On the whole, a chain is bent in transverse direction only. Nevertheless, a 3D Bending Conveyor Chain can be structurally bent not only horizontally but in addition vertically. It’s utilized to get a conveyor line which moves vertically and modifications in route.
X Variety Chains for Trolleys, and Energy & Free Conveyors
X-type Chains are applied for trolleys, and 
power & free conveyors. They are drop-forged rivetless chains featuring high strength, lightweight and easy removal of components. The bottom left photo shows an X-type Chain used as a trolley conveyor with only one rail.
The bottom right photo shows an X-type Chain utilised to get a electrical power & free conveyor. An additional rail is installed to receive the load for higher transfer capability.
A power & free conveyor generally has a so-called stop and go function to connect and disconnect conveyed materials with and from the chain, so that the conveyed materials is usually temporarily stopped, mixed and stored.
Three kinds of X-type Chains are available according to required strength.
Z-type Chain for Light Load Trolley Conveyors
A Z-type Chain for trolley conveyors is employed for service similar to that of X-type Chains described on the previous page, but is suitable for light loads. It can be widely employed in conveyors supplying parts, and devices for storing and unloading parts on automobile assembling lines.
Z-type Chain for Light Load Trolley Conveyors
A Z-type Chain for trolley conveyors is employed for service similar to that of X-type Chains described on the previous page, but is suitable for light loads. It can be widely made use of in conveyors supplying parts, and devices for storing and unloading parts on automobile assembling lines.
FH Form Chain for Freeyor
An FH Sort Chain is utilized for the same purpose as an X-type Chain and Z-type Chain. While X-type Chain is designed for heavy loads and Z-type Chain is for light loads, FH Kind Chain is utilized for intermediate loads. While X-type Chain and Z-type Chain could be vertically bent only slightly, FH-type Chain can be bent both vertically and horizontally, which makes it suitable for any conveyor line moving vertically. We manufacture three kinds of FH-type Chains different in pitch.
Towline Low-Selec-Tow Chain
A towline conveyor has a mechanism to convey dollies caught by a chain buried in the floor. Our chain for towline conveyor is called LST chain (Low-selec-tow chain).
LST Chain can be bent horizontally and can also move on a slight incline. It can be made by forging, and a recess for hooking a dog is formed at the center of each link.
