01 Flexible chain platform

FlexMove

FlexMove Flexible Chain

Flexible chain that goes where a straight belt cannot: curves, bends, inclines and helix climbs, in a narrow footprint that changes as the line changes.

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  • Curves and bends
  • Multi-level
  • Narrow footprint
  • Accumulation
  • Routing
FlexMove flexible chain conveyor following a curved route FlexMove · Curved route
Chain widths
65 / 85 / 150 mm
Speed
Up to 50 m/min
Routes
Curves, bends, helix

02 Overview

FlexMove Flexible Chain.

Flexible chain is specified when the route is the problem. The chain articulates, so the conveyor can turn, bend and climb along a path a rigid belt would need several machines to follow.

That also makes it the platform that survives a layout change: the route can be rebuilt rather than replaced.

03 Configurations

Choose by movement and application.

Specifications below are tied to each configuration and should not be applied to the whole platform.

01

Aluminium

FS, FM and FC

Three chain widths across the aluminium range, selected by product size and the load the route has to carry.

FS
65 mm
FM
85 mm
FC
150 mm
Speed
Up to 50 m/min
02

Helix

Vertical climb

A helix arrangement climbs between levels within a small footprint, instead of running a long incline across the floor.

Function
Multi-level
Footprint
Compact
Use
Level change
Chain
Flexible
03

Modules

Clamping and cleaning

Function modules fit the chain route: a clamping module to hold product, a dry cleaning module to clear debris in line.

Clamp, single
2.3 kg max
Clamp, accumulated
13.6 kg max
Clean module
700 × 300 mm
Air
0.69 MPa (100 psi)

04 Why this platform

What it is good at.

01

Follows the route

Curves, bends and elevation changes on one conveyor rather than a chain of machines.

02

Narrow footprint

Chain widths of 65, 85 and 150 mm, so the conveyor takes little floor.

03

Changes with the line

A flexible-chain route can be reconfigured when the layout changes.

04

Function modules

Clamping and dry cleaning modules fit into the route instead of beside it.

05 Technical comparison

Published specifications

Published maximums depend on the selected model, drive, belt and layout. Confirm the final engineered configuration before purchase.

SpecificationFlexMove
Chain widths65 mm (FS), 85 mm (FM), 150 mm (FC)
Maximum speed50 m/min (164 ft/min)
Product load range150–300 kg maximum, by configuration
Clamping module, single product2.3 kg (5 lb)
Clamping module, accumulated13.6 kg (30 lb)
Dry cleaning module size700 × 300 mm
Dry cleaning, minimum chain height250 mm (13.8 in)
Dry cleaning, maximum length4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Dry cleaning air pressure0.69 MPa (100 psi)

Module figures apply to the specific module, not to the platform as a whole. Maximum product load varies by chain and route; confirm against your layout.

06 Elsewhere

Applications built on this and the other conveyor platforms.

All platformsCompare the full conveyor range ApplicationsEvery documented application type Manuals & literatureTechnical documentation Parts & serviceInstallation, training and maintenance Custom systemsWhere a standard platform is modified How we specifyWorking from the application

Specify this platform against your line.

Give us the product, the environment, the rate and the layout, and Roarer can confirm whether this platform fits and in which configuration.

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