Attachment Chains

What is Attachment Chain?

With single or double holes; The attachments Makelsan manufacture in curved or vertical form provide ease of use and freedom of design to manufacturers in plant and machinery construction. We produce these attachments in carbon steel, zinc, chrome plated, or stainless steel.

Attachment chains are the unknown heroes of the industrial world. Especially when it comes to production lines, they are essential. Whether you’re a food and beverage manufacturer, pharmaceutical company, packaging plant, or even an automobile parts manufacturer, you might need an attachment chain for your machines. These chains come in a variety of standard and custom attachments and can be tailored to suit your specific needs.

It is also possible to combine different designs of attachments mounted on a single, duplex or triplex chain. Designed in accordance with the needs of the production line, we apply the attachments on one side or on both sides of the chain or mount them to the chain at intervals according to the needs of our customers.

Types of Attachment Chains

Attachment chain types include single-pitch (single pitch or single hole) chains, which are suitable for carrying light products and materials, and double-pitch chains, which have a larger contact surface and can carry heavier and larger volume loads. There are many types of attachment chains, ranging from extended pin types to chains with special plates or hooks. Each type has its function and area of use.

For example, the common A attachment chain, which has a folded link plate that runs along one side of the chain, the K2 attachment chain used in double pitch conveyor chains and carding machines, the K1 attachment chain used in small high precision conveyors, the GK-1 attachment chain, which has an extended pin system where the extended pins are subjected to bending and shearing forces, and is used to carry high weights.

Single-pitch chains are suitable for conveying lightweight products and materials. Double-pitch chains, on the other hand, have a wider contact surface, making them more stable when moving heavier products or larger volume loads. The A attachment is the most commonly used attachment, having a folded link plate that extends out on one side of the chain, forming an L shape. When A attachments are installed on both sides of the chain, they form a K attachment. Slats or jigs can then be installed over the chain. Variants of the A and K attachments are the SA and SK, where the link plate is extended. K2 attachment chain is provided with carding machinery for industrial chains which are tested on various parameters to ascertain their quality and authenticity while K1 chain attachment is for high-precision small conveyors.

The GK-1 has been developed in response to customer demand. The GK-1 attachment features an extended pin system, where the extended pins are subjected to bending and shearing forces. The pin design allows the fitment to be attached between two parallel chains without chipping the link plates. In addition, it can easily be cleaned of any oil or other dirt particles. It also produces a small amount of friction force during operation that helps to avoid loosening or slipping of the fitment when operating at low speed; this effectively improves product quality. Due to this ability, this type of attachment is often used when cross rods with larger diameters than the maximum applicable diameters are used or when large masses need to be conveyed.

An attachment chain conveyor system is a conveyor that allows you to place products in the exact spot you desire. These are used for applications where precise placement and positioning are needed to get the perfect setup.

 

Chain attachment links according to the attachment roller chain:

  • Roller Chains with M Attachments One or Two Bore Holes
  • Roller Chains with K Attachments One or Two Bore Holes
  • Roller Chains with extended pins

Attachment chains are a crucial aspect of modern conveyor technology. They are durable and reliable, and they offer an excellent alternative to other types of chains. If you’re starting a new plant or modernizing an older one, you should try to see if attachment chains will be a good fit for the application. Get more information on Makelsan to ensure your production efficiency.

To examine the examples of the attachment chains, see industrial chains from Makelsan for more detailed information.

Attachment Chains FAQ

The roller chain attachment and other types of attachment chains are typically used for applications where the main drive or primary chain is too long to suit the job. The attachment chain can be used to connect two different-sized drives together or even to connect one drive to another drive.

The K attachment was designed to give increased flexibility to the standard M attachment by allowing movement in two planes instead of one. The M attachment was developed in 1924 as part of focusing on developing high-quality roller chain attachments. Roller chains with attachments have been used extensively in industry ever since their introduction.

Many industries have developed unique chain link attachment and roller chain attachment link types to overcome particular challenges in their market.

The wood industry uses toothed and serrated plates for molding and trim. These attachment chain links are able to handle wet, heavy products with ease and efficiency. The board conveyance and grading plants use plastic and rubber-topped chain which enables high-speed operation with minimum damage to the products being processed.

The plastics industry uses many types of solid top attachments that allow for high-speed operation without any product damage. Other industries like mining, quarrying, food processing, and paper mills need to use chains that can withstand extreme heat and pressure conditions without causing damage or failure to the equipment or product being transported or handled by the attachment conveyor system.

Food processing plants use attachment chains on a daily basis. Food products are often packed in bulk containers, which need to be moved from one point to another in the facility. The attachment chains used for this purpose must be able to withstand the high levels of heat and pressure that are present in the food industry.

The packaging industry also uses attachment chains extensively throughout its processes. Bagging and foiling systems are used to package foods, like cereals or snack foods, as well as other products such as confectionary items. In order for these processes to run smoothly and efficiently, they must be able to handle high speeds while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

The pharmaceutical industry uses attachment chains in the manufacture of drugs and medicines. These chains often have to operate at very low temperatures because of the nature of their contents and must be able to withstand constant pressure while being handled manually by workers who may not always have perfect hand-eye coordination when working with delicate materials like these.