Selecting a Chain Conveyor
Dimensions – Technical Data
Conveyor
Selecting Double-line Conveyors based on Load and Speed
The diagram shows double-line conveyor systems based on their load and speed. The comparison shows
timing belt conveyors (ZRF), chain conveyors (KTF) and accumulating roller chain conveyors (SRF).
Total load m kg
500
400
300
200
100
0
ZRF-P 2010
with 0.55 kW
Speed m/min
Total load m kg per conveying path, per drive in continuous operation (accumulated operation maccumulated = 2 x mcontinuous)
Total load m kg
500
400
300
200
100
Speed m/min
180
5
6
SD-500
SU-400
SD-260
SD-160
SD-60
SD-20
0 12 18 24 30
0
0 6 12 18 24 30
Selecting the Stopper
SRF-P 2010 is
preferred for buffer lines
with a high load and
accumulation of up to
15 m/min
ZRF-P 2010 is
preferred for the rapid
transfer of single pallets
with high acceleration
With a coated timing
belt conveyor or chain
conveyor (friction
coefficient μ = 0.2)
With a well lubricated
accumulating roller
chain conveyor (friction
coefficient μ = 0.07)
Example of the effect of
the friction coefficient
Total load m kg to be slowed down by the stopper.
KTF-P 2010
with 0.55 kW
ZRF-P 2010
with 0.25 kW
SRF-P 2010
with 0.25 kW
system
Conveyor
widths
mm
Conveyor
lengths
mm
Total load*
as standard,
up to kg
Speed
up to
m/min
ø of tails
mm
Reverse
operation
Accumulated
operation
Cycling
operation
Chain conveyor
KTF-P 2010 200–2000 500–10000 500 30 approx. 90 • • •
Accumulating roller chain conveyor
SRF-P 2010 200–2000 500–10000 500 30 approx. 90 • • •
SRF-P 2012 200–2000 1000–10000 1000 30 approx. 90 • • •
* Usual load limits that may be exceeded based on the configuration and influencing factors.
Influencing factors for the load include: width, chain type, load distribution,
duty type and environmental conditions.
Chain Conveyors