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Joining Chain Ends
— Assembly |
Flextrac Series
Joining Chain Ends
ASSEMBLY
CARET-LEFT
Check that the chain is
flexible at the joint and
that the pin does not stick out or
protrude through the other side.
4
Line the Flextrac Series
chain tool up with the
pin. Slowly depress the trigger
until the pin seats.
3
Insert the steel pin
halfway, using a pair of
pliers. Always use new steel pins
and plastic pivots when joining
chain ends.
2
Insert the plastic pivot
with the slot facing
outward.
1
Length Adjustment of the Conveyor Chain
CARET-LEFT
Stretch the chain and
remove links if necessary
so that the chain exhibits some
slack at the drive unit. Connect the
chain ends.
4
Join the chain ends.
3
Feed the chain along the
conveyor by pulling it
through the idler unit and back to
the drive unit
2
Insert the chain into the
underside of the drive
unit. Ensure the chain will be
moving in the correct direction, as
indicated by the arrow located at
the side of all chain links.
1
1. Adjustment of the conveyor chain is carried out at the drive end of the conveyor.
2. Remove the chain catenary protection plate.
3. The conveyor chain should be tensioned within the conveyor system by pulling down the conveyor chain at the chain catenary
in the underside of the drive unit. Clamp across the conveyor chain to trap the chain on the beam profile. The clamp should be
placed over the edges of the drive unit to reduce the risk of damage to the aluminium profile.
4. Remove all slack links from the conveyor chain using chain insertion tool.
5. Rejoin the conveyor chain using a new steel pin and plastic pivot.
6. Remove the chain clamp and replace the catenary protection plate.
Installing Chain
CARET-LEFT