Chain Conveyor
- High Capacity Performance
- Energy Efficient Operation
- Closed System Safety
- Extended Service Life
- Adaptable Configuration
- Low Maintenance Costs
Industry-Leading Chain Conveyor Manufacturer
As a leading chain conveyor manufacturer, DARKO brings over 10 years of expertise in industrial conveying systems. Our ISO-certified equipment, exported to 30+ countries, delivers reliable solutions for coal, metallurgy, chemical, power, and cement applications – combining high efficiency with intelligent control features.
Chain Scraper Conveyor Working Principle
The chain scraper conveyor transports bulk materials through a sealed trough using circulating chains with attached flights. Driven by a motor, the head sprocket pulls dual strands of chains, causing the welded flights to push materials along the trough via positive displacement. As the material layer is agitated by the flights, internal pressure and friction are generated. When this force exceeds the friction between the material and trough walls, the bulk material flows in a fluidized state (mass-flow principle) at a speed nearly matching the chain velocity (0.1-0.5 m/s).
This system excels in three-dimensional conveying and dust containment. Specially designed flight angles (typically 45°-60°) and trough profiles enable horizontal, inclined (≤45°), and vertical configurations. The fully enclosed trough with wear-resistant linings ensures minimal dust leakage. Unlike conventional chain conveyors that rely solely on frictional drag, the scraper mechanism forcibly propels materials, making it ideal for powders and granular materials with poor flowability (e.g., cement, coal powder, grains). Energy consumption is 30%-50% lower than screw conveyors for equivalent capacity.
FU Series Chain Conveyor
Discover the optimal solution for efficient, enclosed, and dust-free material handling. The FU Series Chain Conveyor , also known as a chain flight conveyor, is engineered for reliable and leak-proof transfer of powders, granules, and bulk materials like cement, fly ash, food powder, and abrasive sands. From compact to heavy-duty models, this series offers versatile, energy-saving, and low-maintenance mechanical conveying for industries worldwide.
Large industrial-grade equipment delivering robust power and superior structural support for long-distance, extra-high-volume operating conditions.
Advantages of Chain Conveyor
Chain conveyors offer compact, cost-effective, and versatile material handling with enclosed dust-free operation.
Fully enclosed design with zero dust leakage.
Handles horizontal, inclined and vertical transport.
30-50% more energy-efficient than screw conveyors.
Modular design allows individual part replacement.
Wear-resistant alloy chains last 5-8 years.
Optimized flights reduce power consumption.
Handles powders to small lumps effectively.
Supports real-time tracking for smart management.
Our Service Process
As one of China’s leading chain conveyor manufacturers, we provide high-quality, durable screw conveyor solutions for various industries. Our comprehensive service ensures efficient material handling solutions with reliable performance and responsive technical support.
We analyze your production requirements to provide customized equipment selection ensuring perfect system compatibility.
Our senior engineers create personalized solutions with optimized system configuration based on your specifications.
Detailed pricing covering equipment, installation, shipping and after-sales service with no hidden costs.
Strict quality control at our ISO-certified factory guarantees reliable equipment performance.
Dedicated logistics team ensures on-time delivery with complete installation guidance and training.
24/7 technical support with scheduled maintenance alerts and fast spare parts delivery.
What is a Chain Scraper Conveyor?
The Chain Scraper Conveyor is a highly efficient and reliable continuous conveying equipment designed for handling powdered, granular, and bulk materials. Widely used in industries such as cement plants, mining, metallurgy, chemical, power generation, and grain processing, it is suitable for harsh working conditions including high temperatures, high abrasion, and high dust environments.
Our chain scraper conveyor features a high-strength chain and wear-resistant scraper structure, ensuring long service life, low maintenance, and high load capacity to meet the material handling needs of various industries.
Own Factory, High Quality Manufacturing Power
As a professional cement equipment manufacturer with 10 years of industry experience, Darko combines innovative engineering with reliable production capabilities. Our ISO-certified facility produces 400+ dust collection systems and 450+ conveying systems annually, serving 500+ global clients with complete solutions from cement silos to dust control systems.
Backed by patented technologies and an experienced R&D team, we specialize in customized, non-standard designs to meet diverse project requirements. Equipped with advanced manufacturing facilities and strict quality control, we ensure every product meets the highest international standards while delivering cost-effective, environmentally friendly solutions for cement plants and industrial applications worldwide.
Project Case Studies
We are committed to providing professional, customized conveying solutions to help our clients worldwide tackle industry-specific challenges. Below are successful applications of our FU Series Chain Conveyors across multiple key industrial sectors:
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Solution: FU500 Chain Conveyor (with NM400 wear-resistant lining)
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Result: Achieved zero dust emission throughout the process and reduced equipment failure rate by 90%.
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Solution: FU270/FU350 Chain Conveyor Network (food-grade carbon steel construction)
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Result: Enabled precise distribution within a compact workshop, completely eliminating cross-contamination of materials.
