Types of Hollow Pin Chains
| Type |
Description |
Example Use |
| Standard Hollow Pin Chain |
Hollow pins replace solid pins; attachments bolt through holes. |
General material handling |
| Double-Pitch Hollow Pin Chain |
Longer pitch for slower speeds, reduced weight. |
Light-duty conveyors |
| Sidebar-Attachable Chain |
Hollow pins + extended sidebars for larger fixtures. |
Heavy-duty bucket elevators |
| Stainless Steel Hollow Pin Chain |
Corrosion-resistant for food/pharmaceutical industries. |
Washdown environments |
Applications of Hollow Pin Roller Chains
1. Conveyor Systems
Food and Beverage Processing
For washdown environments (stainless steel hollow pin chain).
Attachments for scrapers, paddles or slats to move the product.
Packaging and Logistics
Conveyors for boxes, bottles and cans with bolt guides or push rods.
Automotive Assembly Lines
Handling of parts by means of fixtures mounted on hollow pins.
2. Material Handling and Elevators
Bucket Elevators
Hollow pins are used to hold bucket attachments for vertical lifting (e.g. grain, cement).
Wood and Paper Industry
Chains with wood slats or grippers for handling logs.
Agricultural Machinery
Grain augers, harvesters and feed systems with custom attachments.
3. Industrial Automation
Assembly Lines
Chains with workpiece holders or clamps.
Bottling and Filling Machines
Guides or stops bolted to hollow pins for precise positioning of the product.
4. Specialized applications
Printing machinery
Adjustable paper feed clamp lever.
Textile industry
Chains with fabric guides or tensioners.
Waste and recycling plants
Scrapers installed for moving bulk waste.