Applications
Built for Real Manufacturing Environments
Conveyors Direct conveyor systems are applied across a wide range of manufacturing environments — from metalworking and scrap removal to machine integration, vertical transport, assembly, and packaging. Modular open-system design means the conveyor can be configured, modified, or expanded as your operation evolves.
Where Conveyors Direct Systems Are Applied
Every application has unique requirements — product size, weight, environment, speed, and integration constraints all factor into the right conveyor approach. Conveyors Direct works directly with engineers and plant managers to match the right conveyor system to the application, not the other way around.
Metalworking
Chip and Scrap Removal in Metalworking Environments
Modular plastic belt conveyors from Conveyors Direct are well-suited for metalworking environments where coolant, chips, and abrasive debris are present. Low-profile designs fit under or alongside CNC machines, lathes, and machining centers to continuously remove scrap without interrupting production.
- Continuous chip and scrap removal from CNC and machining centers
- Coolant-resistant modular plastic belt construction
- Low-profile designs for under-machine installation
- Available in 3", 6", 9", and 12" belt widths
Scrap Removal
Automated Scrap and Waste Removal
Replacing manual scrap tending with a conveyor system reduces labor, improves safety, and keeps production moving. Conveyors Direct systems can be configured to transport scrap from multiple machines to a central collection point, reducing the need for manual bucket or hopper handling.
- Transport scrap from multiple machines to a central collection point
- Reduce manual bucket and hopper tending
- Improve operator safety by removing scrap from the work area
- Configurable for a wide range of scrap types and volumes
Machine Integration
Linking Machines and Workcells
Extruded frame conveyors are a natural fit for machine integration and workcell conveying — the T-slot extrusion platform allows sensors, stops, diverters, and mounting brackets to be added without drilling or custom fabrication. Systems can be designed to link process machines, feed parts between operations, or present parts at a workstation.
- Link process machines and automated workcells
- T-slot mounting for sensors, stops, and accessories — no drilling required
- Feed parts between operations or present at workstations
- Modular construction supports future reconfiguration
Vertical Transport
Moving Products Between Elevations
When floor space is limited or machines operate at different heights, vertical conveyors provide a compact solution for transporting products at a 90-degree incline. Available in S and L configurations, vertical conveyors from Conveyors Direct integrate with extruded frame conveyor systems to create a complete material flow solution.
- Transport products between machines at different elevations
- S and L configurations to fit facility layout
- Conserve floor space compared to incline belt conveyors
- Integrates with extruded frame conveyor systems
Assembly Lines
Product Flow Through Assembly Operations
Extruded frame conveyors provide a stable, flexible platform for assembly line applications — moving products from station to station at a controlled pace. The open T-slot design allows fixtures, stops, and tooling to be mounted directly to the conveyor frame, keeping the assembly area organized and efficient.
- Move products from station to station at a controlled pace
- Mount fixtures, stops, and tooling directly to the T-slot frame
- Configurable speed and drive options
- Modular design supports line changes and expansion
Packaging and Inspection
Conveying Through Packaging and Inspection
Conveyors Direct systems are used to transport products through packaging, labeling, and inspection operations. Extruded frame conveyors provide a clean, stable transport surface, while the T-slot platform accommodates sensors, cameras, and inspection equipment without custom mounting hardware.
- Stable transport through packaging and labeling operations
- T-slot mounting for sensors, cameras, and inspection equipment
- Clean, open design for easy access and maintenance
- Configurable for a wide range of product sizes and weights
Open-System Design
Modular Design Means the Conveyor Grows With Your Operation
Open-system design is a core principle at Conveyors Direct. Extrusion-based conveyor systems use industry-standard components — chains, fasteners, wear strips, and mounting hardware — that are readily available and easy to source. When your operation changes, the conveyor can be modified, extended, or reconfigured without replacing the entire system.
- Industry-standard components — readily available, easy to source
- Extend or reconfigure without replacing the full system
- T-slot mounting accommodates future accessory additions
- Proven designs with installations dating back to 1991
Have an Application in Mind?
Tell us what you're moving and where it needs to go. Conveyors Direct will help identify the right conveyor approach for your operation.