Bulk Material Handling — Conveying

Tubular Chain Conveyor — Enclosed, Multi-Plane Conveying

Also known as: Drag chain conveyor, en-masse chain conveyor, disc chain conveyor, tube chain conveyor
Enclosed bulk conveying using a continuous chain with disc flights through a sealed pipe — horizontal, vertical, and diagonal in a single system. No air required. Ideal for fragile, dusty, or hazardous materials. Gentle handling at low velocity with minimal degradation.
Planes: H + V + Diagonal
Pipe dia: 100–500mm
Distance: Up to 60m + 20m vertical
Air required: None
Dust emission: Zero
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Why Choose Tubular Chain Over Pneumatic?

For fragile, oxidation-sensitive, or hazardous materials that require routing around existing equipment — the tubular chain conveyor is often the correct choice. No air, no product aeration, no moisture pickup during transit. Routing is fixed but can include multiple horizontal and vertical changes of direction in a single enclosed system.

Industries & Applications

  • Oleochemical — soap noodles, fatty acid flakes — gentle handling avoids degradation
  • Food — specialty ingredients requiring contained, contamination-free transfer
  • Chemical — hazardous or explosive dust materials — zero emission enclosed system
  • Pharmaceutical — API and excipient transfer where cross-contamination must be eliminated

Comparison vs Other Conveying Methods

FeatureTubular ChainDilute PhaseScrew Conveyor
Air requiredNoYesNo
Multi-plane routingYesLimitedSingle plane
Fragile materialExcellentPoorGood
Max distance60m + 20m vert.200m30m
Dust emissionZeroZero (enclosed)Zero (enclosed)
EnergyLowMedium-highLow

Industries & Applications

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ENZAC supplies this equipment as part of complete bulk material handling and end-of-line automation systems — not as an isolated piece. Tell us your full process scope and we'll specify the complete system.