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CHAIN CATALOG

CHAIN CATALOG

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Overview: The uni-chains catalog provides a comprehensive overview of conveyor chain solutions, highlighting patented designs and material specifications. It covers various chain types, including steel and plastic options, each suited for specific industrial applications.

Patents and Intellectual Property: uni-chains products are protected by multiple patents and trademarks, ensuring innovation and quality. A list of these protections is available on their website.

Quality Assurance: The company adheres to ISO 9001 standards, ensuring high-quality manufacturing processes.

Chain Types:

Slat Top Chains - Steel: Designed for industries using glass bottles, these chains are robust and suitable for high-speed applications. They feature a unique tab system for easy installation and reduced noise.
Slat Top Chains - Plastic: Lightweight and silent, these chains are ideal for the food and packaging industries. They offer flexibility with options for straight running and side flexing.
Special Chains - Plastic: These include safety features to prevent accidents and are designed to minimize product damage.
Snap-On Chains - Plastic: These chains reduce noise at high speeds and are suitable for food processing.
uni Flex Chains - Plastic: Known for their flexibility, these chains are used in various industries for conveying different types of containers.

Material Properties:

Steel: Includes austenitic and ferritic stainless steel, and special hardened steel, each with specific properties for different environmental conditions.
Plastic: Various grades of POM and other materials like glass-reinforced polyester and polycarbonate are used, each offering unique benefits such as impact resistance and chemical resistance.

Additional Features: The catalog also details sprockets, idlers, and guide rings, along with application data sheets for both metric and imperial measurements.

Material Specifications:

PA6 - Polyamide: A thermoplastic material known for its mechanical properties and chemical resistance, suitable for sprockets. Temperature range: -40 to +120°C (-40 to +248°F).
PVDF - Polyvinylidenfluoride: Noted for high chemical resistance, wear resistance, and good friction properties. Temperature range: -40 to +100°C (-40 to +212°F).
FR - Flame Retardant Polyamide: Fire-restricting material rated V-0 according to UL 94 standard, used in environments with ignition risks.
PA6-GF - Polyamide Glass Reinforced: Reinforced with glass fiber for higher stiffness and strength, suitable for dynamic loads. Temperature range: -40 to +120°C (-40 to +248°F).
PA6.6 - Polyamide: Offers high wear resistance, strength, and stiffness with a large temperature range.

Special Grades and Load Considerations: Maximum permissible working load may be reduced for special grades. Maximum temperature in water is +60°C (+140°F). Temperature affects mechanical properties of chains.

Chain Applications and Specifications:

Slat Top Chains: Used primarily for conveying glass bottles in industries like soft drinks, breweries, and wine.
Chain Types: Includes uni 810/812/815, SSR, and SFL variants, each with specific applications and design features like ground surfaces and welded tabs for stability in curves.
Material Options: Chains are available in steel (SS304, SS430, S1045) and plastic (POM) with varying tensile strengths.
Design Features: Chains may include features like hinge-eye designs for closed surfaces, angled inverted tabs for stability, and magnetic retention for easy maintenance.

Key Parameters: Widths range from 82.6 mm (3.25 in.) to 190.5 mm (7.50 in.). Minimum turn radius for R-type chains is 200 mm (7.87 in.). Chains are available in standard and made-to-order configurations.

Recommendations: Chain lubrication is recommended to ensure smooth operation. Consider environmental factors like temperature and chemical exposure when selecting materials.

Technical Specifications:

The document outlines the minimum and maximum operating temperatures for conveyor systems, though specific values are not provided.
It addresses whether the conveyor is lubricated and the type of lubrication used, such as chain single row or parallel rows.
The exposure of belts or chains to chemicals during operation and cleaning is considered, with options for specifying the type of chemicals.
Conveyor types include belt, side flexing, and decline, with specifications for incline/decline angles.
Materials for belts and chains include POM, PP, PE, PA, hardened steel, and stainless steel.
Pin materials and retention systems are detailed, including options like Lockpin, Endlock, and Pinlock.

Procedures and Recommendations:

The document emphasizes the importance of using original uni-chains sprockets with their belts and chains.
Safety guidelines include turning off the motor during installation or repair and using safety glasses and shoes.
It warns against exposing plastic products to open flames or extreme temperatures, as they may emit toxic fumes.
Recommendations are provided for maintaining mechanical properties by avoiding exposure to sunlight, UV beams, and strong chemicals.

