Overhead Conveyors
Overhead Conveyor Load Rating: Hanger Spacing and Chain Pull
Overhead systems are specified by chain pull, not by what the chain can lift. Get the hanger spacing and the friction terms wrong…
4 min read
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Overhead Conveyors
Overhead conveyors free floor space and carry parts through coating, drying and plating, with accumulation, variable pitch and lift sections as the process requires.
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8 sections
01
Speed Chain Conveyor Lines
2.5x speed, free accumulation
4 articles
02
Powered Roller Conveyors
Cartons, totes and pallets
3 articles
03
Belt Conveyor Systems
PVC, PU and food-grade belting
3 articles
04
Chain Plate Conveyors
Hot, heavy and oily parts
3 articles
05
Overhead Conveyors
Coating, drying and plating
3 articles
06
Assembly Lines
Balanced stations, fixtures, takt
3 articles
07
Industrial Ovens & Drying Lines
Batch and tunnel drying
3 articles
08
Workbenches & Tooling
ESD benches, jigs and racks
3 articles
Overhead Conveyors
Accumulation Stops and Hanger Design for Overhead Chain Systems
An overhead line that cannot accumulate is a line that stops whenever an operator stops. Stops and hangers are a pair; designing…
5 min read
Overhead Conveyors
Overhead Conveyors in Coating and Drying Lines
An overhead conveyor is the spine of a paint or powder line. Hanger design, grounding, oven transitions and accumulation decide…
5 min read
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