Norpak carries multi-strand chain conveyors: perfect for heavy pallets, slabs

A multi-strand chain conveyor

Multi-strand chain conveyors are among the many great material-handling solutions that Norpak Handling Ltd. supplies. Used to move heavy unit loads with different bases, including slabs and pallets, these products are a crucial part of many industries – useful not just for transport applications, but also for accumulation. Multi-strand chain conveyors provide many benefits in pallet handling, particularly complex operations and unit loads that are parallel and perpendicular to the chains.

Can handle uneven pallet surfaces

Multi-strand chain conveyors each use two or three parallel chains pulled across rails, serving as a support structure for the chains. The conveyor transports pallets and unit loads on a horizontal plane, with the chains carrying the load. Two chains are usually sufficient to convey a unit load if its base is robust and structurally sound. Otherwise, a third chain can be incorporated in the centre to support the pallet/slab/base of the load.

The conveyor’s function depends on the stability of the base, the width between the chains, and the height and length of the load. In pallets with interlocked patterns, a load height surpassing the length necessitates recalibration of the conveyor’s acceleration and speed. Advantages of multi-strand drag chain conveyors in pallet handling include the following:

• ability to change the direction of heavy unit loads. Any pallet moving on a roller conveyor can be transferred straight ahead or at a perpendicular angle with a multi-strand conveyor’s help
• ability to handle uneven pallet surfaces and bases that do not move well on rollers
• ability to take extra chains for superior support of heavier loads with uneven or unstable bases
• easy transport of heavy, palletized loads
• reversible principle direction of motion, which is especially useful when combined with low-maintenance features

Two categories of Hytrol Conveyor Company multi-strand drag chain conveyors, one for transport and one for accumulation, are available from Norpak. There are four models constructed to move heavy pallet loads no more than 6,000 pounds, and the same four come with EZLogic Zone Controllers for accumulation applications – which is perfect for fragile loads and packages.

To learn more, contact Norpak.

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