CMS Conveyors specialise in manufacturing, installing, and maintaining conveyor belts and systems tailored to your specific requirements. We offer diverse designs and solutions for a wide range of material handling applications.

CMS Conveyors Completes Custom Belt and Gravity Conveyor Installation

CMS-25 — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:40:09 +0000

CMS Conveyors Completes Custom Belt and Gravity Conveyor Installation

CMS Conveyors has recently completed the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a bespoke conveyor system tailored to address a customer’s specific material handling needs. The setup integrates powered conveying and a gravity-fed section, providing a straightforward, effective way to move boxed products through the process line.

Purpose-Built Conveyor System

The new system features a 4-metre belt conveyor with a 600 mm-wide belt, designed to smoothly and reliably transport boxed items along the production line. A 3-metre gravity conveyor follows, set at a slight decline, allowing boxes to roll under their own weight after departing the powered section.

This arrangement delivers a practical, energy-saving way to shift products from powered handling to manual or downstream operations.

Controlled Product Flow

To guarantee stable, controlled box movement along the gravity conveyor, side guides were installed to keep products precisely aligned during transit. An end stop was fitted at the gravity section’s conclusion to prevent boxes from dropping and to enable safe accumulation when necessary.

These components reinforce product stability while boosting operator safety and process efficiency.

Integrated Safety and Automation

Safety and operational control guided the system’s design. Emergency stop buttons at both ends of the powered belt let operators halt the conveyor instantly when needed.

A pause sensor was integrated to modulate box flow and avoid downstream congestion. This sensor automatically stops the belt when required, helping sustain steady, controlled product transfer.

Custom Finish and Build Quality

The entire conveyor structure was powder-coated in RAL5017 – Traffic Blue, a colour chosen by the customer to match existing equipment and maintain visual consistency within the facility.

CMS Conveyors oversaw the complete mechanical installation, securing all fixings and structural elements to firmly integrate the system within the customer’s workspace.

New Control Panel Installation

CMS Conveyors also designed and installed a new control panel to manage the conveyor system. The panel features start and stop controls,

Integrated safety circuitry
Connection to the pause sensor
Reliable operational control for the belt conveyor

The panel was fully wired, tested, and commissioned during installation, providing a clear, user-friendly interface for operators.

Complete Turnkey Delivery

CMS Conveyors managed all aspects from design to testing, delivering a full turnkey solution.

The result is a robust, efficient conveyor installation that elevates product handling and consistently upholds high safety standards and operational reliability.

Supporting Efficient Material Handling

This installation demonstrates how expertly designed conveyor systems streamline product movement while remaining simple, durable, and easy to operate. By integrating powered and gravity conveying into a single unified system, CMS Conveyors delivers a practical solution that meets the customer’s operational needs and ensures flexibility for future workflow adjustments.

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CMS Conveyors Delivers a Custom 9m Stainless Steel Framed Modular Belt Conveyor

CMS-25 — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:50:36 +0000

MCS Conveyors Delivers a Custom 9m Stainless Steel Framed Modular Belt Conveyor for Citrus Fruit Sortation Line Introduction

Introduction

At CMS Conveyors, we pride ourselves on designing and delivering tailored conveyor systems that meet the specific needs of our clients across a wide range of industries. Our latest project with a local fruit packing company demonstrates this commitment — a bespoke 9-metre stainless steel framed modular belt conveyor designed, built, and installed to handle fruit efficiently and hygienically.

Project Overview

This company is known for its dedication to fresh, high-quality fruit products, required a conveyor solution that could withstand continuous operation while maintaining the strict hygiene standards essential to food handling. The CMS team collaborated closely with them to design a conveyor system that seamlessly integrated into their existing production line and supported their growing throughput requirements.

System Design and Features

The result was a 9-metre-long modular belt conveyor, engineered entirely from stainless steel for durability, corrosion resistance, hygiene compliance, and ease of cleaning — vital characteristics for food processing environments.

