Industrial Material Handling Services
Installation, maintenance, and repair for the full range of material handling equipment — conveyor systems, VRCs, overhead cranes, hoists, mezzanines, and the controls that run them.
One Contractor. Every System.
From conveyor belts to overhead cranes, our team handles the full scope of material handling equipment under a single service relationship — installation through ongoing support.
More Than Just Conveyor Belts
Material handling is the backbone of every warehouse, distribution center, and manufacturing plant — the equipment that moves, stores, lifts, and controls goods inside your facility. When that equipment goes down, your operation goes with it.
Affordable Conveyor Services is a full-scope material handling contractor based in Southington, Connecticut. For over 22 years, we've handled the installation, maintenance and repair, and ongoing support of industrial material handling systems — not just conveyor belts, but the entire range of equipment that keeps facilities running. That includes vertical reciprocating conveyors, overhead cranes, hoists, mezzanines, racking, stretch-wrap and band-strapping machines, electrical control systems, and pneumatic piping.
Whether you need a new system designed and installed, a preventive maintenance program to protect your uptime, or a technician on-site tonight for an emergency breakdown — we're a single point of contact for every piece of material handling equipment in your facility.
Equipment & Systems We Work With
Our service scope covers the full material handling ecosystem — from the conveyor lines on your floor to the cranes overhead and the controls that tie everything together.
Conveyor Systems
Belt, roller, sortation, accumulation, and automated warehouse systems.
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors
VRC installation, maintenance, and repair for multi-level material transport.
Overhead Cranes & Hoists
Bridge cranes, jib cranes, and hoist systems for heavy-lift operations.
Mezzanines & Racking
Structural mezzanine and industrial racking installation and modification.
Stretch-Wrap & Band-Strapping
Machine setup, repair, and maintenance for end-of-line packaging equipment.
Electrical Controls
Control panel repair, PLC troubleshooting, and system wiring for material handling lines.
Pneumatic Piping
Pneumatic system installation and service for air-operated material handling equipment.
Baggage Handling Systems
Airport and aviation conveyor systems — installation, maintenance, and emergency service.
Installation Through Ongoing Support
Material handling services aren't just about fixing things when they break. A qualified contractor supports the full lifecycle of your equipment — from initial design and installation through years of preventive maintenance and emergency response. That's how you protect uptime, extend equipment life, and keep your facility running safely.
Affordable Conveyor Services covers every phase of that lifecycle under one service relationship, so you're not coordinating between five different vendors when something needs attention.
- System Installation & ModificationsNew system installation, relocation, removal, and alteration of existing setups.
- Preventive MaintenanceScheduled service that catches wear, lubrication needs, and electrical issues before they cause failures.
- Repair & TroubleshootingOn-site diagnostics, parts replacement, belt splicing, motor service, and full system overhauls.
- Safety Inspections & AuditsComprehensive equipment audits that identify compliance risks and reliability concerns.
- 24/7 Emergency ResponseRound-the-clock availability for critical breakdowns that threaten your operation.
- Site Supervision & TrainingOn-site project oversight and operator training for your in-house maintenance team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are industrial material handling services?
Industrial material handling services involve the installation, maintenance, repair, and support of equipment used to move, store, and control goods inside warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. This includes conveyor systems, vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs), overhead cranes, hoists, mezzanines, racking, stretch-wrap machines, and the electrical controls that run them.
What types of equipment does a material handling contractor service?
A full-scope material handling contractor services conveyor systems (belt, roller, sortation, and automated), vertical reciprocating conveyors, overhead cranes and hoists, mezzanines and industrial racking, stretch-wrap and band-strapping machines, electrical control systems, and pneumatic piping. The range of equipment depends on the contractor's specialization — Affordable Conveyor Services covers all of these.
What is included in a material handling maintenance program?
A material handling maintenance program typically includes checking motor amperages, lubricating bearings and chains, testing safety pull cords and emergency stops, inspecting belt tracking and tension, replacing worn sprockets or rollers, verifying electrical connections and control logic, and documenting equipment condition for compliance and planning purposes.
What is the difference between logistics and material handling?
Logistics is the broad planning and execution of moving goods across the entire supply chain — from origin to end customer. Material handling refers to the localized, physical movement, storage, and control of those goods within a specific facility. Material handling contractors focus on the equipment and systems that make that internal movement possible — the conveyors, lifts, cranes, and controls inside your building.
Why do facilities outsource material handling services?
Facilities outsource material handling services to access specialized equipment knowledge, reduce the cost of maintaining a full-time in-house maintenance team, and ensure faster response times for emergency repairs. A dedicated contractor brings experience across multiple equipment types and industries, standardized safety procedures, and 24/7 availability that most facilities cannot replicate internally.
Does Affordable Conveyor provide material handling installation and repair?
Yes. Affordable Conveyor Services provides full-scope material handling services including new system installation, ongoing maintenance and repair, belt replacement, safety inspections, and operator training. Based in Southington, CT, the company has over 22 years of experience, more than 5,000 clients served, and 24/7 emergency availability. Call (860) 342-8753 to discuss your project.
One Contractor for Every System
Conveyor lines, VRCs, cranes, hoists, mezzanines, controls — Affordable Conveyor Services handles the full scope of material handling equipment under a single service relationship, from installation through 24/7 support.
Talk to our team
Request a callback or reach us directly — we'll scope out the right approach for your facility.
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