Chain conveyors are one of the many types of conveyor belt systems used to transport product from one place to another in factories. Product moves from one place to another on the conveyor belt assembly. When the product gets to its final destination, workers remove the product from the conveyor line. Many applications use chain conveyors including the transporting of car doors, kitchen cabinets and shipping cartons.

Use chain conveyor belt systems in food, manufacturing or automotive processing plants to get the product where it needs to go. Examine the following when choosing industrial chain conveyors for your factory:

1. Buy a chain link conveyor from chain link conveyor suppliers.

2. Refurbish overhead chain conveyors for lower start-up costs.

3. Bring in plastic chain conveyors specialists for service, maintenance or repairs.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Select drag chain conveyor distributors offering new equipment

Look at the new equipment and compare prices. Ask about special features you need in your conveyor system. Many companies will build a conveyor system to your specifications. Ask about warranty and service after the sale. Compare features and make the best selection for your business.

I recommend: Specialty Equipment sells new conveyor equipment. Click on the conveyor for specs such as load capacity. Orthman Conveyor Systems offers conveying systems for sale. Call, fax or email them for a quote.

Find chain driven conveyor prices for used or refurbished equipment

Start up costs for conveyor systems can be very high so alternative solutions make sense. Used and refurbished equipment can do the job effectively, so look at these options. If you do purchase used or refurbished equipment, purchase a service plan along with it to keep your used equipment running like new.

I recommend: SJF sells used conveyor systems. They also sell parts for conveyors but they do not list each item on their website. Contact them prices and availability. Genemco sells used table top conveyors online. Get a quote online then buy if it meets your specification.

Choose repair services to fix roller chain conveyor equipment

Conveyor systems have many parts that can wear out and cause a break down. Regular service helps reduce the stress of the continuous movement of the conveyor belt, so contact specialists to service your conveyor system and repair it when it does break down.

I recommend: Conveyor-Parts sells parts for conveyors including gates, belts, guards, controls and bed sections. Contact them for prices and a quote. Cirrus Conveyors Inc offers preventive maintenance inspections and conveyor chain cleaning and reconditioning. Contact them for a quote for service.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Consider placing insurance on overhead chain conveyors. Many times insurance policies have clauses stating they will pay you for downtime caused by equipment failure so ask your insurance representative to go over these options with you.