# Horizontal conveyors

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Packages travel from the goods-in zone straight to the packing station without anyone touching them – that is the horizontal conveyor doing its job.

Packages travel from the goods-in zone straight to the packing station without anyone touching them – that is the horizontal conveyor doing its job. Horizontal conveyors move goods along a flat path using roller tracks, belt systems, or chain drives, and are the foundational element of automated intralogistics. They are deployed wherever continuous, high-frequency material flow is required: distribution centres, manufacturing plants, and cross-docking facilities. Unlike vertical conveyors, which bridge level changes, horizontal conveyors operate on a single plane – though modern installations routinely combine both types. Selection criteria include unit weight, load geometry, throughput requirements, and, in food or pharmaceutical environments, hygiene standards.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conveyor_system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conveyor_system)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Horizontal conveyors |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 104 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conveyor_system |

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