Mecatriel’s chain transfer is built to move charges lateraly on a conveyor.
The chain transfer is built into the conveyor each chain of #60-3 takes the place of a roller on the conveyor. Pneumatic actuators control the height of the chains. When in the upper position, the chains move the load perpendicularly to the conveyor. When in the lower position, the rollers are what move the load on the axis of the conveyor. A 1 HP motor is used to move the load.
When compared to the pusher the chain transfer has the advantage of being able to receive a load from another conveyor as well as being able to transfer the load to another conveyor. Furthermore, as the pusher has to return in order for the load to get into position, the capacity of the chain transfer is 50% greater than that of the pusher. Chain transfer can also be used in tandem for long loads.