Naili Conveyor (industrial loading, unloading, and conveying equipment supplier) will participate in the Guangzhou South China International Printing Exhibition from March 4 to 6, 2025, exhibiting conveying equipment applications suited to the printing and packaging industry at Booth B38, including roller conveyors, skate wheel conveyors, and hydraulic conveyors, with live demonstrations and technical exchanges focused on reducing manual handling strain and improving loading, unloading, and turnover efficiency.
Overview of the 2025 Guangzhou South China International Printing Exhibition
Exhibition Schedule and Venue
The 2025 Guangzhou South China International Printing Exhibition is scheduled to take place in Guangzhou from March 4 to 6, 2025, featuring prepress, printing, postpress, and packaging-related equipment and consumables. Naili Conveyor's conveying equipment booth is located at B38 to facilitate concentrated visits from printing plants, packaging manufacturers, and logistics and warehousing professionals comparing different conveying solutions.
At this exhibition, Naili Conveyor will center on the theme "handling printed materials and packaging" and collaborate with exhibitors from postpress processing, carton packaging, and other nearby zones to provide visitors with equipment selection ideas for connecting in-plant and external logistics.
Exhibition Layout Features
The Guangzhou South China International Printing Exhibition typically organizes zones according to function, such as prepress equipment, offset/digital printing systems, postpress binding and carton/box processing equipment, label and flexographic systems, and packaging and logistics support equipment. Conveying solutions primarily serve postpress, packaging, and finished goods storage stages, closely linking with paper cutting, laminating, gluing, binding, carton forming, and finished goods dispatch.
The B zone where Naili Conveyor's booth is located will focus on addressing actual needs of printing and packaging companies in the following areas:
- Paper sheets and semi-finished product stacking and handling
- Transfer and loading/unloading of finished cartons, gift boxes, and color boxes
- Short-distance conveying between the workshop and the warehouse
- Manual assist setups for loading and unloading stations
Through on-site demonstrations, visitors can evaluate whether to supplement current manual handling with appropriate conveying and hydraulic solutions to lower labor intensity based on their facility layout and existing equipment.
Showcase Highlights of Naili Conveyor's Exhibits
Roller Conveyor Series
The booth will display roller conveying systems suitable for handling printed materials and packaged goods, including powered roller conveyor solutions for boxed prints, cartons, and pallet units, as well as gravity roller conveyor solutions. Depending on the workstation and material weight, visitors can choose motor-driven powered roller sections or manual push gravity sections; both setups still require operators to load, organize, and retrieve materials.
Powered Roller Conveyor Series
The powered roller conveyor is designed specifically to meet conveying needs for the final stretch of loading and unloading, enabling continuous and s...
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In printing and packaging scenarios, common applications of roller conveyors include:
- Transporting stacked prints or packed goods from packing stations to temporary buffering areas or finished goods warehouse entrances
- Replacing repeated shuttle cart handling over long straight distances within the workshop to reduce bending and lifting
- Serving as an intermediate transfer section in conjunction with forklifts or manual carts for inbound and outbound movements
For stations that demand continuous conveying, such as color box packing, strapping, or consolidated inspection-to-storage steps, a powered roller section can be installed, allowing operators to load cartons centrally onto the conveyor and palletize or hand off to the next process at the downstream end.
Skate Wheel Conveyor Applications
The skate wheel conveyor (also often referred to as a skate wheel live roller conveyor) will primarily showcase its use in carton packaging lines and loading/unloading stations at this exhibition. Skate wheel conveyors rely on gravity and manual pushing for movement, feature a lightweight structure that can be curved, extended, and repositioned based on on-site needs, and suit printing and packaging companies that frequently adjust workstation layouts.
Gravity Skate Wheel Conveyor
Gravity Skate Wheel Conveyor is designed specifically for bottom-flat goods such as cartons, enabling fast and efficient unloading operations. The con...
