On the whole, a chain is bent in transverse route only. Having said that, a 3D Bending Conveyor Chain might be structurally bent not only horizontally but in addition vertically. It is actually used for a conveyor line which moves vertically and modifications in route.
X Style Chains for Trolleys, and Electrical power & Free Conveyors
X-type Chains are used for trolleys, and power & free conveyors. They are drop-forged rivetless chains featuring high strength, lightweight and easy removal of components. The bottom left photo shows an X-type Chain utilised as a trolley conveyor with only one rail.
The bottom right photo shows an X-type Chain utilised for a power & free conveyor. An additional rail is installed to receive the load for higher transfer capability.
A electrical power & free conveyor generally has a so-called stop and go function to connect and disconnect conveyed materials with and from the chain, so that the conveyed materials is usually temporarily stopped, mixed and stored.
Three kinds of X-type Chains are available according to required strength.
Z-type Chain for Light Load Trolley Conveyors
A Z-type Chain for trolley conveyors is utilized for service similar to that of X-type Chains described on the previous page, but is suitable for light loads. It really is widely utilized in conveyors supplying parts, and devices for storing and unloading parts on automobile assembling lines.
Z-type Chain for Light Load Trolley Conveyors
A Z-type Chain for trolley conveyors is applied for service similar to that of X-type Chains described on the previous page, but is suitable for light loads. It can be widely applied in conveyors supplying parts, and devices for storing and unloading parts on automobile assembling lines.
FH Form Chain for Freeyor
An FH Form Chain is utilised for the same purpose as an X-type Chain and Z-type Chain. While X-type Chain is designed for heavy loads and Z-type Chain is for light loads, FH Variety Chain is applied for intermediate loads. While X-type Chain and Z-type Chain can be vertically bent only slightly, FH-type Chain might be bent both vertically and horizontally, which makes it suitable to get a conveyor line moving vertically. We manufacture three kinds of FH-type Chains different in pitch.
Towline Low-Selec-Tow Chain
A towline conveyor has a mechanism to convey dollies caught by a chain buried in the floor. Our chain for towline conveyor is called LST chain (Low-selec-tow chain).
LST Chain is usually bent horizontally and can also move on a slight incline. It can be made by forging, and a recess for hooking a dog is formed at the center of each link.