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Solution: Custom Extra-Length FU600 Chain Conveyor (anti-static design + VFD drive)
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Result: Achieved safe and energy-efficient conveying over 80 meters, reducing system energy consumption by 40% compared to the previous method.
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Solution: High-Temperature Resistant FU410 Chain Conveyor (heat-resistant alloy steel chain)
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Result: Ensured stable operation in a 150°C environment while enabling efficient waste heat recovery simultaneously.
Professional Customized Conveying System Solutions
Precision-engineered material handling systems tailored to your production requirements
We provide complete standard and custom conveying systems tailored to your material handling requirements. Our engineering team designs reliable bucket elevators, belt conveyors, screw conveyors and pneumatic systems using premium components and smart configurations. All equipment is manufactured in-house with strict quality control to ensure seamless integration with your operations. We optimize each system for your specific materials, capacity needs and facility layout to deliver maximum efficiency and longevity.
Our conveying systems come with comprehensive worldwide service and maintenance support. From installation supervision to operator training and 24/7 technical assistance, we ensure your equipment maintains peak performance. We offer remote monitoring options, preventive maintenance programs and genuine spare parts to minimize downtime. Our durable, wear-resistant designs coupled with responsive after-sales service guarantee smooth material handling operations throughout your system’s lifecycle.
More about Chain Conveyor
By fully understanding the relevant technical parameters and structural technology of the chain conveyor, you will have a clearer understanding of the performance advantages and application value of the equipment.
- Specification Parameters
- Technical Specifications
- Applications
- Darko’s highlight
| Name Specifications | X(G)Z- 06 | X(G) Z-08 | X(G) Z-10 | X(G) Z-12 | X(G)Z- 14 |
| Conveying Capacity (t/h) | 100-300 | 200-500 | 300-600 | 400-800 | 500-1000 |
| Chain Speed (m/s) | 0.48-0.76 | 0.48- 0.76 | 0.48 0.76 | 0.48- 0.76 | 0.48-0.76 |
| Conveying Distance (m) | 6.7-64.3 | 6.7-64.3 | 6.7-64.3 | 6.7-64.3 | 6.7-64.3 |
| Material Particle Size (mm) | <200 | <300 | <300 | <300 | <300 |
| Scraper Width (mm) | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 |
| Scraper Spacing | 1024 | ||||
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 5–500 m³/h |
| Conveying Distance | 5–100 m (customizable) |
| Chain Speed | 0.1–0.5 m/s |
| Material Temperature | ≤600°C (high-temperature version available) |
| Inclination Angle | 0°–45° (adjustable based on material properties) |
| Motor Power | Customized (3–75 kW) |
| Chain Material | Alloy Steel / Stainless Steel (corrosion-resistant option available) |
| Scraper Material | Wear-Resistant Steel / UHMW-PE (low-friction option available) |
✔ Cement Plants – Clinker, raw meal, fly ash
✔ Food Processing – Flour, grains, sugar
✔ Chemicals – Fertilizers, plastics, PVC
✔ Mining – Coal, ore, sand
Our chain conveyor, also known as a scraper conveyor or enclosed drag chain conveyor, is meticulously engineered to provide an efficient solution for handling powders, granules, and small lump bulk materials. Compared to traditional equipment, it demonstrates significant advantages across several key performance dimensions:
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High Conveying Capacity, Space-Saving Design
The equipment features a compact structure while delivering impressive conveying capacity. To achieve the same material flow rate, it requires considerably less installation space than a conventional belt conveyor and is also more space-efficient than a screw conveyor. It offers a wide range of conveying capacities, flexibly meeting demands from several cubic meters to hundreds of cubic meters per hour. -
Long Service Life & Minimal Maintenance Cost
Key components, such as the conveying chain, are made from alloy steel and undergo scientific heat treatment processes, ensuring an extended service life of over five years under normal operation. Even wear parts like the chain rollers are designed for a service life typically not less than one year. This results in an average of less than one maintenance event per year, significantly reducing long-term operating costs and ensuring continuous, efficient production line operation. -
Low Energy Consumption, High Efficiency
The equipment ingeniously utilizes the internal friction between materials for conveyance, efficiently converting the work done by the driving components into effective transport work. The unique chain-and-flight pulling mechanism greatly reduces the resistance of material movement, resulting in overall energy consumption that is only 30% to 60% of a comparable screw conveyor under the same conditions. It is an ideal choice for energy-efficient, sustainable production. -
Fully Enclosed Structure, Safe & Eco-Friendly
The entire machine adopts a fully sealed design, completely preventing dust escape during conveyance and achieving dust-free conveying. It also offers good waterproof and rainproof performance. Easy to operate and safe and reliable in function, it creates a better working environment and fully complies with modern industrial environmental standards. -
Flexible Layout & High Adaptability
Various types of inlet and outlet points can be installed at any required location along the casing to suit specific process needs, offering great flexibility. The equipment supports multiple installation configurations, including horizontal, inclined (typically at angles ≤15°), or vertical setups. It can be arranged overhead, at ground level, or in a pit, perfectly adapting to complex workshop spaces and diverse process layouts.