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Typical applications of skate wheel conveyors in the printing and packaging industry include:
- Short-distance transfer between carton forming machines, packing stations, and sealing machines
- Pushing finished cartons from the end of the line to a manual palletizing area
- Serving as temporary sorting, buffering, and manual picking lanes for small-batch, multi-order operations
For moderately weighted cartons, gift boxes, and color boxes with flat bottoms, skate wheel conveyors reduce the number of trips operators need to make by allowing filling and pushing at the same spot; staff still control pacing, direction, and braking on site to enable immediate inspection and sampling.
Hydraulic Conveyor Solutions
Hydraulic conveyors are primarily used to bridge height differences between loading/unloading zones and the factory floor; in printing and packaging companies, they often assist with loading between the workshop and truck trailers. Naili Conveyor will demonstrate how hydraulic conveyors work together with roller conveyor sections: by integrating roller conveyor segments onto the hydraulic ramp, the trailer cargo can be connected to in-plant roller lines, reducing repetitive lifting across level changes.
Hydraulic Conveyor Series
The hydraulic lifting conveyor is designed specifically for warehouses, factories, and logistics sites without loading docks. It enables smooth and sa...
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Aligned with the printing and packaging theme of this exhibition, the hydraulic conveyor solutions focus on the following applications:
- Loading and unloading finished cartons, corrugated cardboard bundles, and labeled cartons
- Setting up a temporary loading passage between the truck and the ground when a fixed dock is unavailable
- Working with in-plant roller sections to create a continuous 'trailer—hydraulic conveyor—aisle' handling path
Depending on different vehicle types and cargo weights, appropriate specifications of hydraulic conveyors and matching roller sections can be selected while keeping manual involvement in handling and organizing. For example, in multi-batch, short-run shipping scenarios, operators can push cartons into the trailer with the hydraulic conveyor and let inside staff complete stacking; for large-volume shipments, an additional roller line can be added in front of the hydraulic conveyor to form a smoother one-way flow.
Medium Hydraulic Conveyor
Medium Hydraulic Conveyor is specially designed for sites without loading and unloading platforms and is suitable for trucks under 40 ft. The hydrauli...
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Conveying Demand Analysis for the Printing and Packaging Industry
Paper Material Handling Characteristics
Printing companies handle various material forms, including whole sheets, cut semi-finished products, banded stacks, and laminated or color box facings. These materials typically have the following handling characteristics:
- Edges and corners need protection from scratches and creases
- Some products may have ink or coating that is not completely dry on the surface
- Stack heights and individual stack weights vary according to orders and paper weight
Therefore, when designing conveying equipment for printing, special attention should be paid to the following aspects of contact surfaces and structural design:
- Flatness and continuity of the contact surface: The gaps between rollers must match the dimensions of paper stacks to prevent small, thin sheets from sagging through or damaging their edges.
- Protecting the printing surface: For sensitive laminated, UV, or spot varnish products, consider using covered rollers or adding cushioning and separation layers on the conveying surface to minimize hard contact.
- Space for manual adjustments: During paper stacking and conveying, operators usually align, sample, and count stacks from one side, so the conveyor should leave enough space alongside and offer a suitable worktable height.
At the booth, Naili Conveyor will simulate handling paper stacks and boards to demonstrate how roller conveyors can reduce single-trip distance and frequency while maintaining flexibility for manual intervention.
Finished Packaging Conveying Requirements
At the finished goods stage, materials mainly exist as cartons, gift boxes, corrugated cases, label reel outer cases, etc., and their conveying requirements differ from the paper stage, emphasizing:
- Conveying stability: Cartons must remain stable during transport to prevent shifts of internal goods or damage to outer cases, especially for tall, narrow, or glass-bottle-packed boxes.
- Adaptability to multiple sizes: Printing companies often process various carton sizes simultaneously, so conveyors must accommodate large, medium, and small boxes on the same line.
- Curve and slope control: At workstations with turns or elevation changes, proper roller or skate wheel layouts need to be considered, along with side guards and protection rails to reduce the risk of cartons sliding off during turns or descents.
