Custom Conveyor Systems for Industrial Manufacturing
We design, manufacture, and install custom conveyor systems to support complex manufacturing environments, from manual processes to fully automated production lines. Each system is engineered to match your layout, load requirements, and long-term operational goals.
Conveyor System Types
Towline Conveyor Systems
Light to Heavy-duty towline conveyor systems engineered for maximum flexibility and precise process control, featuring RSI’s patented chain and tow pin design that allows individual carts to engage, disengage, and automatically accumulate at stop stations positioned anywhere along the track as your operation evolves. Many systems have the ability to be extended or changed as your operation grows.
Learn More
Overhead Dripless Conveyor Systems
Overhead conveyor systems designed to optimize floor space while maintaining efficient material flow for light to medium-weight products, with modern PLC control packages that integrate seamlessly into automated manufacturing and finishing environments.
Learn More
Roller & Belt Conveyor Systems
Supplemental roller and belt conveyor systems built to support controlled movement, accumulation, and transfer of stable loads within larger, integrated conveyor layouts, often used to handle specific process steps or material flow needs alongside primary conveyor systems.
Learn More
Custom Carts & Dollies
Custom-engineered carts and dollies designed to match your product, workflow, and ergonomic needs, built as made-to-order solutions that integrate seamlessly with RSI conveyor systems, modular track layouts, and existing customer equipment.
Learn More
Comparing Conveyor System Types
Evaluate key differences in capabilities, flexibility, and use cases across RSI conveyor systems.
Scroll to see more
| Feature / Capability |
Towline Conveyor Systems
|
Overhead Conveyor Systems
|
Roller & Belt Conveyor Systems
|
Custom Carts & Dollies
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Use Case | Light to Heavy-duty material handling and process control | Space-saving transport for light to medium-weight products | Controlled movement of stable loads | Product handling tailored to specific workflows |
| Load Capacity | Medium to ultra-heavy (from small parts to 100+ tons per cart) | Light to medium-weight products | Light to heavy loads depending on configuration | Designed to match exact load requirements |
| System Flexibility | Extremely high; carts can engage and disengage anywhere along the line | High; supports tight turns and flexible routing | Moderate; best for defined paths and processes | Fully custom, built around the product and process |
| Process Station Placement | Stop stations can be positioned anywhere along the track | Stop stations can be positioned anywhere | Fixed zones and transfer points | Defined by cart design and system integration |
| Accumulation Capability | Automatic accumulation of multiple carts at a single stop station | Limited accumulation depending on design | Gravity or powered accumulation options | Depends on system integration |
| Automation & Controls | Air logic (explosion-proof) or modern 24V PLC controls; robotic integration | Air logic (explosion-proof) | Powered options available; typically simpler controls | Can support manual or automated workflows |
| Maintenance Requirements | Extremely Low; engineered for long service life | Low to moderate depending on environment | Low to moderate depending on rollers, belts, and drives | Minimal; designed for durability and ease of use |
| Environment Suitability | Assembly, Transport and Finishing Systems within hazardous, heavy industrial, dirty, washdown, and automated environments | Finishing, washdown, blasting, and clean operations | Controlled environments with stable loads | Varies by application and environment |
| Best For | Simple to complex manufacturing lines requiring flexibility, durability, and expansion | Facilities needing to maximize floor space and throughput | Supplemental conveying within larger systems | Ergonomic handling, specialty products, or unique processes |
