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I Installation, maintenance & designer guide Installation, maintenance & designer guide Renold Chain Product Range Roller Chain • British, ANSI, API, DIN, ISO and Works Standard Chains • Adapted Chains • Extended Pitch Chains • Hollow Pin Chains • Made to Order, Special Chains • Mini Pitch Chains Safety warning • • • • • • • Nickel Plated Chains Oilfield Chains Plastic Bush Chains Power and Free Chains Polymer Block Chains Side Bow Chains Stainless Steel Chains Applications • Abattoirs • Air Conditioning • Aircraft - Civil & Military • Bakery Machines • Battery Manufacturing • Brewing • Canning...

Installation, maintenance & designer guide Section 1 - Chain Installation and Maintenance Sprocket alignment Installation / adjustment Maintenance schedule Lubrication, methods Chain Wear, measurement Length alterations Pairing and Matching Assembling Connecting Links Troubleshooting Chain History Chain Performance Wear Factors International Standards International Standards Chain drive advantages Chain Selection Sprocket and Chain Compatability Drive layout Selection Methodology Sprocket Materials Ratings Charts - European (BS) Ratings Charts - ANSI Chain Suspension Force Lifting Applications...

I Installation, maintenance & designer guide Section 1 Chain Installation & Maintenance

Installation, maintenance & designer guide HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNING The following precautions must be taken before disconnecting and removing a chain from a system prior to replacement. 1. Always isolate the power source from the drive or equipment. Always wear safety glasses. Always wear appropriate protective clothing, hats, gloves and safety shoes as warranted by the circumstances. Always ensure tools are in good working condition and used in the proper manner. Always loosen tensioning devices. Always support the chain to avoid sudden unexpected movement of chain or components. Never attempt...

I Installation, maintenance & designer guide Chain Installation and Maintenance Section 1 Introduction Renold Chain has over 120 years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of transmission chain. Involvement with designers, manufacturers and users of all types of equipment has enabled Renold to develop this definitive guide, designed to pass on the preferred methods of correct handling, adjustment, installation and maintenance of transmission chain drives resulting in maximum chain life. Should you require any further information, please contact our technical sales staff. Equipment Needed...

Installation, maintenance & designer guide Important Note Sprockets should always be designed to be as close to the supporting bearings as possible. Installation of Chain Renold Chain should not be assembled on the sprockets until attention has been paid to: 1. Cleanliness of the sprocket teeth, particularly if debris of an abrasive nature (cement dust, weld spatter, etc.), has been prevalent whilst work was in progress. 2. Temporary positioning of the lower section of a chaincase if present. In restricted spaces, manoeuvring of large sections is often simplified by using the spaces between shafts...

I Installation, maintenance & designer guide Chain Installation and Maintenance All mountings for jockeys should be rigid and when manual adjustment is provided, the moving member must be securely locked in position after adjustments have been made. Maintenance Schedule It is advisable to give the drive a short test run for the following reasons: Automatic adjustment 2. To eliminate any oil weeps from the chain case and pipework. Regular chain maintenance is important if maximum life is to be achieved. In a correctly sized and installed drive the chain can be expected to last for approximately...

Installation, maintenance & designer guide Chain Installation and Maintenance Lubrication Renold chain drives should be protected against dirt and moisture and be lubricated with good quality, non-detergent petroleum based oil. A periodic change of oil is desirable as already outlined. Heavy oils and greases are generally too stiff to enter the chain working surfaces and should not be used. RENOLD Care must be taken to ensure that the lubricant reaches the bearing area of the chain. This can be done by directing the oil into the clearances between the inner and outer link plates, preferably at...