New chain offers improved strength for longer conveyors and longer life.

BELOIT, WI — August 8, 2023 – Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX), a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of electric motors and controls, power generation products and power transmission components, introduces its new Rexnord® 6997 Series MatTop® Chain. The chain offers an innovative new solution for the increasing performance demands of Pasteurizer, Warmer and Cooler tunnel applications.

The 6997 Series is a next-generation evolution of the long-serving Rexnord® 5997 Series MatTop® Chain. The design of the new 6997 Series chain offers a 15% increase in strength over its predecessor, in addition to improved container stability at transfers for less product damage and loss. The lateral stiffness is 10x greater than its predecessor making for less pulsation, reduced down containers and less chain deflection between wearstrips. 6997 Series chains utilize USP (Ultra-Stabilized Polypropylene) material construction, comprised of polypropylene plus stabilizing antioxidant additives, which provides superior resistance to chemicals used in cleaning and boil-out as well as extended chain life in high-temperature environments. 

The Rexnord® 6997 Series MatTop® Chain utilizes the same conveyor structure, sprockets, transfer combs and DTS-C as the Rexnord® 5997 Series MatTop® Chain for easy retrofit installations.

“Rexnord continuously develops innovative conveyor chain and chain material solutions to meet the increasing performance demands of our customers in the food and beverage industry,” said Chad Walker, the Director of Global Product Management for Beverage Conveying. “The new Rexnord® 6997 MatTop® Chain embodies this mission, providing an innovation solution that combines of our industry experience, design knowledge and manufacturing expertise.” “Rexnord continuously develops innovative conveyor solutions to meet the increasing performance demands of our customers in the food and beverage industry,” said Chad Walker, Director of Global Product Management for Conveying Components. “The new Rexnord® 6997 MatTop® Chain aligns with this mission, providing a 15% stronger and 10X stiffer belt versus the 5997 Series. The strength and stiffness enables improved product stability and less pulsation, increasing uptime with fewer downed containers.”

Visit the Rexnord® 6997 Series MatTop® Chain page for more information. Customers can also set up a time with a 6997 specialist for specific application needs.

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord Corporation is a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of automation sub-systems, industrial powertrain solutions, automation and power transmission components, electric motors and electronic controls, air moving products, and specialty electrical components and systems, serving customers around the world. Through longstanding technology leadership and an intentional focus on producing more energy-efficient products and systems, Regal Rexnord helps create a better tomorrow – for its customers and for the planet. Regal Rexnord is comprised of four operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, Automation & Motion Control and Industrial Systems. Regal Rexnord is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin and has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide. For more information, visit RegalRexnord.com.