WHAT IS THE LEAD TIME ON A CONVEYOR SYSTEM?

Lead times depend on system complexity, level of customisation and installation requirements. Modular conveyor systems can often be delivered more quickly, while bespoke conveyor systems usually require additional design, manufacture and testing time.

Can faulty items be removed automatically?

Yes. Sensors, cameras, scanners and diverting mechanisms can be integrated into conveyor systems to identify and remove non-conforming items without stopping the line.

Do conveyor systems experience blockages?

Blockages can occur, but effective conveyor design, suitable controls, safety features and planned maintenance significantly reduce the risk and help maintain reliable product flow.

Can a conveyor system be stopped quickly?

Yes. Conveyor systems are designed with emergency stop circuits and safety-rated control systems that allow rapid and controlled stopping when needed.

A SKU, or stock keeping unit, is a unique product identifier used to track items through warehousing, distribution and fulfilment processes.

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Conveyor Systems & Conveyors

MotionTech designs, manufactures and installs conveyor systems and conveyors for warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, food production, pharmaceutical and e-commerce operations across the UK. Whether you need a single conveyor, a bespoke conveyor system, or fully integrated conveyor systems for automation and material handling, we engineer solutions around throughput, layout, product type, hygiene requirements and future scalability.

From modular layouts to fully bespoke automation projects, our engineers develop conveyor systems that fit your site, your process and your long-term operational goals. With in-house engineering expertise, UK manufacturing capability and advanced conveyor technology, MotionTech delivers durable, efficient and high-performance systems built from stainless steel, mild steel and hybrid materials.

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28+ YEARS OF CONVEYOR ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

MotionTech brings together in-house engineering expertise and the 28-year conveyor heritage of LAC Conveyors, now part of MotionTech. We support conveyor projects from concept and system design through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.

✔ Custom conveyor design and manufacture
✔ Full installation and commissioning support
✔ Modular and bespoke conveyor solutions
✔ Integration with automation systems

Tailored Conveyor Systems for Modern Operations

Modern operations need conveyor systems that improve flow, reduce manual handling and make better use of available space. MotionTech provides tailored conveyor systems designed to support storage, picking, packing, sorting, assembly and transport across warehouse, logistics and production environments.

Our systems are built for reliable integration with wider automation and control infrastructure, including logistics automation systems.

Whether you need modular conveyors that can scale with demand or a fully bespoke conveyor system built around a complex process, we design solutions that improve productivity, reduce downtime and support long-term efficiency.

What Is a Conveyor System?

A conveyor system is a mechanical material-handling system used to move products or materials from one point to another with minimal manual intervention. Conveyor systems are commonly made up of belts, rollers, chains, frames, drives, motors, control panels and safety devices working together to create a consistent flow of goods.

Modern conveyor systems are widely used in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, food processing and pharmaceutical environments where speed, safety, cleanliness and reliability are essential. A well-designed conveyor system helps improve throughput, reduce handling risks, simplify maintenance and support operational consistency.

For a more detailed overview, read our guide: What is a conveyor system?

Choosing the Right Conveyor System

Selecting the right conveyor system depends on product dimensions, load weight, throughput targets, hygiene requirements, available floor space, process flow and the level of automation required. The right system can improve safety, reduce bottlenecks and support a more efficient operation.

MotionTech supports customers from initial specification through design, manufacture, installation and commissioning. We supply both standard modular conveyors and bespoke conveyor systems.

CONVEYOR SYSTEM TYPES AT A GLANCE

Conveyor Type	Best For	Typical Products	Common Environments
Belt Conveyors	Continuous product flow	Boxes, packs, loose items	Manufacturing, food, logistics
Roller Conveyors	Cartons and totes	Boxes, trays, totes	Warehousing, fulfilment
Pallet Conveyors	Heavy loads	Pallets, unit loads	Distribution, manufacturing
Gravity Conveyors	Low-cost movement	Boxes, totes	Packing, loading, dispatch
24V Powered Conveyors	Zoned control & accumulation	Cartons, totes	E-commerce, parcel, warehouse

OUR TYPES OF CONVEYOR SYSTEMS

Explore examples of conveyor systems delivered by MotionTech across logistics, warehousing and industrial environments.

Belt Conveyor Systems

Overview

Our belt conveyor systems provide a practical and versatile solution for moving products over distance or between stages of a process. They are widely used in manufacturing, food production, logistics and packaging operations where stable, controlled movement is essential.

Belt Conveyors

Belt Conveyor Systems

Overview
Our belt conveyor systems provide a practical and versatile solution for moving products over distance or between stages of a process. They are widely used in manufacturing, food production, logistics and packaging operations where stable, controlled movement is essential.
Belt Conveyors
Overview
Our belt conveyor systems provide a practical and versatile solution for moving products over distance or between stages of a process. They are widely used in manufacturing, food production, logistics and packaging operations where stable, controlled movement is essential.
Belt Conveyors

Post and Parcel Conveyor Systems

Overview

Our post and parcel conveyor systems are designed for the fast, accurate handling of cartons, parcels and mail. These systems often incorporate scanning, sortation and diverting functions to improve throughput in fulfilment centres, postal operations and distribution environments.

