Description
FVC140 is a hollow pin conveyor chain family for broader conveyor layouts and attachment assemblies. It is designed for conveyors that use the hollow pin as a mounting point for cross rods, product carriers, spacers, guides, pushers or customized fixtures.
FVC140 specifications
| Pitch options P (mm) | 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 |
|---|---|
| Roller diameter d1 max (mm) | 60 |
| Width between inner plates b1 min (mm) | 35.0 |
| Pin diameter d2 max (mm) | 18.0 |
| Hollow bore d3 min (mm) | 12.0 |
| Pin length L / Lc max (mm) | 67.0 / 68.5 |
| Plate thickness T max (mm) | 6.0 |
| Plate depth h2 max (mm) | 45.0 |
| Minimum tensile strength Q | 110.0 kN |
Best suited to
FVC140 can be considered for material handling, process conveyors, cross-rod systems and machine-specific carrier layouts. FVC series is worth comparing when the machine envelope or support arrangement calls for a larger conveyor-chain format. The final choice should also match the sprocket, guide rail, attachment layout, conveyor speed, product load and environment.
Attachment possibilities
The through-bore can be used with rods, bolts, spacers and custom carrier hardware. When an attachment connects two parallel chains, provide the chain center distance, cross-member diameter, span and load position. For single-strand attachments, show the side clearance and retaining method so the hardware can pass through guides and around the sprocket without interference.
Cross rods
Connect two strands for slats, carriers and product supports.
Pushers & fixtures
Create repeatable attachment points for indexing and product positioning.
Removable hardware
Use bolts, collars, spacers or other serviceable retaining concepts around the hollow bore.
How to choose FVC140
- Confirm the pitch and sprocket tooth geometry.
- Compare hollow bore with the proposed rod or attachment diameter.
- Check inner width, roller/bush diameter and plate envelope against the guides.
- Check overall pin projection against side-frame and transfer clearances.
- State conveyor speed, operating load, starts/stops and any shock or jam conditions.
- State moisture, washdown, dust, temperature and lubrication requirements.
Replacement matching
If FVC140 is being considered as a replacement, measure several pitches under light tension and record the hollow bore, inner width, roller or bush diameter and overall pin length. Add the sprocket tooth count and clear photos of the chain in the guide and around the drive sprocket. These checks help avoid a dimensional match that still conflicts with the existing machine.
Maintenance
Keep sprockets aligned and inspect tooth wear when replacing chain. Monitor chain elongation over a fixed number of pitches, look for stiff joints, check hollow bores and inserted rods for fretting or looseness, and inspect guides for uneven contact. Where lubrication is permitted, apply a suitable lubricant to the articulating joint rather than only the outside plates.
Request a FVC140 quote
Send the required chain length or pitch count, number of strands, attachment drawing, sprocket details, conveyor speed, load, environment, material requirement and quantity to [email protected]. If you are replacing an existing chain, include photos and measured dimensions.
Specification note: Dimensions shown are for product selection. The quoted chain configuration should be checked against your machine dimensions and order requirements before manufacture.
How to evaluate FVC140 in your conveyor
FVC140 should be selected as part of the complete conveyor interface, not from the model number alone. The listed pitch options are 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 mm, with a minimum hollow bore of 12.0 mm and an inner width of 35.0 mm. Use these dimensions to compare the chain with the sprocket, guide rail and attachment drawing. If the chain is replacing an installed part, measure several pitches under light tension and compare the worn sample with the machine documentation before approving an interchange.
FVC140 within the FVC Series
The FVC family provides a different conveyor envelope from the MC series and can be considered where the machine layout, roller size or attachment arrangement suits FVC geometry. FVC140 lists a roller diameter of 60 mm, a hollow bore of 12.0 mm and a minimum tensile-strength reference of 110.0 kN. When replacing an existing FVC chain, compare the complete cross section and pin projection before assuming another hollow-pin family is interchangeable.
Attachment and cross-rod checks
The hollow pin provides a mounting path for rods, spacers, product carriers or custom fixtures, but the attachment becomes part of the load path. State rod diameter, rod material, retention method and the distance between chain strands. For a wide two-strand conveyor, include the unsupported rod span and product or fixture load so bending and side load can be reviewed. If the attachment is removed during product changeover or sanitation, show the outside retention hardware and confirm tool access around the chain.
Sprocket, guide and maintenance compatibility
Pitch is only one part of interchange. Confirm roller or bush diameter, inner width, side-plate envelope and overall pin projection against the existing sprocket and guide. A new chain should not be installed on badly hooked sprocket teeth or a guide rail that forces the chain sideways. After installation, run the conveyor slowly without product, watch the chain through the sprockets and guides, then recheck tension and attachment hardware after the first operating period.
Chain construction reference
What to include in an RFQ
- Model or original chain marking
- Required pitch option and finished length
- Hollow bore and attachment drawing
- Sprocket tooth count and guide dimensions
- Single or matched parallel strands
- Speed, load and start-stop duty
- Temperature, moisture, dust or washdown
- Quantity and delivery destination
