This section provides an overview for conveyor chains as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 conveyor chain manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A conveyor chain is a machine used to transport loads by moving and circulating a row of chains by means of gears.
Generally, a double-chain system combining two chains is used to transport loads.
In addition, shallow rods, planks, buckets, and other devices are attached between the chains to facilitate transport.
This method is incorporated for conveyors used in situations where the lifting force is strong and the slope is steep. Bucket conveyors can also be used for vertical lifting.
Conveyor chains are often used in the flow of work in factories.
Conveyor chains are used for conveying the products that are processed regularly in a conveyor system. Examples include distribution centers and agricultural cooperative centers that transport containers, food factories, and chemical plants that transport drums.
They have excellent characteristics in terms of strength and abrasion resistance and can be used in a wide range of applications by attaching various attachments.
Conveyor chains are machines used to transport a load by moving and circulating a row of chains by means of gears.
The chain consists of two plates with rollers connected between them and a further plate connected to the outside of the rollers.
The connection between plates is connected by a bar structure called a bush, which serves as a bearing when the chain bends.
Chains are classified into three types according to the shape of the rollers: R roller type, F roller type, and S/M roller type.
In the R roller type, the outer diameter of the rollers is larger than the width of the plate.
The F-roller type has flanges attached to the rollers to serve as guide rails.
On the other hand, the S-M roller type has rollers whose outer diameter is smaller than the width of the plate.
Chain materials include ordinary steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel. Chains may also be heat-treated to increase strength.
In addition to the chain material, attachments should be selected according to the intended use.
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Prime Precisions has been a manufacturer of conveyor solutions since 1996 and is based in Tamil Nadu, India. The company designs Belt conveyors such as sidewall cleated, inclined, aggregate feeding belt, bulk handling, and industrial conveyors along with a range of conveyor ovens including, telescopic roller, radial stackers, loading and bag stackers conveyors of various types along with different types of roller conveyors for material handling, and more. There are also conveyor chains in the product list to support industries like coal and wood-chip-fired power stations, underground mining, ship loading and unloading, silo feeding, water treatment, and many more.
Daido Kogyo Co., Ltd was founded in 1938 in Nagoya, Japan, as a manufacturer of chains and other components used in bicycles, motorbikes, cars, and industrial applications. It produces conveyor belts, rim wheels, spokes, thrust washers, and welfare equipment. The company is reputable for crafting quality bearings that reduce friction and wear in the internal combustion in motorbikes, vehicles, and industrial use. Products, including camshaft, connecting rod bearings, and main bearings, are created to withstand high pressure, temperatures, and angular speeds, thus meeting the demands of the latest engine technology.
Asian Engineering Works, in Maharashtra, India, in 1981 is a manufacturer and supplier of optimum grade Conveyor Chains and Belts. Their product portfolio includes Conveyor Chains, Industrial Chains, Top Roller Conveyor chains, Industrial Sprocket Wheels and Bucket Elevator chains. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, New Product Design and Development and Custom Manufacturing.
Jaycon Engineering was established in 1987 as a manufacturer of automotive accessories, based in India. The company designs various kinds of chains, such as bush roller, conveyor, leaf, accumulator bucket elevator, and hinged chains that have applications in motorcycles, bicycles, conveying products, raw materials, and intermediate industrial processes, etc. It also deals in belts like honeycomb, flat wire, and more along with sprockets to serve the oilfields, textile Industries, Palm oil mills, coal mining and quarrying, theme parks, and more industries.
Tsubaki is a manufacturer of chains based in Japan where it was established in 1917. The company provides power transmission units and components, automotive parts and automotive timing chain systems, and materials handling systems including various chains like drive chains for transmission, attachment chains for conveying, sprockets, and tools with motion control equipment like cam clutches, shaft couplings, linear and zip chain actuators. There are also motorcycle chains and all the products help serve the agriculture, mining, food and beverage, pulp and paper and packaging industries, and more.
SFR Chain Group has been a manufacturer of industrial chains since 1991 and is based in China. The company produces motorcycle chains for urban mopeds to high-powered racing motorbikes, dirt bikes, and ATV quads along with drive or roller chains, hoisting, and transaction chains that are commonly known as leaf chains used for lifting applications. Conveyor and stainless steel chains are also part of the production that have uses in the food and beverage industry, and the agricultural chains are built to work in aggressive outdoor conditions, and these products further help the logistics and overall automotive industry.