Post and Parcel Conveyors

Post and Parcel Conveyor Systems

Overview
Our post and parcel conveyor systems are designed for the fast, accurate handling of cartons, parcels and mail. These systems often incorporate scanning, sortation and diverting functions to improve throughput in fulfilment centres, postal operations and distribution environments.
Post and Parcel Conveyors
Overview
Our post and parcel conveyor systems are designed for the fast, accurate handling of cartons, parcels and mail. These systems often incorporate scanning, sortation and diverting functions to improve throughput in fulfilment centres, postal operations and distribution environments.
Post and Parcel Conveyors

CONVEYOR OVERVIEW

Pallet Conveyor Systems

Overview

We design and supply pallet conveyor systems for operations handling heavy loads and high pallet volumes. These systems are suitable for warehousing, manufacturing and end-of-line automation where pallets need to be accumulated, transferred, rotated or integrated into wider handling systems.

Pallet Conveyors

Pallet Conveyor Systems

Overview
We design and supply pallet conveyor systems for operations handling heavy loads and high pallet volumes. These systems are suitable for warehousing, manufacturing and end-of-line automation where pallets need to be accumulated, transferred, rotated or integrated into wider handling systems.
Pallet Conveyors
Overview
We design and supply pallet conveyor systems for operations handling heavy loads and high pallet volumes. These systems are suitable for warehousing, manufacturing and end-of-line automation where pallets need to be accumulated, transferred, rotated or integrated into wider handling systems.
Pallet Conveyors

Gravity Conveyors

Overview

Gravity conveyors use a downward incline to move products without powered drive. They are commonly used in picking, packing, inspection and loading areas where a low-maintenance, cost-effective solution is required.

Gravity Conveyor

Gravity Conveyors

Overview
Gravity conveyors use a downward incline to move products without powered drive. They are commonly used in picking, packing, inspection and loading areas where a low-maintenance, cost-effective solution is required.
Gravity Conveyor
Overview
Gravity conveyors use a downward incline to move products without powered drive. They are commonly used in picking, packing, inspection and loading areas where a low-maintenance, cost-effective solution is required.
Gravity Conveyor

24V DC Powered Conveyor Systems

Overview

Our 24V DC powered conveyor systems offer an energy-efficient and flexible approach for handling cartons, totes and lightweight products. These modular systems are especially effective in modern fulfilment and warehouse environments where scalability and low-maintenance operation are important.

24V DC Powered Conveyor

24V DC Powered Conveyor Systems

Overview
Our 24V DC powered conveyor systems offer an energy-efficient and flexible approach for handling cartons, totes and lightweight products. These modular systems are especially effective in modern fulfilment and warehouse environments where scalability and low-maintenance operation are important.
24V DC Powered Conveyor
Overview
Our 24V DC powered conveyor systems offer an energy-efficient and flexible approach for handling cartons, totes and lightweight products. These modular systems are especially effective in modern fulfilment and warehouse environments where scalability and low-maintenance operation are important.
24V DC Powered Conveyor

PARCEL AUTOMATION

Line Shaft Powered Roller

Overview

Line-shaft powered roller conveyors provide reliable transport for products of varying sizes and weights. These systems are commonly used in assembly lines and fulfilment operations requiring continuous movement and durability.

Line Shaft Powered Roller

Overview
Line-shaft powered roller conveyors provide reliable transport for products of varying sizes and weights. These systems are commonly used in assembly lines and fulfilment operations requiring continuous movement and durability.
Line Shaft Powered Roller
Overview
Line-shaft powered roller conveyors provide reliable transport for products of varying sizes and weights. These systems are commonly used in assembly lines and fulfilment operations requiring continuous movement and durability.
Line Shaft Powered Roller

Chain and Roller Turntables

Overview

Turntables allow products to change direction within conveyor systems, supporting complex layouts and routing requirements. Modular designs enable easy reconfiguration as operational needs change.

Chain and Roller Turntables

Overview
Turntables allow products to change direction within conveyor systems, supporting complex layouts and routing requirements. Modular designs enable easy reconfiguration as operational needs change.
Chain and Roller Turntables
Overview
Turntables allow products to change direction within conveyor systems, supporting complex layouts and routing requirements. Modular designs enable easy reconfiguration as operational needs change.
Chain and Roller Turntables

Post and Parcel Sortation System

Spiral and Vertical Conveyors

Overview

Spiral and vertical conveyors move products efficiently between levels while minimising floor space. These systems are particularly useful in multi-level facilities where vertical product flow is essential to maintaining efficiency.

