WEST YANGON TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Design and Analysis of Chain Conveyor

(Second Seminar)
Supervised By; Presented By;
Daw Ei Ei Chaw Group – (102)
VI.M – 85
VI.M – 141
8.7.2019
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 Outlines of Presentation

Chain
Types of chain
Inclined chain conveyor
Horizontal chain conveyor
Future Plan
References

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 Chain

A chain is a serial assembly of connected pieces, called links,

typically made of metal, with an overall character similar to that of a
rope in that it is flexible and curved in compression but linear, rigid,
and load bearing in tension.
A chain may consist of two or more links.
Chains can be classified by their design, which is dictated by their use.
Chains have been used for centuries to drive machines and move
materials on conveyors and up escalator.

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 Types of chain

Roller chains
(1) Standard single-strand roller chain
(2) Standard multiple-strand roller chain
(3) Double-pitch power transmission roller chain
Silent chains
Engineering steel chains
Flat-top chains

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 (1) Standard Single-Strand Roller Chain

The most commonly used chain

for drives is the single-strand
series roller chain.
The horsepower rating capacities
of these chains cover a wide
range of drive load requirements.

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 (2) Standard Multiple-Strand Roller Chain

Multiple-strand roller chains are A multiple-strand chain with

used to provide increased power smaller pitch can be run at a
capacity without the need for higher speed than single-strand
increasing the chain pitch or its roller chain of larger pitch.
linear speed.

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 (3) Double-Pitch Power Transmission Roller Chain

The double-pitch series of drive

chains is similar to the standard
series (having the same pin,
bushing and roller diameters).
{Expect that the pitch is twice
that of the standard chain}
This form of double-pitch roller
chain normally has figure-eight-
shaped link plates.

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Dimensions of Stainless Steel Roller Chains

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Chain Pitch Roller Inner Pin Link Plate Maximum Allowable Load
No. P Outer Width Dia. Length Length Height Thickness
(mm) Dia. W D L1 L2 H T Mass
R (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (KN) (Kgf ) (Kg/m)
(mm)

35SS 9.525 5.08 4.78 3.58 7.6 6.1 9.0 1.25 0.26 25 0.34

40SS 12.70 7.92 7.95 3.96 10.0 8.5 11.7 1.5 0.44 45 0.60

50SS 15.875 10.16 9.53 5.08 11.9 10.4 14.6 2.0 0.68 70 0.98

60SS 19.05 11.91 12.7 5.95 14.9 13.0 17.5 2.4 1.03 110 1.46

80SS 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.93 19.1 16.4 23.4 3.2 1.77 175 2.52

100SS 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.53 23.3 20.0 29.3 4.0 2.55 270 3.91

120SS 38.10 22.23 25.4 11.10 29.0 25.2 35.1 4.8 3.92 390 5.76

140SS 44.45 25.4 25.4 12.70 31.3 27.0 40.9 5.6 4.66 480 7.41

160SS 50.80 28.58 31.75 14.28 36.5 32.2 46.7 6.4 6.37 650 9.79

Table. Stainless Steel Roller Chains with Attachments

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 Sprockets for Standard Conveyor Chains

If chain and sprocket do not (1) Wear resistance must be

match the chain will not run adequate.
smoothly, and both chain and
sprocket will have to be replaced
more frequently.
The necessary conditions for
sprocket are as follows
(1) The form and pitch of the
teeth must be precise and
uniform.

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 Tooth Design Criteria

• P.C.D = P

Standard dimensions
P = Chain pitch
N = No of teeth
P.C.D = Sprocket pitch circle diameter

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 Selecting Conveyor Chains

Movement Determine Determine Selection

conditions Chain type Chain size complete
-Coefficient
of friction

-Chain pitch -Safety Factor

-Roller Form -Bearing
-Attachment Surface
Determine Form Determine Other
Pressure
Conveyor Chain Considerati
-Attachment
type tension ons
Load

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 Formula for Forces of Inclined Chain

• Force F1 required to moved the load only

= 16.7 C
= H +V )
Force F2 required to move the moving parts only
= Slat mass W
= 2.1 C H +V )
Force F required to moved the conveyor
F = +

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 Formula for Inclined Chain Tension Calculation
Type of Conveying Chain Tension Required
Power
Load is placed Movement of T = (W +
on conveyor individual (+1.1
and moved items (H-V) kW=
(Slat conveyor, [T-
Stainless Steel (V-H
conveyor, etc.) Movement of T = (16.7+) )]
Movement of
loose items (H+V)+
loose items 1.1(H
-V)

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 Formula for Forces of Horizontal Chain

• Force F1 required to moved the load only

= 16.7 C
=
Force F2 required to move the moving parts only
= Slat mass W
= 2.1 C
Force F required to moved the conveyor
F = +

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 Formula for Horizontal Chain Tension Calculation

Type of Conveying Chain Tension Required

Power
Load is Placed Movement T= (W+2.1C)
on conveyor of
and moved individual kW=
(Slat conveyor, items
Stainless Steel
conveyor, etc.) Movement T= (16.7 +2.1)
of loose C
items

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Fig(a). Inclined Conveyor Fig(b). Horizontal Conveyor

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 Symbols Used in the Calculation
Symbol Meaning Units
T Maximum Tension action on the Chain kN
Q Maximum Quantity Conveyed t/hr
S Movement Speed (Chain Speed) m/min
C Distance between Sprocket Centers m
V Vertical Distance between Sprocket Centers m
H Horizontal Distance between Sprocket Centers m
Mass
Mass of
of moving
moving parts
parts (Chains,
(Chains, Apron,
Apron, etc.)
etc.) Kg/m
Kg/m
Coefficient
Coefficient of
of Friction
Friction between
between Chain
Chain and
and Guide
Guide Rail
Rail --
Coefficient
Coefficient of
of Friction
Friction between
between the
the Load,
Load, Side
Side and
and Bottom
Bottom Plates
Plates --
Mechanical
Mechanical Transmission
Transmission efficiency
efficiency of
of Drive
Drive Chain
Chain --
kW
kW Required
Required Power
Power kW
kW
W
W Total
Total Moved
Moved Mass
Mass on
on the
the Conveyor
Conveyor kg
kg
gg Gravitational
Gravitational acceleration
acceleration 9.80665m/
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 Coefficients Used in Selection

•1.Motor
  efficiency
Chain Speed (m/min) Efficiency

Up to 10 0.75

1020 0.80

2030 0.85

30 or more 0.90

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•2.Rolling
  coefficient of friction between chain
and guide rail
Roller Outer Diameter (mm) Oiled Oil-less
50 or less 0.15 0.20
5065 0.14 0.19
6575 0.13 0.18
75100 0.12 0.17
100 or more 0.11 0.16
Roller with Bearing 0.030.05
Bushed Chain 0.30 0.43

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•3.Coefficient
  of friction between steel plate and the conveyed load
and apparent specific gravity
Conveyed Load

Zinc 0.72

Cement 0.54

Iron Particles 0.50

Cokes 0.32

Wheat 0.50

Candy Chips 0.55

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 Future Plan

Design calculation of Inclined Chain Conveyor

Design calculation of Horizontal Chain Conveyor

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 References

^Chain flow Drag Chain Conveyors / Hygienic, Dust Free &

Enclosed”. Spiro flow. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
Standard Handbook of Chains ( Chains for Power Transmission and
Material Handling ) – Second Edition
Standard Handbook of Conveyor Chains from SENQCIA
CORPORATION

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Questions and Answers

The End

Thank You

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