UNIVERSAL CONVEYOR SYSTEM

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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Volume 10 Issue 2

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Mr. Inde L. J.
Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SVSMD’s KKI Polytechnic, Akkalkot, Maharashtra, India.
Mr. Aurad S. S.
Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SVSMD’s KKI Polytechnic, Akkalkot, Maharashtra, India.
Mr. Umarani S. B.
Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SVSMD’s KKI Polytechnic, Akkalkot, Maharashtra, India.
Mr. Sangundi H. S.
Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SVSMD’s KKI Polytechnic, Akkalkot, Maharashtra, India.
Mr. Ghurghure K. A
Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SVSMD’s KKI Polytechnic, Akkalkot, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract

Material handling is an essential operation in manufacturing industries, warehouses, packaging units, and assembly lines. Conventional conveyor systems transport materials in a single fixed direction and often require multiple conveyors to achieve multi-directional movement. This increases installation cost, space requirements, power consumption, and maintenance expenses.


The Universal Conveyor System is designed as a flexible and economical solution for multi-directional material handling using a single conveyor unit. The system consists of a conveyor belt mounted on a rotating and adjustable frame supported by a vertical stand. A gear-driven DC motor drives the conveyor belt, while an additional motor provides inclination adjustment for transferring materials at different heights.


The proposed system reduces manual handling, improves productivity, minimizes worker fatigue, and optimizes floor space utilization. The conveyor is compact, portable, cost-effective, and easy to fabricate using commonly available materials. Due to its versatility and simplicity, the Universal Conveyor System is suitable for industrial applications, warehouses, educational demonstrations, and small-scale manufacturing units.

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Mr. Inde L. J., Mr. Aurad S. S., Mr. Umarani S. B., Mr. Sangundi H. S., and Mr. Ghurghure K. A, “UNIVERSAL CONVEYOR SYSTEM”, IEJRD - International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 10, no. 2, p. 4, Jul. 2025.

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