Engineered Steel Bush Chains

Engineered steel bush chain sometimes referred to as steel knuckle chain (most commonly based on American Standards).

Generally interchangeable with cast combination chains and were developed as a superior replacement.

Being relatively light weight and durable these chains are well suited for bucket elevators driven by conventional toothed or plain rim traction wheels.

These chains give excellent service in Cement and other dry abrasive applications.

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Direction of Travel

To maximise conveyor and elevator chain life the correct direction of travel is important on all offset sidebar cast / bushed chain without rollers.

Chain should work with the open end of the link leading thus, obviating any frictional wear which could take place between the link and the driving sprocket teeth.

This rule applies to any offset sidebar conveyor or elevator chain WITHOUT ROLLERS and all offset sidebar cast or forged link chains.

From the diagram it can be seen that if the closed end of the link leads, then the link itself rotates on the driving tooth as the wheel articulates, whereas, if in the CORRECT position, with the open end of the link leading, the following link to the one  actually being driven merely articulates on its pin as the sprocket wheel revolves.

Offset Sidebar Style

Straight Sidebar Style