Design Safety Guidelines:

Ensure sufficient space in the conveyor frame for expansion and contraction due to temperature changes.
Do not exceed the specified temperature limits and recommended speeds to prevent damage.
Include covers around moving parts to prevent accidents.

Disclaimer:

The catalog is provided for informational purposes without warranty and is not a substitute for professional advice.
uni-chains denies liability for errors, omissions, or damages resulting from improper equipment use.
Users are advised to read the "Warnings" and "Design Safety Guidelines" before using the products.

Warnings:

Plastic products may support open flames and emit toxic fumes when exposed to fire.
Safety precautions include using appropriate personal protective equipment and ensuring the motor is off during maintenance.

Additional Information: The document includes a disclaimer about the accuracy of the information and the responsibility of the user to ensure compliance with safety standards. It provides a list of standard and alternative chain colors and directs users to the uni-chains website for more information.

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uni-chains > develops and manufactures products under a dynamic intellectual property portfolio. Products may be protected by one or more patents, utility models, designs or trade marks. A regularly updated list of all publicly available rights is published on our homepage www.unichains.com. At time of print products in this catalog are protected by one or more of the following rights: Ω2007, uni-chains A/S. Copying or reproduction of this catalog is prohibited without writtenpermission. uni-chains > US D509,038 SUS D503,841 S US D502,585 S US 6,857,517 B2 US 6,758,329 US 6,662,938 DE/EP 0931736...

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uni-chains > Chain Catalog > Innovative flexible chains solutions for all applications and industries from uni-chains ή .

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uni SS 812 & uni SS 881 TAB Straight running Bottle inspection uni SS 881 TAB-K325 Side flexing Beer bottles 3 track Lubricant: Soapy water > uni 880 TAB Side flexing In-feed for accumulation table for cans uni 820 K325 Straight running Can accumulation 4 >

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uni 880 Rib Side flexing Cans uni 882 SC-TAB Side flexing Boxes > uni Grip 1873-G4 uni Grip 1873-D Side flexing Side flexing > uni 1700 uni 1701 TAB Side flexingCartons Side flexing Cartons 5 >

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Straight running Side flexing 53uni 843 64uni Grip 1873-G3 > Pitch = 12.7 mm (0.50 in.) Pitch = 19.1 mm (0.75 in.) 54uni SK843 65uni Grip 1873-G4 > Pitch = 12.7 mm (0.50 in.) Pitch = 19.1 mm (0.75 in.) Side flexing Side flexing 66uni Grip 1873-G4L 55uni 1843 > Pitch = 19.1 mm (0.75 in.) Pitch = 12.7 mm (0.50 in.) Straight running 67uni Grip 1873-D > Pitch = 19.1 mm (0.75 in.) 56uni 863 > Pitch = 19.1 mm (0.75 in.) 57uni 863 TAB > Pitch = 19.1 mm (0.75 in.) Side flexing 68uni 1700 58uni 963 > Pitch = 50.0 mm (1.97 in.) Pitch = 19.1 mm (0.75 in.) 69uni 1701 59uni 963 TAB > Pitch = 50.0 mm (1.97...

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Side flexing Side flexing 74uni 1702 H 84uni 2600-TAB-C > Pitch = 50.0 mm (1.97 in.) Pitch = 63.5 mm (2.50 in.) 75uni 1703 85uni 2600-O > Pitch = 50.0 mm (1.97 in.) Pitch = 63.5 mm (2.50 in.) 76uni 1704 86uni 2600-OV > Pitch = 50.0 mm (1.97 in.) Pitch = 63.5 mm (2.50 in.) 77uni 1705 87uni 2600 TAB-O > Pitch = 50.0 mm (1.97 in.) Pitch = 63.5 mm (2.50 in.) 78uni 1706 88uni 2600 TAB-O-M > Pitch = 50.0 mm (1.97 in.) Pitch = 63.5 mm (2.50 in.) 79uni 1707 89uni 2700/2700-R > Pitch = 50.0 mm (1.97 in.) Pitch = 70.0 mm (2.76 in.) 80uni 3200 TAB 90uni 2700 H/2700 H-R > Pitch = 50.8 mm (2.00 in.) Pitch...