Key features include:

Stainless Steel Construction – ensuring compliance with food industry hygiene standards and long-term durability.
Modular Belt Design – allowing easy maintenance and smooth, consistent product transfer.
Optimised for Fruit Handling – with a gentle conveying action that prevents bruising or damage to produce.
Custom-Built Framework – designed to fit within the customers existing floor layout and operational workflow.

Installation and Results

Our skilled installation team attended site when it was convenient to the customer during allocated downtime, completing the setup efficiently and on schedule. Once commissioned, the new conveyor system immediately improved production flow, reduced manual handling, and enhanced overall efficiency.

Implications and Benefits

By integrating this modular belt conveyor, the customer has achieved a cleaner, more streamlined production process. The stainless-steel design not only supports food safety compliance but also simplifies maintenance — reducing downtime and operating costs over time.

Why Use SMS Conveyors for Your Bespoke Material Handling Solution

This project highlights CMS Conveyors’ expertise in bespoke material handling solutions for the food industry. From design and fabrication to installation and aftercare, our team delivers high-performance conveyor systems built around each client’s operational needs.

Whether handling fruit, vegetables, baked goods, or packaged food, CMS Conveyors provides reliable and hygienic solutions that keep production lines moving efficiently.

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Modular Belt Conveyors in Pharmaceutical Transfer Applications

CMS-25 — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:17:37 +0000

Modular Belt Conveyors in Pharmaceutical Transfer Applications

A Case Study in Stainless Steel Transfer Systems

Project Overview

The pharmaceutical industry demands precision, cleanliness, and reliability in every aspect of production. A recent installation of a stainless steel transfer conveyor system exemplifies these requirements, designed specifically to transport pharmaceutical products from a cartoner to a shrink wrap machine. This critical link in the packaging line demonstrates the essential role of modular belt conveyors in maintaining product integrity and operational efficiency.

Why Modular Belt Conveyors Excel in Pharmaceutical Applications

Modular belt conveyors have become the gold standard for pharmaceutical transfer applications due to their unique design characteristics. Unlike traditional conveyor belts, modular systems consist of interlocking plastic modules that create a continuous, smooth transport surface. This design offers several advantages crucial to pharmaceutical operations.

The modular construction allows for easy maintenance and replacement of individual belt sections without requiring a complete system shutdown. In pharmaceutical environments where downtime translates directly to lost revenue and potential supply chain disruptions, this feature proves invaluable. Operators can quickly replace damaged modules during scheduled maintenance windows or even during brief production pauses.

Stainless Steel Framework: Meeting FSA Standards

The choice of stainless steel construction for this transfer conveyor installation reflects the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Stainless steel resists corrosion excellently, which proves essential when conveyors face exposure to cleaning chemicals and sanitising agents that FSA regulations require. The material’s non-porous surface prevents bacterial growth and allows for thorough cleaning and validation.

Integration Between Cartoner and Shrink-wrap Operations

The positioning of this conveyor system between a cartoner and a shrink-wrap machine represents a critical control point in pharmaceutical packaging. Products exiting the cartoner require gentle handling to prevent damage to freshly sealed cartons while maintaining precise timing for the downstream shrink-wrap operation.

Modular belt conveyors excel in this application due to their ability to provide consistent product spacing and gentle acceleration. The interlocking modules create a stable platform that minimises product vibration and shifting during transport. This stability is essential when handling lightweight pharmaceutical cartons that conventional belt systems could easily displace.

Operational Benefits and Efficiency Gains

The implementation of this modular belt conveyor system delivers measurable operational improvements. The precise control capabilities allow operators to synchronise conveyor speed with both upstream cartoning equipment and downstream shrink-wrap machinery, creating a seamless production flow.

Energy efficiency represents another significant advantage. Modular belt systems typically require less power than traditional conveyor designs due to reduced friction between the belt and support structure. The individual modules roll over stationary wear strips, minimising energy loss and extending belt life.

Maintenance and Validation Considerations

Pharmaceutical manufacturing requires extensive documentation and validation of all equipment. Modular belt conveyors simplify this process through their standardised components and straightforward maintenance procedures. Each module can be individually inspected, cleaned, and validated according to pharmaceutical standards.

