How much should the take up force on a conveyor chain be set to?
Conveyor chain tension (take up) should not be too strong. It is best to use the chain with a slight sag below the motor unit. However, in the cases listed below it is necessary to take up this chain sag. • Positioning takes place on the top of the chain • Frequent forward and reveres operation • When chain pushes goods along the conveyance side (c) Generally, it is possible to set a proper level of sag by observing the chain visually and by simply touch with your hand, but see below for general numerical indicators.
