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Conveyors / Drag Conveyors

A clean, precise, and reliable transport solution.

Imagine effortlessly moving bulk materials through your facility without dust, spills, or product degradation. A Tubular Drag Conveyor makes this possible using a continuous chain-and-flight assembly smoothly pulled through a fully enclosed pipe casing. Material gently fills the voids between flights at designated pick-up points and is securely carried to one or more discharge locations. The conveyor efficiently carries materials on its loaded side while the empty return side seamlessly prepares for the next load. 

Benefits of a Tubular Drag Conveyor: 

  • Dust-Free Operation: Fully enclosed system ensures clean, contamination-free material transport. 
  • Material Versatility: Handles diverse bulk materials from dry powders to slightly wetted solids reliably and efficiently. 
  • Gentle Conveying: Minimizes product degradation and breakage with smooth, controlled movement through the conveyor. 
  • Flexible Integration: Easily adapts with multiple infeed and discharge points to match specific operational layouts. 
Interior look at TubePro Tubular Drag Conveyor

Standard Features

Layouts

There are a dozen or so basic layouts but the customization of those, particularly to leg lengths and bend angles is practically limitless. This enables the Tubular Drag Conveyor to meet the unique demands of every layout. Our expert application engineers and designers will work with you to discover the most efficient layout for your specific needs.

High Structural Integrity

Built to last, our conveyors are constructed using heavy Schedule 40 pipes—or Schedule 80 as an optional upgrade. This choice in material provides an exceptional lifespan against abrasion and deterioration that typically plagues thinner walled alternatives.

Interlocking Pipe Connection

Continuous welding and an innovative offset of slotted round flanges forge a strong, interlocking pipe connection. This design not only ensures a secure, steadfast assembly but also contributes to the overall rigidity of the conveyor system. Each pipe connection has a stamped number, the numbers are shown on the layout drawing and help erect the conveyor.

Chain and Flight Options

Sealed pin with poly flights chain part

Sealed Pin Chain and UHMW Flights

Sealed pin chain is the most universally applicable as it is used for handling the widest range of material types, from gritty abrasives to food byproducts. Unlike open-architecture types, this heavy duty engineered chain utilizes sealing washers to keep material out of the articulating aspect of the chain, which can be extremely beneficial when handling certain products.

Rivetless with poly flights chain part

Rivetless Chain and UHMW Flights

Our first choice for many applications, this rugged, dependable drag chain performs exceptionally well in situations where an open architecture chain can be applied.

rivetless with iron flights chain part

Rivetless Chain and Cast Iron Flights

Iron flights are one example of alternative flight types we offer, to overcome specific challenges such as elevated temperatures.

uni deal chain part

Uni-Seal Chain

Uni-Seal chain is like sealed pin chain but with a universal link in place of the standard center link. This allows the chain to navigate between bends with short straight lengths of pipe.

Round-Link Chain

Round link chain is commonly used in conveying applications because it is versatile, readily available, and economical. In tubular drag conveyors, it is especially valuable for its flexibility—allowing two bends in different planes to be located close together while maintaining smooth material flow.

Options

self-cleaning discharge gate on a tubular drag conveyor

​Self-Cleaning Discharge Gate

Our rounded gates conform to the pipe, which acts much like a bomb bay door, so there is no place for your material to become trapped.

Chain hammers in a tubular drag conveyor

Chain Hammers

An impact shoe assembly attached to the free end of the spring projects through a seal inside the conveyor and into proximity with passing flights (pucks). When energized, movement of the spring plate causes the impact shoe to reciprocate, striking the flights with enough frequency and amplitude to dislodge materials that may otherwise have a tendency to stick to the chain.

bottom look at a tubular drag conveyor

Brush Box

Often used in addition to chain hammers or air knives and usually at the last discharge points, brush boxes can provide an added measure of flight and chain cleaning to minimize problematic material build up and carryover. These have also been incorporated into schemes utilizing washing, rinsing, and deodorizing.

Idler box with auto-tensioner

​Auto-Tensioner

For some applications the layout of the conveyor, or the lack of maintenance availability, can create a scenario in which the conveyor’s chain tension is not monitored and adjusted as needed. This could create a potential problem. For this the answer is the Auto-Tensioner. This air-over-hydraulic automatic tension system provides consistent pressure to make sure that the chain is at its optimum tension. When it is time for manual intervention a notification will be sent to your main PLC.

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Clean-In-Place

As may be required by various plant equipment cleaning protocols, Hapman Tubular Drag Conveyors can be cleaned-in-place. This can be done in one of two ways. The first is that we can supply tubular drag conveyors which are CIP-ready, which is to say they are inclusive of all the features such as nozzles, supply valves, drain valves, isolation valves and connections necessary to integrate with an exciting CIP system. The second is a more comprehensive approach wherein Hapman also supplies the tanks, pumps, valves, and PLC controls.

Controls

Our in-house engineering team and panel shop supply standard configurations as well as custom packages for automation process optimization.

Why Choose a TubePro™ Conveyor? 

