Abstract: A slat conveyor which can be assembled and dismantled from the sides thereof without the need to provide access from above or below, comprises a pair of endless side chains mounted on guide rails and a plurality of slats mounted on and extending between the side chains. The side chains comprise links pivotally connected to one another by transverse spindles. Each slat is connected at one end to a link of one side chain fitted with two spindles, and at the other end to a link of the other side chain formed with two bearing apertures for reception of spindles. Alternate slats are reversed end to end with the spindles on each slat engaged in the bearing apertures on the adjacent slats, so that the slats can be withdrawn from the sides.