Thanks to its high-performance feature, the accumulation chain, which enables the positioning of goods transported from one place to another without interrupting the work process, reduces the vibrations that may occur in every movement of the system to almost zero. The outer rollers with low friction coefficient in accumulation chains provide energy savings of up to 30 percent.
How Accumulation Chains Ensure Smooth Transportation?
Idler rollers on both sides of the accumulation chain combine with the teeth of the sprocket to transmit power and support the chain on the guide rail. This is how accumulation chains are preferred by many industries, providing smooth and virtually vibration-free product positioning. The rollers in the accumulation chain can be adjusted for the chain to run at different speeds depending on the product being transported. The friction generated in the rollers in the system causes a slight impact pressure on the transported goods. As a result, transportation takes place easily and without disruption.
Diversity in Performance: Types of Accumulation Chains
Accumulation chains can be designed with center or side rollers according to customer needs and usage. Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type D, Type E, Type F, and Type G accumulation chains are divided into two as standard and side-roller. The carrier rollers in the accumulation chain can be produced in hardened steel, stainless steel, nickel-plated or plastic. However, duplex or triplex designs are also available.
Efficiency and Durability: Advantages of Makelsan Accumulation Chains
Preferred by industries for their efficiency, high performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness, accumulation chains ensure longer life of the entire conveyor system with less stress on the chain and drive. Thanks to the energy savings provided by the outer rollers, the length of the conveyor system can be increased by 30 percent without changing the drive motors. If the length is not changed, smaller drive units can be installed. The use of side guide plates is recommended for long conveying distances.
Maintenance-Free Accumulation Chains: Ideal for Specific Industries
Accumulation chains, which guarantee a smooth positioning of the transported goods and can almost completely avoid shaking when the system moves and stops, are the products of choice for the electronics, food packaging, timber, glass and ceramics, and medical technology sectors. They are also preferred in areas where maintenance and relubrication are difficult or impossible.
Safety First: Accumulation Chains with Small Component Protection
Accumulation chains that are capable of carrying heavy goods such as steel or concrete smoothly and with optimum weight distribution have high abrasion resistance. For detailed information about accumulation chains, which provide industrial safety and contribute to the prevention of accidents thanks to their working principle, you can contact the experienced team of Makelsan Chain, which has been serving since 1980 and is an expert in the sector.
