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Pharmaceutical manufacturing demands precision and adherence to strict industry regulations. Automated material handling plays a key role in maintaining consistent production, and conveyor parts are at the core of these systems. These components handle delicate materials while supporting smooth product transfer, reducing contamination risks, and maintaining productivity. Choosing high-quality conveyor belt parts helps preserve the integrity of pharmaceutical operations.
Key Challenges in Pharmaceutical Automation
Pharmaceutical automation requires conveyor accessories that maintain production speed and ensure regulatory compliance. Some of the key challenges include:
- Regulatory Compliance: Equipment must meet industry regulations such as GMP and FDA standards.
- Sterility and Contamination Control: All conveyor belt components must minimize contamination risks.
- Accurate Product Handling: Precise transport prevents damage to fragile pharmaceutical products.
- Adaptability and Scalability: Conveyor belt accessories should accommodate different packaging sizes and production volumes.
Overcoming these challenges requires selecting the right conveyor components specifically designed for pharmaceutical automation.
Essential Conveyor Belt Parts for Pharmaceutical Applications
For compliant pharmaceuticals manufacturing, various conveyor belt components are paramount:
- Drive Belts: Enable controlled movement and accurate product transport.
- Rollers and Bearings: Reduce friction and enhance conveyor performance.
- Sanitary Belt Materials: FDA-approved belts that support hygiene requirements.
- Side Guides and Rails: Keep products aligned for smooth movement.
- Motorized Drives: Adjust conveyor speed to match production needs.
These conveyor parts help create a well-structured manufacturing process, reducing errors and maintaining pharmaceutical quality.
Innovative Conveyor Belt Accessories for Sterile Environments
Pharmaceutical plants require conveyor belt components that support sterile operations. Recent advancements include:
- Anti-Microbial Conveyor Belts: Inhibit bacterial growth and contamination.
- Washdown-Compatible Components: Designed for thorough cleaning and disinfection.
- Dust-Free Transfer Devices: Prevent airborne particulates from affecting sterile production.
- Static Control Systems: Reduce electrostatic discharge risks when handling powders and sensitive materials.
Incorporating these belt accessories into automation systems helps maintain cleanliness while meeting industry standards.
Customized Conveyor Components for Precision and Compliance
Standard conveyor systems do not always meet the specific needs of pharmaceutical production. Custom conveyor parts allow for better adaptation to manufacturing requirements, providing:
- Precision Control: Adjustable conveyor speeds for different pharmaceutical products.
- Integration with Robotics: Allows for automated processes to work more effectively.
- Temperature Resistance: Heat-resistant belts suitable for sterile applications.
- Space-Saving Configurations: Compact designs for facilities with limited space.
By modifying conveyor components, manufacturers improve production without compromising compliance.
The Future of Conveyor Parts in Pharmaceutical Automation
As technology advances, conveyor parts in pharmaceutical automation continue to improve. Innovations in the industry include:
- AI-Integrated Monitoring: Tracks conveyor performance in real-time.
- IoT-Enabled Predictive Maintenance: Identifies potential issues before failures occur.
- Sustainable Materials: Eco-friendly conveyor components designed to reduce environmental impact.
- Modular Systems: Flexible conveyors that can be reconfigured for different production needs.
With these advancements, conveyor hardware helps maintain accuracy, product safety, and compliance within pharmaceutical automation.
Enhancing Pharmaceutical Automation with Conovey
Pharmaceutical automation depends on high-performance, sterilized, and precise conveyor parts to maintain product quality and compliance. Conovey offers a wide selection of conveyor belt components and accessories built to meet the demands of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Contact Conovey to learn more about next-generation conveyor components designed to support production, regulatory compliance, and product quality in pharmaceutical operations.
- Various Drive Options
- Tapered Rollers also available
- Optional Polyurethane sleeving
- Variable speed is standard
- Safe low voltage & wide range of speeds
- 1201/1202 | Belt Rollers, Single or Double Groove Light/Medium Duty Conveyors Rollers, Custom Made Grooves | ⌀50mm Roller | ⌀11mm, ⌀14mm Shafts
- 1203 | Belt Pulley Rollers, Light/Medium Duty Conveyor Rollers | ⌀50mm Roller | ⌀11mm, ⌀14mm Shafts
- Suitable for wide range of application for Buffer or accumulation require
- Single drive with start/stop application suitable
- Single or double 14 teeth x 1/2” sprockets can be fitted (choice of steel or nylon sprockets)
- Mild steel and stainless steel options
