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Industrial Conveyor Solutions \u00b7 United Kingdom<\/span><\/div>\n

1060 Magnetic Side-Flexing Single Hinge Chain<\/h2>\n

Heavy-duty plastic modular belting engineered for curved, magnetic, and high-load conveyor lines across UK manufacturing and food-processing facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"chain\"When a conveyor line needs to navigate tight curves, change elevation, or integrate magnetic holding functions all at once, most standard chains fall short. The 1060 Magnetic Side-Flexing Single Hinge Chain \u2014 model designation 1060-FTM-K330 \u2014 was developed specifically to address these multi-axis demands. Built around a 25.4 mm pitch and engineered with embedded magnetic technology, this chain delivers reliable side-flexing performance across bottling lines, packaging machinery, automotive sub-assembly tracks, and general industrial conveyors throughout the United Kingdom. The single-hinge architecture keeps the module count low, which translates directly into faster installation, simpler maintenance, and lower long-term cost of ownership. With a maximum working load of 1,900 N at 21 \u00b0C and a minimum sideflex radius of just 500 mm, it fits installations where space is tight and throughput demands are high. Whether your plant operates in dry warehouse conditions or a wet food-safe environment, the XLG and PS material options keep this chain performing consistently between 4 \u00b0C and 64 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why UK Manufacturers Choose This Chain<\/h2>\n
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Integrated Magnetic Function<\/h3>\n

The built-in magnetic property allows the chain to hold ferrous components firmly during transport, eliminating the need for external magnetic rails and reducing the overall conveyor footprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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True Side-Flexing Geometry<\/h3>\n

A minimum sideflex radius of 500 mm means the belt can navigate horizontal curves that would snap or jam rigid alternatives. This opens design possibilities for spiral, curved, and S-bend conveyor layouts without requiring a separate curve module.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dual Material Options<\/h3>\n

Available in XLG for maximum chemical resistance and PS for cost-sensitive dry applications. Both variants share identical dimensional specs, so converting between materials requires zero re-engineering of the frame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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High Load Capacity<\/h3>\n

A working load ceiling of 1,900 N at 21 \u00b0C puts this chain in the same performance bracket as many metal alternatives \u2014 without the corrosion risk, the noise, or the weight penalty that comes with steel conveyor chains in wet environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Single-Hinge Simplicity<\/h3>\n

The single-hinge rod design dramatically reduces the number of components per metre compared with multi-hinge alternatives. On-site technicians can replace a damaged section in minutes, keeping production downtime to a minimum even during peak shifts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wet & Dry Rated<\/h3>\n

Working temperature range of 4\u201364 \u00b0C in both dry and wet conditions means the same belt specification covers cold-storage washdown lines and ambient-temperature assembly tracks without any compromise in tensile performance or dimensional stability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n

The table below contains the full dimensional and performance parameters for the 1060-FTM-K330 plastic modular chain. Both the XLG and PS material variants share identical mechanical ratings, making cross-specification straightforward for procurement teams sourcing against BS EN conveyor standards.<\/p>\n

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\n\u03c7\u03b9\u03bb.<\/span><\/th>\n		Backflex Radius (Min)
\n\u03c7\u03b9\u03bb.<\/span><\/th>\n		Sideflex Radius (Min)
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\nN (21\u00b0C)<\/span><\/th>\n		Working Temperature \u00b0C<\/th>\nWeight
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Dry<\/th>\nWet<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1060-FTM-K330<\/td>\n25.4<\/td>\n130<\/td>\n500<\/td>\n1900<\/td>\n4\u201364<\/td>\n4\u201364<\/td>\n1.7<\/td>\nXLG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25.4<\/td>\n130<\/td>\n500<\/td>\n1900<\/td>\n4\u201364<\/td>\n4\u201364<\/td>\n1.7<\/td>\nPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Engineering Drawing \u2014 1060-FTM-K330<\/h3>\n

