Chain conveyors utilise a powered continuous chain arrangement, carrying a series of single pendants. The chain arrangement is driven by an a motor, and the material suspended on the pendants are conveyed.

Many industry sectors use chain conveyor technology in their production lines. The automotive industry commonly use chain conveyor systems to convey car parts through paint plants. Chain conveyors also have widespread use in the white and brown goods, metal finishing and distribution industries.

Multiflexing chain conveyor

The multiflexing conveyor systems use the plastic chains in many configurations. A conveyor system is a common piece of mechanical handling equipment that moves materials from one location to another The flexible conveyor chain design permits horizontal as well as vertical change of direction.

See also

• Conveyor systems
• Conveyor belt
• Lineshaft roller conveyor

External links

• The Complete Guide to Chain

A conveyor system is a common piece of mechanical handling equipment that moves materials from one location to another A belt conveyor consists of two or more Pulleys with a continuous loop of material - the conveyor belt - that rotates about them Lineshaft roller conveyors are as their title suggests powered via a shaft beneath the rollers

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