The ability to remove and replace individual belt modules supports comprehensive cleaning validation protocols. Unlike traditional belts that require in-place cleaning, modular systems enable operators to clean belt sections off-line, ensuring they thoroughly remove any pharmaceutical residues.

Why Use CMS Conveyors for Your Belt Conveyor Design

Our stainless steel transfer conveyor installation demonstrates the practical advantages of modular belt technology in pharmaceutical applications. The combination of hygienic design, operational flexibility, and maintenance efficiency makes modular systems the preferred choice for critical transfer operations.

As pharmaceutical manufacturers continue to prioritise both product safety and operational efficiency, modular belt conveyors will remain essential components in modern packaging lines, ensuring reliable product transfer while meeting the industry’s most demanding regulatory requirements.

How to Choose the Right Belt Conveyor for Incline Applications?

CMS-25 — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:59:38 +0000

How to Choose the Right Belt Conveyor for Incline Applications?

When choosing the right belt conveyor for incline applications, you must consider several critical factors to ensure the conveyor effectively handles the material, maximizes efficiency, and fits spatial and operational constraints:

1. Angle of Incline

Standard incline conveyors typically handle angles of up to about 18° to 30°. Above this, material slippage becomes a concern on flat or smooth belts.
For angles between 18° and 90° (steep inclines), specialised designs are required, such as steep incline conveyors or pocket/sidewall belting, to prevent material rollback and enable vertical or near-vertical transport with a smaller footprint.
The key change is replacing the passive “are required” with the specialised “you require,” making the sentence more direct by clearly identifying who needs these specialised designs.
Cleated or chevron-patterned belts are commonly used on incline conveyors to increase grip on materials and prevent slippage at moderate angles (typically up to 30).

2. Material Characteristics

Standard incline conveyors typically handle angles of up to about 18° to 30°. Above this, material slippage becomes a concern on flat or smooth belts.
For angles between 18° and 90° (steep inclines), specialised designs are required, such as steep incline conveyors or pocket/sidewall belting, to prevent material rollback and enable vertical or near-vertical transport with a smaller footprint.
The key change is replacing the passive “are required” with the specialised “you require,” making the sentence more direct by clearly identifying who needs these specialised designs.
Cleated or chevron-patterned belts are commonly used on incline conveyors to increase grip on materials and prevent slippage at moderate angles (typically up to 30).

3. Belt Type and Surface

Flat belts are suitable for low-angle inclines and loads ranging from light to medium.
For incline or decline sections, belts with cleats, sidewalls, or chevron profiles are essential to hold material in place.
Sidewall or pocket belts create “pockets” or troughs to contain material safely on steep inclines, often used in steep incline conveyors.

4. Load Capacity and Belt Width

You must select the belt width to accommodate the material volume without spillage.
Load capacity should include not only the materials but also the weight of components, such as rollers and feeders.

5. Conveyor Design Features

Inclined conveyors often feature powered feeders and nose-overs to ensure a smooth transition from horizontal to inclined sections.
Steep incline conveyors utilise multiple pulleys and rollers arranged vertically to minimise space usage while maintaining consistent feed and discharge rates.

6. Maintenance and Operational Environment

The material, operating environment (e.g., temperature, chemical exposure), and operational demands influence a belt conveyor’s maintenance needs and lifespan.
Modular and adjustable systems facilitate easier adaptation as business needs evolve.

Summary Table: Incline Conveyor Selection Criteria

Factor	Recommendations	Typical Range / Notes
Incline Angle	Up to 18°: Flat or lightly cleated belts 18°–30°: Cleated or chevron belts 30°–90°: Sidewall or pocket belts	Cleated belts effective up to ~30° Sidewall belts for steep or vertical inclines
Belt Type	Match the belt type (flat, chevron, sidewall) to the angle and material	Chevron patterns enhance grip without cleats
Material Type	Adjust belt strength and surface to material abrasiveness and moisture	Heavy or sticky materials need specialized belts
Load Capacity & Width	Size the belt for max flow rate and lump size	Wider belts reduce spillage risk
Space Constraints	Use vertical incline or Z-style conveyors	Reduces floor space required for transport

Choosing the right belt conveyor for incline applications primarily involves matching the belt design—including the angle capability, belt material, and features like cleats or sidewalls—to the specific material, space, and operational requirements of your system.

