A brief history of conveyor belts Primitive conveyors have been around since 1790. The invention of vulcanized rubber in 1844 was a significant milestone. In 1892, Thomas Robins began a series of inventions that led to the development of a conveyor system used for carrying coal, ores and other products. In 1901, Sandvik invented all-steel … Continue reading BACK TO THE FUTURE. HOW COMBINING THE BEST OF THE PAST WITH THE VERY LATEST TECHNOLOGY HAS CREATED THE BEST FOR THE FUTURE