A conveyor project runs through clear phases. Their length depends on size and site conditions, but the order is always the same, and so are the things that cause delays.
The Phases
| Phase | What happens | What you provide |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Inquiry | Requirements and data collection | Layout, products, output |
| 2. Concept and quote | Technology, route, simulation, budget | Feedback on concept |
| 3. Order and engineering | Detailed design, approvals | Approvals, interface data |
| 4. Manufacturing | Fabrication, purchasing, factory test | Attend factory test |
| 5. Shipping | Packing, freight, customs | Site readiness |
| 6. Installation | Steel, track, drives, controls | Access, utilities, shutdowns |
| 7. Commissioning | Tests, training, ramp-up | Operators, products for tests |
Durations vary with scope; we give a schedule with every proposal.
What Causes Delays
- Late or changing product data
- Building not ready: roof checks, utilities, floors
- Slow approval of drawings
- Customs and inland transport not planned
- Short or moved shutdown windows
How to Speed It Up
- Send complete data with the first inquiry
- Name one decision-maker on your side
- Agree interfaces with other suppliers early
- Attend the factory acceptance test
- Prepare the site before the equipment arrives
See our installation and commissioning service and layout design.
