The steep cost of a conveyor system makes many businesses uncomfortable for its purchase. Aside from the actual investment cost, installation as well as training of personnel takes up valuable time and money. Clearly, this is a very myopic view on how roller conveyors assist in the whole business cycle. The following are but some of the ways roller conveyors help the business flourish and thrive.
- Efficiency. Roller conveyors are one step towards full automation. This means the efficiency of the assembly line for the manufacturing of the product increases exponentially. Gone are the days of lifting and carrying the product by hand, allowing for a more fluid production process.
- Consistency. Roller conveyors carry products from one point of the assembly line to another. Being automated, allows for a consistent carriage of the product, avoiding damage or even loss because of uneven handling.
- Marketing. While it may seem far-fetched, showing off a gleaming assembly line with roller conveyors carrying product from one end to another is an attraction that many users and buyers look for. How the company carries its manufacturing process ensures a pristine product, which only helps to boost the business.
- Costs. Roller conveyors, while expensive, are front loaded cost. This means that the initial investment is the highest expense incurred. This is more cost effective in the long run as labor, over time, increases in cost and decreases in efficiency. Labor would require higher wages yet be more prone to absences and downtime. Roller conveyors on the other hand, only require little maintenance yet operates consistently and efficiently over a lengthier period of time.