Problem 01Quote
Chain does not fit the sprocket
Causechain model assumed to fix pitch, rollers and sprocket.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlchain standard, pitch and sprocket profile confirmed together on the drawing before quoting.
chain driven belt specifications · YIYI Mesh Belt technical library
Chain Driven Belt belt, chain and sprocket matched as one system
A chain driven belt is a metal mesh conveyor belt carried and driven by roller chains at its edges, used for heat treatment, parts washing and heavy industrial conveying. It fits only when the mesh, the chain standard and pitch and the sprocket profile are matched together: a chain model alone does not fix the pitch, material or sprocket. YIYI Mesh Belt builds the belt, chain edge and sprockets to the drawing you approve.
Product page and inquiry on the official website: Chain Driven Belt
- Chain pitch 12.7–63.5 mm
- Width 300–5000 mm
- SUS304 · SUS316 · carbon steel
- Flights · side plates · rollers
Also called chain edge conveyor belt or chain mesh belt · Reviewed by the YIYI Mesh Belt production team, updated 2026-10-11
New equipmentBuilt from your equipment drawing
Replacing a worn beltRe-measured from the old belt or sample
Belt + chain + sprocketsMatched as one system
Repeat orderBuilt to the previous approved drawing
Chain Driven Belt specifications
Dimensional options in mm with inch references. Belt, chain and sprocket are confirmed together on your approved drawing.
| Dimension | mm | inch |
|---|---|---|
| Spiral pitch | 3–20 | 0.118–0.787 |
| Mesh rod pitch | 4–20 | 0.157–0.787 |
| Wire Ø | 1 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2 / 2.5 / 3 | 0.039–0.118 |
| Cross rod Ø | 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 9 | 0.157–0.354 |
| Chain pitch | 12.7 / 15.875 / 25.4 / 31.75 / 38.1 / 50.8 / 63.5 | 0.500–2.500 |
| Belt width | 300–5000 / custom | 11.81–196.85 |
| Belt length | To your drawing | |
| Material · chain · edge | SUS304 / SUS316 / carbon steel · chain references #40, #50, C2042–C2102, solid or hollow pin · washer welded or cotter pin edge | |
Not in the table? Send your drawing or old belt. We confirm what we can build, in mm or inch. New to belt selection? Start with the 12 belt types overview.
Chain Driven Belt documents
Read the full specification before you send your drawing
From our Document Library: the dimensions and options to compare with your current belt, and how the belt is made and inspected.
Chain Driven Belt Technical Specification19 pages · read online page by page or download the PDF
- Seven chain pitches, 12.7 to 63.5 mm
- Edge, flight and side-guide options
- Matching sprockets
Chain Driven Belt Production and Quality Control18 pages · read online page by page or download the PDF
- Approval and inspection sequence
- Material inspection equipment
- Chain component manufacturing
Chain pitch, edges, accessories and sprockets
Choose the chain pitch, edge and accessories, or send your drawing. Tap “Add to RFQ” and your choice goes into the enquiry form.
Edge and accessories
Sprockets
A chain model does not fix pitch, material or sprocket by itself; the chain standard, pitch and sprocket profile are confirmed together on the drawing.
Belt, chain and sprockets as one system. See drive sprockets for other profiles.
Six chain driven belt problems and how production control prevents them
Problems that occur on chain driven belts in service, and the control YIYI Mesh Belt applies at each order stage.
Problem 02Quote
Replacement mesh does not match
Causemesh pitch confused with chain pitch.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlmesh pitch and chain pitch measured and specified separately.
Problem 03Production
Edge burnt black at the welds
Causewelding temperature too high.
YIYI Mesh Belt controledge welds checked by eye along the belt; burnt sections are not shipped.
Problem 04Production
Lap weld joins parts that should move
Causeweld bridging onto the wrong part.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlevery belt checked for lap welds before shipment.
Problem 05Production
Mesh edge deformed
Causeedge rods bent during assembly or welding.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlmesh edges checked straight along the belt before packing.
Problem 06Pre-shipment
Chain damaged or too light for the load
Causechain reference not selected for the load.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlchain reference chosen for the load on the drawing; chain checked for damage before shipment.
Every custom belt goes through the same controls. Send your chain model, chain pitch and belt width for a fit check. Read why chain driven belts jump on sprockets.
Production and inspection
Six checkpoints between raw material and packing. Wire and round bar are drawn in our own workshop; every belt is inspected before it ships. Full detail: manufacturing and quality control.
01Material in
Wire and round bar drawn in-house. Diameter, composition and hardness checked per batch.
02Chain assembly
Selected stainless chains assembled on automatic equipment, depending on specification.
03Trial section
First article measured against your approved drawing before full production.
04Chain pitch
Chain pitch measured over several links along the belt.
05Edge check
Chain, rollers and edge welds checked before the belt is closed.
06Final inspection
Dimensions, welds, chain and cleanliness checked on every belt before packing.
- In stock
- regular raw-material stock for drawing
- In-house
- stainless wire and round-bar drawing
- 100%
- final inspection before packing
- Traceable
- material documentation available for your order
What you receive
- Drawing approvalYour drawing confirmed, with our production suggestions.
- Trial pieceA trial section for your approval when you send a sample.
- Production after approvalMass production starts only on what you approved.
- Progress updatesProgress updates are agreed for each order, covering material and tooling status.
- Before shipmentMeasured photos and the inspection report of your own belt.
A belt that does not meet the approved drawing does not go to packing: it is recorded, reworked or remade, and inspected again. 100% final inspection is not a zero-defect or lifetime guarantee. Lead time is confirmed per order.
See your own belt measured before it ships. Ask for a video call from the workshop.
Chain Driven Belt questions
What is a chain driven belt?
A chain driven belt is a metal mesh conveyor belt carried and driven by roller chains at its edges. It is used for heat treatment, parts washing and heavy industrial conveying.
Which chain pitches are available?
12.7, 15.875, 25.4, 31.75, 38.1, 50.8 and 63.5 mm (0.500–2.500 in), with chain references such as #40, #50 and C2042 to C2102.
Does a chain model fix the pitch and sprocket?
No. A chain model alone does not fix pitch, material or sprocket. The chain standard, selected pitch and sprocket profile are confirmed together on the drawing.
Do you make the chains?
Selected stainless chains of about 25.4–50.8 mm pitch can be made in-house depending on specification. Carbon-steel and special chains, such as large-pitch conveyor chain, are sourced to specification and checked before shipment.
Which materials are available?
SUS304, SUS316 or carbon steel, chosen for your process conditions.
Which accessories can be added?
Side guides, tubes, side rollers, square bars, spiral wire or L-type flights and side plates, built to the approved drawing.
How do I measure an old chain driven belt?
Measure mesh pitch and rod pitch over 10 pitches and divide by 10, wire and rod with a caliper, chain pitch over several links, roller diameter, inner plate width, overall width and chain centre distance. Note the chain model if it is stamped on the chain.
Chain Driven Belt projects
We keep project records on our official website: what the customer sent, how we built it, and how it was measured. See Chain Driven Belt projects on the official website →
Seen at food-processing trade fairs: CIMIE, the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo and the Canton Fair. Trade fair record →
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Quotation
Send 3 numbers. Get a fit check and a quotation.
Belt width, chain model or pitch and the mesh pitch are enough to start. We reply with what we can build and a quotation. Add a drawing or a photo of the old belt if you have one.
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Belt width, drum diameter (or turn ratio) and turn direction are enough to start. A photo of your old belt works too.
Get my fit check and quotation →Opens a short form: email or WhatsApp, what you need, a photo if you have one.