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Here is a brief buyers guide for roller chain which will help you decide which chain you need for your application. Roller chains provide accurate speed ratios and have a low rate of slippage, making them an excellent choice for power transfer. In addition to this, they are superior to other drives in their ability to quickly absorb shocks and vibrations.  They are available in a wide range of dimensions and carrying capacities to accommodate a variety of uses. These models are long-lasting, economical, and simple to keep up because they are fabricated from high-quality carbon steel.  Fatigue Strength Transmission …

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The chain on a conveyor experiences a variety of changes as a direct result of the sprocket’s deterioration. One visual giveaway to a chain’s wear is to look at the sprocket. If the gaps between the sprocket teeth look uneven and take on a hooked shape, then it’s time to replace both sprocket and the chain. The Cause If the wear on each tooth is not even, the result will be an inconsistent pitch as the teeth deteriorate. This indicates that when the chain interacts with the sprocket, it may only engage with half of the teeth of the sprocket. …

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Because of the higher pressure, the base of an inclined or swan neck conveyor often undergoes greater wear at the point where the conveyor transitions from an inclined to horizontal position. This is because the base of the conveyor ordinarily faces more pressure at this point. By installing wear strips, operators of conveyors can reduce the amount of friction that the chain is subjected to, hence extending the chain’s lifespan and reducing the amount of wear that it undergoes. Recently, a customer brought us some worn chain to inspect on an inclined-to-horizontal conveyor system that was elevated approximately 20 feet …

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Roller chains are a crucial component of a wide variety of machinery, ranging from heavy machinery and industrial equipment to agricultural machinery and other forms of equipment. They are constructed in such a way that power can be efficiently transferred from one shaft to another while still preserving the correct speed ratios. Roller chains, on the other hand, are susceptible to wear and elongation over time, which can lead to a decrease in efficiency, increased expenses associated with maintenance, and even the complete breakdown of the system. So with this in mind, what are the typical factors that lead to …

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Chain is a critical component in any design of drag conveyor and much like any other component, affects the conveyor performance. This poses the question as to what is the best drag conveyor chain? To answer this, we first need to have an understanding of chain corrosion and wear. What are the effects of corrosion on drag conveyor chains? Conveyor chains carrying raw wood and wood pulp have been found to wear mainly due to corrosion caused by the acidity in the wood. Nowadays, steel chains are used in drag conveyors because of the additives that can be added to …

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FB Chain’s own history dates back to the 1870s when Adolf Fredrik Hedengran started a factory for the manufacture of iron and steel parts in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The company as it stands today was registered 1908 but it was not until 1912 that the first chain was manufactured. Initially focusing on sharp top chain and conveyor chains used in the wood industry, production expanded to incorporate roller chain and leaf chain. Beginnings Many of Europe’s leading chain manufacturers started life making cycle chains before developing into the manufacture of the types of roller chains and conveyor chains that are commonly …

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So why is it best for a chain manufacturer to install their own chain? To answer this question, you really need to decide if your mechanical contractor knows how best when installing conveyor chains, sprockets and wear strip.  It may be the ideal scenario for some but if it goes wrong the contractor will blame the chain supplier or the chain supplier will blame the contractor. In situations like this the customer is often caught in the middle and on the receiving end of conflicting advice. However, if there’s one point of call, with one person controlling everything, problems get …

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