Plate Link Belt · Stainless or Mild Steel

Plate Link Belt for Heavy-Duty and Food Conveying: Solid or Perforated, Replacement and New Lines

A plate link belt is a conveyor belt of solid or perforated metal plates carried on chains, used where heavy-duty and food lines need stable product support. Plate pitch, chain pitch, plate thickness and hole pattern are confirmed against your line.

Replacing a plate link belt, or fitting out a new line? Before quoting, your plate pitch, chain pitch, plate thickness and hole pattern are checked, and load and drive are reviewed before anything is promised. Punching, surface and edges are checked, and you see photos before it ships.

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Stainless steel perforated plate link belt with roller chain edge, angled view
Plate pitch
25.4–63.5 mm (1.000–2.500 in)
Plate thickness
1.0–2.5 mm (0.039–0.098 in)
Belt width
300–4000 mm (11.81–157.48 in)
Surface
Solid or perforated (Ø 5–8 mm)
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Two plate types

Solid or Perforated Plates: Which Plate Link Belt Does Your Line Need?

Your product decides it. Solid plates give a closed, flat surface; perforated plates let water, air or crumbs pass through. Both run on roller chains matched to your sprockets.

Solid plate

Closed

flat surface

1.0–2.5

plate thickness, mm

Flights

where specified

Plate link belt: solid plate, angled
Solid plate, angled
Plate link belt: top view
Top view
Plate link belt: chain edge
Chain edge

Perforated plate

Ø 5–8 mm

holes

Per drawing

hole pattern

Drains

water, air, crumbs

Plate link belt: perforated, top view
Perforated, top view
Plate link belt: angled
Angled
Plate link belt: chain edge
Chain edge
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Specifications & options

Plate Link Belt Specifications: Plate Pitch, Chain Pitch, Thickness and Rod

Compare your old belt with this drawing. Plate pitch, chain pitch and belt width are enough to start — every value in mm and inches, confirmed on your project drawing.

Plate pitch

25.4–63.5 mm

1.000–2.500 in

Chain pitch

25.4–76.2 mm

1.000–3.000 in

Rod diameter

5–10 mm

0.197–0.394 in

Belt width

300–4000 mm

11.81–157.48 in

Dimension drawing and table

Plate link belt
Plate link belt dimension drawing: plate pitch, plate thickness, rod diameter, chain pitch, roller diameter, overall width and edge treatment
Drawing labelReference (mm / in)
MaterialSUS304 / SUS316 / mild steel
Plate pitch25.4 / 31.75 / 38.1 / 50.8 / 63.5 mm (1.000–2.500 in)
Plate thickness1.0 / 1.2 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 mm (0.039–0.098 in)
Rod diameter5 / 6 / 8 / 10 mm (0.197 / 0.236 / 0.315 / 0.394 in)
Chain pitch25.4 / 31.75 / 38.1 / 50.8 / 76.2 mm (1.000–3.000 in)
PerforationNone, or hole diameter 5–8 mm (0.197–0.315 in); pattern per drawing
Belt width300–4000 mm (11.81–157.48 in), custom
EdgeWasher welded / cotter pin
AccessoriesRaised points, L-type and Z-type flights, side plates

Use the drawing to tell us which dimensions you can measure. Final values follow the confirmed project drawing.

Choose your options

31.75 mm (1.250 in)
31.75 mm (1.250 in)
50.8 mm (2.000 in)
50.8 mm (2.000 in)
63.5 mm (2.500 in)
63.5 mm (2.500 in)

Reference readings. Plate pitch and chain pitch are confirmed separately on your drawing.

Measured a few dimensions? Send them for a plate link belt review.

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Fit check · pitch, load and drive first

Will the New Belt Fit Your Sprockets — and Carry Your Load?

Looking the same is not enough. Plate pitch, chain pitch, plate thickness and rod decide whether the belt fits your sprockets and carries your product — they are checked first, and load is reviewed before anything is promised.

Replacement

Replacing a plate link belt on your line

You send
Photos of the old belt with a ruler on the plates and chain, a short section if possible, belt width and length.
We check first
Plate pitch, chain pitch, plate thickness, rod diameter, hole pattern and edge — measured on your old belt.
Your sprockets
Chain pitch, tooth count and wear checked. If they need replacing, sprockets are matched to the chain.
You get
Before quoting: will it fit your line and sprockets as it is, and which details still need your confirmation.
New line

Supplying a new heavy-duty or food line

You send
Product and weight, belt width and length, drive layout, temperature and any flights or side plates.
We check first
Plate and chain pitch, plate thickness and rod for your load and drive, solid or perforated, material.
Your sprockets
Supplied with the belt; chain pitch, tooth count, bore and keyway confirmed on the drawing.
You get
A confirmed drawing, with load and drive reviewed before anything is promised.
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Project QC gates

How Is a Plate Link Belt Verified Before Shipment?

