Problem 01Quote
Replacement plates do not line up
Causeplate pitch taken as the chain pitch.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlplate pitch and chain pitch measured and specified separately on the drawing.
chain plate belt specifications · YIYI Mesh Belt technical library
Chain Plate Belt plate pitch and chain pitch confirmed separately
A chain plate belt, also called a plate link belt, is a conveyor belt of steel plates joined by rods and carried by roller chains, used for heavy loads and where a solid or perforated surface is needed. It fits only when the plate pitch, chain pitch, rod and sprocket are matched: plate pitch is not the same as chain pitch. YIYI Mesh Belt builds the plates, chain edge and sprockets to the drawing you approve.
Product page and inquiry on the official website: Chain Plate / Plate Link Belt
- Plate pitch 25.4–63.5 mm
- Width 300–4000 mm
- SUS304 · SUS316 · mild steel
- Solid or perforated plates
Also called plate link belt or slat conveyor 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 Plate Belt specifications
Dimensional options in mm with inch references. Plate pitch and chain pitch are confirmed separately on your approved drawing.
| Dimension | mm | inch |
|---|---|---|
| Plate pitch | 25.4 / 31.75 / 38.1 / 50.8 / 63.5 | 1.000–2.500 |
| Plate thickness | 1 / 1.2 / 1.5 / 2 / 2.5 | 0.039–0.098 |
| Rod Ø | 5 / 6 / 8 / 10 | 0.197–0.394 |
| Chain pitch | 25.4 / 31.75 / 38.1 / 50.8 / 76.2 | 1.000–3.000 |
| Perforation Ø (optional) | 5–8 | 0.197–0.315 |
| Belt width | 300–4000 / custom | 11.81–157.48 |
| Belt length | To your drawing | |
| Material · surface · edge | SUS304 / SUS316 / mild steel · solid or perforated plates, hole layout by drawing · 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 Plate / Plate Link 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 Plate / Plate Link Belt Technical Specification18 pages · read online page by page or download the PDF
- Plate pitch, thickness and rod options in mm and inch
- Edge, flight and side-plate options
- Matching sprockets
Chain Plate / Plate Link Belt Production and Quality Control19 pages · read online page by page or download the PDF
- Approval and inspection sequence
- Material inspection equipment
- Laser cutting
Plate pitch, surface, edges, accessories and sprockets
Choose the plate pitch, surface, edge and accessories, or send your drawing. Tap “Add to RFQ” and your choice goes into the enquiry form.
Surface and edge
Accessories
Sprockets
Plate pitch is not the same as chain pitch; the approved drawing defines their combination, together with the chain attachments and sprocket interface.
Plates, chain and sprockets as one system. See drive sprockets for other profiles.
Six chain plate belt problems and how production control prevents them
Problems that occur on chain plate belts in service, and the control YIYI Mesh Belt applies at each order stage.
Problem 02Quote
Chain does not fit the sprocket
Causechain type, pitch and attachments not checked against the sprocket.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlchain, attachments and sprocket profile confirmed together before quoting.
Problem 03Production
Perforation does not match
Causehole size or layout not fixed on the drawing.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlhole Ø, spacing and layout set on the drawing; first plates measured before full production.
Problem 04Production
Sharp burrs on plate edges
Causepunched or cut edges not finished.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlplate edges deburred and checked by hand before assembly.
Problem 05Production
Rod connection works loose
Causerod ends not fully secured.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlevery rod end washer welded or cotter-pinned and checked on the semi-finished belt.
Problem 06Pre-shipment
Belt runs unevenly
Causeplates or chain lengths not aligned.
YIYI Mesh Belt controlplate alignment, pitch and chain checked on the assembled belt before packing.
Every custom belt goes through the same controls. Send your plate pitch, chain pitch and belt width for a fit check. Read why chain belts jump on sprockets.
Production and inspection
Six checkpoints between raw material and packing. Plates are laser cut and punched in our own workshop; every belt is inspected before it ships. Full detail: manufacturing and quality control.
01Material in
Round bar drawn in-house. Diameter, composition and hardness checked per batch.
02Laser cutting
Plates laser cut to the drawing.
03Plate punching
Plates punched and formed, perforated where the drawing requires.
04Chain assembly
Selected stainless chains assembled on automatic equipment, depending on specification.
05Trial section
Plate thickness, rods and holes measured against your approved drawing before full production.
06Final inspection
Dimensions, edges, 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 Plate Belt questions
What is a chain plate belt?
A chain plate belt, or plate link belt, is a conveyor belt of steel plates joined by rods and carried by roller chains at the edges. It is used for heavy loads and where a solid or perforated surface is needed.
Is plate pitch the same as chain pitch?
No. Plate pitch (25.4–63.5 mm) and chain pitch (25.4–76.2 mm) are specified separately; the approved drawing defines their combination.
Which materials are available?
SUS304, SUS316 or mild steel, chosen for your process conditions.
Can the plates be perforated?
Yes. Hole diameter is typically 5–8 mm; hole spacing and layout are confirmed on the drawing.
Which accessories can be added?
Protruding points, side plates, and L-type or Z-type flights, built to the approved drawing.
Do you supply the sprockets?
Yes. Stainless or mild steel sprockets are matched to the belt pitch, tooth count, bore and keyway on the drawing.
How do I measure an old chain plate belt?
Measure plate pitch over 10 plates and divide by 10, plate thickness, rod Ø, hole Ø and spacing if perforated, chain pitch over several links, roller Ø, overall width and chain centre distance.
Chain Plate 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 Plate Belt projects on the official website →
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Quotation
Send 3 numbers. Get a fit check and a quotation.
Belt width, plate pitch and chain 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.