English (UK) 
简体中文 Belt conveyor lines: the "conveyor belt" for light loads and high efficiency.
core positioning: The preferred solution for continuous conveying of small and light materials
- Applicable Scenarios::
- Food packaging industry (e.g. beverage cartoning lines up to 25m/min)
- Pharmaceutical/semiconductor clean room (food grade PU belt, alcohol wipe to clean)
- Express Sorting Centre (modular design for 30° climbing and serpentine bending)
- Achilles' heel::
Load ≤100kgIt is a hard threshold and heavy workpieces can cause the belt to deform and slip;
Positioning accuracy of only ±5mm, unable to meet the precise stopping requirements of the assembly line.
Speed Chain Conveyor Line: Heavy Duty and Precise "Robotic Arm Partner"
core positioning: The Ultimate Solution for Heavy Duty Assembly and Automation Integration
- Irreplaceable Advantages::
- Single point load 500kg+(Automobile engine block delivery measured at 800kg)
- ±1mm high accuracy positioning(Linkage with robotic arm to complete lithium battery cell gripping)
- Auto Accumulation Function(Electronic factory PCB board inter-station caching, space occupation down 60%)
- sector domination::
Automotive manufacturing (engine assembly), home appliance production line (refrigerator handling), 3C electronics (automated mobile phone assembly)
Core Difference Comparison: 5x Accuracy Difference vs 3x Cost Difference
| Key indicators | belt conveyor | Speed Chain Conveyor Line |
|---|---|---|
| load capacity | ≤100kg (small and light items) | ≥500kg(Heavy duty) |
| position accuracy | ±5mm (continuous conveyor) | ±1mm(assembly positioning) |
| speed range | 10-30m/min | 5-15m/min |
| Initial investment | $30,000-$150,000 | $80,000-$300,000 |
| Total cost over 5 years | $115,000 | $240,000. |
The Truth in Data: In the comparison of a 20-metre production line, the initial investment in the doubler chain is two times higher, but the life expectancy is up to 10 years (compared to 5-8 years for a belt line).
Selection Decision Tree: 4 Questions to Lock in the Optimal Solution
Self-question 1: Is the material over 100kg?
→be→ Speed multiplier chain (automotive parts/metal machined parts)
→clogged→ Go to next question
Self-question 2: Do you need a precise pause between workstations?
→be→ Multiplier chain (camera module cache for electronics assembly line)
→clogged→ Consider the belt line
Self-question 3: Speed requirement > 20m/min?
→be→ Belt line (courier sorting scene)
→clogged→ Go to next question
Self-question 4: Budget < $100,000?
→be→ Belt line (light load scenario for small and medium-sized factories)
→clogged→ Multiplier Chain (high-end manufacturing with long-term returns)
Special Scenario Breaking Programmes
inconsistency: Heavy-duty sections require doubled-speed chains, but doubled-speed chains for light-duty sections are cost-intensive.
→hybrid design::
- Multiple speed chain for heavy duty assembly section (800kg load)
- Switching belt line for packaging section (speed 25m/min)
→Overall cost reduction of 40%(Comparison of full speed chain programmes)
Trap warning::
- Be careful using speed chains in food factories: Risk of lubricant contamination (optional self-lubricating chain)
- Avoiding steel chains in humid environments: Stainless steel for rust prevention (cost +15% but double the life)
The ultimate recommendation: small-scale testing to validate decisions
Spend $10,000 on trial and error, save $300,000 on blind investment::
Simulate the real working conditions (e.g. 500 times of continuous starting and stopping) with 1-2m prototype, and measure the three indexes:
- failure rate(Beltline <1% vs Speed Chain <3%)
- actual beat(Measured chain beat of 90 seconds per station in an electronics factory)
- Maintenance complexity(Speed chains require monthly lubrication, belts are replaced quarterly only)
(Note: The load data in the text is derived from industrial scenarios, the costing model is based on a 5-year cycle, and the environmental adaptation programme refers to multi-industry cases)
