Chain conveyors: Maximum strength for bulky products
AMI chain conveyors offer efficient and reliable solutions for transporting heavy and bulky goods, such as pallet cages, which cannot be transported using conveyor systems with idlers. These systems are indispensable in many branches of industry as they transport unit loads over long distances using roller chains. Depending on the design and application, various strand configurations are possible, for example as a 3-strand or multi-strand variant.
Flexibility and safety during transportation thanks to chain conveyors
The powerful movement of the roller chains, which are driven by sprockets, guarantees smooth and safe transportation. The modular design allows the chain conveyor to be flexibly adapted in length and design, making it ideal for different requirements. Additional attachments such as side guides ensure additional safety and stability when transporting goods, so that even more demanding transport tasks can be handled with ease.
What are the special features of chain conveyors?
High load capacity
Chain conveyors are particularly robust and can easily transport heavy and bulky goods that would overload other conveyor systems.
Long service life
Thanks to their robust design and high-quality materials, AMI chain conveyors have a long service life and require only minimal maintenance.
Versatile application possibilities
Chain conveyors are used in pallet conveyor technology as well as in many other industries and can be individually adapted to the specific requirements of each sector.
Safe transportation
Integrated attachments such as side guides ensure safe and stable transportation on the chain conveyor.
Efficient operation
The even movement of the chains ensures smooth and efficient operation, which increases productivity in conveyor technology. In addition, no manual transportation, such as with pallet trucks, is required for bulky goods, as the chain conveyor transports them automatically and safely.
FAQ:
What advantages does a chain conveyor offer compared to other conveyor systems for heavy-duty transportation?
Chain conveyors offer an ideal solution for transporting heavy loads and particularly demanding goods, such as special pallets or pallet cages. They can carry heavy loads and, thanks to their stable chain guide and robust materials, are perfect for heavy and bulky goods that cannot be handled as efficiently with other conveyor systems due to irregular surfaces or special transportation requirements. Chain conveyors are characterized by particularly reliable performance and a long service life, especially in environments where a robust solution is required, such as in pallet conveyor technology.
What loads can be transported on a chain conveyor for heavy loads?
The load capacities on a chain conveyor depend on the design and the type of chain. As a rule, chain conveyors can transport loads of several tons per metre, depending on the number of chain strands and the materials used.
3- and multi-strand systems offer particularly high load capacities, so that even very heavy loads can be transported without any problems. The exact load capacity depends on the model and configuration of the chain conveyor.
What is meant by 3- or multi-strand variants?
3- or multi-strand variants are chain conveyors in which several chain cassettes are arranged in parallel next to each other in order to better distribute the loads and stabilize the transport. In a 3-strand variant, for example, three chain cassettes are used; in a multi-strand system, more are used as required. These systems offer a higher load capacity, more even transportation and are particularly suitable for heavy or bulky goods.
For certain conveyed goods, there are specific points at which the conveyed goods may only be transported at these points. In order to meet these requirements, we adapt the spacing of the chain cassettes individually to the conditions of our customers’ conveyed goods. In this way, we ensure that transportation is carried out optimally and safely.