Cartons, trays and boxes
Carton, Tray & Box Conveyors
Powered conveyors for flat-bottomed cartons, trays, totes and box handling in production and packing areas.
Good for cartons, trays, totes and boxes in packing and dispatch areas.
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Line integration
Conveyor Line Integration
Line layout, controls, transfer points and machine-to-machine integration for reliable production flow.
Good for matching conveyors to machines, speeds, controls and transfer heights.
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Line upgrades
Production Line Upgrades
Retrofit conveyors, accumulation and product-flow improvements for lines that need fewer bottlenecks.
Good for removing bottlenecks, weak transfer points and manual handling.
Explore production line upgrades →Industries
Conveyors by sector and pack format.
Select your industry to see handling issues that can affect conveyor choice, including hygiene, presentation, pack stability and manual handling.
Food and beverage
Food & Beverage Conveyors
Conveyors for food, drink, sauces, condiments, bottles, jars, trays and packing lines.
Designed for food, drink, sauces, condiments, jars, bottles, trays and packing lines.
Explore food & beverage conveyors →Cosmetics and personal care
Cosmetics & Personal Care Conveyors
Handling routes for bottles, pumps, triggers, jars, labels and presentation-led personal-care packaging.
Designed for bottles, jars, pumps, triggers and presentation-sensitive packs.
Explore cosmetics & personal care conveyors →Chemical and household
Chemical & Household Product Conveyors
Conveyors for detergents, cleaning products, chemicals, oils, lubricants, jerrycans and larger containers.
Designed for rigid containers, jerrycans, triggers, closures and heavier packs.
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Warehouse and dispatch
Warehousing & Distribution Conveyors
Powered roller, belt and transfer conveyors for cartons, totes, picking, packing and dispatch areas.
Designed for cartons, totes, picking, packing and dispatch flow.
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Contract packing
Contract Packer Conveyors
Flexible conveyor layouts for multi-SKU contract packing lines with frequent format changeovers.
Designed for flexible line layouts, frequent changeovers and multiple pack formats.
Explore contract packer conveyors →Quote checklist
Send the details that decide the conveyor.
Better project details make the shortlist faster and reduce the risk of specifying the wrong conveyor style.
- Product dimensions, weight, base type and stability
- Required route, height changes, bends and available footprint
- Target speed, output rate and accumulation requirement
- Neighbouring machines such as fillers, cappers, labellers or packing stations
- Environment, cleaning, operator access and installation constraints
Guides
Practical guides for planning a conveyor project.
Buying guide
Powered Conveyor Buying Guide
How to choose the right powered conveyor system by product, load, footprint, speed and line requirement.
Helps compare conveyor types before you request a quotation.
Explore powered conveyor buying guide →Layout checklist
Conveyor Layout Checklist
A checklist covering footprint, access, transfers, bends, elevations, guarding, controls and future growth.
Helps check footprint, access, transfers, bends, heights and controls.
Explore conveyor layout checklist →Conveyor comparison
Belt vs Roller vs Slat Conveyors
Compare conveyor types by product stability, hygiene, load, speed, curves, transfers and maintenance.
Helps compare belt, roller and slat-chain options against your product.
Explore belt vs roller vs slat conveyors →Accumulation guide
Accumulation Conveyor Guide
When accumulation helps, how buffers are planned and what to check before adding accumulation to a line.
Helps decide whether buffering will reduce stoppages on your line.
Explore accumulation conveyor guide →Quote checklist
Conveyor Quote Checklist
The details to send with an enquiry so the conveyor shortlist is based on real operating conditions.
Helps prepare the details needed for a practical conveyor quote.
Explore conveyor quote checklist →Frequently asked questions
Powered conveyor questions
What does Powered Conveyors UK supply?
Powered Conveyors UK helps specify and supply conveyor systems for packaging, production, warehouse and handling applications, including belt, slat chain, powered roller, incline, curved, infeed, outfeed and accumulation conveyors.
How do I choose the right conveyor?
Start with the product dimensions, weight, stability and route. Then consider speed, accumulation, transfer points, access, cleaning and the machines the conveyor must connect.
Can conveyors be integrated with filling, capping and labelling machines?
Yes. Conveyors are commonly planned around filling, capping, labelling, coding, inspection and end-of-line packing equipment.
What should I send for a conveyor quote?
Send product details, target speed, line layout, available footprint, photos of the current area and details of upstream or downstream machines.
Start the project
Turn a conveyor requirement into a practical specification.
Tell us what you need to move, where it needs to go and what the line must connect to.
Engineering selection
Match the powered conveyor to the load, route and operating conditions.
