Plastics & Injection Molding

Injection molding machines leave limited clearance beneath the mold for part ejection and material handling. Standard conveyors cannot fit into the space between the mold base and machine frame. Low profile conveyors can.

Conveyor Technologies' compact frame height allows conveyors to position directly beneath molds to receive parts immediately after ejection. This eliminates manual part retrieval and supports automated production cycles.

Sealed, maintenance-free bearings withstand exposure to mold release agents, hydraulic fluids, and processing oils without requiring lubrication. For over 40 years, we've manufactured precision conveyors in Milford, Ohio. Engineering support is provided directly by our technical team.

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Low profile conveyors position beneath injection molds to receive finished parts as they eject from the tooling. The compact frame height fits into the clearance between the mold base and machine frame where standard conveyors cannot operate.

Parts land on the belt surface and transport away from the mold area without manual intervention. This maintains consistent cycle times and reduces operator reach into the machine zone. Belt materials include soft urethane and silicone compounds that protect finished part surfaces from scratching or marking.

For parts requiring controlled orientation, timing belt configurations maintain positioning during transport to downstream inspection or packaging. Custom belt widths and conveyor lengths accommodate specific mold configurations and discharge requirements.

Runners, sprues, and flash material require separation from finished parts and removal from the production area. Low profile conveyors transport this waste material to granulators or collection bins continuously.

Conveyor positioning beneath the mold or beside the press captures material as it separates from finished parts. Cleated belt configurations transport scrap up inclines to elevated granulator infeeds. Belt materials resist wear from repeated contact with plastic edges.

For multi-cavity molds producing high volumes of runner material, conveyor capacity and speed are configured to match cycle rates and prevent accumulation. Sealed bearings maintain operation in environments where mold release agents and plastic dust are present.

The low profile frame height is engineered for installation beneath injection molds where vertical clearance is limited to inches. Conveyors mount within the mold area, on the machine frame, or on the shop floor depending on machine configuration.

End-drive configurations position the motor and gearbox outside the mold area, maximizing usable belt width within tight spaces. Center-drive options distribute the drive mechanism along the conveyor length for applications where neither end has clearance for motor mounting.

Frame construction uses extruded aluminum for strength at minimal height. Mounting options include direct attachment to machine frames, freestanding floor stands, and custom brackets for specific machine configurations. Conveyor width, length, and belt speed are specified based on mold dimensions, part size, and cycle rate.

Molded parts often require inspection, assembly, or packaging after ejection. Low profile conveyors transport parts from the molding machine to downstream operations while maintaining production flow.

Timing belt systems preserve part orientation and spacing for vision inspection systems or robotic pick-and-place operations. Flat belt configurations provide stable surfaces for parts entering assembly cells or packaging equipment.

For cleanroom molding operations, belt materials and frame finishes are specified to meet contamination control requirements. Integration with press controls enables conveyor synchronization with mold cycles, fault detection, and production counting.

Multiple conveyors connect molding machines to central inspection stations, assembly cells, or packaging lines. Custom lengths and routing configurations accommodate facility layouts and production workflows.

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