In modern dairy processing plants, crate chain conveyors play a critical role in the efficient movement of milk crates throughout the production and packaging process. Whether transporting empty crates to filling stations or moving full crates through from the stackers, inspection, palletising and cold storage, these conveyors provide a reliable and continuous flow of product. Designed to handle repetitive, high-volume operations, crate chains help minimise manual handling while maintaining throughput in demanding washdown environments where hygiene and uptime are essential.
Unlike traditional steel chain systems, engineered plastic crate chains offer significant advantages in dairy applications. Manufactured from advanced polymers, they are resistant to corrosion, moisture and many cleaning chemicals commonly used in food production facilities. Their lightweight construction reduces noise and energy consumption, while low-friction surfaces minimise wear and often require little to no lubrication. These characteristics contribute to lower maintenance costs, longer service life and improved food safety outcomes, making engineered plastic crate chains the preferred choice for modern dairy processors seeking reliability and operational efficiency.
As an authorised supplier of Regal Rexnord’s System Plast® conveyor components, Dotmar Engineering Plastics provides access to industry-leading crate chain solutions tailored for dairy processing environments. Beyond supplying replacement chain, sprockets and conveyor components, Dotmar’s experienced team can conduct on-site conveyor line audits to identify wear points, improve performance and recommend the most suitable products for each application. We also offer conveyor evaluation to achieve a dry conveyor utilising Regal Rexnord lube-less NGE chain with pre-lubricated wear-strips and corner tracks and easy to fit split machined sprockets. Backed by extensive engineering plastics expertise and a comprehensive range of conveyor spare parts, Dotmar helps dairy producers minimise downtime and keep production lines operating at peak efficiency.
