Introduction to Tricycle Plate Chain Conveyor Assembly Line-Slat Conveyor Production Line Above Ground -

(Take working height 550 mm above ground as an example, can be customized according to clients’ tricycle type)

It is a heavy-duty floor-mounted plate chain conveyor for tricycle assembly, with a working height of 550mm above ground. It features low-platform ergonomic design, stable heavy-duty structure, adjustable speed, and high load capacity. The line is easy to install, safe to operate, and suitable for electric and fuel tricycle chassis and whole-vehicle assembly, improving efficiency and worker comfort.

Tricycle Assembly Lines/Production Lines are Suitable to Produce/Assemble 3 wheeler, tricycles, and so on.(If customers request, we also can design the Production Line/Assembly Line suitable for 2 wheeler and 3 wheeler depends on exact vehicle models.)

The tricycle plate chain conveyor assembly line with a working height of 550 mm above ground is a low-profile heavy-duty plate chain conveyor(Slat Conveyor) specially designed for the assembly of complete tricycles and their components. Its key feature is a working surface height of 550 mm, making it suitable for tricycles with low chassis and the common semi-squatting/sitting assembly posture.

1. Core Parameters & Specifications

(The following specification is as an example, can be customized according to clients’ tricycle type)

Working height: 550 mm (from ground to top surface of chain plate)
Line width: 600–1500 mm according to clients’ tricycles (for electric/fuel tricycle frames)
Station length: 3600 mm per station
Conveying speed: can be variable frequency adjustable, beat operation
Load capacity: according to clients’ tricycle data
Chain type: Heavy-duty single-side bent plate needle roller chain (pitch P=100 mm)
Chain plate material: 3–5 mm thick steel plate according to clients’ tricycles, galvanized or painted

2. Structure & Components

Low-profile frame
- Welded with carbon steel square tube/steel I-beam, equipped with height-adjustable support feet
- Low ground clearance, high rigidity, stable operation without vibration
Heavy-duty conveying chain plate
- Special thickened load-bearing chain plate with positioning holes/fixture bases
- Guide wheels per meter to prevent deviation and ensure stable running
Drive and tension system
- Gear reduction motor + variable frequency control at the drive end
- Screw tension device at the tail end for automatic chain tension adjustment
Fixture
- Special fixtures for front beam, rear wheel, engine, etc., for fast frame positioning
- Movable with the line, rotatable/liftable for assembly convenience
Auxiliary systems
- Pneumatic circuit: Compressed air port (0.4–0.6 MPa)
- Electrical circuit: sockets, lighting, emergency stop buttons (220V/380V or as customized)
- Process boards, tool hooks, component troughs

3. Design Advantages (take 550 mm Low Platform an example)

Excellent ergonomics: Adapted to low tricycle chassis, reduces labor intensity for semi-squatting/sitting operation
Safe and convenient: Easy loading/unloading, low center of gravity, high stability
Space-friendly: No deep pit required, floor-mounted, easy for new lines or retrofitting
Simple maintenance: Chains and sprockets are close to the ground for easy lubrication and inspection

4. Application Scope

Assembly line for electric/fuel tricycles
Frame welding, chassis assembly, engine pre-assembly lines
Mixed production of multiple models (quick-change fixtures)

5. Operation & Control

Modes: Continuous / beat stop (as cutomized)
Control: PLC + variable frequency speed regulation, linkage with production line
Safety: Full-line emergency stop cable, deviation prevention, overload protection

In short, the 550 mm low-profile plate chain line is the mainstream assembly solution for tricycle manufacturers: high load capacity, stable operation, ergonomic, easy maintenance, ideal for tricycle assembly and chassis production.