Chain conveyor

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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.

[edit] Multiflexing chain conveyor

The multiflexing conveyor systems use the plastic chains in many configurations. The flexible conveyor chain design permits horizontal as well as vertical change of direction.