What are the primary types of motion in conveying applications?
The goal of motion in conveyors is to put products in the right place at the right time for maximum output. Components that contribute to smooth motion are critical, especially under load. A powered drive, for example, can pull the belt or chain at constant speed, or, in the case of a variable frequency drive, let users change conveyor speed at any time. This is important for in-process buffering systems because conveyor speed can then match variations in machine output to “balance” the entire operation’s timing.