Optimized for performance and reliability, the Hapman’s tubular drag conveyor features a robust chain-and-flight assembly engineered for maximum efficiency and minimal waste. Heavy-duty standard schedule #40 pipe casings and fully welded flanged connections ensure durability, even under continuous – 24/7 operation, and heavy loads. 

Selecting Hapman means opting for a sealed conveyor system that offers unmatched durability, efficiency, and adaptability. Backed by 80 years of expertise, TubePro® is precisely engineered to enhance your operational effectiveness, safeguard product integrity, and reduce maintenance demands. 

Integrate the TubePro™ Tubular Drag Conveyor with other bulk material equipment from Hapman like the Bulk Bag Unloader, Bag Dump Stations, or Bulk Bag Filler for a complete conveying system.  

TubePro Conveyor Close Up
Performantee Shield

Proof of our unwavering confidence in our product and team.

Our Performantee is a 100% operational guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with the performance of our equipment, and that it will achieve the specific results for which it was designed and manufactured. If not, we will revise or repair it to deliver the results we promised.

Have Technical Questions About Our Tubular Drag Conveyors?

North America

Tyler Duff

Product Specialist

(269) 382-8296

Email Tyler Duff

Europe

Damian Maintok

Sales Engineer

+48 607 928 476

Email Damian

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Conveyors / Drag Conveyors

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Enhancing Manufacturing Processes with Cable Conveyors

When it comes to modern conveying solutions, cable conveyors are at the forefront of innovation for gentle, enclosed, and sanitary material handling. As a type of tubular drag conveyor, these systems ensure the reliable movement of products in multiple directions – horizontally, vertically, or a combination of both – throughout the manufacturing process.

Benefits of Cable Conveyor Systems 

► Reliable Performance: Cable conveyors operate smoothly in demanding manufacturing environments, providing consistent, trouble-free material transfer. 

► Versatile Applications: From powders to frozen foods, the system adapts to a variety of materials, supporting diverse production needs. 

► Enhanced Sanitation: With its enclosed design and Clean in Place capabilities, the system exceeds the cleanliness standards required in food and pharmaceutical industries. 

► Minimized Maintenance: High-quality construction reduces wear and tear, lowering maintenance costs over the conveyor’s lifespan.

Standard Features

Cable flight assemblies

Cable & Flight Assemblies

Proprietary self-lubricating UHMW flights are injection molded onto abrasion-resistant, food-grade coated, pre-stretched, stainless steel cable. Cable and flights are impregnated with FDA-approved friction-reducing modifiers to extend component life.

Stainless Steel Sprockets

Engineered for prolonged durability while the polished edges reduce cable fray.

Patent Pending Cable Connector

Designed to outperform traditional snap-ring connectors, this robust assembly installs quickly with standard hand tools and delivers long-term reliability. Its ability to allow controlled cable rotation helps prevent twist and derailment—reducing maintenance time and keeping your conveyor running.

Seamless Tubing

Labor-saving installation with tubing engineered and cut to application length, flanged, and match-marked for faster assembly. Fully seated tube ends for guaranteed tight gap, avoiding areas for food harborage.

CablePro Autotensioner

Auto-Tensioner

Auto-Tensioner maintains proper pressure to ensure optimum performance, minimize wear, and reduced downtime.

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Layouts

Designed to adapt to any layout, our conveyors are customized by expert engineers to ensure the most efficient configuration for your unique needs.

Cleaning Options

Sponge Disk

Single-use sponge utilized to apply cleaning agents and assist removal of liquid after washdown.

Wiper Disk

Designed to remove accumulating fines and particles during or assist removing liquid after cleaning.

Brush box

Brush Box

Installed after the final discharge point, this solution features a rotatable brush that effectively cleans the cable and disks. Removes any residual carryover for a cleaner operation.

Air knife

Air Knife

A strategically placed device that uses compressed air to blow off accumulating fines from the disks.

Cleaning disk assembly

Scraper Disk

Works to dislodge material that has stuck to the casing walls.

Clean in Place

The fully sealed system with integral drain points enables water, foam, and chemical cleaning methods.

Why Choose a CablePro™ Conveyor? 

Hapman’s CablePro™ cable conveyor stands out for its ability to handle a wide variety of materials, including: Nuts, Coffee, Pet foods, Snack foods, Frozen foods, and Powders. 

This versatility is coupled with a reputation for gently moving delicate and friable materials. Especially in food manufacturing environments with stringent sanitary requirements, the CablePro™ cable conveyor excel by safeguarding product integrity while maintaining cleanliness and hygiene while minimizing spillage and avoiding areas of food harborage.  

Integrate the CablePro™ Tubular Drag Conveyor with other bulk material equipment from Hapman like the Bulk Bag Unloader, Bag Dump Stations, or Bulk Bag Filler for a complete conveying system.  

Performantee Shield

Proof of our unwavering confidence in our product and team.

Our Performantee is a 100% operational guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with the performance of our equipment, and that it will achieve the specific results for which it was designed and manufactured. If not, we will revise or repair it to deliver the results we promised.

Have Technical Questions About CablePro™ Conveyors?

North America

Jordan Pangle

Product Specialist

(269) 382-8288

Email Jordan Pangle

Europe

Damian Maintok

Sales Engineer

+48 607 928 476

Email Damian

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