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Designing of Chain Drive Mechanism 4 Selection of Flat Belts

4. Using the Tension on the Loose Side to Calculate Maximum Tension

Installation Way Horizontal Arrangement Lubrication Allowable Stress for Tension Member
FM1 : Maximum Tension N
(A) Arrangement of Shafts The service life of roller chains depends heavily on lubrication. Formula 4 F M1 = F ∙ K F : Effective Tension N

Horizontal Arrangement Therefore, correct lubrication is extremely important. Today, as chains Check the belt that is selected for allowable stress, using the following K : Coefficient

are increasingly run at higher speeds, they need to be lubricated more procedures.
Even when the shafts are arranged Using Value μ selected from Table-3 and the wrap angle ( ), select value K
horizontally, the following points should Driving Side efficiently. 1. Calculating the Effective Tension from Table-4.
be taken into account in terms of the (1)Good Benefits of Lubrication Oil The effective tension of a belt can be calculated using Formula 1. (When the wrap angle ( ) is not listed in Table 4, Calculate from)
rotary direction of the shafts. In (2) and Oil applied into the space between pins, bushings and rollers forms oil eμ '
film. Which then helps reduce wear of parts as well as absorb impact. K= μ
(3) shown, elongation of the chain may Formula1 F=f(W G+W 1 +W 2 )L+f(W 1+W 3)L±W G ∙ H e '−1
prevent the chain links from leaving the Oil also cools down heat generated in the chain. Use good quality μ :Friction coefficient between driving pulley and belt(Select from Table-3)
Driving Side
sprocket teeth smoothly, resulting in (2)Not Good mineral oil to lubricate roller chains. (Carrier Side) (Return Side) (Vertical Side) e :Base of Natural Logarithm(2.718) 2π
biting. In (3) shown, the load bottom and F : Effective Tension ' :Radian ( '= × )
Recommended Lubricating Oil 360
slack top sides of the chain may come f : Rolling friction coefficient of rollers, or friction coefficient between belt and supports Table of Valuesμ(Table-3)
Lubrication Method A,B C (Select from Table -1)
into contact with each other; to prevent Driving Side
(3)Not Good Surface Shape in Contact
Temperature( ) -10 0 40 50 -10 0 40 50 Cloth
this, use an idler or something equivalent. G : Weight of Carried Materials per Meter of Belt kg/m with Pulley Smooth
(Change the rotating direction or
Pulley Surface Surfaced

~
use an idler) 1 : Weight of belt per Meter kg/m
Chain No. 0 40 50 60 0 40 50 60
2 : Weight of Carrier Rollers per Meter of Belt kg/m Bare Steel  Dry 0.2 0.3
Vertical Arrangement CHE25~50 SAE10 SAE20 SAE30 SAE40
SAE10 SAE20 SAE30 SAE40 (Select from Table -2) Pulley Wet 0.15 0.2
In (5) shown, an elongated chain may sag below the bottom sprockets. In this case, CHE60~80 SAE20 SAE30 SAE40 SAE50
3 : Weight of Return Rollers per Meter of Belt kg/m Rubber Dry 0.3 0.35
when a small sprocket is arranged below a large sprocket, the elongated chain may Lagged 
(Select from Table -2) Pulley Wet 0.2 0.25
drop away from the small sprocket. To prevent this, the shafts should be arranged as in L : Conveyor Horizontal Length m
The lubrication methods(mentioned in the power transmission efficiency tables are based on the followings.) Table of Value K Based on Wrap Angle( ) (Table-4)
(4) , maintaining the angle at a maximum of 60°. When the mechanism in question or H : Vertical height (+Up angle, -Down angle)m μ 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.5
the installation space requires a vertical arrangement, place the small sprocket above Lubrication Method Service Interval and Oiling Quantity Notes °
Table of f Values(Table 1)
the large sprocket and use an idler, etc. on the outside or inside as shown in (6) . Apply oil by hand While slowly turning 180 3.8 2.7 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.3
Hand Oiling Belt Surface in Contact with Supports Smooth Cloth Surfaced
Vertical Arrangement using a hand the chain, apply oil 190 3.6 2.6 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.3
oiler or a brush, evenly 3~4 times onto
Driving Side normally at least the entire length of Roller Support 0.05 0.05 200 3.4 2.5 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.3
once everyday. the chain. Be careful
not to allow hands or Roller+Steel Plate Support 0.2 0.3 210 3.3 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.2
clothing to be caught
between the chain and 220 3.2 2.3 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.2
the sprocket. When the Steel Plate Support(SUS, SS) 0.4 0.5
mechanism is run for 230 3.1 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.2
Plywood Support 0.5 0.6
60°

