CHAIN DRIVEN BELTING : ROLLER CHAIN

The versatility of metal mesh belting in many fields of application has been immensely broadened by the use of conveyor chains such as detachable, roller, pintle and combination. Of this group, roller chain has proven to be the most popular choice for use with the various metal mesh belt constructions

Available in a variety of chains, such as standard and oversize roller, double or extended pitch, bushed and cast roller, and with numerous attachments, roller chain can be easily adapted to the metal mesh through the use of cross members. These are usually rods, pipe, tubing, bars, angles, channels etc. which are passed through or attached to the metal mesh belt and affixed to the chain by means of chain accessories or by acting as pins of the chain.

Standard assemblies utilize uniform-sized cross rods or these rods may be journaled as required to act as pins of the chain. Another cross member frequently used is an assembly in which the rods pass through pipe or tubing. This construction offers ease of assembly or disassembly, as well as additional lateral strength.

Standard Roller Chain Balanced weave with rod every 6th pitch

Extended Pitch Roller Chain Duplex weave with pipe and rod on 1 ^1/2" centers

Standard Roller Chain Duplex weave with journaled rod every 4th pitch

LXS Roller Chain Conventional weave with rod every pitch

CHAIN DRIVEN BELTING : PINTLE CHAIN

Requirements of medium or heavy loads, or where temperature are involved, usually dictate the choice of pintle chain for use with metal mesh belt constructions. The pintle chains are available in standard or heavy duty types. In the latter type, a special series of heavy-duty pintle chains are developed for mesh tech in which the bearing area of the sidebars is equal to that of the chain barrel. This distributes wear, resulting in longer chain life, and provides additional strength for maximum service. The use of a specially processed malleable iron will increase the strength of the chain, provide greater resistance to abrasion, and permit its use at higher temperatures. For elevated temperatures, an alloy chain should be selected.

Pintle Chains are affixed to the metal mesh in much the same manner as the roller chain. Standard assemblies include the use of rods which may be journaled as necessary to act as pins of the chain. Other constructions provide for structural members such as bars, angles, or channels passing through or attached to the metal mesh belt and riveted or bolted to chain accessories. Most of the constructional features may be furnished with Pintle Chain belting.

Standard Pintle Chain Conventional weave with rod every 4th pitch

Heavy Duty Pintle Chain Duplex weave with rod every pitch