Custom chain conveyor designed for the size of the materials to be transported

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Chain conveyor systems are customized according to the size of the materials to be transported. These conveyors are primarily composed of various types of chain links, and the length of the conveying path can be determined by the way in which these links are assembled. Chain plate conveyors allow for the use of different types of chain plates depending on the materials that need to be conveyed, such as straight chain plates, plastic-steel chain plates, turning chain plates, keel chain plates, sushi chain plates, roller chain plates, and flat-top chain plates. These various types are suitable for handling materials with different properties in different environments. Among them, flat-top chain plates are very suitable for handling materials of high-speed, lightweight products, while keel chain plates are commonly used in the beverage industry for transportation. Due to its flat and smooth conveying surface with low friction, the chain plate conveyor enables smooth material transfer. It can be used to transport various types of glass bottles, PET bottles, aluminum cans, as well as different kinds of boxes and bags. Today, chain conveyor belts are being used more and more widely in the conveying industry as the market develops and demands increase. They offer a growing range of functions; not only are there more detailed classifications regarding the materials used, but it is also possible to customize them according to the size of the materials to be conveyed, allowing for greater flexibility when designing entire conveying systems. With the versatile applications of chain plate conveyors, they are widely used in food processing, frozen food production, and equipment assembly. The types of chain conveyor systems used in different conveying environments vary, and different models of chain conveyors have distinct functions and prices; therefore, the selection of the appropriate chain conveyor model is also a very important aspect. First, we need to determine the appropriate materials for the chain plates based on the properties of the material being transported. For transporting food products, in high-temperature environments, or in corrosive conditions, stainless steel is the preferred material; whereas for transportation in normal environmental conditions, carbon steel or galvanized chain plates will suffice. Then, the type of chain plate is selected based on the shape of the material being transported and its weight per unit area. Generally, for materials that are large in volume and heavy, bent-type chain plate conveyors are used, while for lightweight, fragmented materials, flat-type chain plate conveyors are employed.