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CONVEYOR DESIGN 

SIDEFLEXING

STRAIGHT SECTION

CORNER SECTION

RECTANGULAR

CARRYING WAY FOR

TAB CHAIN

BEVEL CARRYING WAY

FOR BEVELED CHAINS

RECTANGULAR

CARRYING WAY FOR

BEVEL OR TAB CHAINS

CHAIN

CARRYING WAY

CARRYING 

WEAR STRIP

GUIDE RAIL

RETURN 

WAY

RETURN

WEAR STRIP

CHAIN

SLIDING

RETURN WAY

BROKEN CONTACT

RECTANGULAR 

RETURN WAY

BEVEL

RETURN WAY

STRAIGHT SECTION

ONLY

CORNER and STRAIGHT

SECTION

FOR TAB CHAINS ONLY

CORNER SECTION ONLY

FOR BEVELED CHAINS

The simplicity of the sideflex chain concept eliminates the 
need for corner transfers; turntables, dead-plates and 
attendant machinery. Rex® sideflexing conveyor chains solve 
those conveyor problems where high speed transfers of 
product was once a hazardous risk at best - where mass 
handling to single-line conveying was a perplexing problem - 
where plant layout was sacrificed for lack of design flexibility. 

The illustration below shows the basics of a simple sideflexing 
conveyor design. Other specifics are shown on Pages 4-8, 
TableTop

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. Consult Rexnord for additional information: 

speeds, inclines, guide rails, etc.; to suit your particular needs.

Guide clearance, space between wear strips for proper chain 
tracking.

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Engineering Manual                                                                                                                                                           TT-3

Summary of Contents for 1874

Page 1: ... Rex Engineering Manual ...

Page 2: ...Rex TableTop Engineering Manual ...

Page 3: ...ndant machinery including dead plates and turntables The criteria for conveyor width and speed is the number of products which must be delivered to a location per unit of time The infeed and outfeed of each process machine will dictate product flow width at the machines But in between the alternatives range from high speed single file to intermediate speed multiple file on one wide chain to slow s...

Page 4: ...iary means of transferring around corners such as the dead plate and turntable shown below The illustration on this page shows the basics of a simple straight running conveyor There are many variations on this design so Rexnord Engineers are available to assist and make recommendations for any TableTop application Guide clearance space between wear strips for proper chain tracking At sprocket chai...

Page 5: ...the need for corner transfers turntables dead plates and attendant machinery Rex sideflexing conveyor chains solve those conveyor problems where high speed transfers of product was once a hazardous risk at best where mass handling to single line conveying was a perplexing problem where plant layout was sacrificed for lack of design flexibility The illustration below shows the basics of a simple si...

Page 6: ... straight and curve are shown on individual chain listing pages STRAIGHT RUNS For straight running sideflexing Bevel Tab chains SLIDING RETURN WAY ROLLER SERPENTINE STYLE RETURN WAY MOUNTING BRACKET INSIDE OF TURN CORNERS BEVELED CHAIN OF TURN MULTIPLE STRAND CORNERS TYPICAL TAB CHAIN MINIMUM CLEARANCE GC CURVE INSIDE TURN TYPICAL INSIDE OF TURN Note Dimensions subject to change Certified dimensio...

Page 7: ... ordered material furnished on request 1 MIN SIDEFLEXING SIDEFLEXING Style Style GC GC STRAIGHT GC CURVE GC STRAIGHT GC CURVE CORNER WEAR STRIPS CORNER WEAR STRIPS 1 MIN 1 MIN 1 MIN 1 MIN INSIDE OF TURN 1 8 MINIMUM CLEARANCE 1 4 MINIMUM CLEARANCE Guide clearances straight and curve are shown on individual chain CARRYING WAYS Rex TableTop Chains Rex Engineering Manual TT 5 ...

Page 8: ...r smoothest operation the dead plate should be mounted so that it is perfectly aligned with or slightly higher than the top surface of the outfeed chain at the highest chordal position of the sprocket It should have a slight bevel and be as narrow as possible so that the product conveyed transfers on and off the dead plate without obstruction Flexible dead plates can float with the chordal action ...

Page 9: ...ugh away from the head sprocket to allow for proper catenary sag dimension A should be greater than the distance between rollers B The preferred diameter of rollers should be at least two times greater than the minimum backflex radius for the chain Refer to table Minimum Backflex Radii For example when used with 820 Series chains roller diameter should be 3 inches or greater Roller and support sho...

Page 10: ...0 821 831 963 864 879 880 881 882 1873 1874 3873 LBP821 LBP882 LBP883 The idler wheel can be used in place of tail sprockets on TableTop one piece link chain conveyors only They are made of an engineering plastic material are self lubricating and are resistant to most chemical solutions and corrosive environments In existing conveyors the idler wheel can be installed with only minor conveyor adjus...

Page 11: ...et to the end of the wear track Transfer Plate Positioning Dimension C is the dimension from the centerline of the sprocket to the top of the transfer plate C A 7 5 0 1 32 C A B 1 1 2 2 2 4 20 24 MINIMUM ENTRY RADIUS R Chain No In mm R LBP821 LBP882 TAB LBP883 16 9 2 406 229 51 FULL WIDTH SLIDING RETURN FOR USE WITH LBP821 LBP882 TAB OR LBP883 TAB SERPENTINE STYLE RETURN FOR WITH LBP821 LBP882 TAB...

