Trolleys Jervis B. Webb

American Conveyor Group, Inc.
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One of the first and most basic consideration in planning an Overhead Conveyor System is to determine the correct size and type of Trolley to be used. The total load to be carried on each trolley, including the weight of the trolley itself, the carrier and the actual load are all key factors in determining the “size” of the trolley, rail and chain that is necessary for a particular application. The conditions under which the trolley will operate, including the degree of contamination and temperatures to which it will be subjected, are important factors in the “type” of trolley, wheel and seal that should be selected for a particular application.

Trolleys are the first and most basic component to consider when planning an overhead conveyor system. ACG offers four basic sizes of trolleys - 2", 3", 4" and 6". Offered as "standard" is the vertical hole pattern, with one bolt above and one below the chain (which holds the chain firmly in place.) Trolleys are also available in these sizes with a horizontal hole pattern, with two bolts above the chain which provide a means of adding or removing trolley assemblies under conditions where the chain cannot be slackened. 

Trolley Selection Chart

Trolley Size Trolley Capacity Trolley Spacing For I-Beam Size For Chain Size Choice of Bracket
Min Max Type Drop
2" 100 lbs. 4" 24" 2-5/8" 228 Forged 4-1/2"
3" 250 lbs. 6" 30" 3" 348 Forged 5-1/2"
4" 400 lbs. 8" 32" 4" 458
458
678
Forged
Forged
Forged
7-3/16"
8"
7-7/16"
6" 1200 lbs. 12" 36" 6" 458
678
Forged
Forged
7-7/16"
10"