What's the difference between CDLR and drag chain configurations?

Both move heavy pallets between zones, but they suit different conditions. Chain Driven Live Roller (CDLR) uses large-diameter rollers — typically 2.5-4 inches — each powered by a continuous roller chain running beneath the frame. Best for smooth-bottomed pallets, accumulation zones where pallets stop without contact, and integration with palletizers, AS/RS, and stretch wrappers. Drag Chain uses two or three parallel chain strands running directly under the pallet — pallets ride on the chain itself. Best for the heaviest loads, damaged or non-standard pallets, and outdoor or harsh-environment applications. SANAM specs the configuration to your pallet type, load weight, and the downstream equipment the conveyor connects to.

What pallet weights and sizes can SANAM build for?

SANAM builds pallet conveyors for loads from empty pallets (under 30 kg) up to fully loaded units of 1,500+ kg per pallet — typical for beverage cases, detergent batches, and bagged products. Frame steel gauge, roller diameter, chain size, and motor power are all sized to your specific pallet weight. Standard pallet sizes (Euro 1200x800, ISO 1200x1000, and custom dimensions) are all supported. Heavier loads up to 4,000-5,000 kg are possible with reinforced frames specified during engineering.

Can the pallet conveyor accumulate pallets without damage?

Yes, with zero-pressure accumulation zones. The conveyor is divided into independent zones — each with its own drive control. Photo sensors detect pallet presence at each zone exit; when the downstream zone is occupied, the upstream zone stops, leaving a gap between pallets. No pallet pushes another, eliminating product damage and stretch-wrap film tears. Accumulation zones are essential when feeding palletizers, AS/RS systems, or stretch wrappers whose cycle times don't perfectly match upstream throughput.

Can the pallet conveyor be used in food, beverage, or washdown environments?

Yes. SANAM builds food-grade pallet conveyors in stainless steel SS 304 with washdown-duty motors, sealed bearings, and IP-rated drives. The frame, rollers, and chains can all be specified for hygienic environments where the conveyor is washed down daily — common in dairy, beverage, and meat-processing plants. For beverage and bottling plants specifically (a SANAM specialty per our catalog), we engineer the conveyor to match the floor wash protocols of the receiving plant.

How long does it take from order to installation?

A custom-engineered pallet conveyor typically ships within weeks of order confirmation, not months. Because SANAM manufactures in Egypt, you avoid the multi-month lead times associated with imported heavy-duty conveyors. The conveyor is fully assembled and tested in our 10th of Ramadan facility before shipping — frame alignment, chain tension, roller rotation, motor function, and load capacity all verified. The same SANAM team that builds the conveyor handles installation and ongoing support.

Material Handling Conveyor

Pallet
Conveyor

The backbone of heavy material flow — a structural steel pallet conveyor built in two drive types: Chain Driven Live Roller (CDLR) for smooth-bottomed pallets with accumulation, and Drag Chain for the heaviest loads and rougher pallets. Rated for pallet loads up to 1,500+ kg, food-grade SS 304 available for washdown environments, and engineered to integrate with palletizers, stretch wrappers, AS/RS systems, and shipping docks.

Code RPC

Capacity Up to 1,500+ kg/pallet

Built Egypt — 10th of Ramadan

CDLR + Drag Chain 1,500+ kg per Pallet SS 304 Available

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SANAM pallet conveyor — heavy-duty CDLR and drag chain pallet transport conveyor for beverage and detergent plants installation in Egypt

RPC · Pallet Conveyor

Key Features

What Makes a SANAM
Pallet Conveyor
Different

Six things that set a SANAM-built pallet conveyor apart from a generic imported solution — every one of them a decision we make at the engineering desk before fabrication begins.

Two Drive Configurations

Pick the drive type that matches the pallet condition and accumulation need. CDLR (Chain Driven Live Roller) gives smooth controlled transport with zero-pressure accumulation — ideal for new pallets and palletizer integration. Drag Chain runs two or three parallel strands directly under the pallet — built for the heaviest loads.

Heavy Structural Steel Frame

Heavy-gauge structural steel plate sized to the load — 6mm standard for pallets up to 1,500 kg, thicker plate for heavier. The frame carries the load directly, with drive components sized to the frame. The conveyor lasts the lifetime of the plant, not just the chain.

Zero-Pressure Accumulation

Independent drive zones with photo-eye sensors let pallets stop without touching each other. When the downstream zone is occupied, the upstream zone stops — no pallet pushes another, no film tears. Essential when feeding palletizers, AS/RS, or stretch wrappers.

