1873T Gripper Sideflex steelbase Chain

Description

1873T Gripper Sideflex Steelbase Chain with High-Friction Rubber Inserts and Reinforced 60P Roller Base for Vertical Elevators and Incline Conveying

The 1873T gripper sideflex steelbase chain is a specialized hybrid conveyor solution designed for vertical lifting, lowering, and secure incline conveying of products. Combining the extreme tensile strength of a precision 60P steel roller chain with high-friction "Gripper" top plates, this chain provides a soft yet firm hold on items such as glass bottles, aluminum cans, and plastic containers. The integrated rubber or soft-plastic fingers prevent product slippage and damage even at high speeds or steep angles, while the steel base handles the high-tension requirements of long-distance elevator systems. This unique construction makes the 1873T Gripper series the definitive choice for sophisticated rinsing, filling, and packaging lines.

Manufactured using a high-grade carbon steel or stainless steel base chain and premium reinforced engineering thermoplastic plates with specialized friction inserts, Hangzhou Ocean Industry's 1873T Gripper chains ensure maximum structural integrity and slip-free operation. Every chain is produced under ISO9001-certified quality management, offering consistent pitch, superior gripper durability, and an extended service life in demanding industrial production environments.

Key Features

• High-Friction Gripper Technology: the top plates are equipped with specialized flexible fingers or rubber inserts that securely grip products of various shapes and sizes, enabling safe vertical conveying and preventing slippage on steep inclines

• Ultra-High Tensile Steel Base: utilizing a reinforced 60P roller chain architecture, this hybrid chain supports much higher operating tensions than all-plastic alternatives, allowing for taller elevators and longer conveyor runs with minimal elongation

• Precision Side-Flexing & TAB Retention: integrated TAB guide technology locks the chain into the track, ensuring that the grippers maintain a consistent path through horizontal curves and complex three-dimensional layouts without lifting or tilting

• Product Protection & Soft Handling: the flexible gripper fingers are designed to absorb vibration and provide a gentle holding force, protecting delicate labels and preventing surface damage on glass, plastic, and painted metal containers

• Hybrid Dual-Material Architecture: combines the rigid structural strength of hardened steel with the chemical resistance and impact absorption of engineering thermoplastics for the ultimate severe-duty vertical conveying solution

• Modular Snap-On Design: the gripper plates are snapped directly onto the steel roller base, allowing for rapid individual plate replacement or gripper pattern changes without the need to dismantle the underlying drive chain

• Customizable Gripper Patterns: available in multiple shore hardness levels and finger configurations (two-finger, three-finger, or custom profiles) to optimize the gripping force for specific product weights and dimensions

Application Range

• Beverage Bottling — vertical elevators and lowerators for glass bottles, wine bottles, and heavy plastic crates

• Canning Industry — high-speed inclined conveying of aluminum and steel cans through washing, filling, and labeling stations

• Pharmaceutical Lines — gentle vertical transfer of medicine bottles, jars, and sterile containers in complex packaging layouts

• Logistics & Sorting — vertical routing and elevation changes for small parcels, industrial components, and high-value fragile goods

• Household Chemicals — secure handling of uniquely shaped detergent bottles and large plastic containers on inclined conveyors

• Rinsing & Cleaning Systems — flipping and holding products securely for inverted rinsing and drying processes

• Food Processing — vertical transfer of jars, cans, and rigid packaged foods through multi-level production facilities

• General Incline Conveying — any industrial application requiring a high-friction, secure-hold solution for steep elevation changes

Trusted Manufacturer of 1873T Gripper Sideflex Steelbase Chains

Hangzhou Ocean Industry Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of 1873T gripper sideflex steelbase chains and high-performance vertical conveyor solutions, with products exported to Europe, North America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other international markets since 2005. All 1873T Gripper series chains are produced under ISO9001-certified quality management and are recognized by conveyor OEMs, system integrators, and industrial end-users worldwide for extreme-load performance, reliable gripping efficiency, and competitive factory-direct pricing.

We offer complete OEM and ODM customization services — 1873T gripper sideflexing chains can be manufactured to customer-supplied drawings, samples, or specific gripper hardness and load requirements. Contact our engineering team today with your drawings or requirements for a free quotation and technical consultation.

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