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Chains and Sprokets
| Chains and Sprokets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trouble | Probable Cause | Correction |
| Abnormal wear to chain. | Excessive chain tension. | [LOCK OUT UNIT.] Loosen bolts and reposition sprockets. Align sprockets and tighten down if needed. |
| Sprockets misaligned. | Loosen sprockets on shafts and realign with straight edge across sprocket faces. | |
| Damaged sprocket or drive chain. | Replace damaged component. Check tension and sprocket alignment. | |
| Excessive noise from chain and sprocket and/or pulsating chain. | Insufficient chain tension | Use idler sprocket take-up adjustment. Tension on both sides equally. |
| Overload. | Inspect for obstruction to or excessive drag on Conveyor. | |
| Broken Chain. | Frozen shaft or sprocket. | Inspect for damaged bearings; replace as required. Check shafts for straightness. Replace chain as required. |
| Worn or damaged chain. | Replace entire chain as required. Attempt to find cause of wear (misalignment, etc.) in order to correct. | |
| Sprocket loose on shaft. | Loose set screws. | Realign sprockets with straight edge and tighten setscrews. |
| Worn or damaged key. | Replace with new key. Inspect for damage to key seat on shaft and in sprocket hub. | |
| Excessive slack chain. | Normal wear. | Expect rapid chain growth in first two weeks of operation. Loosen mounting bolts and reposition sprocket take-up. |
| Abnormal wear. | Check chain tension. Adjust as required. | |