3.3
Assembling the modular chain belt
Observe the following during assembly:
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Select the chain length so that the contraction of the chain ends is done with little effort.
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With a tight chain, rattling will be heard at the drive station.
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1. Check the run using a short piece of the chain.
2. Remove any clamping points and rework seams if
3. Feed the chain into the deflection in the running
4. Chain insertion at the drive unit:
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5. Chain insertion in curved area:
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6. At the assembly opening fit the connecting rod and
7. Select the chain length so that the contraction of the
8. Add a chain link if necessary.
necessary.
Observe the running direction of the chain.
direction and slide on/pull through until the chain has
been completely pulled through the conveyor.
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Tooth engaging (1) on the back of the chain link
(as shown in the figure)!
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Outside (1) of the curve
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Inside (2) of the curve
close the chain with this.
chain ends is done with little effort.
Assembly
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