Conveyor Units for Streamlined Operations and Automation

Conveyor Units are at the heart of modern industrial efficiency, keeping production lines, warehouses, and distribution centres moving.

For businesses looking to optimise workflow, reduce manual handling, and integrate automation seamlessly, choosing the right conveyor system is crucial.

Hills Electrical Group specialises in designing, installing, and maintaining bespoke conveyor units that meet the unique demands of every facility, whether it’s a high-capacity automotive plant, a fast-paced e-commerce hub, or a temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical warehouse.

With expert guidance and proven solutions, Hills Electrical Group helps businesses boost productivity, enhance safety, and stay ahead in a competitive market.

Hills Electrical Group doesn’t just provide one-size-fits-all conveyor units, we specialise in a wide range of custom options:

• Floor Conveyor: Ground-level conveyors built for seamless movement of goods—ideal for tight spaces or low-ceilinged environments. Their designs include belt, roller, chain, slat, mezzanine, and towline conveyors.

• Overhead Conveyor: Suspended systems that free up valuable floor space while efficiently transporting units around obstacles. These are equipped with enclosed tracks, monorail trolleys, or “power and free” chains for dynamic routing.

• Robotic Conveyor: Highly advanced systems that integrate robotics with conveyor units to automate handling and processing. These units boost accuracy, speed, and ROI, while reducing labour costs and human error.

Toolstation Distribution Hub

Hills Electrical Group designed and installed conveyor units spanning 500 metres across three storeys, complete with spiral conveyors, tornado cranes, and shelving. The cutting-edge system facilitated the opening of a high-capacity 47,000 sqm distribution centre with 250 new jobs, all delivered on time and within budget.

Automotive Paint Facility

In a project featuring 250 metres of floor conveyor units, the team installed two mirror-image paint finishing lines equipped with 212 sensors. The result? A ten-step automated painting process that eliminated manual bottlenecks, improved precision, and maximised productivity in an automotive environment.

Agricultural Sector Conveyor Control

When space constraints challenged standard layouts, Hills Electrical Group developed an overhead conveyor unit featuring embedded turntables and remote-control panels. Designed to navigate multiple processing stages, including powder booths and ovens, the system optimised flow, reduced lifting risks, and ensured safer, more efficient automation.

Pharmaceutical Switch Belt Sorter

For Movianto, the company installed electrical conveyor control panels overseeing multiple switch belt sorter units. These conveyor units included advanced SICK dimensioning, weighing, scanning sensors, diverters, and safety features. The robust design—built to work reliably even in cold-store environments—enhanced throughput and logistics performance in the pharmaceutical space.

• Custom Design for Your Space: Hills starts with a detailed audit of your site to tailor conveyor units precisely to your layout, goals, and future needs.

• Space-Optimised Layouts: Whether it’s freeing up floor space with overhead or spiral conveyors, or using low-profile floor models to work around obstacles, Hills helps you maximise facility efficiency.

• Seamless Automation Integration: From custom control panels and PLC programming to robotics integration and sensor-enabled sortation, their systems deliver next-level workflow intelligence.

• Enhanced Safety and Reduced Strain: Conveyor units significantly cut down on manual handling, minimising injury risk, and safety features like emergency stops, sensors, and guarded wiring further enhance protection.

• Reliable Turnkey Service: From initial consultation to installation and ongoing maintenance, Hills delivers a full-service experience with NICEIC-approved electricians.

Investing in high-quality conveyor units by Hills Electrical Group is a smart move for any company looking to boost operational throughput, safeguard employees, and stay competitive through tailored automation.

Whether you’re in automotive, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, or agriculture, their tailored conveyors offer real-world excellence, backed by proven case studies and full lifecycle support.

Ready to see how our expert electrical services can elevate your business? Contact us today for a chat about your businesses industrial control panel design and let our team assess how we can help you thrive.

Call 01384 671660 or email info@hillsgroupuk.com