Manufacturing Conveyor Systems
General Manufacturing Conveyor Belts
Conveyor belts for assembly lines, parts handling, metalworking, plastics, electronics, automotive, packaging, and general industrial manufacturing. Texas Belting stocks PVC, rubber, urethane, and modular plastic belting for every manufacturing conveyor application — from lightweight parts transport to heavy industrial material handling. In stock and shipping from Houston, TX.
Conveyor Belts for Factories, Assembly Lines & Industrial Plants
General manufacturing covers the widest range of conveyor applications in any industry. From lightweight electronics assembly to heavy metalworking, from plastics molding to automotive parts, every manufacturing facility depends on conveyors to move product between work stations, inspections, packaging, and shipping. The right belt keeps production flowing — the wrong one causes jams, downtime, and product damage.
Texas Belting supplies the full range of belting manufacturers need: general purpose PVC and rubber for standard material handling, urethane for oil and chemical resistance, modular plastic for accumulation and indexing, and heavy-duty rubber for scrap and bulk material. We stock standard widths and cut to custom specifications from our Houston facility.
Manufacturing Conveyor Applications
We supply belting for every type of manufacturing operation — from raw material intake through production, inspection, packaging, and shipping.
Assembly Lines & Work Stations
Moving parts and subassemblies between manual or automated work stations. Belts must provide consistent speed, smooth surfaces that don't damage parts, and reliable tracking for precise positioning at each station.
Recommended: General purpose PVC, urethane, modular plastic table top
Metalworking & Machining
Conveying metal parts, stampings, castings, and machined components between operations. Belts face metal chips, cutting oils, and coolants — requiring oil-resistant, cut-resistant belt materials that won't degrade from metalworking fluids.
Recommended: Oil resistant urethane, heavy-duty rubber, PVC
Plastics & Rubber Molding
Receiving hot parts from injection molding, extrusion, and thermoforming machines. Belts must handle elevated temperatures at discharge, resist release agents and lubricants, and transport parts without marking or deformation.
Recommended: Heat resistant PVC/rubber, silicone, anti-static urethane
Automotive & Parts Manufacturing
Assembly, inspection, and packaging of automotive components. Conveyors transport parts through painting, coating, drying, and quality control. Belts need chemical resistance, anti-static properties, and precise tracking for automated systems.
Recommended: Anti-static PVC/urethane, chemical resistant, timing belts
Packaging & End-of-Line
Carton erecting, case packing, shrink wrapping, labeling, palletizing, and stretch wrapping operations. Belts must handle boxes, cartons, and packaged goods without scuffing, and work with automated packaging equipment.
Recommended: PVC FBS/COS, general purpose rubber, modular flat top
Scrap & Chip Conveyors
Removing metal chips, trim scrap, flash, and waste from production machines. Scrap conveyors handle sharp, abrasive, and often oily materials — belts need cut resistance, oil resistance, and durability under constant abrasive loading.
Recommended: Heavy-duty rubber, cut/oil resistant, cleated for incline
What to Look for in Manufacturing Conveyor Belts
Manufacturing environments vary widely, but these properties matter across most factory and plant conveyor applications.
Reliable Tracking
Manufacturing conveyors run continuously in tight spaces alongside workers and equipment. Consistent tracking prevents belt wander that causes jams, product damage, and safety hazards on the production floor.
Oil & Chemical Resistance
Cutting oils, coolants, lubricants, solvents, and cleaning chemicals are everywhere in manufacturing. Oil-resistant urethane and rubber compounds prevent belt swelling and degradation from fluid exposure.
Anti-Static
Electronics assembly, powder coating, and automated inspection systems require anti-static belts. Static charge damages sensitive components, interferes with sensors, and attracts dust to painted surfaces.
Heat Resistance
Conveyors near ovens, dryers, molding machines, and curing systems handle hot parts and elevated ambient temperatures. Heat-resistant compounds maintain belt integrity without hardening or cracking.
Cut & Abrasion Resistance
Metal stampings, castings, and scrap have sharp edges that cut belt surfaces. Abrasive materials wear belts down over time. Cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant compounds extend belt life in harsh manufacturing environments.
Low Noise
Indoor manufacturing facilities require conveyors that run quietly. PVC FBS on slider beds and monofilament carcass belts operate significantly quieter than fabric-backed alternatives — important for worker comfort and OSHA compliance.
Recommended Belt Types for Manufacturing
Browse the belt categories most commonly used across general manufacturing operations.
General Purpose Belting
The workhorse of manufacturing. Rubber and PVC belts for assembly lines, parts transport, packaging, and general material handling in factories and plants.
View Belts →PVC Belting
FBS for slider beds, COS for general use, CBS for live roller. Low noise, good tracking, and cost-effective for indoor manufacturing environments.
View Belts →Urethane & Plastic Belting
Oil-resistant urethane for metalworking. Modular plastic table top chains for accumulation, indexing, and side-transfer applications on assembly lines.
View Belts →Heavy Duty Rubber Belting
Multi-ply rubber for scrap conveyors, heavy parts transport, and industrial material handling that exceeds what PVC can handle.
View Belts →Incline / Decline Belting
Rough top and cleated belts for moving parts and materials between floor levels, mezzanines, and elevated work stations in multi-level plants.
View Belts →All Conveyor Belting
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