If you’re looking for the very best in overhead conveyors, look no further than to Rapid Industries; a world class leader in overhead conveyor systems. And here are 12 reasons why these overhead conveyors stand out from the rest: 1. Easy access to areas off limits to workers Part of warehouse safety is making sure workers aren’t working or entering areas that could pose serious injury— washing and painting booths, furnaces...

E-ZLift Conveyors are some of the most heavy-duty and exceptional bulk conveyors in the industry. The following is a sampling of E-ZLift conveyors being used: BB-050 Belt Bucket Conveyors   Troughing Slider Conveyors Material Flow has a great selection of E-ZLift Conveyors. Whatever your next project or current application is, our experienced staff of years of experience to help you design the right conveyor for you. Give us a...

Every warehouse and distribution center needs them, not to mention they’re an important part of material handling just like baseball is a staple in American culture. We’re talking about the everyday conveyor. While conveyors come in all shapes, sizes and types, choosing the right type of conveyor takes a good amount of careful planning and extensive research. Many conveyors serve different benefits and purposes, but one...

Are you in the market to give your existing conveyor system an upgrade but don’t want’ to ‘break the bank’ on an entirely new conveyor system? Material Flow has an exceptional inventory of used conveyors right here in stock! Yes, that’s right, IN STOCK RIGHT NOW! We have everything from trash belt conveyors to gravity roller conveyor sections (in many sizes) to even belt driven live roller conveyors! At...

We’ve ventured into the Material Flow archives and discovered photos of past custom conveyor projects we have completed over the years. Arco Gas & Oil – Anchorage, Alaska Office Wholesaler Supplier Freightliner General Merchandise Conveyor – Milwaukie, Oregon Kapco United – Springfield, Oregon Large Chain Driven Line Roller Conveyor – U.S. Military Rose City Paper Box – Portland, Oregon –...

Belts are used in both roller and slider bed conveyors. There are three general things that will determine the type of belt required:   1. Characteristics of the commodity to be handled.   2. Prevailing atmosphere conditions.   3. Operations to be performed. When analyzing a belt, here are a few things that need to be considered:   1. The fiber of which the belt is made of.   2. Strength of the belt. The...