Novel calculation method for chain conveyor systems

Logistics Journal : referierte Veroffentlichungen, Vol. 2014, Iss. 11 - Sidexflexing plastic chains are used increasingly in material handling due to their highly flexible conveying design and layout options. These systems are often equipped with so called modular belts. Due to their specific force transmission, detailed calculation methods are not yet available. In the following, a generally valid calculation approach is derived and its difference to existing solutions shown by examples.