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Telescopic Boom Conveyors – Key Benefits & Standout Features

By 11th June 2025 No Comments

Diamond Phoenix share their views about the benefits of their telescopic boom conveyors

Tired of slow, labour-intensive vehicle loading and unloading?

Telescopic Boom Conveyors extend deep into trailers, containers, and vans to simplify the loading and unloading of loose-loaded goods. They cut down on manual handling, boost safety, and maximise throughput, making your warehouse operations faster, safer, and more efficient.

At Diamond Phoenix Automation, we’re proud to be at the forefront of innovative material handling solutions, and our Telescopic Boom Conveyors are no exception. Our latest model, the Convey Xpress Boom Conveyor, sets a new benchmark for performance, reliability, and value. 

Better still, it’s typically 30–40% (or more) below standard UK market rates, delivering premium performance without the premium price tag.

What Are Telescopic Boom Conveyors?

Telescopic Boom Conveyors are extendable conveyors designed to streamline the loading and unloading process of loose-loaded items from trailers, containers, and vans. They can be extended deep into vehicles, drastically reducing manual handling and improving overall throughput.

Benefits of Telescopic Boom Conveyors

Improved Loading/Unloading Speeds

Traditional manual loading and unloading processes are often slow, inconsistent, and physically demanding, leading to delays and increased labour costs. Telescopic boom conveyors significantly reduce the time required to move goods in and out of trailers by bringing the conveyor directly to the load.

This streamlined approach allows operators to handle parcels or products more quickly and efficiently, improving vehicle turnaround times and reducing bottlenecks at the loading bay.

Reduced Manual Handling & Injury Risk

Manual loading often requires employees to bend, lift, twist, and carry heavy or awkwardly shaped items over long distances—actions that can lead to musculoskeletal injuries and long-term health issues.

Telescopic boom conveyors help eliminate much of this physical strain by extending directly into the trailer or container, allowing items to be loaded or unloaded with minimal movement. By significantly reducing the need for manual handling, these systems create a safer working environment.

Optimised Space Usage

In high-traffic warehouses and distribution centres, floor space is a valuable asset. Telescopic boom conveyors are designed with space efficiency in mind, and their retractable, compact structure allows them to be fully extended during use and neatly stowed away when idle.

This means they occupy minimal floor space, helping to maintain clear pathways and reduce congestion in busy loading and unloading zones.

Enhanced Ergonomics

Telescopic boom conveyors are designed with the operator in mind, offering adjustable height and length settings that can be tailored to individual needs and specific tasks. This flexibility minimises the need for awkward movements such as excessive bending, lifting, or twisting which are common causes of workplace fatigue and injury.

By allowing workers to maintain more natural postures throughout the loading and unloading process, these systems contribute to a more sustainable working environment.

Increased Throughput & ROI

Speed and efficiency are critical in today’s competitive logistics and fulfilment landscape. Telescopic boom conveyors help accelerate the flow of goods by significantly reducing idle time during loading and unloading operations.

With faster vehicle turnaround and smoother material handling processes, these conveyors enable higher throughput without the need for additional labour or infrastructure.

Our Convey Xpress Boom Conveyors are the next evolution in telescopic technology. Engineered with advanced features and a modular design, they are tailored to meet the growing demands of e-commerce, retail, and third-party logistics operations.

Telescopic Boom Conveyors are more than just a convenience – they’re a strategic investment in operational excellence.

With the launch of our new Convey Xpress Boom Conveyors, Diamond Phoenix Automation continues to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions that drive performance and profit.

Key features include:

  • Extendable reach for effortless vehicle loading/unloading
  • Adjustable height to suit a wide range of dock setups
  • Fast installation – typically up and running in just a couple of hours
  • Durable, robust construction built for daily warehouse demands
  • Huge cost savings without sacrificing quality or reliability

To learn more about the Convey Xpress range, Call Diamond Phoenix on 01908 592 354