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About Belt Conveyors – What They Are & How They Work
A belt conveyor is a powered conveyor system that uses an electric motor to drive a continuous belt, moving items from one point to another with smooth, controlled motion. Unlike roller conveyors, belt systems can handle almost any product — including small, loose, irregular, unstable or soft items that would otherwise jam or fall between rollers.
Ideal for packing lines, production areas, machine in-feeds and end-of-line automation, belt conveyors offer a controlled, hands-free way to move items from A to B, saving time, labour, and layout complexity.
💡 How It Works:
- A motor drives a belt loop across support rollers or a solid bed
- Items are moved with consistent speed and accurate tracking
- Handles everything from small boxes and bags to loose items or trays
- Ideal for products that cannot run on rollers
- Choose from SMD (side-mounted drive) or DM (drum motor) versions
- Fully customisable in width, length, belt type, height, and controls
Compare Our Belt Conveyor Range
Explore our KCB series belt conveyors below, available in multiple frame depths and drive types — designed for everything from compact packaging cells to high-capacity, wide-format production systems.
- ✅ Weight Per Metre: Up to 15kgs
- ✅ Belt Widths: From 36mm up to 596mm
- ✅ Conveyor Lengths: 0.5m to 10m
- ✅ Drive Types: Side-Mounted (SMD)
- ✅ Frame Profile: 40mm
- ✅ Speed: 3mpm (Min) - 30mpm (Max)
- ✅ Belt Materials: PVC, PU, FDA Options
- ✅ Construction: Aluminium with Powder-Coated Mild Steel
- ✅ Ideal For: Labelling, Press Shops, Small Component Parts
KCB 80 – Horizontal Belt Conveyor (DM)
- ✅ Weight Per Metre: 15kgs
- ✅ Belt Widths: From 334mm up to 1034mm
- ✅ Conveyor Lengths: 1.0m to 10m
- ✅ Drive Types: Steel Geared Drum Motor (DM)
- ✅ Frame Profile: 100mm
- ✅ Speed: 3mpm (Min) - 30mpm (Max)
- ✅ Belt Materials: PVC, PU, FDA Options
- ✅ Construction: Powder-Coated Mild Steel or Stainless 304
- ✅ Ideal For: End-of-line packing, transfer stations, machine feed/discharge, food & pharmaceutical.
KCB 89 – Horizontal Belt Conveyor (SMD)
- ✅ Weight Per Metre: 25kgs
- ✅ Belt Widths: From 234mm up to 1534mm
- ✅ Conveyor Lengths: 1.0m to 15m
- ✅ Drive Types: Side-Mounted (SMD)
- ✅ Frame Profile: 100mm
- ✅ Speed: 3mpm (Min) - 30mpm (Max)
- ✅ Belt Materials: PVC, PU, FDA Options
- ✅ Construction: Powder-Coated Mild Steel
- ✅ Ideal For: End-of-line packing, transfer stations, machine feed/discharge, medium handling.
KCB 113 – Horizontal Belt Conveyor (DM)
- ✅ Weight Per Metre: Up to 50kgs
- ✅ Belt Widths: From 334mm up to 2234mm
- ✅ Conveyor Lengths: 1.0m to 15m
- ✅ Drive Types: Steel Geared Drum Motor (DM)
- ✅ Frame Profile: 134mm
- ✅ Speed: 3mpm (Min) - 60mpm (Max)
- ✅ Belt Materials: PVC, PU, FDA Options
- ✅ Construction: Powder-Coated Mild Steel or Stainless 304
- ✅ Ideal For: Packaging lines, automation, cleanrooms, mid-weight transfers, hygienic production environments
KCB 113-ML – Multi-Lane Belt Conveyor (DM)
- ✅ Weight Per Metre: 25kgs
- ✅ Belt Widths: From 334mm up to 2234mm
- ✅ Conveyor Lengths: 1.0m to 15m
- ✅ Drive Types: Steel Geared Drum Motor (DM)
- ✅ Frame Profile: 134mm
- ✅ Speed: 3mpm (Min) - 60mpm (Max)
- ✅ Belt Materials: PVC, PU, FDA Options
- ✅ Construction: Powder-Coated Mild Steel or Stainless 304
- ✅ Ideal For: Multi-product handling, batching lines, labelling, sorting, assembly automation, booklets, magazines, plastic and paper bags.
