Heavy Truck
Heavy Truck Conveyor Chain and Trolleys
Cabs, frames, axles and chassis are the heaviest, longest loads on any overhead line, and they swing. That is why heavy truck plants size conveyor chain and trolleys for the heaviest carrier, not the average one. Frost builds that heavy truck conveyor equipment in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Where Frost Fits in Your Heavy Truck Plant
Cab Paint
Welded cabs move through wash, e-coat, paint and ovens on overhead and inverted power and free. Frost sealed and high temperature trolleys and wheels are built for that heat and chemistry. Read more
Cab Trim
Painted cabs are trimmed on overhead carriers before they meet the chassis. Frost free trolleys fit Webb, ACCO, FATA and Rapid Style systems, and worn ones can often be rebuilt. Read more
Frames and Chassis
Frames and chassis are long and heavy, and many plants paint them before final. Forged X-458 and X-678 chain and full ball trolleys carry those loads through the booth and oven. Read more
Axles and Components
Axles, fuel tanks and brackets are often painted on their own overhead lines. Frost chain, trolleys and load bars keep those lines moving. Read more
Final
In Final, painted cabs are delivered overhead and set on the chassis. Frost heavy duty chain and trolleys are sized for the heaviest carriers in the plant. Read more
Quality Checked and Proof Loaded
Every strand of Frost chain is proof loaded before it ships: 20,000 lb for X-458 and 30,000 lb for X-678. On long runs, chain wear and strain analysis also shows stretch or overload before it breaks. Read more
Resources
Free Trolley Brochure
How to Measure Trolley Drop
How to Measure Conveyor Chain
Product Catalog
Corporate Brochure
Applications
Heavy truck lines combine long overhead runs with the heaviest carriers in the plant. These are the Frost applications that carry them.
Questions We Hear
What size conveyor chain carries heavy truck parts?
Heavy carriers usually call for X-458 (4 in pitch) or X-678 (6 in pitch) chain. Forged X-678, for example, is rated at 125,000 lb ultimate strength. Our team can also size the chain to your heaviest carrier.
Does Frost make load bars for heavy carriers?
Yes. Frost makes 3, 4 and 6 in load bars with tube spacers and spherical washers. Frost also makes attachments for hanging carriers from the chain.
Can worn free trolleys be rebuilt?
Often, yes. The Frost free trolley rebuild program replaces worn wheels and parts so the trolley goes back into service.
What is the difference between Smooth Link® and forged chain?
Smooth Link® chain has cold-formed pins that reduce wear and variation in strand length. Forged chain, on the other hand, is made from 8642 alloy steel. Both meet ANSI B29.22 and CEMA 601.
Which trolley fits a 6 in I-beam?
Frost makes 6 in I-beam trolleys for X-458 and X-678 chain. First, measure the I-beam and the trolley drop. Then match both numbers on the trolley drop chart.
Is heavy duty conveyor chain proof tested?
Yes. Every strand of Frost chain is proof loaded before it ships. Proof loads are 10,000 lb for X-348, 20,000 lb for X-458 and 30,000 lb for X-678.
Products
Overhead Conveyor Chain
X-Type chain from X-248 to X-678, in Smooth Link®, forged and stainless.
Trolleys
Power trolleys: 2, 3, 4 and 6 in overhead, 4 and 6 in inverted.
Overhead & Inverted Free Trolleys
Webb, ACCO, FATA and Rapid Style compatible free trolleys and rebuild program.
Fasteners and Attachments
Load bars, attachments and bolts for hanging carriers from the chain.
Steel Trolley Wheels
Stud and thru-bore wheels for 3, 4 and 6 in trolleys, retainer or full ball.
Roller Turn Rollers
Standard, heavy duty and high temperature roller turn rollers, up to 800°F.
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