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Side flexing 93uni 1400 > Pitch = 82.5 mm (3.25 in.) Pitch = 82.5 mm (3.25 in.) 95uni 2800 > Pitch = 82.5 mm (3.25 in.) 969798 99 uni 2800 TAB > Pitch = 82.5 mm (3.25 in.) Product SupportsProduct Supports and Brush Inserts Inserts for Steel Chains Chains with moulded Rubber InsertsInserts for series uni 820/831 and uni 821 Inserts for series uni 879/880, uni 879/880 TAB and uni 843 100 Inserts for series uni 863/963, uni 863 TAB/963 TAB and uni 882/882 TAB 101 Inserts for series uni 1873/3873 and uni Flex 102 103 104 > 10 size="-1">

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107 uni 810/812/815 and uni Magnet typeuni 800/802/805, uni 821, uni 821-PRR4 and uni 821-PRR 108 uni 881/881 TAB and uni 8811/8811 TABuni 881 Super Flex and uni 8811 Super Flex 109 uni 820 and uni 831uni 440 TAB 110 uni 879/879 TAB/879 TAB-R, uni 879 Super Flex, uni 880/880 TAB/880 TAB-R, uni 880 Super Flex, uni 879 TAB Safety, uni 879 TAB Safety Finger, uni 880 Rib, uni 880 Rib Flex and uni 879 TAB-R-G4, uni 882/882 TAB, uni 882 SC-TAB, uni 882 Rib Flex, uni 882 PRR-TAB4 and uni 882 PRR TAB 111 uni 982-SCuni 821-RO uni NH78 112 uni 3200/3200 TABuni 1700, uni 1701, uni 1701 TAB/TAB-R, uni 1701...

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116 Two part sprockets for uni 800, uni 802, uni 805, uni 821, uni 821-PRR4, uni 821-PRR,uni 810, uni 812, uni 815, uni Magnet type uni 820 and uni 831 118 Sprockets for Snap-On chains 117 Two part sprockets for uni 879, uni 879 TAB, uni 879 Super Flex, uni 880, uni 880 TAB-RT, uni 880 Super Flex, uni 879 TAB Safety, uni 879 TAB Safety Finger, uni 880 Rib, uni 880 Rib-Flex and uni 879 TAB-R-G4 uni 881, uni 881 TAB, uni 8811 and uni 8811 TAB uni 882, uni 882 TAB, uni 882 SC-TAB, uni 882 Rib-Flex, uni 882 PRR-TAB4 and uni 882 PRR TAB 119 Idlers and Guide Rings 120 uni Retainer Rings 121 Application...

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SS304 Austenitic quality containing 18% chrome and 8% nickel.Werkstoff no. 1.4301 AISI 304 > 18 / > 8 CrNi steel is non-magnetic in the entire recommended temperature area. The austenitic quality has a very high degree of corrosion resistance in oxidizing surroundings. In connection with evaporation of chloride-con- taining fluids, being evaporated the > 18 / > 8 CrNi steel is not recommended as stress corrosion can occur overtime. Pin material for chains made of this austenitic stainless steel: > 18 / > 8 CrNi steel, cold drawn to high hardness andstrength. Pin material for chains made of this...

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POM is a thermoplastic material with very good mechanical and thermal properties. The material can also be characterized by great strength, elasticity and dimensional stability. POM is resistant to a wide selection of chemicals. POM has good bearing qualities, low coefficient of friction and a good resistance to wear. Color options: Color options: > B BR D DG E G K N O P T W Y Standard material for our plastic chains is POM which is made in 6 different grades. POM-D POM polymers with self-lubricating components. POM-DI POM polymers with self-lubricating components and improved impact resistance....

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B D N W Note: Max permissible working load is reduced by 50% when using AS and AR. For all other special materials, please contact uni-chains > for permissibleworking load. Temperature range Load Material > 1/ FDA ΰC F Permissible load index POM - Polyoxymethylen -40 to +90 -40 to +194 100% POM GR - Glass reinforced polyester > 2/ -40 to +125 -40 to +257 70% POM > AR - Glass reinforced polypropylene +1 to +80 +33 to +176 70% POM > POM-EC - Electrical conductive materials -40 to + 90 -40 to +194 50% POM > FR - Flame Retardant Polyamide +1 to +104 +33 to +219 90% POM >

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