System Integration Ready

Engineered to integrate with palletizers, depalletizers, stretch wrappers, labellers, AS/RS, robotic cells, and shipping dock equipment. Standard 90° transfers, turntables, and merge/divert sections all available. The pallet conveyor is rarely the whole system — it is the backbone connecting the rest.

Food-Grade SS 304 Option

For dairy, beverage, bottling, and food-processing plants where the conveyor sees daily washdown — full SS 304 frame, sealed bearings, IP-rated washdown motors, and food-grade chains. Same loads and accumulation as the carbon-steel version, with the hygiene standards the plant requires.

Pre-Assembled and Load-Tested

Every pallet conveyor is fully assembled and load-tested at our 10th of Ramadan facility before it ships — frame alignment verified, chain tension set, rollers checked under simulated pallet load, and motor confirmed at full torque. Site install becomes connection and commissioning, not building from a kit.

Drive Configurations

Two Drive Types — CDLR or Drag Chain

The drive choice is the biggest decision in pallet conveyor engineering — and it depends entirely on your pallet condition, load weight, and accumulation needs. The frame stays heavy-duty steel in both cases; only the drive system changes.

Chain Driven Live Roller (CDLR)

Large-diameter steel rollers (60–100mm) each powered by a continuous roller chain beneath the frame. Every roller is an active drive element — smooth, controlled, capable of zone-based accumulation without pallet-to-pallet contact. The standard choice for new pallets, beverage/bottling lines, and palletizer integration. Load range: up to 2,000 kg per pallet standard, higher with reinforcement.

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Drag Chain

Two or three parallel strands of heavy-duty roller chain (ANSI #60 or #80) running directly under the pallet — pallets ride on the chain itself. Designed for the heaviest loads, damaged or non-standard pallets, and the harshest environments where rollers can't grip reliably. Built for outdoor docks, foundries, and heavy industry. Handles 4,000–5,000 kg with reinforced frames.

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Industries Served

Where the Pallet Conveyor Earns Its Place

Six industries where the pallet conveyor is the backbone of material flow — anywhere heavy pallets need to move reliably between production, storage, packaging, and shipping zones.

Beverage & Bottling Plants

Catalog flagship — carbonated water, soft drinks, juice, and beer plants where pallets move from filling to stretch wrap to warehouse. CDLR with accumulation handles the cycle mismatch between fillers and wrappers.

Detergent & Chemicals

Second catalog flagship — detergents, liquid cleaners, and chemical batches palletized into bags or drums. Full pallets move from filling through stretch wrap to bulk storage. Heavy frames for dense loads.

Food & Dairy Processing

Dairy, food processing, edible oil bottling, and frozen food packing where the conveyor sees daily washdown. Full SS 304 construction, IP-rated motors, and food-grade chains keep hygiene compliant.

Warehousing & AS/RS Integration

Distribution centers and automated warehouses where pallet conveyors feed AS/RS, shuttle racks, and robotic palletizers. Zone accumulation buffers between manual loading and automated retrieval cycles.

End-of-Line Palletizing

Final stage of any line — robotic or manual palletizers stack cartons, conveyor moves the full pallet to stretch wrap, then to shipping. CDLR with photo-eye accumulation lets each station work at its own pace.

General Heavy Industry

Cement bags, fertilizer batches, paper rolls, sand, building materials, heavy palletized product. Drag chain handles damaged pallets and harsh environments where CDLR roller surfaces would not survive.

Why SANAM

The Conveyor Is Half
the Story. The Team Behind It
Is the Other Half.

Anyone can sell you a conveyor. The question is who picks up the phone six months later when a chain segment fails on a Sunday night.

Egyptian OEM, Not Importer

The conveyor is designed, fabricated, and assembled in our 10th of Ramadan facility — by the same team that installs and supports it. No middleman, no resold equipment, no relabeled imports.

Custom-Engineered to Your Line

We design around your factory floor, your existing fillers and packers, and your container specs. We don't sell standard parts hoping they fit — we design for your line.

Spare Parts in Egypt, in 48 Hours

Spares are typically available within 48 hours from our Egyptian inventory — no import waits, no customs delays, no production downtime while you wait for a chain segment from Europe.

Full System Integration

We don't just supply a conveyor. We connect it to your existing line — matching speed, height, and transfer geometry to your fillers, cappers, labelers, and packers. The line becomes one system, not a stack of disconnected machines.

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