For angles over about 18°, specialised cleated or sidewall belts and steep incline conveyor designs become essential to prevent material rollback and ensure efficient transport.

Collaborating with CMS, the conveyor system experts, we can tailor a conveyor system design to meet our specific application needs.

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Why CMS Conveyors is the Go-To UK Specialist for Bespoke Incline Belt Conveyor Systems

CMS-25 — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:55:19 +0000

Why CMS Conveyors is the Go-To UK Specialist for Bespoke Incline Belt Conveyor Systems

In the fast-moving world of material handling and industrial automation, having the right conveyor system can mean the difference between bottlenecks and seamless throughput. CMS Conveyors, based in Corby, Northamptonshire, is a leader in bespoke incline belt conveyors.

With decades of engineering expertise, a reputation for custom-built quality, and a laser focus on hygiene-critical sectors like food and manufacturing, CMS Conveyors is the trusted partner for British companies seeking tailored, robust, and space-efficient incline solutions.

The CMS Difference: Customised Conveying That Works

Unlike off-the-shelf systems that try to fit all applications, CMS Conveyors specialises in designing, fabricating, and installing systems that fit your process — not the other way around. Whether you require a steep incline for vertical transfer or a gentle slope for fragile items, CMS builds your conveyor to specification.

Their bespoke incline belt conveyor systems stand out for their:

Superior stainless steel build quality
Modular flighted belt designs
Incline angles up to 90°
Customisable belt speeds, widths, and profiles
Hygienic, easy-to-clean construction

Engineered for Performance, Designed for Your Floor Plan

One key advantage of CMS’s incline conveyors is their ability to handle complex elevation requirements within constrained footprints.

✔️ Need to move packaged goods from the ground to the mezzanine?
✔️ Transport bulk ingredients up a 55° incline?
✔️ Or go fully vertical with a 90° configuration and cleated belt?

CMS has done it — and they’ve done it safely, reliably, and in full compliance with hygiene and operational standards across sectors.

Applications Across High-Standard Industries

1. Food Processing

CMS designs its conveyors with essential hygienic principles for food environments. The company makes the conveyors from food-grade stainless steel, incorporates minimal dirt traps, and engineers them for easy dismantling and cleaning — making them perfect for bakery lines, frozen food handling, or ready-meal assembly.

2. General Manufacturing

From engineering parts to packaged products, CMS’s rugged systems elevate and transport items with high durability, low maintenance, and high ROI. Flighted and sidewall options prevent spillage and enable maximum volume throughput.

Technical Brilliance Meets Practical Thinking

A typical CMS incline belt conveyor may include:

Stainless steel frame for longevity and hygiene
400mm belt width (or customised sizes)
20m/min standard operating speed
Custom flights (cleats) and 55°–90° sidewalls
Modular belts for easy replacement or upgrading
Corrosion-resistant, high-durability materials

The package includes vertical configurations, powered incline transfer systems, and integration into complete processing lines.

Made in Corby. Trusted Across the UK.

From their facility in Corby, Northamptonshire, CMS Conveyors serves clients across the UK — from major food factories and packaging facilities to mid-sized engineering firms. The company brings together:

British engineering excellence
Responsive customer service
Competitive Pricing
Bespoke design-to-installation support

We’ve earned a reputation for being responsive, creative problem-solvers who treat each project precisely — one conveyor or a complete system overhaul.

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What Customers Say

“CMS Conveyors delivered exactly what we needed — a custom incline system that works 24/7 without fail. It’s hygienic, easy to clean, and has helped us reduce manual handling risks significantly.”
— Operations Director, Midlands-based food manufacturer

“We were stuck with a space issue in our warehouse. CMS gave us a vertical solution and integrated it with our existing automation. Outstanding quality.”
— Head of Engineering, OEM manufacturer

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Whether designing a new production line or upgrading an outdated system, CMS Conveyors is ready to partner with you. With in-house design, on-site fabrication, and nationwide support, there’s no better place to start your incline conveyor journey.

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