How Our Industrial Conveyor Chain Delivers Longer Service Life
We have over 100 years of experience as a trusted conveyor chain supplier in New Zealand, backed by other Renold technical staff around the world. That means every conveyor chain we supply to the New Zealand market is backed by decades of design refinement, rigorous testing, and real-world application data.
Our chains use case-hardened bearing pins and bushes that articulate under high pressures and resist the gearing action imparted through chain rollers. The result is a chain that holds its pitch accuracy longer, resists elongation under load, and delivers measurably longer working life than standard imported alternatives.
Each type of chain in our range is available across a range of pitches with F, K, and L attachment configurations. If you’re searching for drag chain conveyor manufacturers in New Zealand, Renold’s Auckland-based facility holds stock and provides popular engineering support for popular conveyor chain sizes and specifications.
Heavy-Duty Conveyor Chain Across Key NZ Industries
New Zealand's primary industries—forestry, dairy, meat processing, mining, and cement—rely on heavy-duty conveyor chain that won't fail mid-shift. Our chains are manufactured from domestically produced raw materials, featuring heat-treated pins and formed steel bushes, delivering maximum conveying capacity, shock resistance, and yield strength.
For abrasive and high-temperature environments, our ACE Ultra drag chains feature precise press-fit pins and case-hardened bushes. For corrosive environments such as wastewater treatment and marine applications, the Trident series eliminates metal-to-metal contact through a unique polymer sleeve, significantly extending chain life.
Renold also manufactures conveyor chain and components for specialist applications, including:
- Asphalt drag, drum drive, and elevator chains
- Cement grade bucket elevator chains in top-grade alloy steels
- Escalator chains with reduced lubrication requirements (Renolube)
- Crawler crane and oilfield chains
- Draw bench chains for high tensile strength applications
- Environmental and theme park ride chains
Chain condition monitoring services are also available. Our monitoring programme identifies wear patterns before they become failures, helping you schedule maintenance on your terms rather than reacting to unexpected breakdowns.
Talk to Our Drag Chain Conveyor Manufacturers About Your Conveyor Chain Application
Our local experienced field and application engineers can review your application and recommend the best solution, whether that’s a standard precision conveyor chain or a custom-engineered specification.
As one of the few New Zealand conveyor chain suppliers with full vertical integration, Renold produces the complete range of welded steel drag chains for bulk handling. Browse our full conveyor chain range or call +64 9 828 5018 to speak with our Auckland team directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of conveyor chain does Renold manufacture?
Renold manufactures precision roller conveyor chain, welded steel mill and drag chains, bucket elevator chains, escalator chains, and specialist ranges, including Renold Sovereign, Renold Clip Top, and Trident corrosion-resistant series. Attachment configurations (F, K, and L types) are available across the range.
As established conveyor chain manufacturers, we also produce matching sprockets and conveyor accessories.
Can Renold help specify the right conveyor chain for my application?
Our field and application engineers can assess your operating conditions, including load speed, temperature, and environmental factors, to recommend the most suitable chain type and pitch.
We also offer chain condition monitoring to extend service life and reduce unplanned downtime across all industrial conveyor chain installations.
What are the most common causes of conveyor chain wear or failure?
The three main causes are corrosion, bush-and-pin seizure, and abrasive wear. Corrosion weakens link plates and pins over time, particularly in wet or chemically aggressive environments. Seizure occurs when inadequate lubrication allows metal-to-metal contact between the bush and pin. Abrasive wear accelerates when dust, debris, or bulk materials enter the chain joints.
Renold addresses all three through our Trident polymer-sleeve technology, case-hardened components, and specialist coating, giving you an industrial conveyor chain that lasts measurably longer in demanding conditions.
Explore Renold’s Full Product Range
Beyond conveyor chains, Renold is one of New Zealand's leading industrial chain suppliers—manufacturing heavy-duty industrial chain and transmission chain, stainless steel sprockets, and a full torque transmission range, including working as a leaf chain manufacturer. Plus, as an established gearbox manufacturer, we also produce gearbox units and other drive components from our Auckland facility.
