How to maintain chain drives

Journal Article · Thu Jun 18 00:00:00 EDT 1992 · Plant Engineering; (United States)

OSTI ID:7179570

Wright, J L ^[1]

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1. Diamond Chain Co., Indianapolis, IN (United States)

Properly selected and maintained chain drives can be expected to give thousands of hours of reliable service. Selection is usually done just once. This paper reports on good maintenance which must be done regularly to keep the drive operating. An effective maintenance program for roller chain should include correct type and adequate amounts of lubrication, replacement of worn chains and sprockets, and elimination of drive interferences. It is important to set u a lubrication and inspection/correction schedule to ensure that all required maintenance is carried out.

• OSTI ID: 7179570
• Journal Information: Plant Engineering; (United States), Vol. 46:11; ISSN 0032-082X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
CHAIN CONVEYORS
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
MACHINE PARTS
RELIABILITY
CONVEYORS
EQUIPMENT
HAULAGE EQUIPMENT
MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
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