Railroad rails for roller chain conveyors

Welding is the most effective mounting method for ASCE rails. We prefer welding for all ASCE rail applications when building conveyors. For applications requiring future adjustment, bolted connections with grade 8 hardware provide secure attachment while allowing for positional refinement during assembly or maintenance.

Railroad rails must be aligned to maintain roller chain tracking and minimize wear. Rails should be installed with a tolerance of ±1/16 inch to prevent binding and smooth movement of the chain assembly across the conveyor structure.

For systems requiring extended lengths, rail sections can be joined using purpose-made splice plates or butt-welded for seamless transitions. When integrating with other conveyor components such as drives or tail sections, transition plates may be necessary to maintain chain alignment across different structural surfaces.