Conveyor Technologies Transforming Indian Small-to-Medium Companies

Raghuraja Prabhu | 7 February 2024

Efficiently moving items is the name of the game in material handling and the number one player is conveyor. Whether your company plays in the automotive, electronics, food and beverage, or pharma industries, you are going to need to move materials, components and/or finished products to the next area of your business. A well-designed conveyor system determines whether you stay in the game or not.

The benefits are simple – conveyor enhances productivity and speed, while reducing the uncertainty of manual labour.

Whether you are a small-to-medium business or global company, due to conveyors’ cost-effectiveness and ease of installation and maintenance, they help to efficiently transform your operations.

Conveyors Boosting Efficiency in Indian Small-Medium Companies

In India, small-to-medium companies (SMEs) must stay nimble. When demands change and resources are limited, conveyor technologies can help by:

• Automating the movement of materials in facilities.
• Making production smoother by reducing the need for manual handling; labour can be hard to hire and retain.
• Ensuring a constant flow of materials by operating continuously, which is essential for any business.

Most conveyor systems are designed to handle various product types, saving time and improving overall efficiency. As small-to-medium companies grow, the integrated conveyor system can be similarly adjusted to help your operations scale.

The design of conveyor systems is modular, which means you can start where you are, with what you have and easily change or grow in the future. This allows small-medium companies to freely expand or change their operations without disrupting work or reinvesting. This flexibility helps SMEs grow gradually and adapt to their evolving needs, optimizing the use of limited space in smaller facilities, with limited labour.

Customizations for the Right Conveyor Solution

To address specific challenges faced by SMEs in India, customizations can be made to several conveyor solutions to for example, fit specific warehouse layouts or tight spaces.

Gravity roller conveyors provide a cost-effective solution for material handling, while collapsible and portable conveyor systems are ideal for occasional use and easy storage or transport. Some modern conveyor systems also have energy-efficient features, reducing energy consumption and operational costs.

In essence, there is a right conveyor solution for your operation, and once invested, will play a crucial role in boosting efficiency and productivity.

Choosing the Right Conveyor System

Identifying the right conveyor system is easy with an experienced material handling integrator.  Here is what you can expect when working with an expert integrator:

• Understanding of specific requirements, throughput capacity and scalability goals, crucial for preventing bottlenecks and ensuring adaptability to future growth.
• Evaluation of space constraints, material characteristics and compatibility with existing equipment further refines the selection process.
• Calculation of conveyor speed in alignment with production requirements, environmental conditions and adherence to cleanliness standards.
• Assessment of the total cost of ownership, including maintenance, energy consumption and potential upgrades. This ensures a well-informed decision.

By addressing these key points, clients can confidently choose a conveyor system and a material handling system integrator that not only meet their immediate needs, but also provides long-term efficiency.

If you are ready to transform your small-to-medium business with an efficient and cost-effective automation and material handling solution, explore made in India conveyors or reach out to one of our experts to review your company’s needs.

Author: Raghuraja Prabhu