{"id":1143,"date":"2026-09-10T06:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T06:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plastic-modular-belt.com\/?p=1143"},"modified":"2026-09-10T08:56:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T08:56:40","slug":"magnetic-vs-standard-plastic-modular-side-flexing-chain-which-is-right-for-your-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plastic-modular-belt.com\/el\/%ce%b5%cf%86%ce%b1%cf%81%ce%bc%ce%bf%ce%b3%ce%ae\/magnetic-vs-standard-plastic-modular-side-flexing-chain-which-is-right-for-your-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnetic vs Standard Plastic Modular Side-Flexing Chain: Which is Right for Your Application?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Magnetic vs Standard Plastic Modular Side-Flexing Chain: Which is Right for Your Application?<\/h2>\n

A technical deep-dive for UK procurement engineers, plant managers, and production designers evaluating conveyor chain solutions across curved, elevated, and high-speed transfer lines.<\/p>\n

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\"EPAcross food processing plants in the West Midlands, automotive assembly lines in Birmingham, and pharmaceutical packaging facilities in the East Midlands, conveyor chain selection has never been a minor decision. The wrong chain in a curved transfer section can mean persistent product jams, unplanned downtime, and accelerated wear that drains maintenance budgets faster than most plant engineers anticipate. Two technologies dominate the plastic modular belt market for side-flexing applications: standard thermoplastic modular chains and magnetic-variant modular side-flexing chains. Each technology carries a distinct mechanical logic, a different cost profile, and a narrow range of applications where it genuinely outperforms the other. Understanding those boundaries \u2014 precisely \u2014 is how production engineers avoid costly retrofits.<\/p>\n

This guide cuts through the marketing language and gets to the engineering fundamentals. You will find a structured comparison of working principles, material science, performance data, and real-world application scenarios, so your next procurement decision is grounded in technical evidence rather than catalogue copy. Whether you are speccing a new line in Sheffield or replacing a struggling system in Manchester, the following analysis gives you the framework to get it right the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Working Principles: Two Fundamentally Different Approaches to Curved Conveying<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Standard Plastic Modular Side-Flexing Chain<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Standard plastic modular side-flexing chains navigate curves through a purely mechanical geometry. Each module is moulded with tapered lateral flanges \u2014 wider at one edge, narrower at the other \u2014 so when the chain enters a curve, the modules fan outward on the outer radius while compressing on the inner. The pivot pins connecting individual modules allow a controlled angular deviation, typically between 10\u00b0 and 30\u00b0 per metre of chain length depending on the pitch and module width. No external energy source or special sprocket engagement is required: the chain follows the curve as a direct consequence of its moulded geometry.<\/p>\n

Drive force is transmitted through friction between the chain underside and the wear strips, combined with direct sprocket tooth engagement at the drive and return stations. This arrangement is straightforward to install and maintain. A trained conveyor technician in Birmingham or Leeds can reconfigure a standard modular side-flexing line in a few hours using basic tools \u2014 no specialist equipment needed. The technology is mature, well-understood, and available in a broad range of materials suitable for food-grade, corrosive, and high-temperature environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Magnetic Plastic Modular Side-Flexing Chain<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Magnetic modular side-flexing chains embed rare-earth or ferrite magnets directly within the thermoplastic module body, or attach them to a stainless steel insert that is moulded into the module. These magnets generate a persistent, low-profile magnetic field directly at the belt surface. When the chain runs over a steel wear plate or a magnetic bedplate, the belt holds itself against the surface with a defined, measurable clamping force \u2014 typically expressed in Newtons per module. This clamping action is what allows magnetic chains to transport ferrous workpieces, hold parts through inverted sections, and keep products stable during aggressive acceleration and deceleration cycles.<\/p>\n

