Drag / Chain / Tow

Drag conveyor basics

Nov. 21, 2024

This article describes drag conveyor operation, layout and sizing and discusses some advantages and disadvantages of using drag conveyors to move bulk solid materials.

Made of stainless steel, the X248 with 2-inch pitch is one of the newer chains that replaces outdated cable conveyors. This example is on a head/tongue chain, shown in a beef plant application and is now virtually maintenance-free after replacing a high-maintenance cable conveyor.

Drag / Chain / Tow

Overhead drive chains: The hidden heroes

Brandon Brownlee

Feb. 2, 2023

Enclosed 8-inch tubular drag cable conveyors can safely, gently convey material volumes comparable to belt conveyors or bucket elevators with less power, product loss, particle damage and downtime.

Drag / Chain / Tow

New tubular drag cable conveyors provide improved metrics for powder and bulk solids processors

Karl Seidel

July 25, 2022

Conveyors

Debunking misconceptions about tubular drag conveyors

Del Williams

Nov. 7, 2021

Conveyors

Best-in-class hygienic options for food processing conveyors

Andy Forrester

May 19, 2021