Glossary
Compression Couplings | Couplings for joining unthreaded pipe ends made of hot dip galvanized malleable iron. |
Crate Chain | A generic term for CC600 chains and CC1400 chains. These are used mostly for handling of plastic crates in Dairy, Bakery and Poultry. |
Flat Top Chain | A plastic or steel conveyor chain with a flat top surface used for conveying of packaged products. This term is used by Dotmar/ System Plast |
Knuckle Chain | A generic term for tight radius side flexing conveyor chains such as our 1700 and 1701. These are commonly used in dairy and other bottle handling applications with slower line speeds than flat top chains. |
Magnetic Chain and Bends | Flat top chain and bends with magnets in the bends to enable the chain to run through corners. |
Modular Belt | A conveyor belt made of rigid plastic modules in Polyethylene, Polypropylene or Acetal. |
Pipe Fittings | Various fittings used in piping in the water, gas and plumbing industries. |
Repair Clamps | Clamps for repairing pipe leaks, made in 316 stainless with a full wrap around the pipe. |
Slat Chain | A plastic or steel conveyor chain with a flat top surface used for conveying of packaged products. This term is used by Dotmar/ System Plast. |
Snap Clamps | Clamps for repairing pipe leaks, made in 304 stainless with a ¾ wrap around the pipe. |
Straight Couplings (pipe couplings) | Steel couplings for joining larger diameter unthreaded pipe ends. |
Tab Chain and Bends | Flat top chain and bends with "tabs" on the underside to enable the chain to run through corners. |
Timber Chain | Heavy steel chains used for conveying of timber products. |