What is a conveyor configurator?

A conveyor configurator is software that designs and prices a conveyor by selecting length, belt or roller type, load capacity, speed, drive and motor, and incline. It validates that the throughput, belt pull, and motor power form a workable system, then produces a layout, bill of materials, and accurate quote without manual engineering for every line.

Does it size the drive and motor to the load?

Yes. From load per foot, belt speed, length, and incline angle, the configurator calculates required belt pull and effective tension, then sizes the gearmotor and selects a compatible drive package. Configurations that exceed the belt's tension rating or the motor's torque are flagged, so the quoted system can actually move the rated load.

Can it handle inclined and curved sections?

It can. The configurator supports horizontal, inclined, and declined runs as well as curves and transfers, applying incline-angle limits based on the product and belt surface, such as cleated or rough-top belting. It assembles multi-section layouts into a single system with consistent speed, capacity, and drive selection across all segments.

Configure Conveyor Systems That Move the Load

A conveyor configurator designs and prices a system by selecting length, belt or roller type, load capacity, speed, drive and motor, and incline, while the engineering rules calculate belt pull, size the gearmotor, and validate throughput so every quoted conveyor will move the rated load.

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Conveyor Configurator

Specifications

Type

Length (ft)

Load (lbs/ft)

Speed (FPM)

Configuration Output

✓ Load capacity OK

✓ Drive sizing correct

✓ Incline within limits

✓ Belt rating valid

Model: CNV-60-B100

$18,400

Every Conveyor Variable, Engineered

The real selections behind a material-handling system

Length & Layout

Straight, curved, inclined, and multi-section runs with frame width, support legs, and transfer points assembled into one system.

Belt & Roller Type

Flat belt, modular plastic, cleated, rough-top, gravity roller, and powered roller selected for the product being handled.

Load Capacity

Load per foot and per zone with belt tension and frame capacity checks to keep the system within structural limits.

Speed & Throughput

Belt speed in FPM and units-per-minute throughput, with variable-speed options and accumulation logic.

Drive & Motor

Gearmotor sized to required belt pull, center or end drive, VFD options, voltage and phase, and brake or backstop accessories.

Incline & Elevation

Incline and decline angles validated against product slip limits and belt surface, with nose-over and transition sections.

Why Conveyor Manufacturers Configure

Design and quote systems faster, without re-engineering every layout

Right-Sized Drives

Belt pull and motor power are calculated from the layout and load, so systems are never under-powered or oversized.

Layouts in Minutes

Sales engineers assemble multi-section systems and generate a layout drawing without CAD time per quote.

Validated Throughput

Speed, capacity, and incline limits are enforced, so the quoted system meets the customer's rate requirement.

Build-Ready BOMs

Each system yields a BOM and layout. See it within the industrial equipment configurator platform.

From Layout to Shop Floor

Connect conveyor configuration to engineering, pricing, and production

Engineering & Sizing

Belt pull and tension calculation
Gearmotor power sizing
Throughput and speed validation
Incline-angle limits
Frame and capacity checks

Documentation Output

Layout and elevation drawings
Bills of materials
Drive and electrical schedules
Installation guides
Spare-parts lists

Business Systems

ERP integration
CAD integration
Integrator and dealer portals
Motor and component catalogs
Order management

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