Unibilt Chain Replacement Solution: A Cost-Effective Alternative for Existing Enclosed Track Conveyor Systems
Looking for a Reliable Unibilt Chain Replacement?
Many manufacturing facilities still rely on overhead enclosed track conveyor systems originally equipped with Unibilt conveyor chains. Over time, however, conveyor chains experience wear, elongation, and fatigue, making replacement essential to maintain production efficiency and system reliability.
Fortunately, replacing an entire conveyor system is often unnecessary. In many cases, facilities can upgrade their worn conveyor chains with compatible replacement components while retaining their existing conveyor layout, drive units, and sprockets.
As a professional manufacturer of enclosed track conveyor systems and components, CamelConvey provides replacement drive chains, conveyor chains that can serve as a cost-effective alternative to original Unibilt conveyor products.
Can a Non-Unibilt Chain Be Used in an Existing Unibilt Conveyor System?
In many applications, the answer is yes.
The key factor is the base chain pitch of the drive chain. In an enclosed track conveyor system, the drive sprocket engages directly with the base chain links. If the replacement drive chain uses the same base chain pitch as the original Unibilt chain, the existing drive sprockets can typically continue to operate without modification.
This means that facilities can avoid the expense and downtime associated with replacing sprockets, drive assemblies, or track components.
CamelConvey Replacement Strategy
For existing enclosed track conveyor systems, we recommend replacing:
The drive chain and the conveyor chain at the same time.
When both chains are replaced as a complete set and the base chain pitch remains compatible with the original system, our enclosed track conveyor components can serve as a direct replacement solution for many Unibilt conveyor applications.
This approach offers several advantages:
1) Keep Existing Drive Sprockets
If the base chain pitch is identical to the original Unibilt chain, customers can continue using their existing drive sprockets.
Benefits include:
Lower maintenance costs
Faster installation
No need for major conveyor modifications
Reduced production downtime
2) Complete Conveyor Chain Replacement
Instead of replacing only worn components, installing both new drive chains and conveyor chains ensures:
Better chain engagement
Smoother conveyor operation
Reduced wear on new components
Longer service life
3) Cost-Effective Alternative to Components
CamelConvey enclosed track conveyor chains provide a practical alternative while maintaining compatibility with existing conveyor systems.
What Information Do We Need?
To evaluate whether our chain can replace your existing Unibilt chain, we typically require:
• Chain drawings
• Chain pitch dimensions
• Photos of the existing conveyor system
• Drive sprocket specifications (if available)
Even if original drawings are unavailable, photos and basic measurements are often sufficient for our engineering team to assess compatibility.
Typical Industries Using Enclosed Track Conveyor Systems
CamelConvey replacement chains are commonly used in:
• Powder coating lines
• Paint finishing systems
• Automotive component production
• Appliance manufacturing
• Agricultural equipment production
• Material handling systems
Engineering Support for Conveyor Chain Replacement
Every conveyor system has unique requirements. CamelConvey engineering team can review your existing chain specifications and recommend a suitable replacement solution.
If your existing enclosed track conveyor system currently uses Unibilt chains, and the drive chain pitch is compatible, we can often provide a replacement drive chain and conveyor chain package that works with your existing sprockets and conveyor layout.
If you have any questions about conveyor chain compatibility, replacement solutions, or system upgrades, our team will be happy to assist. Feel free to contact us for technical support and recommendations tailored to your application.