The side-flexing geometry in a magnetic chain uses the same tapered-module principle as the standard variant, but the engineering challenge is considerably greater: the magnets must retain their field strength across the entire operational temperature range, and the moulding process must prevent stress fractures around the insert pocket that could cause magnet ejection over time. Premium magnetic modular chains \u2014 such as those manufactured by Ever Power \u2014 undergo independent pull-force testing at the module level before any chain is assembled, ensuring consistent clamping performance across the belt width and along its full running length.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Core Materials: What Each Chain Is Actually Made Of<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The default material for general-purpose modular side-flexing chains in ambient or moderately warm environments. PP offers excellent chemical resistance to mild acids, alkalis, and cleaning detergents \u2014 a critical requirement for food production lines in Yorkshire and the East of England where multi-shift hygiene washdowns are standard. Its density of approximately 0.91 g\/cm\u00b3 keeps the chain lightweight, reducing motor load on long curved conveyor sections. Operating range typically sits between -10\u00b0C and +100\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Polyoxymethylene is specified when low friction and dimensional stability are priorities. POM modules exhibit a coefficient of friction against stainless steel of approximately 0.15\u20130.20, significantly lower than PP’s 0.25\u20130.35, which translates directly into reduced drive power requirements and less wear strip replacement in high-duty cycling applications. Automotive component transfer lines in the West Midlands frequently specify POM side-flexing chains precisely because the materials handle dimensional tolerances far better than commodity thermoplastics across temperature fluctuations from cold-store to production hall environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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High-density polyethylene is the go-to choice for chains that must handle wet, fatty, or detergent-intensive environments without absorbing moisture into the module body. Nylon (PA6 or PA66), by contrast, is selected when elevated operating temperatures up to 120\u00b0C and higher tensile strength are required. In Sheffield’s steel processing satellite industries, where coolant spray and metal swarf are environmental realities, HDPE side-flexing chains outperform standard PP over medium to long service intervals because they resist crazing and maintain module geometry under sustained mechanical load.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Magnet Inserts: Rare Earth vs Ferrite<\/h3>\n

In magnetic modular chains, the magnet material determines the clamping performance envelope. Neodymium (NdFeB) rare-earth magnets deliver clamping forces of 8\u201320 N per module in a compact geometry, making them suitable for high-speed inverted transport or thin ferrous sheet handling. Ferrite magnets offer a lower pull force (3\u20138 N per module) but exhibit far superior thermal stability above 80\u00b0C and cost significantly less. Ever Power’s engineering team works with clients to select the magnet grade precisely matched to their product weight, line speed, curve radius, and ambient temperature \u2014 avoiding both under-specification and unnecessary cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Product Technical and Performance Specifications<\/h2>\n

Key engineering parameters for standard and magnetic plastic modular side-flexing chains<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Module Material Options<\/td>\nPP, POM, HDPE, PA6, PA66<\/td>\nPP + NdFeB \/ Ferrite insert; POM + NdFeB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pitch Range (mm)<\/td>\n12.7 \/ 19.05 \/ 25.4 \/ 38.1<\/td>\n25.4 \/ 38.1 \/ 50.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Belt Width Range (mm)<\/td>\n100 \u2013 1,200<\/td>\n150 \u2013 900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum Curve Radius (mm)<\/td>\n300 \u2013 1,500 (depends on pitch)<\/td>\n500 \u2013 1,800 (depends on pitch)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Operating Temperature<\/td>\nPP: 100\u00b0C \/ POM: 90\u00b0C \/ PA: 120\u00b0C<\/td>\nNdFeB insert: 80\u00b0C \/ Ferrite insert: 150\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Typical Belt Speed (m\/min)<\/td>\nUp to 60<\/td>\nUp to 45 (magnetic drag limits high-speed operation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Core Technical Advantages: Standard vs Magnetic<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Standard Chain: Where It Excels<\/h3>\n

The breadth of material choices in standard plastic modular side-flexing chains is unmatched. A food factory in Lincoln can run an FDA-compliant PP chain on the primary sort curve and switch to POM on the high-speed downstream merge without changing any frame or sprocket hardware. This material interchangeability eliminates the costly redesign cycles that magnetic chain upgrades typically require. In addition, standard chains carry a significantly higher tensile load ceiling for a given belt width, which is why they remain the dominant choice for heavy-carton accumulation curves in distribution centres across the Midlands and the North of England.<\/p>\n

Long-term total cost of ownership strongly favours the standard side-flexing chain in applications where the magnetic functionality is not needed. Spare module availability, simplified maintenance scheduling, and lower energy draw on the drive motor all contribute to a favourable operating cost profile over five-year assessment periods. Ever Power’s standard side-flexing range, including the popular Heavy Duty Grid Straight Run Conveyor Belt<\/a>, demonstrates how flexibility in belt selection can serve broad industrial need across the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Magnetic Chain: Capabilities That Standard Cannot Match<\/h3>\n

