A chain conveyor is a machine that uses a powered chain to move heavy items along a production line or to another location. Chain conveyors are used in many industries, including automotive, manufacturing, and warehousing.
Works
- A motor drives a continuous chain that carries pendants
- The load is placed on the pendants
- Friction pulls the load forward
Uses
- Moving heavy unit loads, such as pallets, grid boxes, and industrial containers
- Moving products that can't normally be conveyed on rollers
- Moving products through paint plants
- Moving products in the white and brown goods, metal finishing, and distribution industries
Benefits
Cost-effective, Durable, Easy to maintain and repair, Customizable, and Versatile.
Types of chain conveyors hollow bearing pin chain, Solid bearing pin chain, Deep link chain, and Drop forged chain.