A plastic chain conveyor is an industrial equipment that transports materials on a plastic belt or chain along a slotted track. It is versatile and can move in various directions. The plastic chain is powered by a motor and is suitable for light industrial and food processing environments. It has lower repair costs but can be brittle over time.
A plastic chain conveyor is an industrial piece of equipment used to transport materials or goods on a rail. The system uses a system of plastic belts or chains onto which items can be placed; the chain will then move along a slotted track, thus facilitating the transport of goods. This chain or belt will rotate around the track so that the belt forms a continuous loop. The Plastic Chain Conveyor Belt features interlocking plastic pieces that allow for bending, making the track more versatile and able to move in various directions as needed.
The length and running of the Plastic Chain Conveyor can vary based on the intended application and can be constructed so that objects or materials are transported on a flat surface, uphill, downhill or even in a curve. The plastic chain itself is powered by a motor which is usually equipped with one or more pulleys or gears. The cogs will press against the teeth on the bottom of the chain to push the entire chain system forward. To keep the chain on track, the plastic chain conveyor will have rails that the sprockets of the chain will fit into.
Like other conveyor systems, the Plastic Chain Conveyor is intended for use with certain types of materials or items, while other types of materials or items may not be suitable for the system. For example, fine, granular or particulate material can fall through the individual teeth of the plastic chain, causing machine damage and material loss. Screw conveyors are usually used instead of a plastic chain conveyor if fine particulates need to be moved. Plastic conveyor system is popular in light industrial environments, as well as food processing environments, while heavy duty metal chain conveyors or belt conveyors are used in heavy industrial environments.
One of the benefits of a plastic chain conveyor is the lower cost of parts in case of repair. Plastic is easily malleable during manufacturing, meaning production costs tend to be generally lower. Repairing the belt will also generally be easy, as plastic tends to have some flex. However, some types of plastic can be brittle, which means that breakage can be inevitable over time, especially if the items or materials being transported are exceptionally heavy or oddly shaped. Most of the straps are made of high quality plastic, however, to avoid breakage or deformation.
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