Conveyors & Material Handling

Chain, belting, sprockets and conveyor component selection.

Roller Chain: ANSI/ISO Designation and Selection

A practical reference on ANSI and ISO roller chain designations, interchangeability dimensions, selection by service factor, wear limits, and sprocket.

August 11, 2026

Conveyor Belting: Materials, Tracking and Splices

A technical guide to selecting belt materials, diagnosing tracking problems, and choosing the right splice for reliable conveyor operation.

August 11, 2026

Gear Reducer Types and Selecting a Ratio

A practical guide to worm, helical, bevel‑helical, planetary and cycloidal reducers, covering ratio selection, load capacity, mounting and backlash.

August 11, 2026

Sprocket Geometry: Teeth, Bore and Hub Styles

A technical guide on how tooth count, pitch diameter, hub styles and bore options affect chain drive performance and reliability in material‑handling systems.

August 11, 2026

Sizing a Conveyor Drive

Step‑by‑step method to calculate conveyor drive torque, power and motor selection, including friction, incline, start‑up and VFD considerations.

August 11, 2026