Slat Conveyors

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Slat Conveyors
Slat Conveyors

Slat Conveyors are Conveyors employing one or more endless chains to which non-overlapping, non-interlocking, spaced slats are attached.Slat conveyors consist of endless chains, driven by electric motors operating through reduction gears and sprockets, with attached spaced slats to carry objects that would damage a belt because of sharp edges or heavy weights.

The slats are either of wood or flanged metal. Slat conveyors are very useful for handling heavy loads of heated materials.

Slat conveyors are used to assemble or transfer products to a certain location. It manages to lift and transport heavy equipment. Slat conveyors can be custom-made for the moving platform to be built into the floor or onto a higher bench. Slat conveyor systems may also install moving sidewalks upon request so the employee can move with the assembled product for a more efficient production.