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.
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
New to this? Read what is a product configurator or compare configure-to-order vs engineer-to-order.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
Design and Quote Every Conveyor System Faster
See how Ignitionary turns length, load, and incline into validated, priced, build-ready conveyors.