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The flexible chain of a flexible conveyor enables maximum bending in space; it can be installed quickly, and parameters such as length and bending angle can be adjusted at any time. Therefore, the flexible chains of flexible conveyors can be widely used in production lines that require high standards of cleanliness, have limited space, and feature a high degree of automation. Today, the editor will explain to you how to use flexible chains in flexible conveyors in a proper manner. 1. Prevent startup load on the flexible chain of the flexible conveyor. 2. If the flexible chain of a flexible conveyor deviates from its path, measures should be taken promptly to correct it. 3. Flexible chains of different types and specifications for flexible conveyors should not be connected together for use. 4. The type, structure, specifications, and number of layers of the flexible chain in a flexible conveyor should be selected appropriately based on the operating conditions. 5. The operating speed of the flexible chain on a flexible conveyor should generally not exceed 2.5 m/s; for materials with large particle sizes and high wear resistance, as well as those handled using fixed discharge devices, it is advisable to use a low speed. 6. The feeding direction should be in line with the operating direction of the flexible chain of the flexible conveyor. To reduce the impact of falling materials on the flexible chain, chutes should be used to decrease the drop distance of the materials. The flexible chain of the flexible conveyor should be equipped with soft and appropriate baffle plates, so as to prevent the baffle plates from being too hard and scratching the surface of the flexible conveyor chain. 7. Avoid blocking of the flexible chain of the flexible conveyor by frames, pillars, or bulky materials, to prevent damage or tearing. When local damage to the flexible chain is detected, repair it promptly to prevent further expansion of the damage.