Industrial Conveying Chain - Ramsey Products - #16

Installation & Usage Guidelines

• Wear Plates In most installations, the chain is supported by hardened steel wear plates under its full width. It is important that the condition of wear plates be checked periodically, since excessive wear in the plate can cause chain to wear rapidly and non-uniformly. Typically, the plate will wear more quickly in the center of the chain where weight is supported.

• Tensioning When removing excess slack, take care not to over tension the chain. Excessive tension will increase chain loading, increase wear, and decrease life.

• Guide Design Chain guides on the side of the conveyor have different designs depending on the equipment manufacturer. When replacing a chain it is important to choose a chain type that is compatible with the guides in use. Chain dimensions are shown on pages 7-12 for various Ramsey chains. Sharp edges should be avoided at the entrance

to each guide strip.

• Guide Placement Chain guides should not restrict or interfere with the free movement of the chain.

• Lubrication Consult Ramsey for recommendations on lubrication in specific applications. In many applications, lubrication is not required. Conversely, excessive or improper lubrication can cause accumulation of debris and may

interfere with proper chain action and accelerate chain wear.

• Chain Elongation As chain pitch elongates over the life of the chain, it may be necessary to remove sections of chain. This elongation is sometimes called "stretch", even though it is caused by the wear of parts. When a chain has elongated by 3 to 4%, it is generally recommended that it be replaced.

• Chain Link Tip Wear As the tips of links wear, the height of the chain is reduced. When link tips become so worn that the pin heads begin to interfere with conveyor guides, the chain should be replaced.

Printed in U.S.A. Catalog #603-505

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