{"id":15587,"date":"2025-10-06T08:30:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T08:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ottevanger.com\/equipment\/chain-conveyor\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:18:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:18:02","slug":"chain-conveyor","status":"publish","type":"equipment","link":"https:\/\/www.ottevanger.com\/us\/equipment\/chain-conveyor\/","title":{"rendered":"Chain Conveyor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section-heading gap-0 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2c90304e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"section-subheader wp-block-paragraph\">Design &amp; Operation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built for uptime, the conveyor uses a welded, fully clad trough to contain material and reduce dust. A gearmotor drive with flexible coupling transmits power smoothly. HPME wear plates and C45 guide strips protect high-wear areas, while an overflow valve and chain tensioner safeguard operation. Optional intermediate outlets and recirculation arrangements provide flexible routing and controlled discharge throughout the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical operation: 0.3\u20130.5 m\/s conveying speed; widths and pitches selected to meet the required capacity and footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard features: S235 steel trough (fully enclosed); primer + paint finish; geared drive units; flexible coupling; HPME wear plate; guide strips (C45); overflow valve; chain tensioner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section-heading gap-0 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2c90304e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"section-subheader wp-block-paragraph\">Performance &amp; Applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-menu is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#keybenefits\">Key benefits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#executions\">Available Executions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#downloads\">Downloads<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keybenefits\">Key benefits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the key benefits of the chain conveyors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Robust &amp; reliable \u2014 heavy-gauge, enclosed trough stands up to abrasive duty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean &amp; safe \u2014 dust-tight casing and protective hoods help keep the work area clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear-resistant flow path \u2014 HPME wear plates and C45 guides extend service life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process protection \u2014 overflow valve and positive chain tensioning reduce jams and slip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controlled discharge \u2014 intermediate outlets and inlet slide rails enable accurate flow to downstream steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible execution \u2014 stainless (AISI 304), galvanized, and all-weather options for outdoor installs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety &amp; compliance \u2014 ATEX Zone 22 drive options for combustible dust areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-sized \u2014 multiple chain widths and speeds to achieve the target throughput.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"executions\">Available executions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All&nbsp;machines&nbsp;can be customized. The machines can be carried out in stainless and be delivered with ATEX 22 components, special internal coatings, a powerful&nbsp; drive and other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>S235 steel trough, fully enclosed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primer and paint finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geared drive units with flexible coupling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HPME wear plate and C45 guide strips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overflow valve and chain tensioner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AISI 304 stainless-steel execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Galvanized S235 execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-weather features (drive unit housings, shaped covers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed sensor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ATEX Zone 22 drive units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intermediate outlets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recirculation head with intermediate bottom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inlet flow regulation slide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protective chain hood for intake applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Point filter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"downloads\">Downloads<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-custom-download-block download-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottevanger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CHAIN-CONVEYOR-OTT.DS_.CC-2025-Engels.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"download-block__content\"><div class=\"download-block__icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/theme\/img\/download-icon.svg\" alt=\"PDF Icon\"\/><\/div><div class=\"download-block__details\"><div class=\"download-block__title\">Technical Datasheet<\/div><div class=\"download-block_download\">Download <i class=\"fal fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"\/>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13647,"menu_order":4,"template":"","class_list":["post-15587","equipment","type-equipment","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Chain Conveyors for Bulk Material Handling | Ottevanger<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Transport bulk materials horizontally or on a slight incline with Ottevanger chain conveyors. 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