Curves and Transitions on Chain Plate Conveyors
A curve is where a chain plate conveyor is most likely to jam, tip a product or wear a chain. The geometry, the slat width and the…
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Conveyor Design
Every Kailida article filed under Conveyor Design — selection notes, commissioning detail and field experience from our project engineers.
Accumulation Stops and Hanger Design for Overhead Chain Systems
An overhead line that cannot accumulate is a line that stops whenever an operator stops. Stops and hangers are a pair; designing…
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Chain Plate Conveyors in High-Temperature and Heavy-Duty Service
Chain plate conveyors survive where belt and roller conveyors fail: hot parts, oily parts, heavy castings and washdown. The design…
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Overhead Conveyors in Coating and Drying Lines
An overhead conveyor is the spine of a paint or powder line. Hanger design, grounding, oven transitions and accumulation decide…
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The Five-Step Conveyor Selection Method
Most conveyor selection starts with a conveyor type. That is the last decision, not the first. These five steps move from the…
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