Stainless Steel Plate Link (Slat) Conveyor Belt
Heavy-duty slat belts with flat, perforated or embossed plates for extreme loads.
Product Introduction
Stainless steel plate link conveyor belts — also known as slat conveyor belts or chain plate belts — are heavy-duty, high-precision material handling solutions for extreme load capacities and harsh environments. Premium-grade stainless steel plates linked by robust cross rods and side chains deliver an ultra-stable, flat conveying surface.
Driven positively by sprockets, they eliminate the tracking misalignment and slippage of traditional wire mesh or PVC belts — a reliable backbone for food processing, automotive, packaging and recycling lines. Individual plates can be replaced without scrapping the whole belt.
Key Features
- Exceptional load and impact resistance — carries dense, sharp or abrasive materials
- Positive sprocket drive — zero slippage, absolute synchronization under tension
- High hygiene — smooth surface resists grease and bacteria, high-pressure washdown safe
- Smooth, vibration-free travel — keeps bottles, cans and delicate items upright at speed
- Cost-effective modular repair — replace individual plates or links
- Plate styles: flat smooth, perforated, embossed anti-slip; side guards and cleats optional
Specifications
| Material grade | SUS304 / SUS316 / SUS316L (standard); SUS430 / carbon steel (optional) |
|---|---|
| Chain pitch | 25.4 / 38.1 / 50.8 mm (standard); heavy-duty 76.2 / 101.6 mm |
| Plate thickness | 1.0 mm – 3.0 mm (reinforced for impact load) |
| Conveyor width | 150 mm – 2500 mm |
| Perforation size | 2.0 mm – 10.0 mm (round, square or slotted) |
| Side guard height | 20 mm – 150 mm; cleat height 30 mm – 100 mm |
| Temperature range | -40°C to +400°C (high-temp alloys available) |
| Max load capacity | Up to 120 kg/m² (varies by chain and structure) |
See It in Detail
Suitable Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose plate link for heavy, sharp or abrasive loads — stampings, castings, scrap glass — or when you need a perfectly flat, stable surface for bottles, cans and tall containers at high speed.
Yes — optional side guards (aprons) prevent spillage and transverse cleats (flights) carry product up steep inclines.
Material grade, chain pitch and plate thickness, belt width and length, side guard / cleat requirements, payload per meter and operating temperature.
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