Z Type Tubular Chain Conveyor

The Z-Type Tubular Chain Conveyor (standard configuration: food/chemical grade; customizable options available: explosion-proof/aseptic/high-temperature resistant) is a closed-loop Z-type combined conveyor designed specifically for powders, granules, and small lump materials. Leveraging the company's years of experience in material handling and fluid system integration, it utilizes a core design of "closed-loop tubular chain traction + Z-type corner connection + safety interlock protection." Employing a flange quick-installation/floor-mounted/support integrated structure, it boasts advantages such as compact footprint, stable conveying, dust-free operation, low energy consumption, convenient maintenance, and ample safety redundancy. Manufactured in strict accordance with GB 12476, GB/T 19815, ISO 14644, and 3A hygiene standards, it is suitable for temperatures from room temperature to 80℃ (120℃ high-temperature version available upon customization), with a lifting height of up to 30m, a conveying length of up to 100m, and a conveying capacity of 1~50 tons. With a capacity of m³/h, this multi-condition conveyor is widely used in "horizontal + vertical" combined material conveying in industries such as food processing, biopharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, lithium battery materials, feed processing, plastic granules, and mining powders. It completely solves the industry pain points of traditional conveying equipment, such as cumbersome connections, high dust levels, excessive material residue, material jamming, and inability to adapt to clean/explosion-proof working conditions. It achieves **zero dust leakage, residue-free material conveying, and fully controllable Z-type integrated conveying**, helping companies pass various stringent certifications and environmental inspections such as GMP, explosion-proof certificates, and food hygiene and safety certifications.

As a core material conveying equipment for clean, explosion-proof, and dust-free production scenarios, this product is based on the dual functions of "Z-type closed combined conveying + full-process safety protection." These three functions work together to connect upstream and downstream equipment such as raw material warehouses, mixing equipment, metering units, packaging lines, and silos, achieving four-fold protection of materials: no dust, no residue, no cross-contamination, and no damage. It balances conveying efficiency and operational stability, and is suitable for demanding conditions such as aseptic production, explosion-proof workshops, and fine powder processing.

Z-type integrated sealed zero-leakage conveyor : It adopts a fully sealed steel/stainless steel pipe cavity, and connects the horizontal and vertical sections through a special corner module to form a standard Z-type conveying path. It has a built-in high-strength wear-resistant chain and special discs/scrapers. The material is continuously and smoothly pushed in the pipeline, with no dust spillage throughout the process and a powder leakage rate of <0.01%, eliminating workshop dust, material moisture, and cross-contamination problems. It can convey a variety of materials from ultrafine powders (such as flour, pharmaceutical powders, and lithium battery cathode materials) to small particles (such as plastic particles, nuts, and granular medicines), and the materials are almost undamaged and residue-free. The inner wall of the pipeline is smooth and has no dead corners. The corners adopt an arc transition design to avoid material accumulation and jamming, meeting the high purity and cleanliness requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Differential pressure/blockage/temperature linkage early warning + low energy consumption and long-term operation and maintenance : The standard PLC online monitoring system is equipped with monitoring points set at horizontal sections, vertical sections, and corners. It has preset three-level thresholds for differential pressure, blockage, and over-temperature. Abnormalities will trigger automatic alarms and emergency shutdowns. It adopts a low-resistance chain drive and load-sharing disc design, which reduces the energy consumption of operation by 30% to 40% compared to the traditional "horizontal conveyor + vertical elevator" combination. The disc/chain/pipe/corner module adopts a quick-release buckle + sealing pressure ring structure, which can be disassembled, cleaned, and replaced by a single person without tools. Under normal temperature and clean operating conditions, the service life of vulnerable parts can reach 1 to 2 years. The pre-filtered dustproof end cover can be repeatedly cleaned, which greatly reduces operation and maintenance costs and downtime losses.

Explosion-proof and sterile dual safety protection + wear-resistant design : Utilizing a tenon-and-mortise seal + double silicone rubber sealing ring structure, the enclosure, pipes, and corner modules are integrally welded, ensuring excellent sealing performance. The explosion-proof model is equipped with an explosion-proof motor, anti-static chain, and spark detection and extinguishing system, complying with GB3836 standards and suitable for flammable and explosive dust/gas environments. The sterile and hygienic model is made of 316L stainless steel, polished without dead corners, and can withstand CIP/SIP online cleaning and sterilization, meeting GMP and FDA hygiene requirements. It features overload protection, chain breakage detection, and anti-reverse device, and is equipped with anti-jamming sensors at corners to prevent abnormal system damage and ensure long-term safe and stable operation of the equipment.

1. Compact footprint, Z-shaped integrated design, highly adaptable.

The Z-type combined layout integrates horizontal conveying and vertical lifting, eliminating the need for additional transfer equipment and occupying only 35% of the floor space of traditional "horizontal + vertical" combined conveying equipment. It is particularly suitable for space-constrained scenarios such as cleanrooms, small workshops, and multi-level production lines. The length of the horizontal section, the height of the vertical section, and the turning angle can be flexibly adjusted according to the workshop layout, directly connecting to upstream and downstream equipment without the need for large-scale plant renovations. The flange interface conforms to the GB/T 9113 standard and can be directly connected to existing silos and production lines, adapting to various workshop layouts and process requirements.

2. Modular customization, covering all material types and adaptable to various working conditions.

We can flexibly customize pipe diameter, chain material, disc type (flexible/rigid), horizontal section length, and vertical section height according to customer material characteristics and working conditions. Materials include 304 stainless steel, 316L stainless steel, and carbon steel with anti-corrosion coating. For viscous materials, we can choose anti-stick coating pipes, and for abrasives, we can choose wear-resistant ceramic liners. Corner modules can be customized with wear-resistant bushings. From ultrafine powders to small particles, from room temperature to high temperature, and from ordinary working conditions to explosion-proof/sterile conditions, we provide full coverage and adaptability to meet the personalized combination conveying needs of different industries.

3. Low energy consumption and low noise, resulting in outstanding economic efficiency in operation.

Optimized chain drive, lightweight discs, and curved corner transitions reduce material conveying resistance, significantly lowering motor power requirements and energy consumption by more than 30% compared to traditional combined conveying equipment. The sealed pipeline structure effectively isolates operating noise, with operating noise ≤65dB(A) (floor-mounted model), far below workshop noise standards. The lifespan of vulnerable parts is clearly defined, and replacement cycles can be precisely controlled through online monitoring, reducing downtime and consumable procurement costs, resulting in outstanding long-term economic efficiency.

4. Materials are compliant, testing is complete, and certification is worry-free.

Components in contact with materials can be made of 316L food-grade stainless steel, meeting 3A hygiene standards; explosion-proof components have all passed GB3836 third-party testing and certification; each unit undergoes no-load/load test operation, sealing leakage test, chain tension test, corner anti-jamming test, and safety interlock function test before leaving the factory; third-party testing reports, material certificates (MTC), explosion-proof certificates, and hygiene certification reports can be provided, fully complying with various stringent certification requirements and helping companies successfully pass environmental and hygiene audits.

Shanghai Hanye Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in material handling and fluid safety, focusing on the pain points of Z-type combined conveyors in clean, explosion-proof, and dust-free environments. With "zero leakage, integrated connection, safety and reliability, and low-cost operation and maintenance" as its core principles, it provides customers with highly adaptable Z-type Tubular Chain Conveyors and supporting system solutions. For detailed parameters, operating condition adaptation selection, conveying capacity calculations, or on-site case studies, please feel free to contact us!