With many conveyor systems running 24/7 in critical operations, common conveyor belt problems can cause serious trouble, leading to damaged equipment, unnecessary downtime and employee injuries. Conveyor belt systems play a crucial role in today's manufacturing and...
Conveyors & Conveyor Parts
Explore the full range of conveyors and parts available at Span Tech. From complete systems to essential components, we have everything you need for efficient material handling.
Why Molded Plastic Conveyor Belt Parts Are Better Than Metal
There's no doubt that plastic has been a game-changer for countless industries since its invention in the 19th century. Case in point: adopting molded plastic conveyor belt parts has provided numerous benefits compared to their metal counterparts. Many advancements in...
5 Manufacturing Industry Trends for 2022
As we've embarked on this new year, there are many exciting challenges and advancements to look forward to — including the manufacturing industry trends for 2022. It's essential to understand how upcoming industrial manufacturing trends can affect your business. Your...
Conveyor Belt Safety: The Eight Do’s and Don’ts of Operating Automated Conveyor Systems
If your business utilizes automated conveyor systems in any way, conveyor belt safety should always be your No. 1 priority. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 40 workplace fatalities a year are the result of conveyor accidents, along with...
Three Considerations When Designing Conveyor Sortation Systems
Overview Eventually, you're going to need a new conveyor sortation system. Whether you're expanding your product line or upgrading your existing operations, an automated conveyor and sorting machine will play an essential role in your project's success. To achieve...
How Beverage Industry Trends Are Changing Beverage Conveyor Systems
Overview Forecasts indicate that the beverage industry will continue to expand through the foreseeable future. With that growth, new beverage industry trends are emerging that will significantly affect beverage production conveyors. Conveyor manufacturers will need to...
Six Benefits of Using Food Conveyor Systems in the Food Industry
Food processing and packaging require a great deal of material handling. Raw materials and finished goods need to be transported over long distances under sanitary conditions. Food processing plants once relied solely on manual labor to perform these functions, using...
Conveyor Sortation Systems That Meet the Needs of E-Commerce Businesses
The e-commerce explosion has forever changed how business works. Brick-and-mortar stores no longer can rely on manual methods for picking and sorting their products. Material handling companies and distribution centers find they must operate more and more quickly.
What is the OutRunner Spiral?
For employees working in a manufacturing plant or other factories, safety and efficient automation are strongly prioritized. From food and beverage production to e-commerce, items need to move rapidly and undergo rigorous quality control to ensure orders are...
A Quality Warehouse Starts with People
Develop a warehouse quality control plan with safety as the top priority. Empower employees to make decisions in the quality control process and follow inspection procedures to ensure quality every time.