Slats

Slat conveyors are used in a variety of sectors, particularly those where extreme conditions are experienced that would otherwise perish rubber or canvas systems and are renown for having a long-life with minimal repair & service. From twin-strand to apron slat assemblies and from piano hinged to those built bespoke to your requirements, you can rely on Chain and Conveyor to have the slats you need, and all the advice you need to operate and maintain them efficiently.

Slat conveyors can be used for horizontal conveying, inclined or escalator conveying, swan neck conveying or conveying over complex multiple sprocket systems. The type and design of slat is normally bespoke to the application but is usually a highly versatile solution for lots of applications.

Here is an overview of some of the slat designs that we can supply: 

We offer a wide range of fully assembled twin-strand slatted chains to suit all aspects of mechanical handling.
Pressed channel and fabricated slats as shown available on chains from 50mm to 304.8mm pitch.

Where conventional pressed or fabricated slats are unsuitable i.e.  due  to  product  spillage,  apron  or  piano  hinge assemblies can be employed. These utilise overlapping (apron) or interlocking (piano hinge) steel slats, supported by two strands of conveyor chain to form a continuous steel conveying medium.

• Piano hinge slats
  The slats are retained by the tie bars through the hollow pins of the chain. These are available on chains from 38.1 mm to 304.8mm pitch.
   
  All assemblies available in various widths, with chain selections based on your individual requirements to  offer tailor made solutions. Due to our vast stocks of conveyor chains and sprockets, we can offer you bespoke slat assemblies at reduced delivery times.
   
  We have a full range of imperial and metric pitch chains to suit conveyor applications across all industries – usually from stock. We stock a full range of sprockets to suit our chains in cast iron, fabricated and stainless steel. Full machining service available.
• Apron slats & feeders
  The slats are retained by K type attachments fitted to the chains at both sides of the slat. These are available on chains from 63mm to 304.8mm pitch.
• Chain edged rubber belts
  The rubber belts are supported with steel cross bars which attach directly to the side chains. Chain pitches from 38.1 mm to 228.6 mm pitch in various widths.
• Rotating & tipping slats
• Roller slat conveyors
• Flat plate slats

We can also offer many of these components on an emergency breakdown basis. Even if we weren’t the original supplier, we can usually help identify a suitable and cost effective solution to get your conveyor system back up and running with minimal delay.