The current conveyor market conditions have seen an increase in demand for lower cost conveyor system solutions. Like everything in life however, when it comes to conveyors you generally get what you pay for. There are of course low cost conveyors available that have often inferior components and also build quality, which may be a short term economy but in the long run may not serve you as well as you would have liked. But the good news is that you can still opt for a quality conveyor construction that will last you for years by looking towards remanufactured belt conveyor systems.
You could also consider a second hand conveyor, but there are drawbacks here, like limited or no warranty and patchy support for spare parts. A remanufactured conveyor system sits nicely between new and used in price terms, but in terms of value for money has a massive advantage over a used or second hand conveyor unit.
A remanufactured conveyor belt will have been stripped down, cleaned out of dust and dirt, the motor will have been tested, the frame re-sprayed, the belt checked for damage and belt weld quality, and all bearings, drive chains or belts and other wearing parts will have been checked and replaced if necessary. Because of this work having been carried out the conveyor will carry a fresh 12 month guarantee (Usually), subject to conveyor type. So if your budget can't stretch to a new conveyor, don't buy an old croc off E-bay and hope for the best, have a think about a remanufactured unit.