Spiral Elevators

Spiral and Vertical Conveyors

Overview
Spiral and vertical conveyors move products efficiently between levels while minimising floor space. These systems are particularly useful in multi-level facilities where vertical product flow is essential to maintaining efficiency.
Spiral Elevators
Overview
Spiral and vertical conveyors move products efficiently between levels while minimising floor space. These systems are particularly useful in multi-level facilities where vertical product flow is essential to maintaining efficiency.
Spiral Elevators

Vertical Elevators

Overview

Designed to move goods vertically between different levels and are commonly deployed in mezzanine access, multi-story buildings, and automated storage systems where space is limited. We offer a range of products including both tote/carton lifts for items around 5kg - 50kg and pallet lifts for heavier goods from 500kg - 1500kg. Both elevators ensure a seamless connection between different operational levels that enhances the overall efficiency and productivity of material handling.

Vertical Elevators

Overview
Designed to move goods vertically between different levels and are commonly deployed in mezzanine access, multi-story buildings, and automated storage systems where space is limited. We offer a range of products including both tote/carton lifts for items around 5kg - 50kg and pallet lifts for heavier goods from 500kg - 1500kg. Both elevators ensure a seamless connection between different operational levels that enhances the overall efficiency and productivity of material handling.
Vertical Elevators
Overview
Designed to move goods vertically between different levels and are commonly deployed in mezzanine access, multi-story buildings, and automated storage systems where space is limited. We offer a range of products including both tote/carton lifts for items around 5kg - 50kg and pallet lifts for heavier goods from 500kg - 1500kg. Both elevators ensure a seamless connection between different operational levels that enhances the overall efficiency and productivity of material handling.
Vertical Elevators

Vehicle Loading Conveyors

Overview

Vehicle loading conveyors support safe, efficient loading and unloading of trucks and trailers. Extendable and portable designs reduce manual handling and improve turnaround times in logistics environments.

Vehicle Loading Conveyors

Overview
Vehicle loading conveyors support safe, efficient loading and unloading of trucks and trailers. Extendable and portable designs reduce manual handling and improve turnaround times in logistics environments.
Vehicle Loading Conveyors
Overview
Vehicle loading conveyors support safe, efficient loading and unloading of trucks and trailers. Extendable and portable designs reduce manual handling and improve turnaround times in logistics environments.
Vehicle Loading Conveyors

Conveyor Systems for Warehousing, Manufacturing and Logistics

Our conveyor systems are used across a wide range of sectors where efficient product movement is essential.

Warehousing and Distribution

In warehousing and distribution environments, conveyor systems improve the movement of cartons, totes, pallets and parcels between storage, picking, packing and dispatch areas. They help reduce walking time, improve flow and support higher throughput.

Manufacturing

In manufacturing, conveyors help connect workstations, production cells, assembly areas and packaging lines. A well-designed conveyor system can improve consistency, reduce manual handling and support safer, more efficient production.

Food Production

Food production conveyor systems must support hygiene, washdown requirements and reliable product handling. MotionTech designs conveyor solutions suitable for food environments where cleanliness and compliance are critical.

Pharmaceutical

Pharmaceutical conveyor systems require precision, cleanliness and dependable control. Our conveyors can be designed to support regulated production and handling environments where traceability and reliability are essential.

E-commerce and Parcel Handling

Fast-paced e-commerce and parcel operations rely on conveyors for order fulfilment, sorting and dispatch. MotionTech designs systems that support speed, scalability and accurate product routing through sortation systems.

Conveyor System Design, Manufacture and Installation

MotionTech designs, manufactures and installs conveyor systems for warehouse, logistics and manufacturing environments across the UK. Our team supports projects from initial concept and layout planning through to manufacture, installation, commissioning and ongoing support.

This includes:

conveyor system design
modular conveyor supply
bespoke conveyor manufacture
controls integration
on-site installation
commissioning and aftercare

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Why Choose MotionTech for Conveyor Systems

MotionTech combines in-house engineering, UK manufacturing capability and installation expertise to deliver conveyor systems built around real operational requirements. We support customers from concept and layout planning through to manufacture, installation, commissioning and aftercare.

Our conveyor systems are designed for:

warehousing and distribution

manufacturing and assembly

food production

pharmaceutical handling

e-commerce and parcel operations

We provide:

modular conveyor systems for scalable projects

bespoke conveyor systems for complex handling requirements

integration with pallet handling, sortation and logistics automation

UK-based support from specification through to delivery

This approach helps customers improve throughput, reduce manual handling, increase consistency and build conveyor systems that support long-term operational growth.

Talk to MotionTech About Your Conveyor System

If you are looking for a reliable supplier for warehousing, manufacturing, or food operations, we design and install systems built around your specific goals.

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