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Chain equipment for every stage of a steel plant: what each machine does, the chain it runs on and the design data behind it — with the CONSTROMECH products that go into it.

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Plant stages
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Equipment systems
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Chain types

Follow the material flow

Chain equipment, stage by stage

Plant zones in the order material moves through them. Each machine lists its duty, the chain it runs on and the design points we build to.

01

Raw Material Yard / Handling System

2 equipment systems

At a glance · Ore & Slag Handling (Hot Mills)

Heavy-duty Drag & Apron Feeders
Plate-link chains for abrasive hot slag or ore.
Bucket Apron Conveyors
Inclined transport of slag and hot materials into crushers or silos.

Apron Feeders (Iron Ore, Limestone, Dolomite, Coal)

  • Purpose: Feeding raw ores and flux materials to primary crushers.
  • Chain Type: Heavy-duty forged link or cast steel chain.

Design Specs

  • Capacity: 500–2000 TPH.
  • Plate width: 1000–2600 mm.
  • Suitable for high-impact, heavy lump loads.
We makeApron Feeder Chain

Scraper Reclaimers

  • Purpose: Automated recovery of raw materials from stockpiles.
  • Chain Type: Round link, Pin Bush or forged scraper chains.

Highlights

  • Bi-directional scraper chain runs.
  • Hardened guide shoes and side bars for abrasive ores.
  • Integration with yard automation systems.
We makeStacker & Reclaimer ChainRound Link Chain

02

Hot Sinter Handling

2 equipment systems

Deep Pan Conveyors (Hot Sinter Handling)

  • Purpose: Transfers hot sinter (up to 700°C) from cooler to screening station.
  • Chain Type: Central forged steel chain heat-treated (≥ 40CrMnMo).

Design Attributes

  • Pan widths: 500–2000 mm (Higher customizable sizes available).
  • Temperature resistance: 600–800°C.
  • Pans made from heat-resistant alloy steel, replaceable liners.
We makeDeep Pan Conveyor

Bucket Elevators (Flux Feeding, Recycle Fines)

  • Purpose: Lifting raw mix or flux material into hoppers or mixers.
  • Chain Type: Central chain or heavy-duty round link chain (DIN-based).
  • Capacity Range: 150–1000 TPH (Higher customizable sizes available).
  • Lift Height: Up to 60 m. (Higher customizable sizes available)
We makeRound Link Chain ElevatorPlate Link Chain ElevatorRound Link Chain

03

Blast Furnace Charging & Slag Handling

4 equipment systems

Drag Chain Conveyors (Coke/ore mix transfer)

  • Purpose: Transfers burden mix to blast furnace or charge bins.
  • Chain Type: Drop-forged steel chain.

Design

  • Horizontal or inclined layout with guide rails.
  • Multi-discharge gates and enclosed covers for dust control.
We makeDrag Chain Conveyor

Pan Conveyors (Lime, DRI, Return Fines Feed)

  • Chain Type: Central chain with dustproof pans.

Design Notes

  • Shock-proof construction for sudden loads.
  • Flight bars adapted to granular and powder materials.
We makeDeep Pan ConveyorPlate Link Chain

Slag Handling Conveyor (Hot Slag)

  • Purpose: Transfers molten slag to the granulation or dump pit.
  • Chain Type: Twin-strand drop-forged chain.

Specifications

  • Temperature Resistance: Up to 700–800°C.
  • Slag granulator-compatible options.
  • Heat shielded scraper flights and casing.

04

Mill Return & Scrap Handling

2 equipment systems

At a glance

Pan Conveyors & Drag Conveyors
For metal chips, return scrap, and scale to collection bins.

Scrap Return Conveyors

  • Purpose: Carries steel scrap and trimmings back to melting or recycling zones.
  • Chain Type: Forged drag chain with customized paddles.

Design Features

  • Rugged for sharp-edged scrap.
  • Magnetic separator integration (optional).
We makeDrag Chain Conveyor

Billet/Slab Cooling Conveyors

  • Application: Controlled discharge of hot slabs or billets.

Though primarily roller-based, some segments use slow-moving drag chains.

05

Dust Handling / Baghouse / Fume Control

1 equipment system

Ash & Dust Flow Conveyors

  • Chain Type: Enclosed drop-forged scraper chains.
  • Application: Fume extraction dust, baghouse fly ash.

Design Options

  • Explosion-proof hatches.
  • Inspection hatches for chute cleaning.
  • Wear-resistant liners.
We makeFlow Conveyor ChainRound Link Chain Conveyor

Chain types used in steel plants

Chain TypeApplication AreaDesign Notes
Forged Link ChainApron feeders, slag conveyorsWear & impact resistant; up to 800°C
Round Link ChainBucket elevators, reclaimersDIN 764/22252 compliant, suited for abrasion
Central ChainPan conveyors, elevator applicationsHigh breaking load, low elongation rate
Drop-Forged Scraper ChainDrag conveyors, dust systemsBuilt for enclosed conveying, high reliability

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Equipment we supply for steel plants

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Apron Feeder Chain

Apron Feeder Chain

9 sizes

Forged apron feeder chains with wear-resistant pans for slow-speed, heavy-load conveying of high-impact, abrasive or large-size material in surge hoppers, crushers and kilns.

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Stacker reclaimer chain

Stacker & Reclaimer Chain

31 sizes

Chains for bridge-type reclaimers and stackers in cement and power plant yards — continuous duty on abrasive limestone, coal and clinker with minimal wear.

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Deep pan conveyor — pans, chain and rollers

Deep Pan Conveyor

Deep pan conveyor chains, sprockets, forged pans and rollers built as one coordinated set for hot clinker transport at extreme temperature and load.

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Round link chain bucket elevator assembly — chains, shackles and bucket

Round Link Chain Elevator

Customised round link chain bucket elevator solutions — chain, sprocket and shaft assemblies, attachments, buckets and boot bearings engineered to work together.

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Central plate link chain bucket elevator with head sprocket

Plate Link Chain Elevator

Pin-bush type plate link chain elevators, supplied with the assemblies that govern the whole elevator — chain, sprockets, rim wheels, buckets and boot bearings.

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Drag chain conveyor chain with flight bars

Drag Chain Conveyor

Drag chain conveyor chains and matched sprocket assemblies for clinker, ash and other abrasive bulk material.

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Steel Plant ServicesRetrofit, capacity enhancement, conversion and commissioning — zone by zone through your steel plant.View services

CMECH Technical Services

How our field team supports steel plants

Every engagement is carried out by our own field engineers — from the first inspection to commissioning and hand-over.

How we work

  • Site Inspections & Equipment Audits

    Bucket elevators, conveyors, ash systems, reclaimers

  • Installation & Commissioning Supervision

    Chains, buckets, bearings, drive units, structural supports

  • Corrective & Preventive Maintenance

    Hot/cold chain replacement, sprocket rebuilds, belt tracking

  • Retrofit & System Upgradation Projects

    Chain-to-belt elevator conversions, scraper design mods, capacity enhancements

  • Operational Optimization Support

    Root cause analysis, performance tuning, load balancing

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