The defining capability of magnetic side-flexing chain is product stabilisation without external fixturing. Consider a steel can line in a Sheffield food manufacturer that needs to navigate a 90-degree overhead curve before entering a labelling station: a standard chain requires guide rails, pusher devices, or vacuum assistance to prevent toppling. A magnetic chain holds the cans against the belt surface purely through field attraction, eliminating all that auxiliary hardware. This simplification is not just an engineering elegance \u2014 it translates directly into fewer breakdown points, shorter changeover time, and reduced capital expenditure on guide systems.<\/p>\n

Magnetic chains also make it possible to transport ferrous workpieces through inverted conveyor sections \u2014 something physically impossible with standard side-flexing chain. In automated engine component assembly in Birmingham, crankshaft blanks can be conveyed upside-down through a rinse tunnel on a magnetic chain, then righted at a downstream station without any manual intervention. The productivity gains in high-volume production environments can justify the higher unit cost of magnetic chain in fewer than twelve months of operation. Ever Power engineers these transitions as turnkey configurations, modelling the exact pull force per module needed to handle the product weight safely at the specified curve radius and belt speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Food and Beverage Processing \u2014 Standard Side-Flexing Chain<\/h3>\n

Across UK poultry processing facilities in Norfolk and Lincolnshire, standard plastic modular side-flexing chains handle the primary conveying duties: routing product from processing through chilling tunnels, across 45-degree curve merges before weighing stations, and into packaging lines. The FDA-compliant PP module material, combined with the open-grid or flush-grid surface option, allows effective high-pressure washdown between shifts without moisture entrapment in hollow module bodies. The side-flexing geometry reduces the number of required transfer points compared to straight-run chain systems, cutting product damage incidents at transfers by up to 30% in measured site trials. Standard chains are also available with integrated side guards \u2014 as seen in the Flat Top Straight Run Belt with Side Guards<\/a> \u2014 to prevent product migration over the belt edge during curved sections at moderate line speeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Automotive Component Handling \u2014 Magnetic Side-Flexing Chain<\/h3>\n

Manufacturing plants in Coventry and Sunderland handling stamped steel brackets, door hinges, and pressed body components represent a primary use case for magnetic side-flexing chain. These parts are ferrous, relatively light (typically 0.2\u20132.5 kg each), and need to navigate tight curve sections between forming press and quality inspection without repositioning. Magnetic chains eliminate the lateral guide rails that previously required manual cleaning and periodic adjustment, and the clamping force holds components flat against the belt surface even when the line accelerates sharply from a stop. Ever Power’s engineering team configures these lines with NdFeB module inserts at a pull force calculated to hold the heaviest part in the product family at the tightest curve radius on the line, ensuring that lighter parts are never dislodged while heavier ones are never strained against the magnet retention capacity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pharmaceutical Packaging Lines \u2014 Standard POM Side-Flexing Chain<\/h3>\n

Pharmaceutical packaging facilities in Macclesfield and Harlow run some of the most demanding conveyor hygiene regimes in British industry. Standard POM side-flexing chains are specified for these environments because POM is non-porous, easy to visually inspect for contamination, and dimensionally stable across the temperature swings between isolator cleaning and ambient production conditions. The low friction coefficient of POM against stainless steel wear strips reduces particle generation compared to PP \u2014 a meaningful consideration in cleanroom-adjacent conveyor sections where airborne particulate must be minimised. Validation documentation for the chain material batch, including extraction test results, is routinely supplied by Ever Power to satisfy the regulatory burden on UK pharmaceutical manufacturers operating under MHRA site inspection criteria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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E-commerce Distribution Centres \u2014 Standard Side-Flexing, High-Speed Configuration<\/h3>\n