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All dimensions in millimetres. Contact our engineering team for custom width configurations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How It Works: Materials, Mechanics & Design Principle<\/h2>\n
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XLG is an advanced engineering thermoplastic compound offering superior resistance to oils, fats, mild acids, and alkaline cleaning agents commonly encountered in food processing and beverage production environments. Its molecular structure maintains dimensional stability across the full rated temperature range, meaning the belt pitch stays consistent even during frequent CIP (clean-in-place) cycles \u2014 a requirement that is increasingly specified by UK food manufacturers operating under Food Standards Agency guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PS (polystyrene-based compound) delivers a cost-effective solution for dry ambient applications such as packaging machinery, cardboard handling, and light assembly lines. While it shares the same pitch, backflex radius, working load, and weight as the XLG variant, it is optimised for environments that don’t involve aggressive washdowns or prolonged chemical exposure. For general UK industrial distribution and warehouse automation applications, PS remains the most popular specification choice due to its balance of mechanical performance and unit cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The single hinge rod runs continuously across the full width of the belt, locking each module to its neighbour while leaving the pivot axis clear for lateral flexing. Permanent magnets are moulded directly into specified module positions during manufacturing \u2014 not added as an afterthought \u2014 so the magnetic force is uniformly distributed and maintenance-free. This integration avoids any risk of the magnets migrating or losing strength under vibration, which is a common failure mode seen with adhesive-bonded magnet inserts on competing products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Where This Chain Is Used Across UK Industry<\/h2>\n
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Beverage & Bottling<\/h4>\n

Magnetic retention of metal caps and can lids during filling, sealing, and labelling on curved production lines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Automotive Sub-Assembly<\/h4>\n

Holding small ferrous stampings, brackets, and fasteners on tight-radius assembly conveyors without operator intervention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Packaging & Logistics<\/h4>\n

Side-flex capability enables compact curved sections in sortation systems and warehouse fulfilment lines, saving floor space in UK distribution centres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Food Processing<\/h4>\n

XLG material withstands aggressive daily washdowns in meat, poultry, and dairy facilities while maintaining full mechanical integrity over long service intervals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Electronics & Light Assembly<\/h4>\n

Smooth, consistent belt surface prevents sensitive PCBs and precision components from shifting during transit through inspection zones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Success Stories<\/h2>\n

Real-world deployments of the 1060 Magnetic Side-Flexing Single Hinge Chain across key sectors.<\/p>\n

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Featured Case \u00b7 UK Beverage Manufacturing<\/span><\/div>\n

idlands Brewing Co. \u2014 Curved Filling Line Upgrade, West Midlands, UK<\/h3>\n

Midlands Brewing Co. operates a high-volume canning line that needed to navigate two 90-degree curves within a constrained factory footprint. Their previous steel conveyor chain was generating excessive noise, corroding under the washdown regime, and requiring replacement every eight months. After trialling the 1060-FTM-K330 in XLG specification, the engineering team recorded a 34% reduction in line maintenance hours over the first six months. The integrated magnetic function kept aluminium can lids positively located through both curves without any guide rail modifications. The belt’s 500 mm sideflex radius allowed the existing frame to be reused without costly structural alterations, resulting in a project payback period of under 14 months. The line has since run for over 18 months without a single unplanned stoppage attributable to the conveyor belt.<\/p>\n

Industry: Beverage<\/span>
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\nResult: -34% maintenance hours<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“We replaced a steel chain on our automated sortation line in Sheffield with the 1060 magnetic plastic version. The noise reduction alone was worth it \u2014 our operators noticed it immediately. We haven’t had a belt-related stoppage in 14 months.”<\/p>\n

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“Our food-grade line in Kent required a belt that could take a full caustic soda washdown twice a day. The XLG version of this chain has held up perfectly across eight months of continuous operation. The quote process was fast and the technical support from the team was excellent.”<\/p>\n

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“We specified the 1060-FTM-K330 in PS material for a new automotive parts feeder at our facility in Coventry. The single-hinge design was much simpler to install than what we’d used before. Pricing was competitive and lead time on a custom width was only three weeks.”<\/p>\n

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Factory Capabilities & Custom Belt Solutions<\/h2>\n
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\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f What Our Production Floor Delivers<\/h3>\n

Our manufacturing facility operates CNC injection moulding lines dedicated to plastic modular belting, with the capacity to produce custom belt widths in increments as small as a single module pitch. Every batch of 1060-FTM-K330 chain undergoes dimensional inspection and load testing before dispatch, with full traceability documentation available on request \u2014 a standard requirement for UK food and pharmaceutical customers operating under BRC or ISO 22000 frameworks.<\/p>\n

