CHAINS

Calculation of lubricant consumption during chain lubrication

The need for proper lubrication of chains and conveyor belts is well known to the industry because of the benefits it brings, which can be summarised as maximising the service life of a chain or conveyor belt. Correct lubrication of timing chains helps to prevent overheating of gears and seals subjected to high friction and pressure.

REMARKS AND ADDITIONAL NOTES
The lubricant values calculated with the previous formulas have the indicated value and in any case are valid for:
- Automatic Plant
- Continuous service
- Normal operating conditions

Please note that this volume may be affected by heavy-duty operating conditions and in any case by the following factors:
- Impact and/or Heating
- Speed of the part to be lubricated (number of revolutions or number of strokes per hour)
- Specific pressure between contact surfaces
- Presence of dirt, water ingress, contaminants

It is possible to apply corrections to the lubricant supply (service factor) in the presence of special conditions, due to environmental situations or specific to the part to be lubricated. Specifically:
- 0,5 for intermittent service
- 1.0 for continuous service (considered in this specification)
- 2.0 for medium-heavy continuous service
- 4,0 for heavy-duty continuous service