Mega-distribution facilities in Daventry, Doncaster, and Peterborough demand conveyor chains that can sustain continuous operation at 50\u201360 m\/min across complex multi-level sort systems with tight curve sections between chutes. Standard side-flexing chains in 25.4 mm pitch POM excel here: they run fast, they run cool, they tolerate the inevitable polybag, tote, and carton mix without surface damage or contamination issues. The key engineering consideration at these speeds is chain tension management: poorly sized side-flexing chains will migrate laterally on the wear strip under high centrifugal load. Ever Power designs the full conveyor run with tension calculations for each curve section, pre-specifying the correct drive and take-up arrangement to keep lateral migration within the 3 mm tolerance that prevents module edge wear on the drive sprocket flanges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ever Power operates CNC-managed injection moulding lines with cavity tolerances held to \u00b10.05 mm on module pivot bore diameter, ensuring consistent pin engagement across the full belt width. Every module batch undergoes dimensional sampling to ISO 9001:2015 quality protocols, with records retained for traceability over a minimum ten-year period \u2014 a requirement that UK automotive and pharmaceutical clients frequently mandate in their supplier qualification processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Non-standard pitch configurations, custom module widths, combined straight-run and side-flexing modules within a single belt run, and proprietary surface textures (such as friction-enhancing inserts or anti-static coatings) are all available as engineered-to-order products from Ever Power. UK OEM conveyor builders regularly use Ever Power’s custom tooling service to produce branded modules that interlock with their existing frame hardware, reducing the supply chain to a single point of contact for the full belt assembly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ever Power holds bonded inventory of high-runner module configurations in a European transit warehouse, enabling ex-works dispatch within 48 hours for standard items. For UK importers working with freight forwarders through Felixstowe, Southampton, or Tilbury, Ever Power’s logistics team prepares full documentation sets (commercial invoice, packing list, material certificates, CE declarations where applicable) as standard \u2014 reducing customs clearance time and ensuring goods arrive on schedule even when urgent plant maintenance situations drive unplanned demand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"EPA Tier-2 automotive stamping facility near Coventry supplying pressed steel brackets and reinforcement panels to a major OEM bodyshop contacted Ever Power after persistent problems with their existing conveyor system on the post-press transfer line. The original installation used a straight-run modular belt combined with fixed guide rails to route steel brackets through a 90-degree overhead curve and then inverted down into a rinse tunnel. Two problems had become chronic: the guide rails caused surface scuffing on cosmetically sensitive brackets that the OEM’s inspection regime was increasingly flagging, and the overhead transfer section required a manual assist device that added one headcount to each shift purely to prevent product jams.<\/p>\n

Ever Power’s application engineering team visited the site, measured the bracket dimensions and weights (ranging from 0.35 kg to 1.8 kg depending on part variant), surveyed the existing frame geometry, and designed a drop-in replacement belt running Ever Power’s 38.1 mm pitch magnetic side-flexing chain with NdFeB inserts calibrated to deliver 12 N of clamping force per module \u2014 sufficient to hold the heaviest bracket through the inverted tunnel section at the 35 m\/min production line speed without exceeding the motor specification already in place. The guide rail system was completely removed, and the manual assist device position was reallocated to a quality inspection role.<\/p>\n

Following the retrofit, bracket surface scuff rejection rates fell by 87% in the first measurement period. Line availability on the affected section improved from 91.3% to 97.6% over the subsequent quarter, as the primary cause of unplanned downtime \u2014 product jams at the guide rail transitions \u2014 was eliminated. The complete project, from initial contact to belt commissioning, was delivered in eleven weeks, meeting the plant’s requirement to complete the work within their scheduled maintenance window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“The pull-force data Ever Power provided before we signed off on the specification was exactly what our engineering team needed to get internal approval. The chain performs precisely as modelled \u2014 zero migration through the overhead section at the speeds we run. We’ve had zero unplanned stops on that section in four months of production.”<\/p>\n

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“We’ve been sourcing standard side-flexing chain from Ever Power for our food processing lines in Yorkshire for three years. The POM modules have outlasted the previous supplier’s equivalent by about 40% in hours run, and the documentation pack for our BRC audit is always complete and on time. Very reliable supply chain partner.”<\/p>\n

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“We needed a custom width magnetic chain with a non-standard pitch that no UK distributor could supply from stock. Ever Power came back with a confirmed lead time and a sample within six weeks. The customisation capability is genuinely better than anything else we’ve found at this price point. The custom belt has been running in our Sheffield plant for eight months without issue.”<\/p>\n

