Heavy logistics
Heavy Duty Drag Chain Conveyor (Heavy Industry&Automotive)
Overview
Industrial Kinetics Heavy Duty Drag Chain Conveyors are engineered for extremely heavy loads in harsh industrial environments. They are used in heat treat operations, heavy assembly lines, steel processing, and finishing systems. Built with robust drag chain construction and structural steel framing, they provide positive load control, high capacity, and reliable operation for precise positioning, accumulation, or indexed movement of heavy unit loads. Each conveyor is custom-engineered for the specific application.
Key features
- ▸Engineered for extremely heavy loads in harsh industrial environments
- ▸Common chain types: 81X, 81XHH, 89R, CC5
- ▸Structural tube steel or formed steel channel frame
- ▸Two-strand or multi-strand drag chain configuration with load bars, fixtures, or pallets
- ▸End drive or center drive arrangement
- ▸PLC-based control system with motor starters/VFDs, proximity sensors, limit switches, photoeyes, local operator stations, and interlock integration
- ▸Load capacity dependent on chain size, strand count, load support spacing, pallet design, frame construction, and support spacing
- ▸Options: multiple chain strands, hardened wear strips, heat-resistant materials, indexing/accumulation control, floor-mounted or pit-mounted configurations, removable covers and guarding
- ▸Custom load bars, fixtures, or pallets; high-temperature or furnace-adjacent configurations; extended-length conveyors with intermediate drives; corrosion-resistant materials or coatings; special lubrication systems
