Loud, expensive, impractical, permanent, and ripe for breakdown. Trust us, we’ve heard it all. Motus Group was founded on creating conveyor systems for plants, factories, and other industrial sites. Of course, there are some conveyors that can go awry – but those are mostly in the black and white days of I Love Lucy packing confections or watching Buster Keaton get sucked through the gears and belts of the factory.
Since the world went Technicolor, conveyor systems have only improved and we wanted to set the record straight about a few things. Want to talk more about conveyors? Have questions about what we can do for your facility? Give us a call.
Myth #1: One System Fits All:
Just for moving heavy boxes and groceries at the checkout? Try again. We have seen conveyors in action for everything from delicate electronics to moving mountains of sand, rocks, and concrete. The key here is to think of a conveyor as a part of your system – eventually there will be two sections that are repetitively connected – and that’s when a conveyor is handy. And while you may think you have an idea of what kind of connection you may need, consulting with an expert could shine a light on a method you haven’t even imagined.
Myth #2: Expensive and Fussy:
Yes, the design and install can be spendy, but the long term returns will be well worth it. A well designed conveyor system is as efficient as it is effective and will save you time and manpower in the long run. Plus, our systems are designed to be easily maintained. We provide operations manuals for everything we install and are always just a phone call away should anything unusual come up.
Myth #3: Bring On The Noise!
As the saying goes in our line of work: if it’s too loud, you’re probably not doing it right. There is plenty of stock footage out there of outrageously loud systems hooked up to antiquated power sources, but many modern conveyors are relatively quiet. Still, ear protection is a good idea.
Myth #4: Built for One Use
Just as most conveyors are built to a custom size or use, most conveyors are also easily upgradeable. As your operation becomes more efficient and you need to handle more capacity, the modular design of most conveyor systems means you can swap out for bigger and faster components. This also means repairs are faster and more affordable than having to replace an entire system.
Myth #5: A Giant Meat Grinder
Of course safety is our first priority, which is why the conveyor systems we design aren’t likely to be the setting for a horror movie. By default, most conveyor systems are equipped with redundant safety systems and kill switches. Proper certifications and training are still essential, as are regular inspections, maintenance, and use of safety gear. But as intimidating as some systems may appear, we would never install a system we wouldn’t use ourselves.