Tripcon Engineering Pvt. Ltd., established in 1991, is an Indian manufacturer and supplier of industrial chains, based in Anand, Gujarat. The company manufactures elevator, solid pin, drag, flight, and drive chains. It also provides various conveyor chains such as flow and bulk flow, chip, slat, and special purpose conveyor chains. Simplex and duplex roller, bushed and bushed roller, as well as link and forged linked chains are other types of chains offered by the company, along with various types of sprockets. These products cater to various industries, including coal mines, cement and steel plants, oil extraction plants, paper mills, and road construction.
Shanghai Chigong Industrial Co. Ltd. - SCIC is a manufacturer of round steel link chains based in China. The company is known for making various types of chains and industrial conveying solutions which include mining chains with variations like round link, flat link, flight bars, and chain connectors along with different grades of listing chains, hoist chains, and fishing chains. There are also conveyor and elevator chains along with shackles and parts that serve the coal mine industry, fishing, heavy lifting, and industrial conveying purposes.
Renold, established in 1947, and based in Manchester, UK, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial chains, gearboxes, and couplings. Their product portfolio includes tooth chains, transmission drive chains, gear and gearboxes, couplings, conveyor chains, leaf chains, sprockets, and accessories. The company offers the latest innovation with high precision-engineered power transmission products. The products are used in various industries which include agriculture, construction, energy, environment, food and drink, transportation, and machinery.
KÖBO GmbH & Co KG has been a manufacturer of sprockets and chains since 1894 and is based in Germany. The company designs conveyor and transport chains, sprockets, and discs for the manufactured chains or with varying specifications, pre-stretched drive chains, and accessories and components inclusive of fully assembled drive shaft units, supporting plates, units, axles, etc. The applications of these products extend to steel, automobile, food, Amusement parks, wood, and water treatment industries to name a few.
Donghua Limited has been a manufacturer of chains since 2009 having its headquarters in China. The company is part of the Hangzhou Donghua Chain Group of Companies and produces a range of chains such as roller, conveyor, leaf, stainless steel, and attachment chains. There are also sprockets and accessories along with agricultural chains for particularly handling agricultural applications and overall the products have uses in the construction, oil and gas, packaging, printing, and water and wastewater treatment industries.
Hale Brothers Inc, established in 1893, and based in San Francisco, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of jack & ladder chains. Their product portfolio includes a diverse range of customized jack chains, miniature chains, proof coils, stainless steel chains, ladder sprocket chains, and OEM applications. The company also offers diverse range of chain services, link specifications, and tooth configuration. The products are used in various industrial applications for conveyor belts and chain solutions.
Habasit, established in 1946 in Basel, Switzerland, is a manufacturer and supplier of quality synthetic power system and conveyor belts. The company offers different products, including fabric-based conveyor belts, plastic modular belts, power distribution belts, which find applications across various industries, enabling efficient power remittance, material handling, and processing. Habasit's aim is to enhance the quality, reliability, and productivity of its customers' industrial processes. They achieve this through unmatched expertise, precision engineering, and delivers quality products and services worldwide.
FB Ketju is known as a manufacturer and supplier of conveyor chains in Scandinavia. The company is part of the FB Group, of Addtech AB, and designs various types of conveyor chains including standard, customized, and special ones, as well as special chains like leaf chains for the materials industry, roller chains, and sharp top chains for the timber, paper, and pulp industries along with sprockets, and conveyor chain attachments & brackets. These parts and components serve the power, cement, mining, recycling, and metal industries.
Ketting Techniek Nederland - KTN is a manufacturer and supplier of mechanical drive products headquartered in the Netherlands and established in 1995. The company designs products like chains, belts, gears, and other components that are used for transmitting power and motion in various applications, such as conveyor systems that consist of chains sprockets, and guides used for transporting goods. Similarly, there are industrial, agricultural, and special machinery and components for specific tasks and these products are extensively used in the food, wood, steel, canning, and automotive industries, to name a few.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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India | 4 | 36.4% |
China | 2 | 18.2% |
Japan | 1 | 9.1% |
Netherlands | 1 | 9.1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 9.1% |
Germany | 1 | 9.1% |
Finland | 1 | 9.1% |