Our product customisation service covers non-standard widths, colour-coding for allergen segregation lines, perforated module variants for drainage applications, and hybrid belt builds combining magnetic and standard modules within the same belt run. If your application falls outside a standard catalogue configuration, our engineering team will review your conveyor drawings and propose a solution \u2014 typically within 48 hours of receiving your enquiry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Colour<\/td>\nBlue, white, natural, custom RAL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surface<\/td>\nSolid, flush grid, perforated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lead Time<\/td>\nStandard 2\u20133 weeks; express available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MOQ<\/td>\nAs low as 1 metre for replacement orders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Related Drive & Idler Components<\/h2>\n

To build a fully optimised conveyor system around the 1060-FTM-K330 chain, you will need compatible sprocket components. We supply the following matched accessories, designed to work directly with this belt’s 25.4 mm pitch without any shimming or adaptation:<\/p>\n

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1775 Sprocket Drive Wheel<\/a><\/h4>\n

The matched drive wheel for curved belt systems \u2014 delivers positive engagement at the drive end, maintaining chain tension and tracking accuracy even at elevated throughput speeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1775 Sprocket Idler Wheel<\/a><\/h4>\n

The companion idler wheel supports the return side of the belt, reducing sag and ensuring consistent belt tracking at the tail end of the conveyor \u2014 essential for tight-radius side-flexing configurations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Common questions from UK procurement teams and conveyor engineers.<\/p>\n

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\n\ud83d\udcac<\/span> Where can I find a reliable magnetic side-flexing plastic modular conveyor chain supplier in the UK?<\/summary>\n
You can source the 1060 Magnetic Side-Flexing Single Hinge Chain directly from our factory. We supply UK buyers through direct export, with standard lead times of 2\u20133 weeks and an express service available for urgent requirements. Contact sales@plastic-modular-belt.com<\/a> for pricing and stock availability.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\n\ud83d\udcac<\/span> What is the price or cost of the 1060-FTM-K330 magnetic conveyor belt for a UK food processing plant?<\/summary>\n
Pricing varies based on belt width, material grade (XLG or PS), and order quantity. For an accurate quote tailored to your UK food processing application, email sales@plastic-modular-belt.com<\/a> with your required belt width, total run length in metres, and material preference.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\n\ud83d\udcac<\/span> How exactly does a magnetic side-flexing single hinge chain work on a curved conveyor line?<\/summary>\n
A single continuous hinge rod joins modular rows while allowing each to pivot laterally, achieving the 500 mm minimum sideflex radius. Permanent magnets moulded directly into specified module positions hold ferrous components firmly as the belt curves \u2014 no external guide rails required. The backflex radius of 130 mm additionally allows the belt to return cleanly over a small tail sprocket.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\n\ud83d\udcac<\/span> Which material should I choose \u2014 XLG or PS \u2014 for a UK beverage bottling line using this magnetic chain?<\/summary>\n
For UK bottling and beverage environments with regular washdowns or cleaning agents, XLG is the recommended choice. It maintains dimensional stability and surface integrity under repeated wet cycles. The PS variant is better suited to dry ambient packaging or logistics applications where chemical exposure is minimal.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\n\ud83d\udcac<\/span> When should a UK factory manager consider replacing steel conveyor chain with a plastic modular magnetic belt?<\/summary>\n
Key triggers for switching include persistent corrosion, excessive operational noise, high maintenance frequency, and layout constraints that require tight horizontal curves. Plastic modular magnetic belts like the 1060-FTM-K330 are also preferable wherever hygiene audits flag metal contamination risk from a deteriorating steel chain.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\n\ud83d\udcac<\/span> What is the minimum order quantity for a custom-width magnetic belt for an automotive assembly line in the UK?<\/summary>\n
Replacement orders can be supplied from as little as 1 metre. For new custom-width configurations, we advise contacting our engineering team to discuss your belt width, total loop length, and application requirements \u2014 we will recommend the most cost-effective production batch size for your UK automotive project.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to Specify the 1060 Magnetic Chain for Your UK Conveyor Project?<\/h2>\n

Our team responds within 24 hours. Send your drawing, belt width, and application details and we will prepare a full technical and commercial proposal.<\/p>\n

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