Chain Plate Conveyor for Bottles
The SunAura chain plate conveyor for bottles is a narrow stainless steel slat conveyor purpose-built to carry bottles and jars single-file through filling, capping and labeling. Adjustable side guide rails keep each bottle upright on the 80–150mm wide slats, while a 0.37kW drive moves the line at 0–15m/min. CE-certified and factory-direct from our 48,000㎡ Qingdao plant.
Product Description
The SunAura chain plate conveyor for bottles is a narrow, single-file slat conveyor designed around the awkward geometry of bottles and jars. A bottle has a small, round base and a tall narrow body — it would tip over on wide rollers, rattle between gaps, and wander off a flat belt without guidance. This conveyor solves all three: the bottle sits on a continuous stainless steel slat (no gaps to fall through), adjustable side guide rails keep it upright and centered, and the narrow 80–150mm width keeps bottles moving single-file at the exact pitch your filling, capping and labeling machines need.
304 stainless steel slats with a 25.4mm chain pitch form a rigid, easy-to-clean surface that suits beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic filling lines. A 0.37kW gear-motor drives the chain at 0–15m/min, and the line height (700–1000mm) is matched to your equipment. The conveyor handles bottles and jars from 30 to 120mm diameter, and modular 1m sections bolt together to run from filler to labeler to case packer. Because it is stainless, the whole line hoses down for sanitation between runs.
Every powered section completes a 48-hour run test in our Qingdao factory before shipment. We customize slat width, guide rail width, length and height to match your bottle range and equipment layout.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Narrow chain plate (slat) conveyor for bottles and jars |
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| Slat Material | 304 stainless steel |
| Slat Width | 80 – 150mm (narrow, single-file) |
| Chain Pitch | 25.4mm |
| Side Guides | Adjustable stainless steel guide rails |
| Bottle Diameter Range | 30 – 120mm |
| Drive Motor | 0.37 kW gear-motor |
| Conveyor Speed | 0 – 15 m/min, variable |
| Load Capacity | Up to 20 kg/m |
| Height | 700 – 1000mm |
| Sections | Modular 1m sections, bolt together |
| Certification | CE Certified, ISO 9001 factory |
Key Features & Benefits
- Purpose-built for bottles and jars: Narrow slats and side guides carry tall, narrow containers upright — something wide rollers or flat belts cannot do reliably.
- Adjustable side guide rails: Slide the guides to match your bottle diameter from 30 to 120mm, then lock them — bottles stay centered through filler, capper and labeler.
- Continuous slat surface: No gaps between rollers means no bottle tips, no dropped jars, no caps falling through cracks.
- 304 stainless steel: Food and pharma-grade slats, chain and frame that hose down for sanitation between runs.
- Single-file flow: The narrow width keeps bottles lined up one after another at the exact pitch your filling machine expects.
- Variable speed 0–15 m/min: Match the line speed to your filler output so bottles neither back up nor gap out.
- Modular 1m sections: Bolt together any length and add turns, accumulations or transfers as the line grows.
- 48-hour run tested: Every powered section is run with sample bottles in our factory before it ships.
Application Industries
Beverage Bottling Lines
Water, juice, tea and soft drink bottles ride single-file from rinser to filler to capper without tipping.
Pharmaceutical Bottle Handling
Medicine vials and oral liquid bottles move through filling and labeling under clean, stainless, washdown conditions.
Cosmetic Jar Filling
Creams, lotions and serum jars transfer between filling and capping stations on the narrow slat surface.
Food Jar Lines
Sauce, honey and condiment jars move through hot-filling and cooling without rattling or breaking.
Bottle Accumulation & Transfer
Buffers and transfers between upstream fillers and downstream case packers keep bottles flowing smoothly.
Product compatibility: Glass and plastic bottles and jars 30–120mm diameter. For cans or irregular containers, ask about our specialized slat options.
How the Bottle Chain Plate Conveyor Works
Bottles ride on a narrow stainless slat chain, guided by adjustable rails through each machine:
- Slats form a narrow endless chain. Stainless steel slats (80–150mm wide) are linked on a 25.4mm pitch chain, forming a continuous narrow track just wide enough for one row of bottles.
- Side guides set the bottle channel. Adjustable stainless guide rails on both sides are set 2–3mm wider than your bottle diameter, holding each bottle upright and centered.
