Conveyor Chains
Conveyor chains are used to transport material and to move products along an assembly line or production facility. The most common type are bush conveyor chains, where the inner links are placed on a bush that forms a chain link with the chain pin of the outer link. The large joint area reduces friction and wear.
Casing conveyor chains are the most commonly used conveyor chains. The connection with other parts is made by so-called chain conveyors. These conveyors can be in a single or dual chain configuration.
Chain Construction
- Inner plate
- Outer plate
- Pin
- Bush
- Roller
Typical Applications
Conveyor chains are mainly used to transport heavy piece loads, e.g. pallets, grid boxes and industrial containers, or to transport material in many industries.
They are therefore used, for example, in wood processing, paper, building materials, steel mills, power plants, glass plants, chemical industry, recycling, automotive industry, heavy engineering etc.
Materials
Steel, stainless steel in special cases.
Main Standardized Types Overview
| Chain Type & Standard | Description | Illustration |
|---|---|---|
FVDIN 8165 MDIN 8167 |
Conveyor Chains with Solid PinsBasic conveyor chains are generally used in the paper, woodworking or automotive industries, in steel mills and transport facilities. |
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FVTDIN 8165 MTDIN 8167 |
Conveyor Deep-Link Chains with Solid PinsConveyor chains, e.g. for transport of pallets, boxes, containers or material. |
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DIN 8165/8167 |
Redler Conveyor ChainsThey are used for transport of coal, coke, fly ash, sand, grain and other bulk materials. |
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FVCDIN 8165 MCDIN 8168 |
Conveyor Chains with Hollow PinsThey are used for transport of metal and wood chips, wood, pallets, in the automotive industry and other applications. The hole in the pin serves as an attachment point for screws or rods. |
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F200–800DIN 8175 |
Reinforced Conveyor Chains with AttachmentsThey are intended for transport of heavy objects in ironworks, woodworking or the automotive industry. |
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Chain Code Description
Example:
FV 40 - 63
| Code Part | Description |
|---|---|
| FV 40 |
Type of chain |
| 63 |
Chain pitch in mm (with A type pulleys) |
Documents for Download
Chains and Sprockets for the Bulk Material Handling Industry
KettenWulf Catalogue
English (PDF 5.12 MB)
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Chain Manufacturer Profile
KettenWulf is a German manufacturer of conveyor chains, drive chains, and sprockets. Its high-quality products are valued by customers worldwide across a wide range of industries – from mechanical engineering, automotive, and the steel industry to construction, water treatment, paper production, and wood processing.
Today, KettenWulf develops, manufactures, and distributes standard as well as custom solutions with more than 1,400 employees at ten sites across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
We are an authorized distributor of conveyor chains and drive chains from KettenWulf Betriebs GmbH.