Chain Conveyors

Chain Conveyor

Chain conveyors are robust industrial conveying solutions designed for the safe and efficient transport of heavy loads, large-volume parts, and materials that must be handled in demanding environments. Specifically engineered for high-strength applications, these systems are widely used across various industries, from automotive to mining.

Chain conveyors operate on the principle of a specially designed chain moving in a continuous loop (ring motion), pulling or carrying the product along the line. This enables safe transportation of materials on straight or inclined conveyor paths at specific angles. They are commonly used in pallet handling industries and are also preferred for conveying raw materials and finished products in sectors such as feed processing, food (flour, sugar, salt), chemical, and general industrial plants.

Remember! There is no single type of conveyor for every application; each production process requires its own tailored solution.

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Chain conveyors are primarily used for handling palletized products. When used as transfer conveyors, chain-type systems lift the product from between the rollers of roller conveyors using pneumatic pistons and transfer it to another conveyor line. They are commonly used for merging products onto the main conveyor line or diverting products from the main line to a desired line.

Chain conveyors; (1) The most robust solution for heavy-duty load handling applications, (2) Deliver high performance in harsh operating environments, (3) Offer long service life with low maintenance requirements, (4) Provide flexible design adaptable to various industries, (5) Ensure safe and continuous material transport.

Motor Power

0,75 – 10 kW

Load Capacity

0 – 2.000 kg

Conveyor Speed

1 – 30 m/min

Applications

Chain conveyors are widely used across a broad range of industries thanks to their high load capacity and resistance to demanding operating conditions. They are actively preferred in heavy industries such as automotive, home appliance manufacturing, machinery, and metal processing, as well as in applications involving bulk and dense material handling, including mining, recycling facilities, flour and feed mills, and sugar and salt production plants.

In addition, they are safely used in various sectors such as food and pharmaceutical industries, textile manufacturing, printing and packaging, airport systems, logistics centers, and storage facilities. Especially in production and shipping lines requiring pallet handling—such as automotive assembly lines, home appliance production plants, warehouses, distribution centers, heavy industry production lines, and export packaging areas—chain conveyors provide an indispensable solution.

With their high conveying capacity, synchronized operation capability, and long service life, chain conveyors stand out as powerful and reliable solutions in industrial material handling processes.

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Detailed Information on Chain Conveyors

Working Principle of Chain Conveyors

The chain is driven by a motorized drive unit.
Carrier flights attached to the chain move or drag the product.
The product progresses along the conveyor line in a controlled manner.
Continuous operation can be achieved with or without sensors.

Types of Chain Conveyors

Straight chain conveyors
Accumulation chain conveyors
Dual-speed chain conveyors

Material and Manufacturing Options for Chain Conveyors

Chain conveyors can be manufactured using different materials according to customer requirements:

Painted steel
Galvanized steel
Stainless steel

Custom production is available in the required width, length, and capacity.