- Gear-motor drives the chain. A 0.37kW motor pulls the slat chain at 0–15m/min, carrying the bottles along the line.
- Bottles pass through each machine. The conveyor feeds bottles into the filler, capper, labeler or rinser at the matched height and speed.
- Bottles exit to the next section. Modular 1m sections bolt together, so the same slat line continues straight through the whole bottling process.
Is This the Right Conveyor for You?
This bottle chain plate conveyor is the right fit if your operation matches all four of the following. If you fall outside any of them, our team can recommend a different SunAura conveyor:
- You handle bottles or jars 30–120mm diameter: The narrow slat and side guides are designed for upright round containers. Wide cartons need a roller or belt conveyor, not this narrow slat.
- You need single-file flow through machines: If bottles must pass single-file through a filler, capper or labeler, this is the correct conveyor. Multi-lane accumulation would need a wider system.
- Stainless / washdown environment: Beverage, pharma and cosmetic lines benefit from the 304 stainless build. Dry general carton lines are cheaper on a powder-coated roller conveyor.
- Speed up to 15m/min: This suits most filling and packaging lines. If you need ultra-high-speed canning output, we would discuss a higher-capacity slat drive.
Troubleshooting Guide — Common Issues & Solutions
Bottle conveyors fail in predictable ways: bottles tip, jam, or rattle against guides. Below are the most common problems and fixes. Lock out power before inspecting the chain.
| Problem | Possible Causes | Solutions |
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| Bottles tip over on the slats | Side guides too wide; bottle base smaller than slat; speed too high; guides not upright. |
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| Bottles jam between the guides | Guides too narrow; two bottles entering side by side; guide misaligned at a section joint. |
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| Bottles rattle or scratch against guides | Guides too tight; guide surface rough; bottle wandering off-center. |
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| Chain derails from the track | Chain tension too loose; sprocket worn; guide rail not aligned; overload. |
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| Bottles stop at section joints | Slats not aligned between sections; height mismatch; guide gap at joint. |
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If the issue persists after trying these steps, email photos and a short 10-second video to [email protected] — our engineers usually diagnose the root cause within one business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use a chain plate instead of a belt for bottles?
A belt can carry bottles, but the belt surface is flexible and the bottles tend to wander without side guidance. A stainless slat gives a rigid, flat, washdown-friendly surface that the adjustable side rails control precisely — ideal for single-file bottle flow through filling and capping machines where spacing matters.
What bottle sizes does it handle?
It is configured for bottles and jars from 30 to 120mm diameter, with the side guides set to your specific bottle. The slat width (80–150mm) is chosen to suit the base diameter. Send us your bottle dimensions and we confirm the slat and guide settings.
Is it washdown-safe?
Yes. The 304 stainless steel slats, chain and frame are designed for wet and washdown environments common in beverage, pharma and cosmetic filling. All fasteners are stainless to avoid rust. The chain wipes or rinses clean easily.
Can it connect to my existing filler or labeler?
Yes. We set the conveyor height (700–1000mm) and entry/exit positions to match your existing equipment. Send us the machine heights and we supply matching infeed and outfeed transitions.
What is the lead time and warranty?
Standard bottle conveyor sections ship in 20–30 days; custom lengths and guide widths take 30–40 days. Every powered section carries a 12-month warranty covering parts and labor, plus lifetime support. Spare slats, chains and guides are dispatched worldwide within 48 hours.
Why Buy From SunAura Machinery
48,000㎡ Own Factory
In-house manufacturing in Qingdao, China — bottle conveyor fabrication under one roof.
CE Certified
All powered conveyors meet European safety standards with full documentation.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system certified across the entire production process.
SGS Audited Factory
Third-party audited manufacturing facility with 20+ national patents.
12-Month Warranty
Full warranty covering parts and labor from the date of shipment.
Lifetime Support
Technical guidance via email, WhatsApp, and remote video for the conveyor’s life.
Spare Parts in 48h
Slats, chains and guides shipped worldwide within 48 hours.
100+ Countries Served
Trusted by beverage, pharma and cosmetic filling lines worldwide.
Get a Factory-Direct Quote in 24 Hours
Send us your bottle dimensions and the machines you need to connect — our engineers reply with the right slat width, guide settings and FOB price within one business day. Every conveyor is built in our 48,000㎡ Qingdao factory, CE & ISO 9001 certified, and run-tested for 48 continuous hours.
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