Four checks that matter to you: chain and plates measured, punching checked, surface and accessories, and edge and chain. You see photos and video before it ships.

  1. Plate link belt check: chain roller diameter 28.58 mm measured with a caliper
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    Chain and plates measured

    Roller, chain inner width, plate height, rod diameter, openings and useful width measured against your drawing.

  2. Plate link belt check: perforated plate surface checked after punching
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    Punching checked

    Plates punched and formed, then checked for clean holes, flatness and an even overlap between plates.

  3. Plate link belt check: side plates and surface checked before shipment
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    Surface and accessories

    Plate surface, raised points, flights and side plates checked against the drawing.

  4. Plate link belt check: chain edge finish checked on the rolled belt
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    Edge and chain checked

    Chain, rod ends and edge washers or pins checked along the belt before packing.

Also checked: material confirmed against your order · flights and side plates against the drawing · spare washers and pins counted · PTFE coating where specified.

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Engineering experience

Problems You May See on a Plate Link Belt — and How They Are Prevented

A belt that does not fit your sprockets, rough plates or a belt too light for the load means a stopped line. Each one has a check before your belt ships.

Problem

Plate pitch and chain pitch mixed up

Plate pitch and chain pitch are different numbers; matching only one means the belt will not fit your sprockets or layout.

✓ Both pitches measured on your old belt and fixed separately on the drawing.

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Problem

Burrs or uneven plates

Rough punched holes or plates that do not lie flat catch product and wear guides.

✓ Punching checked for clean holes; plates checked flat with an even overlap.

Seeing this on your belt? Send a photo →
Problem

Load not reviewed

A belt chosen by width alone can be too light for the product weight and drive.

✓ Plate thickness, rod and chain reviewed against your load and drive before quoting.

Seeing this on your belt? Send a photo →
Problem

Flights or side plates out of position

Flights at the wrong spacing or side plates without enough overlap spill product.

✓ Flight spacing, side-plate height, overlap and clearance checked against the drawing.

Seeing this on your belt? Send a photo →
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Shipment records

What Arrives at Your Plant

Your belt arrives rolled on its chains or laid flat in a lined export crate, with a shipping list and spare washers or pins. Real shipments; order numbers hidden.

Plate link belt shipment: rolled on its chains

Rolled on its chains

Each roll wrapped, with its bag of spare washers.

Plate link belt shipment: shipping list on the belt

Shipping list on the belt

Specification and quantity for checking on arrival.

Plate link belt shipment: edge checked before packing

Edge checked before packing

Chain and plate edges checked along the roll.

Need a different pitch, plate, hole pattern, flight or side plate?

Custom plate link belts are welcome — built to your line and application, with feasibility confirmed for your project. Send your old belt photos or drawing.

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FAQ

Questions Buyers Ask Before Ordering a Plate Link Belt

Q1Where is a plate link belt used?

Heavy-duty industrial conveying and food lines that need a flat, stable plate surface — for example parts handling, washing, cooling and drying, often with flights or side plates.

Q2Solid or perforated plates?

Solid plates give a closed, flat surface; perforated plates (hole diameter 5–8 mm) let water, air or crumbs pass through. The hole pattern is confirmed on the drawing.

Q3Why must plate pitch and chain pitch both be checked?

The plates and the chain are matched separately — plate pitch to your belt layout, chain pitch to your sprockets. Both are fixed on the drawing before quotation.

Q4What load can it carry?

That depends on plate thickness, rod diameter, chain and your drive. Load capacity is only stated after your load and drive are reviewed; send product weight, belt width and drive layout.

Q5Washer welded or cotter pin edge?

Washer welded edges are fixed; cotter pin edges can be opened for maintenance. Matching your existing edge is the usual starting point.

Q6Which accessories can be fitted?

Raised points, L-type and Z-type flights, and side plates — height, spacing, overlap and clearance per drawing.

Q7Which material?

SUS304, SUS316 or mild steel, chosen for your temperature, corrosion, hygiene and load. A PTFE (Teflon) coating can be applied to the plates where specified.

Q8Can you supply sprockets?

Yes. SUS304 / SUS316 or mild steel sprockets matched to the chain pitch; tooth count, bore and keyway per drawing.

Q9What should I send for a quotation?

Plate pitch, chain pitch, plate thickness, rod diameter, solid or perforated (and hole pattern), belt width, load, drive and sprockets, accessories and edge type, plus photos or a sample of the old belt.

Q10How are commercial terms confirmed?

They depend on the belt and the project, and are confirmed in writing in the quotation.