Horizontal conveyors

Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conveyor_system

A horizontal conveyor is a type of conveyor system in material handling logistics that transports goods or workpieces evenly on a horizontal plane from one point to another. Often implemented as roller, belt or chain conveyors, they serve for efficient, continuous and automated distribution of items within production and storage areas.

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