Industrial Kinetics, Inc.

Industrial Kinetics, Inc. Industrial Kinetics is a manufacturer and systems integrator of industrial conveyor systems. Visit our site: http://www.iki.com/

Labor Day Update: Industrial Kinetics will be closed on Monday, Sept 7th. A big thank you to our team for their hard wor...
09/04/2026

Labor Day Update: Industrial Kinetics will be closed on Monday, Sept 7th. A big thank you to our team for their hard work and dedication. Enjoy the long weekend with your families! We're back on Tuesday, ready to tackle your conveyor needs.

08/25/2026

From Mike Raley, Director of the Oregon Acoustic Research Laboratory

"How do you build a box inside a box? Very carefully!

Last week the construction team at the Oregon Acoustic Research Lab (OARL) put in place the giant steel beams that will support the 30,000 lb. specimen carrier currently being designed and fabricated by Industrial Kinetics.

The specimen carrier is a hollow steel frame that will be filled with concrete once its lifted into place on these beams. Before an acoustical test, the specimen carrier will sit on additional beams outside the test chambers and a floor/ceiling assembly will be lifted into the specimen carrier using our 15-ton bridge crane. The assembly will then be sealed in the carrier and prepped for testing. Once the assembly is ready, the carrier will drive along the beams and into the slot between the two 14" concrete slabs that form the floor of the upper chamber and ceiling of the lower chamber.

This was very much a nervous-parent moment for me as I watched them thread the needle between the scaffolding and the roof beams! There was very little room for error and these beams had to line up just right with the threaded rod already inserted in the CMU walls. Thankfully, it all worked!

Many thanks to the folks at Maxim Crane Works, LP, Andersen Construction, and the rest of the team for a job well done!

Note: The video is at 2x speed."

Conveyor bottlenecks rarely start with the conveyor itself.What we often see is a small issue upstream or downstream cre...
08/14/2026

Conveyor bottlenecks rarely start with the conveyor itself.

What we often see is a small issue upstream or downstream creating a much bigger operational problem: inconsistent product flow, accumulation, repeated stops, or teams spending time reacting instead of addressing the underlying cause.

That’s what makes conveyor issues tricky. The visible slowdown is often only the symptom.

The more useful question is what the bottleneck is revealing about the broader system: equipment condition, process timing, product handling, maintenance practices, or how different parts of the line interact.

We recently published a blog post, “How to Address Common Conveyor Bottleneck & Issues,” that looks at some of the common problems that can disrupt conveyor performance and what teams should consider when addressing them.

If conveyor slowdowns, recurring jams, or other line issues are affecting your operation, it’s worth a read.

The link is in the comments.

The IKI Parts Portal gives integrators a practical customer-support feature to include with an Industrial Kinetics conve...
08/05/2026

The IKI Parts Portal gives integrators a practical customer-support feature to include with an Industrial Kinetics conveyor system.

At ikiparts.com, equipment owners can scan a QR code or enter the conveyor serial number to:

• Find parts associated with their equipment
• Confirm the correct part number
• Enter the quantity required
• Submit an RFQ directly to their integrator and Industrial Kinetics

The integrator receives the part number, quantity, equipment details, and customer contact information needed to service the request.

That means less time researching older equipment, fewer phone calls and email chains, and a more direct path to the correct replacement part.

The customer gets an easier support experience. The integrator stays involved in the after-sale parts relationship and post-sale revenue stream.

Learn how the IKI Parts Portal can support your next integration project at ikiparts.com.

This accumulation conveyor is one of our Motor Driven Roller (MDR) conveyors with a Belt-over Roller bed. It's lined up ...
07/09/2026

This accumulation conveyor is one of our Motor Driven Roller (MDR) conveyors with a Belt-over Roller bed. It's lined up along with other pieces of an entire system.

But which conveyor goes where isn't a given. How each piece gets chosen is where the real work happens.

The wrong accumulation method can quietly turn a clean layout into a throughput problem.

That’s why conveyor selection matters long before equipment hits the floor.

This motor-driven roller (MDR), belt-over-roller (BOR) accumulation conveyor is a good example. For the right case or tote application, MDR zones provide controlled start/stop logic while the belt-over-roller surface supports smooth product handling across the conveyor bed.

But the technology only works when it matches the load characteristics, required rates, accumulation behavior, transfer points, and downstream controls.

At Industrial Kinetics, we look at conveyor selection as an engineering decision, not a catalog choice. Sometimes MDR/BOR is the right fit. Sometimes the application calls for a different drive method, bed design, roller spacing, or control approach.

The goal is the same: stable product flow, serviceable equipment, and fewer surprises once the system is running.

This is where engineering discipline matters.

In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Thursday 7/2 and Friday, 7/3 so that our employees can s...
07/01/2026

In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Thursday 7/2 and Friday, 7/3 so that our employees can spend time with their families. Our offices will be open again on 7/6. Have a happy and safe Independence Day!

Opening day at Automate 2026 and our staff is busy already! Stop by booth 1979 and see our full line of conveying equipm...
06/22/2026

Opening day at Automate 2026 and our staff is busy already! Stop by booth 1979 and see our full line of conveying equipment.

🚀 We're excited to announce the launch of IKI Parts Portal at ikiparts dot com — a self-service spare parts tool built f...
05/27/2026

🚀 We're excited to announce the launch of IKI Parts Portal at ikiparts dot com — a self-service spare parts tool built for the people who keep IKI-manufactured equipment running.

No more waiting on hold or digging through old paperwork.

Scan the QR code on your equipment (or enter the serial number), and you'll instantly see every spare part associated with your unit. Build your materials list, get intelligent part suggestions, and either share your list with purchasing or submit a quote request directly to our inside sales team — all in minutes.

✅ QR code or serial number search — results in seconds
✅ Smart suggested parts based on what's in your equipment
✅ Shareable wish lists for purchasing teams and parts vendors
✅ Quote requests submitted directly to IKI with one click

Whether you're a maintenance tech on the floor or a procurement manager coordinating a planned maintenance event, IKI Parts Portal was built for your workflow — not ours.

The link is in the comments

Industrial Kinetics, Inc. will be closed on Monday, May 25th to allow our team to properly observe this important day th...
05/21/2026

Industrial Kinetics, Inc. will be closed on Monday, May 25th to allow our team to properly observe this important day that honors and mourns the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military.

Our employees work hard every day, and we believe in the importance of taking time to recharge with family and friends while paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We're proud of our dedicated team and grateful for all they do.

We'll resume normal operations on Tuesday, May 26th.

Have a safe and restful Memorial Day!

Come see Industrial Kinetics at Automate 2026 in Chicago!Stop by booth #1979 and let’s talk about how we can help strea...
05/21/2026

Come see Industrial Kinetics at Automate 2026 in Chicago!

Stop by booth #1979 and let’s talk about how we can help streamline your pallet handling process with our automated load stackers.

The key benefits of our fork-style and lift & hold load stackers include:

• Increased productivity - double stacked loads means more product can be inventoried or shipped by a single forklift.

• Decreased product damage due to precise stacking and reduced handling by forklifts.

See it action including the features of the HMI at:

https://lnkd.in/gxgXFsPV

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2535 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL
60515

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:45pm
Thursday 8am - 4:45pm
Friday 8am - 4:45pm

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