Plate Chain

Ideal for transferring and buffering parts in tight areas that require small radii, the system can easily be configured for a wide variety of operations like machine tending and assembly operations.

Corner Direction Changes – Technical Details

  • Bearing supported
  • Permits small radii and high conveyor speeds
  • A quiet and low-wear design
  • Modular construction through the use of the ALTRATEC system
  • Wide range of choices for corner angles
  • Simple connections for part outfeeding
  • Cost effective, only a small number of drives required for control functions
  • Suited for both manual and automatic workstations

Technical Specifications

Corner Radius with Drive Assembly Indexing Station

  • Conveyor speeds 5–17 m/min
  • Corner curve radius 67 mm minimum
  • Pallet size (W x L) 140 x 170 up to 300 x 450 mm
  • Payload including part up to approx. 8 kg
  • Pallet positioning accuracy ± 0.1 mm

Safety

The geometric shape of the chain and chain guides prevents parts from falling off or jamming the conveyor even at diverter stations.

Buffering In and Outfeed

Narrow corner areas allow the buffering easy system expansion through of a large number of parts and pallets in subsequent docking connections at even the smallest space discretionary point.

Variable Corner Angles

The high variability of the corner angles allows for the best possible use of nearly any existing space.