1. Chain conveyor
Chain conveyor consists of two elements:-
1. Chain element
2. Chain attachment
 Chain elements are made up of cast iron.
 Exclusively used for package
transportation.

2. There are three types of chain conveyors
1. Scraper type chain conveyor
2. Apron chain conveyor
3. Bucket chain conveyor

3. Scraper chain conveyor:-
 Two endless chains passes through a
trough
 The chains are attached to a wooden
plate called as flight.
 Package to be transported is kept on the
flight and chain pulls these container.

5. Advantages:-
 Low installation cost
 Suitable for transportation at steep places
Disadvantages:-
 High power consumption

6. Apron type chain conveyor:-
 There are two endless chains
accompanied with the rollers.
 These chains are connected through a
steel pan.
 Exclusively used for transportation of
heavy loads.
 Speed ranges from 70-100 feet/min.

8. Bucket chain conveyor:-
 Bucket is made up of cast iron, plastic or steel
 Buckets may be flatter for carrying sticky
material, steel buckets are used for carrying
larger particles.
 Distance between two buckets should be
maintained as well as distance between
bottom of booth and boot of bucket should
be maintained to avoid their sticking
between each other.