For long straight distances with heavy boxes, powered roller sections should be prioritized, allowing operators to load in one area and palletize at the end, reducing walking and lifting. For lightweight cartons, frequently shifting workstations, or temporary additional steps, skate wheel conveyors or short gravity roller sections pushed manually can be used based on actual load.
For packaging workshops that frequently load and unload trucks, hydraulic conveyors combined with roller sections can create a continuous handling path from the workshop entrance to the trailer, reducing trips between slopes and trailers.
On-site Demonstrations and Interactive Arrangements
Operation Demonstration Sessions
During the exhibition, Naili Conveyor will schedule multiple equipment runs at Booth B38 in Zone B, emphasizing the following demonstrations:
- Basic operation procedures of roller conveyors moving cartons, paper stacks, and packed goods
- Manual pushing methods for skate wheel conveyors in short transfers and curved layouts
- The continuous handling process where hydraulic conveyors connected to roller sections transport goods from "workshop floor—hydraulic incline—simulated trailer"
During demonstrations, operators will show how to safely load and unload while the equipment is running, how to adjust placement for different cargo sizes, and how to divide responsibilities when multiple workers collaborate. Visitors can closely observe the conveyors handling printing and packaging materials and raise questions relevant to their processes.
Technical Exchange Activities
In addition to equipment demonstrations, engineers will be available at the booth for technical exchanges with visitors, focusing on the following directions:
- Review the current production process and plant layout to discuss how to arrange the roller conveyor sections and incline conveyors
- Analyze the differences in choosing rollers versus skate wheels for handling paper, cartons, gift boxes, and other goods
- Based on existing manual operation habits, explore ways to reduce unnecessary handling paths while keeping human intervention
During the exchange, on-site records and follow-up communication channels will be provided so that visitors can supplement plant dimensions, vehicle types, and material information after returning to their facility to refine equipment configuration plans.
Common Questions FAQ (Excerpt)
Q1: Inside a printing workshop, should carton transfers prioritize roller conveyors or skate wheel conveyors?
A1: If handling mainly medium to large cartons over relatively long distances with fixed aisles, roller conveyors are preferable; for medium to small cartons, short-distance transfers, or frequently adjusted workstations, skate wheel conveyors offer more flexibility. Both require manual loading and pushing, so choose the right combination based on cargo weight and frequency.
Q2: Will the transfer process scratch premium gift boxes or high-end colored cartons?
A2: The equipment itself does not clamp or press items; contact is mainly due to cargo weight and manual pushing. For items with high surface quality requirements, select appropriate roller surface types and add cushioning boards or pallets to reduce hard contact and friction; operators should avoid dragging or collisions during loading and sorting.
Q3: Where should incline conveyors be placed in a printing and packaging facility?
A3: Incline conveyors are typically located in external loading/unloading zones or near gates to connect the workshop floor with truck cargo areas, addressing height differences during loading and unloading. For plants without fixed docks but with frequent shipments, incline conveyors lessen the strain of repeatedly moving goods between the slope and truck, allowing staff to push or pull carton-laden loads along the incline conveyor.
Q4: What safety precautions should be taken when using these handling devices?
A4: Key points include keeping the conveyance surface and pathways clean to avoid debris or straps getting caught in rollers; never insert hands or feet into roller gaps or skate wheel spaces while equipment runs; place cargo within designated load limits to prevent overloading; agree on pushing direction and rhythm when multiple people work together to avoid accidental contact; and ensure everyone is clear of the operating area before stopping, moving, or adjusting equipment.
Q5: Is it suitable for workshops with small-batch, multi-variety orders to set up fixed conveyor lines?
A5: If orders are typically small and the process layout changes frequently, consider using skate wheel conveyors or short-section roller conveyors for flexible placement rather than building a large fixed line at once. Installing movable conveyor sections at key stations like packing, sealing, or temporary storage can maintain process flexibility while reducing handling burdens. For areas with unstable demand, start with a few standard modules and expand based on actual usage.
