Conveyors
Improving conveyor performance through controlled braking, drivetrain protection, lubrication management, and contamination control for continuous material handling systems.
Engineered Braking Solutions for Conveyor Reliability
Conveyor systems are essential to material movement across industries including mining, aggregate processing, manufacturing, bulk material handling, and distribution. These systems often operate continuously under heavy loads, making dependable braking, drivetrain performance, and equipment protection critical to maintaining throughput and reducing downtime.
Hilliard technologies help conveyor operators manage load control, protect critical drive components, and improve overall system reliability in demanding operating environments.
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Conveyor Products
Founded in 1905, Hilliard has grown from a one-product business into a global manufacturer serving customers across motion control
Filter Equipment
Complete filtration, separation, and fluid conditioning systems for industrial applications.
Filter Cartridges
High-performance filtration media for contamination control and fluid cleanliness.
Valves
Industrial valve technologies for fluid isolation, flow diversion, and process control.
Drive Train
Mechanical drivetrain systems for power transfer, traction control, and variable speed operation.
Motion Control
Clutch and torque limiting technologies for controlled power transmission and equipment protection.
Engine Starters
Electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic starting systems for industrial engines and turbines.
Industrial Braking Systems
Industrial braking technologies for stopping, holding, positioning, and controlled deceleration.
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Technologies Designed for Conveyor Applications
Conveyor systems must safely manage large amounts of material while operating under varying loads and environmental conditions. Hilliard products help operators maintain control, reduce equipment stress, and protect critical components throughout the system.
Hilliard Products for Conveyor Systems
Controlled Stopping and Holding
Braking technologies help manage conveyor deceleration, stopping, and load holding requirements.
Protection of Drive Components
Helps reduce stress on motors, gearboxes, couplings, and other critical drivetrain equipment.
Contamination Management
Filtration technologies help maintain lubricant cleanliness and protect rotating equipment from wear.
Dependable Operation in Harsh Environments
Engineered for applications exposed to dust, vibration, moisture, and continuous operating cycles.
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Managing Conveyor Performance from Startup to Shutdown
Conveyor systems experience a wide range of operating conditions, from startup loading and steady-state operation to emergency stopping events. Hilliard technologies help operators maintain system control while minimizing wear on critical equipment.
Control Conveyor Motion
Manage acceleration, deceleration, and stopping events across varying load conditions.
Protect Rotating Equipment
Help reduce unnecessary wear on motors, gearboxes, bearings, and drive components.
Maintain Lubricant Cleanliness
Remove contaminants that can negatively affect equipment life and operating efficiency.
Reduce Unplanned Downtime
Improve system dependability through equipment protection and proactive maintenance practices.
WHY HILLIARD
Why Conveyor System Operators Choose Hilliard
Heavy-Duty Power Transmission
Mechanical braking, clutch, and drivetrain technologies engineered for continuous material handling and high-inertia conveyor applications.
Designed for High-Inertia Systems
Solutions developed to manage torque transmission, dynamic loading, and controlled deceleration in demanding conveyor operations.
Built for Industrial Service
Products manufactured to withstand abrasive environments, continuous operating cycles, and the mechanical demands of bulk material handling.
Engineering for System Integration
Application expertise helps OEMs, integrators, and end users specify technologies that align with conveyor layouts, operating loads, and performance objectives.
Application-Focused Products Backed by Engineering Expertise
Technical Knowledge
Proven Performance
Responsive Support