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Answers to the questions UK procurement engineers and plant managers most commonly ask<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Magnetic side-flexing chain typically carries a unit cost between 2.4 and 4.2 times higher than an equivalent standard side-flexing chain in the same pitch and width. For most UK production environments, the premium becomes justifiable when the application involves ferrous product transport through an inverted section, high-speed curved conveying where guide rail elimination reduces downtime and changeover cost, or where product scuffing from guide contact is causing quality rejections. A simple payback calculation comparing the chain cost premium against the annual savings in auxiliary hardware, maintenance labour, and reduced product rejection rate usually yields a payback period of 8\u201318 months for medium-volume automotive and consumer goods lines.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\n\u2795 Which type of plastic modular side-flexing chain is the best supplier choice for food processing facilities in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region that need to comply with BRC food safety standards?<\/summary>\n
For BRC-compliant food production in Birmingham and the West Midlands, standard plastic modular side-flexing chains in FDA-compliant PP or POM are the standard selection. Magnetic chains are rarely appropriate for direct food contact applications because the magnet insert creates a potential foreign body risk that BRC-audited facilities must demonstrate they have controlled. Where magnetic chain must be used in a food-adjacent application \u2014 for example, upstream of the food handling zone for carton or tin transport \u2014 the risk assessment must document the insert retention integrity and include a detection check downstream. Most BRC food sites default to standard modular chain and manage curve stability through belt speed and guide geometry instead.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\n\u2795 How do I get a quick quote for custom-width plastic modular side-flexing chain from a supplier who can ship to the UK within a reasonable lead time?<\/summary>\n
Contact Ever Power directly via email at sales@plastic-modular-belt.com with your required belt width, pitch, material preference, curve radius, and intended operating environment. For standard-dimension magnetic and non-magnetic side-flexing chains, indicative prices can typically be confirmed within 24 hours during UK business hours. Custom-geometry chains require a brief engineering review, usually completed within 2\u20133 working days. Ex-works lead times from Ever Power’s production and transit inventory range from 48 hours (for stocked items) to 6\u20138 weeks (for fully custom moulded configurations).<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\n\u2795 Where can I find a UK-based or UK-servicing supplier of magnetic plastic modular side-flexing chain who understands the specific requirements of automotive manufacturing in Sheffield and surrounding areas?<\/summary>\n
Ever Power supplies magnetic and standard plastic modular side-flexing chains directly to UK automotive manufacturers and their Tier-1 and Tier-2 supply chains, including facilities in Sheffield, Rotherham, Derby, and across the Yorkshire and Humber manufacturing corridor. Orders are managed through the UK import route via standard freight from Ever Power’s European transit inventory, with full technical support available in English. Application engineers are available to review conveyor layouts, calculate pull-force requirements for specific part geometries, and advise on module configuration before any purchase commitment is made.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\n\u2795 What is the expected service life of a magnetic plastic modular side-flexing chain compared to standard chain when running in a high-humidity manufacturing environment in the North of England?<\/summary>\n
In a high-humidity manufacturing environment \u2014 typical of washing, rinsing, or steam-generating processes in Northern English food and chemical plants \u2014 standard PP side-flexing chains generally deliver 18,000\u201330,000 operational hours before significant module degradation requires belt replacement. Magnetic side-flexing chains in the same environment typically achieve 14,000\u201324,000 hours, with the performance gap arising from stress concentration around the magnet insert pockets under cyclic thermal and mechanical load. In both cases, service life is extended significantly by correct take-up tension management, regular wear strip inspection, and timely replacement of individual damaged modules before wear propagates to adjacent pivot pins.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\n\u2795 How do I work out which minimum curve radius my plastic modular side-flexing chain needs for a new conveyor installation in my UK plant, and who can check my calculations before I order?<\/summary>\n
The minimum curve radius for any plastic modular side-flexing chain is set by the pitch length and the maximum allowable lateral angle per module joint. As a rough guide, a 25.4 mm pitch chain in standard material can navigate curves with a radius as tight as 400\u2013600 mm; a 38.1 mm pitch chain typically requires a minimum radius of 700\u2013900 mm to avoid excessive inter-module stress on the outer edge. For a definitive calculation specific to your belt width, load, and speed, send your conveyor layout drawing to Ever Power’s engineering team, who will run the curve analysis and confirm the correct chain specification and minimum radius before any order is placed. This service is provided without obligation as part of the pre-sales technical support.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to Specify the Right Side-Flexing Chain for Your Line?<\/h2>\n

Ever Power’s engineering team is ready to review your application, recommend the correct chain type, and provide a competitive UK-delivered price. Contact us today.<\/p>\n

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