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Slat Chain Conveyor

A Slat Chain Conveyor is a type of conveyor system for moving material through production lines. Slat chain conveyors utilize a powered continuous chain arrangement, carrying a series of single pendants. The chain arrangement is driven by a motor, and the material suspended on the pendants is conveyed. Slat Chain conveyors are used for moving products down an assembly line and/or around manufacturing or warehousing facility. These conveyors are primarily used to transport heavy unit loads, e.g. pallets, grid boxes, and industrial containers. These chain conveyors can be single or double chain strand in configuration. The load is positioned on the chains, the friction pulls the load forward. Slat Chain conveyors are generally easy to install and have very minimum maintenance for users. Many industry sectors use Slat chain conveyor technology in their production lines. The automotive industries commonly use slat chain conveyor systems to convey car parts through paint plants. Slat chain conveyors also have widespread use in the white and brown goods, metal finishing and distribution industries. Slat chain conveyors are also used in the painting and coating industry, this allows for easier paint application. The products are attached to an above head Slat chain conveyor, keeping products off of the floor allows for higher productivity levels.