Plastic Conveyor Chains

Plastic flat-top and side-flexing chains are related conveyor solutions for narrow products, packaging machines and defined lanes. Chain width, hinge geometry, sprocket engagement and guide-track arrangement should be matched as a system.Use flat-top chains for straight lanes where a narrow continuous top is useful. Use side-flexing chains when horizontal curve capability is required. For replacement work, send top/underside photos, pitch, width, sprocket information and curve geometry when applicable.Belt or chain?Conveyor needTypical starting directionWide conveying surface / modular widthPlastic modular beltNarrow lane / packaging transferPlastic flat-top chainNarrow curved laneSide-flexing plastic chainUnknown replacementMeasure pitch, width and drive interface before choosing