Suitable for powdered, granular, and bulk materials such as cement, ores, coal, fertilizers, and grains.
Consider factors like capacity, material characteristics, temperature, and conveying distance. Our engineers provide model selection support.
Routine maintenance every 3-6 months, including chain tension inspection, scraper wear check, and lubrication of key components.
Yes, we provide explosion-proof motors and anti-static structures for flammable and explosive environments.
Related Products
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Ideal for horizontal or inclined transportation of bulk materials with low energy consumption. Features durable construction, smooth operation, and customizable lengths/widths for mining, grain, and packaging applications.
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Specifically designed for combustible dust environments with integrated explosion-proof devices and pressure relief systems, compliant with ATEX standards. Perfect for chemical, pharmaceutical, and metalworking industries.
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Enclosed structure effectively prevents dust and leakage, specially designed for powders and small particles. Can be integrated into automated conveying systems, widely used in chemical and food processing industries.
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Heavy-duty version for larger-capacity conveying of granular or semi-fluid materials. Features enhanced torque resistance and wear-resistant coatings for cement, fertilizer, and wastewater treatment plants.
Why Choose Our Chain Scraper Conveyor?
🔹 Custom Solutions – Tailored designs for special dimensions, materials, and drive systems based on customer needs.
🔹 Global Supply – Exported to Europe, Americas, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and more, ensuring reliable quality.
🔹 Professional Support – Provides technical consultation, installation guidance, and after-sales service in one package.
🔹 Cost-Effective – Compared to similar products, our chain scraper conveyor offers longer lifespan, lower energy consumption, and reduced maintenance costs.
Both the FU Series and the MS Series (typically referring to en-masse or drag chain conveyors) are efficient chain conveying solutions, but they differ significantly in design, suitable materials, and typical applications. In short, the choice depends primarily on the characteristics of the material you need to convey.
| Aspect | FU Series Chain Conveyor | MS Series (En-Masse) Chain Conveyor |
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| Working Principle | Conveys material using internal friction with smaller flights. | Drags material using larger flights that closely fit the housing. |
| Structure | Trough is relatively narrow and shallow; compact and lighter build. | Rectangular/box-type housing; more robust and heavy-duty construction. |
| Key Advantages | Excellent sealing, low energy consumption, cost-effective, ideal for continuous flow. | High capacity, superior impact resistance and abrasion resistance, built for harsh conditions. |
| Typical Materials | Powdery, fine granules, small pellets with good flowability. e.g., Cement, fly ash, flour, animal feed, plastic pellets. |
Dense, abrasive, or lumpy bulk materials. e.g., Coal, ore, slag, grain, wood chips, biomass pellets. |
| Selection Keywords | “Powder conveying”, “Dust-tight”, “Energy-efficient” | “Heavy-duty conveying”, “Abrasion-resistant”, “Lumpy materials” |
Chain, belt, and screw conveyors are three primary types of conveying systems, with core differences as follows:
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Chain Conveyor: Uses steel chains as the traction/carrying component, equipped with attachments like flights, aprons, or plates. Key advantages include durability, high load capacity, suitability for high-temperature or abrasive materials, and fully sealed dust-proof operation. It is ideal for conveying powders, granules, small lumps, high-temperature materials, or abrasive substances.
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Belt Conveyor: Relies on rubber or fabric belts as the carrying medium, suitable for regular packaged items or bulk materials with low density. Benefits include smooth operation, low noise, and long-distance conveying, but it is not resistant to high temperatures, prone to damage from sharp materials, and offers poor sealing.
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Screw Conveyor: Moves materials via rotating helical blades, suitable for powders or non-sticky small lumps and capable of fully sealed operation. However, it has limited conveying distance and capacity, relatively high energy consumption, and is less adaptable to highly abrasive materials compared to chain conveyors.
In industries like mining, cement, and coal, chain conveyors are essential for transporting raw materials, semi-finished products, and waste slag, such as ores, coal, limestone, cement clinker, and slag.
Special design requirements include:
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Exceptional Wear Resistance: Key components (e.g., chains, flights, troughs) must use high-strength wear-resistant steel or undergo wear-resistant treatment to handle highly abrasive materials.
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Heavy-Duty Structure: The equipment requires reinforced design to withstand impacts from large lumps and high loads, ensuring greater strength and rigidity.
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Dust Prevention and Sealing: For powdery materials (e.g., coal dust, cement), a fully sealed structure is necessary to prevent dust leakage, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
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High-Temperature Resistance: For materials like cement clinker, heat-resistant steel and specialized designs are needed to adapt to high-temperature environments.