- Stainless steel options available for all fixed driven conveyor rollers
- 1301/1302 | Polymer sprocket rollers, single or double sprocket, low running noise, polyamide bearing housing | 50mm Dia | ⌀14mm Shaft
- 1303/1304 | Steel sprocket, single or double sprocket, polyamide bearing housing | ⌀50mm Roller | ⌀14mm Shafts
- 1305/1306 | Steel sprocket, adjustable torque, single or double sprocket, polyamide/steel bearing housing | ⌀50mm, ⌀60mm, ⌀76 mm Rollers | ⌀14mm, ⌀15mm, ⌀20mm Shafts
- 1201/1202 | belt rollers, single or double groove light/medium duty conveyor rollers, custom made groove | ⌀50mm Roller | ⌀11mm, ⌀14mm Shafts
- 1203 | Belt Pulley Rollers, Light/Medium Duty Conveyor Rollers | ⌀50mm Roller | ⌀11mm, ⌀14mm Shafts
- Single and Double Grooves option
- Light and medium duty driven roller fitter with nylon O ring sprocket
- Line-shaft and 24V DC motorized rollers conveyors
- Mild steel, stainless steel and plastic options
- Stainless steel options available for all fixed driven conveyor rollers
- Free running bearings
- Wide range of tube and shaft options
- Wide range to handle from 100gm to 500kg per roller capacity
- Mild steel, stainless steel and plastic options
- Our most economical price rollers
- 1101 | PVC tube, polyamide bearing housing, light duty conveyor rollers | ⌀25mm, ⌀38mm, ⌀50mm Rollers | ⌀10mm, ⌀12mm Shafts
- 1102 | Light and medium duty universal conveyor rollers, polyamide bearing housing | ⌀25mm, ⌀38mm, ⌀50mm, ⌀76mm, ⌀89mm Rollers | ⌀14mm, ⌀20mm Shafts
- 1103 | Gravity conveyor rollers, steel bearing housing | ⌀50mm, ⌀76mm, ⌀89mm Rollers | ⌀14mm, ⌀20mm Shafts
- 1201/1202 | belt rollers, single or double groove light/medium duty conveyor rollers, custom made groove | ⌀50mm Roller | ⌀11mm, ⌀14mm Shafts
- 1203 | Belt Pulley Rollers, Light/Medium Duty Conveyor Rollers | ⌀50mm Roller | ⌀11mm, ⌀14mm Shafts
- 1204 | Poly V belt pulley rollers, medium duty and high speed conveyor rollers | ⌀50mm Roller | ⌀11mm, ⌀14mm Shafts
- 1205 | Timing belt pulley rollers, medium duty and high speed conveyor rollers | ⌀50mm Roller | ⌀11mm, ⌀14mm Shafts
- 1206/1207 | Polymer sprocket rollers, single or double sprocket, medium duty and low running noise, polyamide bearing housing | ⌀50mm Roller | ⌀14mm Shafts
- 1208/1209 | Steel sprocket, single or double sprocket, medium/heavy duty conveying application, polyamide bearing housing | ⌀50mm, ⌀60mm, ⌀76mm Rollers, ⌀89mm Roller | ⌀14mm, ⌀15mm, ⌀20mm Shafts
- 1210/1211 | Steel sprocket, steel bearing housing, heavy duty conveying, strong and reliable | ⌀50mm, ⌀76mm, ⌀89mm Rollers | ⌀14mm, ⌀15mm, ⌀20mm Shafts
- Free running option for gravity roller conveyors.
- All tapered conveyor rollers have a sealed bearing option for wash-down areas
- 50mm diameter base roller can be grooved for line-shaft conveyors
- Tapered sleeve rollers to suits an inside radius of 500mm to 1200mm
- Single or double 14 teeth x 1/2” sprockets can be fitted (choice of steel or nylon sprockets)
- Mild steel and stainless steel options
- Stainless steel options available for all fixed driven conveyor rollers
- 1401 | Gravity tapered roller, attractive look and low noise | ⌀53mm, ⌀56mm, ⌀50mm Rollers | ⌀12mm, ⌀14mm Shafts
- 1402 | belt drive, Double grooved tapered sleeve roller, customized groove position | ⌀53mm, ⌀56mm, ⌀50mm Rollers | ⌀14mm Shaft
- 1403 | belt pulley drive, Double grooved O belt pulley tapered sleeve roller | ⌀53mm, ⌀56mm, ⌀50mm Rollers | ⌀14mm Shaft
- 1404 | Poly vee belt pulley drive tapered sleeve roller, high speed, low noise | ⌀53mm, ⌀56mm, ⌀50mm Rollers | ⌀14mm Shaft
- 1405 | Polymer sprocket drive tapered sleeve roller, medium duty, low noise | ⌀53mm, ⌀56mm, ⌀50mm Rollers | ⌀14mm Shaft
- Widths | 250mm, 350mm, 450mm, 650mm, 850mm |
- Lengths | 500mm, 1000mm, 1500mm, 2000mm, 2500mm |
- Max Pallet/Carrier Wgt (kg) | 50kg/250kg |
- Pallet Sizes | 238X306, 332X430, 428X550, 522X670 |
- Height Range | 500mm - 1000mm |
- Load Accuracy | +/-0.5mm Stop Unit | +/-0.1mm Locating Pin | +/-.05mm Lift & Locate |
- Roller Pitch | 82.5mm, 127mm, 150.8mm |
- Roller ⌀ | 50mm, 76mm |
- Max Length per Drive | 7500mm |
- Drive Motor Size | .5HP, 1HP | SEW |
- Drive Speeds | 2-24 mpm
- Frame Materials | Aluminum or Powder Coat Mild Steel
- High energy efficiency level with different load application
- Safe, affordable operation without the need for guarding
- Tight positioning tolerances thanks to high precision guide rails
- Active braking and lifting of the Pallets
- Unlimited zero pressure accumulation of Pallets
- Flexible speeds from 0.2 to 24m/min between communication points
- Constant 24V auxiliary power available for energy Saving
- Very limited preventative maintenance required
- No track maintenance due to no moving parts in the track
- Very low noise level, less than 60db(A)
- Easy tracking of the Carts/parts throughout the layout
- Highly standardized components
- Significantly reduced wiring and commissioning time
- Low profile for easy part access around the line
- Tip protection for overhanging loads optionally available
- Adaptable pallet length to fit the size of your part
