Abstract: A conveyor component incorporating at least one sensor, a component identifier, and a transmitter, as well as a system/method for monitoring conveyor components. Each sensor is integrally formed in said conveyor component and is adapted to sense at least one characteristic of said conveyor component to produce sensor data representative of said sensed characteristic. An identification device is adapted to provide unique identification data for the respective conveyor component. The transmitter is adapted to transmit said sensor and identification data to a central server wherein said data is processed to generate status data in relation to the conveyor component indicative of any maintenance required to be performed on said conveyor component. The system/method for monitoring includes at least one sensor, a central server, and a user interface. Each sensor is adapted to sense at least one characteristic of a respective conveyor component and produce sensor data representative of said sensed characteristic.