Idlers the first time after oiling,

A be careful to excess oil
5. Using Pretension to Calculate Maximum Tension
splashing over. (When knife edges are used, add 0.2 to the above values in Table -1.)
Carrier Side: As the back of the belt has a cloth surface, FM2 : Maximum Tension N
(4)Good (5)Not Good (6)Good Oil the chain in a It is recommended
Drop Lubrication avoid using iron plate or plywood as support Formula 5 F M2=F+B ∙ T C B : Belt Width cm
manner such that that a simple
approximately casing be installed as much as possible. TC : Initial Tension N/cm
(B) Deflection 5~20 drops of oil over the chain to (Select from Table-5)
The deflection should normally be maintained at approximately 4% are applied onto prevent oil from
the chain per splashing over. Table of Tc Values(Table-5)
of the distance between the shafts, and approximately 2% in the minute.
following instances. No. of Tension Members(No. of Plys) 1 Pc.
A. The shafts are arranged almost vertical transmission.
Dip the bottom Use a leak-free oil Return Side: When the front side of the belt has a cloth surface, or is Initial Tension(N/cm) 1.5
B. The distance between the shafts is 1 m or more. Oil Bath Lubrication
container. Before coated with silicon or fluorocarbon resin, avoid using
of the chain Compare FM1 (Formula 4) and FM2 (Formula 5), and use the
C. The chain needs to be started and stopped frequently under heavy load. approximately 10 installing the oil iron plate or plywood as support as much as possible.
D. The chain needs to be run in the reverse direction. mm below the container, wash (Some types of belts identified by specific product greater of the two values as the maximum tension FM.
oiled surface. it carefully to names are compatible with the roller, table.)
remove dust, dirt 6. Allowable Stress
and other foreign
L×4%

particles. Table of Roller Weight(Table 2) C : Allowable Stress for Belt N/cm

Maintain the FM
Formula 6 C≥ FM : Effective Tension kg
B correct oil level. Roller Dia.(mm) Single Roller(kg/roller) Allowable Load(kg/roller) B
The chain is oiled B : Belt Width cm
Rotating Plate Lubrication Do not overfill the
L by a rotating plate. container. 28.6 0.2 50
Dip the plate When the allowable stress for the belt being used is equal to or higher than the maximum
approximately 20mm Table-2 shows the weight of the revolving parts of a tension per 1cm width of the belt as expressed by Formula 6 above, the belt is suitable for use.
below the oil level.
(C)Load Fluctuation The wind velocity of
roller that meets(JISB8805-1965).
When the load varies during operation, install an initial tension the plate should be For accurate calculation, check the actual weight of the
200 m/min or faster.
either on the load or loose side of the chain. This can remove roller being used.
vibration and reduce the noise of the chain. 2. Power Requirement
Forced Circulation Lubrication It is necessary Use a leak-free oil P : Power Requirement kW
by Pump to adjust the container. Before
oil quantity installing the oil F : Effective Tension N
Tensioner(Ex.) F∙V
Tensioner
Oil Pump
appropriately container, wash Formula 2 P = V : Belt Speed m/min
C to prevent it carefully to 6120
remove dust, dirt 6120 : 60×102(Constant)
overheating.
and other foreign
particles. 3. Motor Power Pm : Motor Power kW
P : Power Requirement kW
P
Formula 3 Pm = : Mechanical Efficiency
Tensioner (Standard Mechanical Efficiency Range:0.5~0.65)
Leaf Spring
Rubber For efficient operation, it is recommended to check the motor property if the
Tensioner(Ex. 1) Tensioner(Ex. 2) motor for use has a power rating less than 0.1kW.
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