DID 60 standard roller chain - Big Bike Webshop

Technical Data Chain Selection
Chain Selection
To fully exhibit its superb features, a chain conveyor must match the application. Select the most suitable chain by
accurately identifying the characteristics of the chain conveyor system and service conditions (types and properties of
the load, conveyance capacity, speed, distance, service environment, etc.).
Refer to the selection flowchart below, and the details on each step of the selection procedure.
Selection Flowchart
Though comprehensive knowledge and experience are required for selecting chains, a general selection procedure is
described here to assist you in selecting the optimal conveyor chain.
Properties of
load
P338
Conveying
purpose
how much
from where to where
Type of conveyor
See photos on P308 ~ P313.
Chain selection conditions
Calculation
of chain
tension
Selection of
chain pitch
Type and
strength of
attachments
Type and
strength of
rollers
Properties of
load
Calculation for horizontal,
vertical or gradient
conveyance: P333
Coefficient of friction: P334
Service factor: P334
Safety factor: P334
P330
P282
P337
P222
P337
P338 ~ P339
Selection of most suitable chain
Maintenance
Installation : P341
Lubrication: P343
Rust prevention : P340
Service limit : P343
Technical Data
Chain Selection
Selection of Chain Pitch
In general, a chain with a smaller pitch travels more
smoothly and lasts longer as it receives less shock.
However, its larger number of links results in an increase
of the entire weight, diminishing cost efficiency.
Conversely, a chain with a larger pitch receives more
shock which shortens chain life and causes noise.
The chain pitch is decided by considering the operation
speed and the sprocket teeth number.
In general, use the chain at or lower than the allowable
chain speed shown in the graph on the right.
Allowable chain speed V (m/min)
Allowable chain speed in reference to
chain pitch and number of teeth
NT: Number of sprocket teeth
Chain pitch P (mm)
330