Chain Conveyors

We have designed and built a number of different types of chain conveyors for both sheep and cattle.

Our range includes overhead chain conveyors fitted with under rail pushers, over rail pushers, and hinged, extended over rail pushers to provide a stacker accumulation of carcasses when required.

Chain carry and return runs can be arranged in either the under/over configuration, or the more hygienic side-by-side configuration if space permits. Both the conveyor structure and the pusher attachments are fabricated from mild steel and then hot dip galvanised.

We have also designed and built conveyors consisting of parallel strands of chain, fitted with steel or stainless steel slats. The most heavy-duty conveyor of this type is a freezing works bleed conveyor for cattle, and is designed to withstand the impact of the beast as it falls out of the knocking box.

Another example of a different type of chain conveyor can be seen in the fishing vessel unloading system featured in our photo gallery, which includes a vertical elevator consisting of two parallel strands of chain fitted with T316 stainless steel mesh belt in between. The purpose of the mesh belt is to provide moving support for the cartons of frozen fish, while the chain provides the drive. As with our bucket elevators, the chain runs in continuous plastic lined guides on both the carry and the return side.  

 Typical belt conveyor.