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406

Chain
Fully bi-planer with true pitch of 406mm. Pairs of vertical and horizontal bearings are fitted to cruciform blocks at 203mm pitch.

Side links

Hardened steel CS4.

Spindles

EN32M steel.

Cruciform

Grey cast iron grade 14 BS1452.

Bearings

Are plated and of the crowded race type. Minimum chain breaking strain 10,000 lbs.
Load carrying pendants can be fitted at multiples of 406mm

Track
High quality steel track sections assembled in 3m maximum lengths with bridge plates at 750mm pitch to form a complete welded assembly. Section formed in a 'double top hat' profile.

Drive
Caterpillar type to ensure free and smooth transmission of power. Drive through a geared motor unit and chain drive to the twin caterpillar chains incorporating drive dogs. The drive includes a torque limiting device for protection in the event of overload. An inverter variable speed (4:1 ratio) or thyrister (10:1 ratio) is available. Speed envelope within 0.152 – 18 metres/minute. Wheel turn drives are also available.

Tension Unit
A spring loaded tension device would be fitted to ensure correct chain tension and to compensate for variances within the system.

Inspection
This would be incorporated in a readily accessible position in the circuit for inspection and preventative maintenance.

Support Structure
The conveyor would be either floor supported using square hollow section forming a rigid structure and incorporating base plates, or roof supported utilising track hanger clamps connected to tubular suspensions.

Finish
Track finished in poppy red powder coat, steelwork finished mid blue paint, machined parts self colour.

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