Conveyor drive - drive chains (2)
To check the chain tension:
There is a scale (A) on the chain guard
A
to show the chain sag.
- Move the chain in the oblong hole of
the chain guard:
If the tension has been set properly,
the chain must be able to move freely
approx. 10 - 15 mm.
To re-tension the chains
- Unfasten mounting screws (B) and
lock nut (C) slightly.
- Adjust the required chain tension us-
ing the tensioning screw (C).
- Retighten fastening bolts (B) and lock
nuts (C) correctly.
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D
B
A
C