A useful conveyor specification starts with the item being moved and the interfaces at each end. Lancing reviews the product footprint, mass, stability, required spacing, route geometry, cleaning regime, operator access and the controls needed to connect the conveyor to nearby equipment.
| Conveyor format | Strong starting point | Checks that normally decide suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Belt conveyor | Continuous support for packs, components, cartons and unstable bases. | Belt surface, transfer gap, tracking, cleaning, incline grip and side-guide contact. |
| Slat-chain conveyor | Guided movement of bottles, jars and rigid containers. | Container base, curve radius, guide pressure, chain return, changeover and accumulation behaviour. |
| Powered roller conveyor | Cartons, trays, totes and boxes with a firm load-bearing base. | Smallest base length, roller pitch, load distribution, zone control and transfer between modules. |
| Incline conveyor | Moving products between elevations where floor-level transfer is not possible. | Rise, horizontal run, product grip, centre of gravity, cleats, side restraint and safe access. |
| Accumulation conveyor | Creating a controlled buffer between machines with different stop/start patterns. | Required buffer time, allowable product contact pressure, release logic, sensors and available footprint. |
Flow
Speed and product pitch
For an initial line-flow check, conveyor speed is linked to required throughput and the centre-to-centre pitch between products. Real performance must then be confirmed with the actual pack because slip, gaps, guides and transfers affect the result.
speed = throughput × product pitch
Geometry
Incline and transfer layout
Measure the available horizontal run and required vertical rise before selecting an incline. At every transfer, check the smallest product base, leading edge, centre of gravity and the support available across the gap.
Drive
Load and motor duty
Drive selection is based on total resistance rather than product mass alone. Belt or chain resistance, incline lift, starts per hour, acceleration, guide friction and connected equipment all form part of the engineering review.
Information that makes a conveyor quotation more accurate.
Send the smallest and largest product, weight range, base dimensions, target good output, route sketch, transfer heights and the make or function of adjacent equipment. Photos of the available area are useful, but dimensioned measurements are still required for manufacture and installation planning.
Where the project is a complete packaging line rather than a conveyor-only requirement, use Packaging Lines UK. For packaging-specific conveyor applications, see Packaging Conveyors UK. Dedicated empty-bottle orientation is covered by Bottle Unscramblers UK.
Conveyor project brief
Turn the handling requirement into a practical specification.
Share the product, route, output target and operating environment so Lancing can review the appropriate powered conveyor format.
Engineering project resources
Move from an initial conveyor idea to a testable project brief.
Use the resource path below to define the product and route, compare the motive method, agree controls, prepare the site, plan acceptance and protect long-term availability. Each guide is designed to help a buyer provide evidence for a quotation without pretending to replace the final product trial, component selection or project risk assessment.
Design specification workbook
Record product, load, dimensions, route, environment, interfaces and acceptance evidence in one controlled brief.
Build the conveyor specification →Motorised or gravity?
Compare positive drive, manual input, slope, accumulation and machine integration before choosing a handling method.
Compare conveyor motive methods →Motors and controls
Define drive duty, speed range, sensors, zones, run permits, blocked states and fault recovery.
Review motor and gearbox duty →Plan controls integration →
Site, acceptance and support
Prepare measured site evidence, FAT/SAT tests, fault records and a critical-spares register.
Prepare the site survey →Plan acceptance testing →
Resolve the difficult conditions first
Identify the smallest rigid base, largest envelope, greatest mass, highest centre of gravity, most difficult sensor target and maximum credible loaded restart. These conditions often control transfers, guides, roller pitch, drive duty and recovery logic more than the nominal product.
For existing equipment problems, use the conveyor troubleshooting workflow. For planned maintenance and downtime protection, use the spare-parts planning guide.
Browse the complete conveyor resource index for every product, application, engineering guide and service page.
Questions buyers ask at project start
Resolve the unknowns that change a powered conveyor proposal.
These questions help separate a workable handling concept from an early estimate that still depends on product evidence, measured interfaces and an agreed operating sequence.
How can I decide whether a conveyor project is viable before detailed design?
A powered conveyor project is usually viable when the product can be supported, guided and transferred through the required route while leaving safe access for operation, cleaning and maintenance. The first check is not motor power; it is whether the least stable product can travel through every handover without losing support or colliding with guides, sensors or neighbouring machines.
A measured route sketch, representative products and the required operating states allow Lancing to identify whether the concept needs a belt, slat chain, powered rollers, accumulation or a different handling method.
Use the pre-order suitability review to organise the evidence.
Can a powered conveyor be designed around an existing room and installed machinery?
Yes, a powered conveyor can be planned around an existing room, but the usable route must be measured rather than inferred from photographs. Columns, door swings, drains, floor levels, guarding envelopes, operator positions, electrical services and maintenance access can all control the route even when the nominal floor space appears sufficient.
The layout should show conveyor centreline, top-of-conveyor heights and each machine interface. A site survey also needs to confirm how sections will be delivered, assembled and removed for future maintenance.
Which details most often change the conveyor concept after an initial enquiry?
The smallest product base, an unexpectedly high centre of gravity, a soft or damaged underside, a height mismatch at an existing machine, a required buffer, or a cleaning method can change the conveyor type and transfer design. Product rate also changes the concept when it is supplied without the intended product spacing or stop-start sequence.
Providing the complete product range and the least favourable operating state early reduces the risk of redesign after a quotation has been prepared.
The multi-format conveyor guide explains how a product range should be reviewed.
When is a product trial more useful than another round of drawings?
A product trial is more useful when suitability depends on real friction, flexibility, base damage, container stability, sensor response or transfer behaviour that cannot be confirmed from dimensions alone. Drawings define geometry, but they cannot reliably predict how a soft pouch settles, how an empty bottle reacts to guide contact, or whether a carton bridges a roller gap.
The trial should use controlled acceptance observations and representative product states rather than a single convenient sample.
For further direct answers, use the powered conveyor questions and answers hub.