Slat Conveyors
Slat Conveyor Systems
Tough conditions. Custom configurations. Reliable results.
Slat conveyors are a rugged, low-maintenance solution for moving heavy, hot, oily, or abrasive materials where rubber belts or roller systems would fail. IMH Systems designs and delivers custom slat conveyor solutions tailored to your environment, load type, and layout. With robust steel slats mounted to double-strand chains, these conveyors are built for continuous duty and long service life with minimal wear and tear.
Applications & Use Cases
- Heat-treated or oily part transfer
- Metal scrap, stamping, and machining operations
- Foundry, forging, or welding environments
- Assembly line transport of fixtures or containers
- Inclined, swan neck, or multi-sprocket configurations
Slat conveyors are available in straight or curved sections and can be adapted for horizontal transport, incline/decline movement, or complex routing through multiple workstations.
Slat Types & Custom Configurations
- Pressed or fabricated slats: For general industrial applications, available in chain pitches from 50mm to 304.8mm.
- Apron slats: Overlapping steel slats attached via K-type chain fittings, ideal for containing spillage or irregular material flow.
- Piano hinge slats: Interlocking slats for maximum load support and a smooth conveying surface. Available in chain pitches from 38.1mm to 304.8mm.
- Chain-edged rubber belts: Steel crossbars support rubber belts for applications needing quiet or gentle handling, with chain pitches from 38.1mm to 228.6mm.
- Flat plate, roller, rotating, and tipping slats: Specialty slat styles for handling unstable, awkward, or directional loads.
All slat assemblies are available in various widths and materials, designed specifically for your load and chain requirements. We can also provide quick-delivery solutions from in-stock imperial and metric pitch chains and sprockets.
Why Choose IMH Systems?
- Custom-built slat conveyors for high-heat, high-load, or high-wear environments
- Heavy-duty chain and sprocket assemblies designed for longevity
- Full machining and fabrication capabilities for unique geometries
- Emergency support and retrofit service—even if we weren’t the original supplier
- Expert engineering, system layout, and field installation
From apron feeders to piano hinge assemblies, our slat conveyors are built to take a beating and keep moving. Let us help you find the right solution for your toughest application.
Request a Custom Slat Conveyor Quote
IMH Systems builds heavy-duty slat conveyors to your exact requirements—from layout to chain pitch to slat type. Get in touch today to start the conversation.