Slat Chain Conveyor System

Heavy-duty conveyors using slats or chains; ideal for hot, oily, abrasive, or heavy components and for indexing/continuous duty in harsh environments.

Construction & components

• Slats: MS, SS, or phenolic slats bolted to chains/links.
• Chains: Roller chain, heavy-link conveyor chain, engineered stainless chains for corrosive conditions.
• Flight bars or pallets: Custom fixtures bolted to chain/slat for carrying parts.

Design variations

• Continuous slat conveyors (for oven or paint lines)
• Indexing chain conveyors (for workstation transfer)
• Chain-driven live roller conveyors (for pallets and heavy parts)

Drives & controls

• Drive: Helical gear reducer with torque arm; optional dual drives for long runs.
• Indexing: Servo or pneumatic indexing for high-precision location.
• PLC with cam profiles or motion controllers for synchronized operation.

Options & accessories

• Heat-resistant rollers and chains, oil-tolerant materials, scrapers, drip trays, washdown design, crowned slats for centering, turntables and transfers.

Safety & maintenance

• Frequent inspection of chain links and tensioning; automatic lubrication systems recommended for high-duty chains.
• Guards for pinch points; area scanners for operator safety in indexing lines.

Selection criteria

• Use slat/chain conveyors when: product is heavy/irregular, process exposes conveyor to heat/oil/abrasives, or when precise indexing is required.

Applications

• Engine blocks, automotive assemblies, paint shops, heat-treatment furnaces, stamping lines.