The Two Big Types of Conveyor Systems for Smart Packaging

By Stars | May. 08, 2025 | automated case sealers

Packaging Bottlenecks Hurt Your Bottom Line

Factory owners face big problems in their packaging areas. Workers get tired. Boxes look different each time. Production slows down when you need it most. Your team works hard but can’t keep up with orders.

Do these packaging problems sound like yours?

Too many workers needed for simple tasks
Slow packaging that can’t keep up with production
Boxes and packages that don’t look the same
High costs for labor that keep going up
Mistakes that waste materials and time

Let’s Make It Worse: What Happens When You Don’t Fix It?

When packaging problems don’t get fixed, they grow bigger. Your factory falls behind. Orders pile up. Customers get mad. Workers get tired and quit. Money gets wasted on fixing mistakes.

Without good packaging systems:

You lose money every day
Customers find other suppliers who deliver faster
Workers get hurt doing the same motions over and over
Your boxes and packages look cheap and unprofessional
You can’t grow your business because packaging holds you back

Two Types of Conveyor Systems That Fix Everything

Good news! Stars Creativity has been helping factories fix these exact problems since 2005. We make packaging work better with smart machines. The heart of any good packaging line is the right conveyor system.

There are two main types of conveyor systems that can transform your packaging area. Let’s look at both to see which one will work best for your factory.

Type 1: Powered Conveyor Systems – When You Need Speed and Automation

Powered conveyors use motors to move your products. They’re perfect for heavy items and busy factories that run all day.

What Makes Powered Conveyors Special:

Motors do all the work – no pushing or pulling needed
Move heavy products (up to 2,000+ kg) easily
Connect to smart controls and sensors
Run at the exact speed you need
Work with robots and automatic packers

Our CE-certified powered conveyors can move your products through the whole packaging process. From filling to sealing to boxing – everything moves smoothly without stopping.

Real World Success: Food Factory Speed Boost

A food company using our powered belt conveyor system saw packaging speed go up by 30% while using 5 fewer workers per shift. The system paid for itself in just 2 years!

Learn more about our powered conveyor systems

Type 2: Non-Powered (Gravity) Conveyor Systems – Simple and Cost-Effective

Non-powered conveyors use gravity or simple pushing. They cost less and need no electricity to work.

What Makes Non-Powered Conveyors Great:

Low cost – start at just $500 for a 50-foot section
No electricity needed – works during power outages
Easy to move around your factory
Simple to install and use on day one
Perfect for light products (up to 100 kg)

Our modular gravity conveyors are perfect for small businesses and startups. They help you boost packaging speed without big costs.

Real World Success: E-Commerce Packaging

A small online shop added our gravity roller conveyor and packed 20% more orders with the same team. The whole system cost less than one month’s salary for a new worker!

Find the right non-powered conveyor for your needs

Choosing Between the Two Types for Your Factory

Here’s a simple way to pick the right conveyor system:

What You Need	Best Conveyor Type	Why It Works
Heavy products (over 100kg)	Powered Systems	Strong motors can move heavy items all day
Light boxes and packages	Non-Powered Systems	Simple, cheap, and works great for small items
High-speed packaging	Powered Systems	Control exact speeds up to 40% faster than manual
Low budget solution	Non-Powered Systems	10x cheaper than powered systems
Fully automatic line	Powered Systems	Works with robots and smart machines
Flexible layout needs	Hybrid (both types)	Mix powered and non-powered sections

Stars Creativity: Your Partner for Both Conveyor Types

At Stars Creativity, we don’t just sell machines. We fix packaging problems.

Since 2005, our team has helped factories in over 80 countries make packaging faster, better, and cheaper. Our 3,000㎡ factory makes both types of conveyor systems custom-built for your needs.

We work with many different industries:

Food and drinks
Cosmetics
E-commerce
Electronics
Daily-use products
Logistics

Why Customers Choose Our Conveyor Systems:

All parts work together – We make full lines that connect perfectly
Modular design – Start small and add more pieces as you grow
Custom solutions – Built for your exact products and space
Global support – Help in your time zone when you need it
CE certified – Safe and meets all standards

See our full packaging line solutions

Real Numbers Show Why Upgrading Conveyor Systems Works

The data proves that good conveyor systems pay for themselves:

Powered systems boost throughput by 20-40% in most warehouses
Non-powered systems improve packaging speed by 5-10% with zero energy costs
ROI timeline: Powered systems pay back in 2-5 years, Non-powered in under 1 year
Maintenance costs stay low: $1,000-$5,000 yearly for powered, under $500 for non-powered
Energy savings with smart powered systems or zero energy use with gravity systems

Success Story: How Both Types Work Together

A cosmetics company came to us with a big problem. Their packaging line was too slow and used too many workers. We designed a smart solution using both types of conveyors: