CHAINVEYER OVERHEAD CONVEYOR

Lauyans Overhead Conveyor Solutions offers the complete

Chainveyor line, including the Series 200, Series 300 and
Power & Free versions. Chainveyor offers an economical and
efficient overhead conveyor solution for a variety of material
handling requirements. For light to medium duty loads,
Chainveyor is a cost-effective alternative to heavier-duty
enclosed track or I-beam conveyors. A Chainveyor system
offers ease of installation, low maintenance and quick
shipment of stock components.

TOTAL ADAPTABILITY
Chainveyor is the most adaptable conveyor system on the
market. It maximizes available floor space while conforming
to structural contours. Once installed, Chainveyor systems
can easily be modified for additional workstations, relocated
equipment, increased building size, or other revisions in conveyor paths. Its design allows the use of smaller processing
equipment (tanks, freezers, ovens, etc.) and makes serving
hard-to-reach production equipment more practical.

INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY
Chainveyor is reliable and low maintenance. The simplicity
of the design with fewer moving conveyor parts means
minimal maintenance and virtually eliminates downtime.
The chain pitch offers more product hanging point options
that will maximize production. This reduces conveyor system
length and integrated equipment size.

IMPROVED PRODUCT QUALITY

Chainveyor improves product quality by keeping the physical
handling of the product to a minimum. Chainveyor moves
product anywhere, through processes of all types that may
otherwise require a multitude of individual handling by
personnel for each process.

Typical Applications Include:

Warehousing / Distribution

Manufacturing

Empty Box Lines

Order Fulfillment
Pick-To-Light
Trash Conveyor

Paint Systems
Powder Coating Lines
Production Systems
Unit Handling

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CHAINVEYOR SERIES 200

The Chainveyor Series 200 is an economical and efficient overhead conveyor

solution to various finishing, production and distribution system material
handling requirements. For light to medium duty loads. Chainveyor Series
200 is an economical alternative (up to 25% savings) to heavier duty
enclosed track or I-beam conveyor that is overkill in some applications.

SERIES 200 FEATURES:

V
 ariable Frequency Direct Drives for easy speed control and less
maintenance with fewer mechanical components.
Plated chain is available for harsh environments.
6 pendant centers for more hanging points.
60 pound per foot load capacity.
Stainless steel horizontal and vertical curves offer ultimate hardness
and resist corrosion.
Tight turn radius increases efficiency and saves floor space.
Fewer moving parts require less maintenance.
Modular design for ease of installation.

SERIES 200 DRIVE:

Simple and rugged, this variable frequency drive has no complicated, critical adjustments
or fast-wearing parts. Positive, direct contact between sprocket teeth and chain distributes
stresses over a maximum area to provide constant straight line pull. The entire unit
is mounted in any 3 8 straight run of track. In addition to the inline drive, 90 and
180 corner drives are available for applications not particularly suited for the inline
unit. This drive utilizes a state of the art AC frequency controller with motor and gear
reducer combination to provide maximum output speed range.

SERIES 200 DRIVE ADVANTAGES:

Easy speed change with push button control.
R
 educes maintenance by eliminating many of the mechanical drive parts such
as variable pitch sheaves, V-Belts, and torque limiters. The VFD controller
electronically controls speed and limits output torque to preprogrammed levels.
B
 road speed range. Variable Frequency Drives allow speed ranges up to 20:1.
Mechanical variable pitch sheaves have a speed range of less than 2:1.
Improved Gearmotor Design. High efficient helical gear reducers with Inverter
Duty TEFC motors allow full torque rating at a broad range of speeds with less
heat buildup than double worm gear reducers.
F
 ull Function VFD controller. Variable Frequency Drives offer full function options
such as soft starting, torque limiting and overload protection.

SERIES 200 CHAIN:

The chain is precision-made of uniformly heat treated components.

Although light in weight, it has an assembled tensile strength in excess
of 3,000 pounds. Side and pendant links are made of high tensile steel
and all chain is thoroughly inspected and lubricated before packaging.
Chain is sold in 10 increments and shipped in 10 or 100 lengths and
weighs 1.3 pounds per foot.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Capacity: 30lbs. per pendant, 60lbs. per ft.
Chain Pull: 600lbs. Recommended maximum
Tensile Strength: 3000lbs.
Maximum Operating Temperature: 450F
Chain / Load Pitch: 6
PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

2020900

Chain 10 ft. long

WEIGHT

2020901

Chain 10 ft. long, packed with grease

13

2020902

Plated Chain, 10 ft. long

13

13

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CHAINVEYOR SERIES 300

For longer systems and/or heavier parts, Series 300 is the solution. Chainveyor
Series 300 Conveyor is the heavier duty version of Series 200, offering the same
quality and advantages. With a recommended maximum chain pull of 1000 lbs.,
Series 300 is ideal for longer systems in excess of 1000 ft. long. For loads which
may exceed the weight capacity of our Series 200 conveyor, the Series 300 offers
an increased weight capacity of 150 lbs. per foot.

SERIES 300 FEATURES:

Chain is precison-made of uniformly heat-treated components.

Light in weight, assembled tensile strength in excess of 7,500lbs.
High quality 2 3/8 OD steel tubing for all straight track sections.
Inline drive is rated at 1,000 lbs. of chain pull, and can be mounted in any
4-0 straight run of track.
Comes assembled as a complete unit, requiring no fabrication at the time
of installation.
Power curves are fabricated from 2-3/8 OD, T-304 stainless steel and are
designed to work-harden through use.

SERIES 300 CHAIN:

The chain is precision-made of uniformly heat-treated

components. Although light in weight, it has an assembled
tensile strength in excess of 7,500 pounds. Side and
pendant links are made of high tensile steel and all chain is
thoroughly inspected and lubricated before shipment. Chain
is sold in 1-0 increments and shipped in 50-0 lengths
and weighs
3 pounds
per foot.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Capacity: 100lbs. per pendant
Chain Pull: 1000lbs. maximum
Tensile Strength: 7500lbs.
Maximum Operating Temperature: 450F
Chain / Load Pitch: 8
PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

3021901

Chain 1 ft. long

WEIGHT
3

This drive utilizes a state of the art AC frequency controller with motor and
gear reduced combination to provide maximum output speed range.

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13/16"

Equally simple and rugged, this VFD drive uses a caterpillar style drive chain to
engage the carrying chain. The Series 300 inline drive is rated at 1,000 pounds
of chain pull and can be mounted in any 4-0 straight run of track. In addition
to the inline drive, 90 degree and 180 degree corner drives are available for
applications not particularly suited for the inline unit.

1'-11" Max.

SERIES 300 DRIVE:

Gear Motor

34 Tooth Sprocket

SERIES 200 & 300 TAKE-UP:

All power conveyor systems require a take-up to remove slack chain

generated on the down-stream side of the drive and in linear expansion and contraction of the conveyor. It also compensates for a
slight elongation of the chain that occurs during normal wear. The
Chainveyor take-up comes assembled as a complete unit, requiring
no fabrication at the time of installation. Take-up units are available
spring-loaded, airscrew or counterweight operated. Standard radius
for Series 200 is 16 or 24 with spreads up to 120. Series 300
standard radius is 24 or 36 and
provides 36 of chain take-up with
spreads up to 120.

SERIES 200 & 300 POWER CURVES:

In Chainveyor systems, many combinations of curves may be

achieved by joining standard horizontal and vertical curves.
Series 200 Power curves are fabricated from 1.625 OD, T-304
stainless steel and Series 300 Power curves are fabricated from
2-3/8, T-304 stainless steel; both are designed to work-harden
through use. This eliminates the expense of heat treating and
straightening. Curves are accurately machined to align with
straight track sections and are squared at the point of tangency.
Series 200 standard radii are 16, 24 and 36 for horizontal
turns and 16 for vertical curves. Standard radii for Series 300
are 24, 36 and 48 for horizontal turns and 24 for
vertical curves. Stock curves are factory
cut to 15, 30, 45, 90, and 180 degree
segments for both horizontal turns and
vertical curves. Special curves are available
upon request to fit particular requirements
where a standard curve is not applicable.

SERIES 200 & 300 TRACK:

High quality 1 5/8 OD steel tubing is used for all Chainveyor Series 200
Power straight track sections, with 2 3/8 OD steel tubing used for all Series
300 Power straight track sections.. Ends are squared and deburred for
precise matching points. Standard factory finish is Blue Industrial Enamel.
Stock lengths are 10; weight is 2 pounds per foot for Series 200 track and
3.5 pounds per foot for Series 300 track. Stainless
steel track is also available for high
humidity / contamination applications.

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POWER AND FREE:

The Chainveyor Series 200 combination Power & Free overhead conveyor
provides load-switching features often called for, but not possible with, standard

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:

systems. By combining Series 200 Power and 200 Free, the standard Power

Automatic Dispatching

line moves carriers from one area to another while the 200 Free system is used
for switching and in-process storage. Power & Free applications afford almost
unlimited versatility in fast and slow stop-and-go production

Different Production Speeds

and can route carriers and loads into and out of pre-selected

Rework and Repair

processing or storage lines, to and from stations, areas and

Re-Circulation

departments, or will recycle if required.

Repeating Cycles

We incorporate a proven, step-by-step approach to planning and designing your

Chainveyor Power & Free system. This approach includes the following five steps:

Step 1. Determine the minimum and maximum size and weight of the loads
to be handled.

Step 2. Determine the types of functions to be accomplished with the system,

such as:

Storage and retrieval

Transfers
Merges
Gravity accumulation

Powered accumulation
Work stations
Manual or automatic feeding
Release or escapement, etc.

Functions in the system will determine the type of drive dogs to be used on the
power chain (e.g., powered accumulation required overriding-type drive dogs).

Step 3. Develop a sequence of operation and a flow chart of the system.

Step 4. Identify production rates and load size to determine conveyor speed
and carrier spacing. (Carrier spacing is equal to the drive dog centers
or spacing on the power chain.)

Step 5. Design carrier and determine clearances.

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Selective Storage

POWER & FREE CHAINVEYOR

SELECTION GUIDE
SUITED FOR:
L
 ow, medium, high or variable rate
production
Multi-station (switching) functions
Medium or large systems
Logic-controlled systems

Automatic Dispatching: Independently operating carriers make it

possible to dispatch loads to various destinations in a system.
Preset index devices automatically switch the carrier off at any
desired station, returning it to the same power line or to another
power line, to be transported to any other station in the system.
Selective Storage: Any number of storage lines may be provided
in a Chainveyor system, and parts may be stored with selectivity
as to type, size, color, etc. Loads in live storage are up and out
of the way, saving valuable floor space, yet may be released to a
power line at any time either automatically or manually.
Different Production Speeds: With Power & Free systems,
different speeds in production units per hour can be provided
at different areas as well as being able to provide spacing
variations between carriers for certain processes or operations.
In stop-and-go operations, loads may be diverted to a free line
or any number of free lines at any work station for processing
while the load is at a standstill; and after completion, the
carrier may re-enter the Power & Free system and automatically
move to the next station or operation.
Rework and Repair: If inspection reveals that a part requires
attention before subsequent assembly or between operations,
it is easily switched to an adjacent loop for rework or repair
without interrupting the main line production. After rework or
repair, the part can be re-routed back to the main line.

Re-Circulation: This feature makes it possible to shunt excess

materials into a recirculating circuit or standby storage lines
when necessary, and automatically release them back into
the main line as required. This is accomplished by the use of
line-full sensing devices which do not allow additional
carriers to enter the line once it is filled.
Repeating Cycles: A Power & Free system is especially
valuable in applications where certain routine steps must be
repeated in between major production operations. For those
types of applications, a Power & Free system can be installed
to repeat a single step or a complete production cycle or be
set to by-pass a particular operation or station.

SERIES 200 CASE STUDY:

LONG PART PARALLEL BANKING
Challenge: Parts must be aligned side by side in curing/
drying oven.
Solution: Lauyans & Company, Inc. designed and installed
a Series 200 Power and Free Chainveyor system for this
application. The power part of the system was utilized at
the loading stations, while the free section was installed
in the curing/drying oven, where the parts were required to
hang immobile for a specified time period. Each part was
too large to align in a straight system, so a side by side
track system was installed in the curing oven. This allowed
for more parts to cure in less space, thus saving
the customer valuable space as well
as costing less.

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One Source For Material Handling Solutions

Engineered Products Solutions

Automated Transfer Solutions
Overhead Conveyor Solutions
Automated Storage and Retrieval Solutions

2929 West Chestnut Street

Louisville, KY 40211
Voice (502) 774-2200
Fax (502) 772-1047
www.lauyans.com
E-Mail: info@lauyans.com

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