Tensioning
Chains must be properly tensioned at installation and checked periodically. Chain life will be shortened by either running too tight or too loose.
A chain which is too tight has an additional load imposed on it which will accelerate wear and increase noise. A chain which is too loose may
whip, or surge, and experience shock loads which shorten the useful chain life.
On drives where the line between shaft centers is horizontal or inclined as much as 60 degrees from horizontal, the chain should be tensioned
to allow a sag in one strand equal to approximately two percent of the shaft center distance. The chain should be taut in vertical or fixed center
drives, and on drives subject to shock loads, reversing, or dynamic braking.
Chain Connection
A variety of connector styles are available with Ramsey chain. Click on Connections to learn more about connection options. During connection it
is very important that all safety procedures be followed. This includes wearing proper eye protection, wearing gloves, and making sure that power
sources are turned off and locked out. It is also very important that the ends of the chain be properly laced together before connecting pins are
inserted. |
