Chain conveyors are designed to improve company throughput by efficiently moving products from one location to another. Conveyors are such an essential part of product handling that most packaged and processed products are moved by a conveyor at some stage in their life cycle. The purpose of a chain conveyor is not only to facilitate product movement flow but also to improve product quality by reducing damages. Additional advantages include lowering workplace risks, minimising human error and reducing labour costs.
Chain conveyors are versatile handling machines that transport components to assembly lines as well as packaged goods that are ready to be shipped. They generally perform four main tasks and are often integrated with robots to maximise automation.
These four tasks include: