A conveyor system is the term used to describe a system that is used to handle equipment and transport materials from one location to another, through the use of conveyor belts, rollers, drive drums (Antriebstrommeln) , and associated components. Conveyor systems play an important role in many industrial, commercial, and manufacturing environments, where they are used to transport materials from one place to another.
While most of the conveyor systems in operation are fairly similar in their overall design, there are some major differences depending on the industry and application in question. Some of the major users of conveyor systems around the world include manufacturing plants, distribution centres, grocery stores, mines, and packaging plants. Drive drums, which are also known as drive units, are one of the most important components needed for conveyor systems. A drive drum provides the power to the conveyor belt, which is then supported through conveyor rollers and associated components.

Because conveyor systems are so widely used across a range of different industries, they play an important role in modern society. Conveyor systems are able to transport goods and materials across large distances, making transportation possible without the need for human intervention. Not only does this make it cheaper to transport materials, but much of the work performed by conveyor systems would not even be possible through human labour alone. Conveyor systems can be constructed in many ways, depending on the application, the size and shape of the materials that need transporting, and the safety guidelines which need to be met. Depending on the application, some conveyor systems may require a lot of human intervention, while others will work automatically. While these systems may require human intervention for safety and maintenance reasons, most of the processes involved in daily operation can be automated to a large extent.

Because of their ability to move goods and materials, conveyor systems are used by a wide range of industries. Some of the most widespread users of conveyor systems include the automotive, pharmaceutical, chemical, bottling and canning, print finishing, agricultural, computer, electronic, food processing, aerospace, and packaging industries. However, there are a range of other industries that also use conveyor systems, including mines and many other bulk material handling industries. Along with conveyor belts, pulleys, and electrical motors, drive drums play an important role in modern conveyor systems.