technical data Large size conveyor chain Handling
Chain can be cut and joined safely and quickly
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2. Chain cut and connect instructions
- (1) Chains can be cut and connect or spliced by removing and attaching the outer plate on the T-pin side.
- (2) Loosen the take-up so that there is no tension on the chain.
⚠Caution
For horizontal, inclined, and vertical conveyors, before cutting or cut and connect, use a chain block, wire, etc. to ensure that no tension is applied to the chain at cut and connect point.
2.1 How to cut
1) Remove the T-pin
Use a T-pin bending tool or an adjustable wrench to straighten out any T-pins that are bent into a "J" shape, then remove them.
If you use a bent T-pin again, it may break, so please use a new T-pin.
2) Hit two pins alternately
As shown in the photo, place the "attaching tool" on Inner link and use a hammer to knock out the pin.
3) Remove outer link
Please remove the two pins together with the outer plate as shown in the photo below. Do not reuse the removed plate.
4) Special tools
When inserting and removing pins, using a "chain cutting tool" minimizes the deterioration of the chain's functionality and allows for safe and quick work. The photo below shows the cutting being done using a chain vise.
2.2 Joining method
1) Preparation
If it is a new product, remove the outer plate on the T-pin side of outer link. Follow the cutting method described above to remove the pin.
⚠Caution
Enlarging the holes in the plates or reducing the diameter of the pins to make it easier to insert and remove the pins will significantly reduce the performance of the chain and may lead to an accident.
2) How to join two chains
Pull both ends of the chain together and insert outer link into the joint of Inner link.
3) press fit the pin
Place the recessed part of the "holding tool" on the T-pin side of the pin, and hit the head of the pin with a hammer to press fit the outer plate in until the T-pin hole is visible.
Using a pin insertion/removal tool makes it easy press fit the pin in. Now, check that the chain bends smoothly.
4) Bend the T-pin
Insert the T-pin into the pin and bend the tip (30° or more) with a "T-pin bending tool" to prevent it from coming out. A monkey wrench can also be used as a "T-pin bending tool."
Once a T-pin has been used, it cannot be reused as it will crack when bent back.
