Moving conveyor systems with precision-bent metal components

In the industrial world, flow is everything.

Whether you’re moving food products, raw materials, electronics, or heavy equipment, the efficiency of your conveyor systems plays a critical role in productivity, safety, and uptime. And while most people think about belts, motors, and controls, there’s one element that often gets overlooked, but can make or break your system.

Curved components

Behind every smart conveyor layout is a series of structural and functional elements that aren’t straight at all. And bending them properly with tight tolerances, the right materials, and the right understanding is a challenge that only a few manufacturers can handle.

At Sjolund, we specialise in curved metal components. And when it comes to conveyors, we’ve seen firsthand how the right bend can improve flow, reduce costs, and create more flexible production environments.

Why conveyors need curves

In real-world factory layouts, very few conveyor systems run in perfectly straight lines. Space constraints, production zones, and the need to integrate with existing equipment often force engineers to design around corners, levels, and workstations.

This means curves aren’t just aesthetic, they’re functional. They allow for direction changes, vertical transitions, and ergonomic positioning. Curved supports and frames help conveyors wrap around machinery or walls, reduce the footprint of a system, and even improve operator access.

To make all this work smoothly, the underlying metal components must be precisely bent to specification, every time.

Bending is not just shaping

It’s easy to assume a bent tube or profile is a simple job. But in practice, poor bending leads to all kinds of issues: misalignment, mechanical stress, premature wear on belts or guides, and even assembly delays.

Proper bending takes material behaviour into account. How it stretches, compresses, and springs back after bending. At Sjolund, we go beyond the curve itself to look at how it fits into your larger system: Will it weld properly? Will the tolerances hold during assembly? Will it perform under load?

These are the kinds of questions that ensure conveyor builders get reliable, durable solutions, not surprises.

From concept to delivery, with curved thinking

Working with Sjolund means you’re not just buying a bent part. You’re partnering with a team that can help shape your project from early concept through to delivery.

We help customers assess feasibility, define tolerances, and select the optimal approach for bending, often enhancing manufacturability while reducing costs. Our services also include:

• Material sourcing tailored to your industry, including stainless and food-safe options

• Precision CNC-controlled bending, ensuring consistent quality in both small and large batches

• Post-processing and finishing, so parts are assembly-ready

• Packaging and logistics optimised for efficient integration at your site

It’s all part of our full-circle approach, and it makes a significant difference in terms of time, quality, and system performance.

Conveyor systems are evolving. Are your components? 

Manufacturers today expect more from their conveyor systems: better flexibility, tighter layouts, less maintenance, and faster integration. Curved components may be a small part of the system, but when done right, they play a big role in delivering all of that.

At Sjolund, we’ve spent decades perfecting the art of bending. And when it comes to conveyor systems, we bend with purpose - helping you move smarter, faster, and more reliably.

Are you interested in knowing more about how Sjolund brings architectural visions to life?

Reach out to CEO, Søren Ravn, below, and let’s explore how we can help you achieve the best solution for your next project.

Contact

Get in touch with Søren Ravn here.