Since the use of a conveyor in the transportation of things is much less expensive than when done by human labor, businesses, distribution and warehousing industries, assembly industries and manufacturing companies prefer to search for a conveyor manufacturer that would design, build and install the suitable conveyor for their needs.

Usually, manufacturers of conveyors or conveyor systems need to gather some essential information before they design and build a conveyor for their client. Such information may be the size, type and weight of the materials the conveyor suppose to transport, the area wherein the conveyor will be installed and the size and type of the conveyor needed. Vibrating conveyor systems are used for materials where sanitation, washdown and low maintenance is important such as in food. Belt conveyors and roller conveyors are good in conveying things in boxes. Screw conveyors are good in bulk handling. If the company needs to maximize their floor space, then an overhead conveyor is suitable for them. Some large manufacturers and companies may even need different types of conveyors rather than one.

Depending on the speed required by the client, manufacturers design and build conveyors with the speed measured in feet per minute or FPM. Most unit handling conveyors have the standard speed of 65 FPM.