KCB 114 – Horizontal Belt Conveyor (SMD)
- ✅ Weight Per Metre: Up to 50kgs
- ✅ Belt Widths: From 234mm up to 1534mm
- ✅ Conveyor Lengths: 1.0m to 15m
- ✅ Drive Types: Side-Mounted (SMD)
- ✅ Frame Profile: 134mm
- ✅ Speed: 3mpm (Min) - 30mpm (Max)
- ✅ Belt Materials: PVC, PU, FDA Options
- ✅ Construction: Powder-Coated Mild Steel
- ✅ Ideal For: End-of-line packing, transfer stations, machine feed/discharge, medium to heavy-duty handling
KCB 114 – End Drive Belt Conveyor (SMD)
- ✅ Weight Per Metre: Up to 50kgs
- ✅ Belt Widths: From 434mm up to 1234mm
- ✅ Conveyor Lengths: 1.5m to 15m
- ✅ Drive Types: Underslung End-Mounted Side Drive
- ✅ Frame Profile: 134mm
- ✅ Speed: 3mpm (Min) - 30mpm (Max)
- ✅ Belt Materials: PVC, PU, FDA Options
- ✅ Construction: Powder-Coated Mild Steel
- ✅ Ideal For: End-of-line packing, machine outfeed, tight install areas, medium to heavy product handling
KCB 138 – Heavy Duty Horizontal Conveyor (DM)
- ✅ Weight Per Metre: Up to 100kgs
- ✅ Belt Widths: From 334mm up to 1534mm
- ✅ Conveyor Lengths: 1.5m to 15m
- ✅ Drive Types: Steel Geared Drum Motor (DM)
- ✅ Frame Profile: 162mm
- ✅ Speed: 3mpm (Min) - 60mpm (Max)
- ✅ Belt Materials: PVC, PU, FDA Options
- ✅ Construction: Powder-Coated Mild Steel
- ✅ Ideal For: Large format items, industrial packaging, production outfeeds, heavier product lines, guarded systems, bulk flow handling
KCB 140 – Heavy Duty Horizontal Conveyor (SMD)
- ✅ Weight Per Metre: Up to 100kgs
- ✅ Belt Widths: From 334mm up to 1534mm
- ✅ Conveyor Lengths: 1.5m to 15m
- ✅ Drive Types: Side-Mounted motor and gearbox (SMD)
- ✅ Frame Profile: 162mm
- ✅ Speed: 3mpm (Min) - 60mpm (Max)
- ✅ Belt Materials: PVC, PU, FDA Options
- ✅ Construction: Powder-Coated Mild Steel
- ✅ Ideal For: Industrial packaging, machine outfeeds, guarded systems, large or heavy item transfer, environments requiring fast motor access
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Reliable, Customisable & Built to Suit Your Line
We offer fully assembled belt conveyors or modular kits for easy on-site installation. Whether you need a compact standalone unit or a fully integrated production system, our powered belt conveyors provide:
✅ Flexible Integration – Standalone use or seamless system integration
✅ Custom Widths & Lengths – From 36mm to 2234mm wide, 0.5m to 30m long
✅ Built for the Job – From light handling to heavy industrial applications
✅ Accessories & Upgrades – Side guards, sensors, variable speed, and control panels
Custom-Built Belt Conveyors for Any Industry
At KBR Conveyor Sections, we design and manufacture high-performance belt conveyors for warehousing, manufacturing, food and pharmaceutical production, and end-of-line automation.
✔️ Standard & Bespoke Systems – Built to your exact length, width, and drive spec
✔️ Durable Frame & Belt Options – Mild steel, stainless, aluminium; PVC or PU belts
✔️ Fast Turnarounds – Lead times from 2 to 6 weeks, with some sizes stocked
✔️ Powered Flow, Minimal Intervention – Driven movement for consistent, hands-free product transfer
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