Pallet Accuglide ZoneFlex Accumulation Conveyor | Maintenance Manual | 29334206 53
February 14, 2018
4.8 Chain Track Lubricator Maintenance
The chain track lubricator dispenses lubricant onto the bottom surface of the drive
chain to minimize the inherent sliding-friction between the chain and its track. This
reduces the conveyor’s power unit horsepower requirement. The lubricant also works
its way up into the pin and bushing joints of the chain to minimize wear and extends
chain life.
4.8.1 Magnetic Type Chain Track Lubricator
The magnetic type chain track lubricator features a sliding-track sensor sled
supporting the drive chain at a point immediately downstream from the drive
sprocket, where the chain is under low-tension. The sensor sled incorporates a
ceramic magnetic strip that holds the drive chain against the sensor sled with a
constant force.
An adjustable, light duty tension spring holds the sensor sled in non-actuating
contact with the oil valve’s actuator ball.
When the sliding friction between the drive chain and the support is at an acceptable
level, the oiler valve will not dispense lubricant. When the sliding friction increases to
a level where the sensor sled actuates the oiler valve, lubricant is dispensed onto the
chain.
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