Glossar

Conveyor speed refers to the speed at which packages, pallets, or other load units are transported within a conveyor system. It is a key parameter for the performance and design of automated material flows.

Conveyor speed influences throughput, cycle times, and the requirements for sensors and measurement systems. Modern dimensioning and DWS systems are designed to precisely capture objects even at high conveyor speeds without interrupting the material flow. The optimal speed depends on factors such as conveyor technology, product characteristics, and the requirements for measurement accuracy and process reliability.

Practical example:

In a sorting center, packages are transported at high conveyor speeds while a DWS system captures their dimensions, weight, and barcode in a single pass.

See also: Capture accuracy, Conveyor technology, Cycle time, Dimensional data capture, DWS, Dynamic measurement, Material flow, Sensor technology