Page 12: ...the sprocket tooth particularly under high peak loads Contact Rexnord Corp for additional comments OFFSET WRAP DRIVE Unlike a tangential drive this approach is limited to chains having sideflexing capability Essentially the unabsorbed chain tension as well as excess chain at the drive sprocket is compensated for by a catenary The chain the engages an idler tail sprocket or wheel and then continues...

Page 13: ...Rex MatTop Engineering Manual ...

Page 14: ...s For non corrosive environments plain carbon steel cold finished is recommended For corrosive environments use stainless steel one quarter temper minimum 25 Rc cold finish SELECTION PROCEDURE Application Information If properly selected and applied chain will wear out in service before it breaks from fatigue Selection of the proper chain for a specific application requires that all of the followi...

Page 15: ...ant at austenitic BRONZE AND BRASSES A hard temper material is recommended since a soft bronze wears rapidly Typical applications calling for these metals are those which require non sparking and anti static conditions These materials are generally not recommended ALUMINUM Not recommended due to poor wear resistance NON METALLIC WEAR STRIPS Non metallic wear strips have a lower coefficient of fric...

Page 16: ...mation Sprocket and Bore Style Selection Choose the largest sprocket pitch diameter possible since this will give the greatest chain life Larger pitch diameter sprockets cause less chain articulation thus producing less pin joint wear High speed conveyors are applications where larger pitch diameter sprockets are desired High load applications should also favor larger pitch diameter sprockets beca...

Page 17: ...Citric Acid Cyclohexane Ethyl Chloride Formaldehyde Formic Acid Fruit Juices Gasoline Hexane Hydrochloric Acid up to 2 Hydrochloric Acid up to 37 Hydrogen Peroxide Iodine Isopropanol isopropyl alcohol Kepodene Lactic Acid Methylene Chloride Milk Muriatic Acid Nitric Acid low concentrations Oil vegetable or mineral Paraffin Phosphoric Acid up to 10 Soap and Water Sodium Chloride Sodium Hydroxide up...

Page 18: ...T Polyethylene HT Polyethylene Solid and Perforated Top Solid and Perforated Top Solid and Perforated Top Raised Top Raised Top Raised Top Solid and Perforated Top 0 20 0 18 0 15 0 18 0 14 0 10 0 18 0 16 0 14 0 22 0 19 0 15 0 19 0 16 0 12 0 30 0 25 0 20 0 24 0 20 0 16 0 30 0 22 0 25 0 30 0 25 0 35 0 28 0 25 0 20 0 15 0 10 0 16 0 14 0 10 0 08 0 18 0 16 0 13 0 10 0 28 0 22 0 15 0 10 0 25 0 18 0 12 0...

Page 19: ... 30 30 50 Over 50 TABLE 4 STANDARD CONVEYOR GUIDE CLEARANCE Calculation of GC at Elevated Temperatures Assume a 12ft wide 45 ft lone pasteurizer operating at an average temperature of 190 F 1 The increase in the width W due to the temperature of 190 can be found as shown W W chain width in Ft or m x CThermal Expansion x T Temp diff from room temp of 70 F 21 C W 12 ft x 0 001 in x 190 F 70 F Ft F W...

Page 20: ... CHAIN CHAIN WIDTH Figure 11 Cheveron or Herring Bone Figure 13 Roller Supports NOTE The rollers must be rigid enough to resist deflection Roller beds are not suitable for all chains or applica tions Contact Rexnord for additional information 3 4 Pitch Chains 1 1 2 Pitch Chains 2 1 4 Pitch Chains DRef 1 1 2 SRef 1 5 8 DRef 2 SRef 2 1 8 DRef 2 1 2 SRef 2 5 8 6 TYP 2 TYP CHAIN WIDTH C CF L 6 T Y P 2...

Page 21: ...OTE The supports shown in the carry way section may also be used for return way supports Return Way Supports chain with attachments CHAIN WIDTH Thermoplastic 1 1 2 MIN 6 MIN 1 1 2 MIN 6 MIN Figure 16 Serpentine Plastic Extrusions or Metal Rod SELECTION PROCEDURE cont Conveyor Design and Construction Rex MatTop Chains Rex Engineering Manual MT 8 ...

Page 22: ...a catenary is not practical i e conveyors that are vertical or tilted to the side 90 from horizontal adjustment of shaft perpendicularity to maintain proper chain tracking When a take up or tensioning device is required to keep a chain under constant tension Rexnord recommends that a spring loaded or similar tensioner be used Premature failure may result from an over tensioned chain NOTE The follo...

Page 23: ...s mm 2100 4705 5705 4706 5706 4707 5935 5936 6938 5966 5995 5996 5997 6085 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 3 4 2 25 38 38 51 25 38 38 70 51 TABLE 5 MINIMUM BACKFLEX RADIUS Figure 22 Conveyors with up to 60 centers and top load up to 20 lbs sq ft Figure 21 Conveyors with up to 40 centers and top load up to 15 lbs sq ft Figure 23 Conveyors with longer than 60 centers and top load in excess of 20 lbs...

Page 24: ...ine with support tracks C O D 2 2 A t 0 125 2 D Figure 25 Standard transfer plate mounting TABLE 6 FLAT TRANSFER PLATE MOUNTING DIMENSIONS PD pitch diameter HEAD AND TAIL END CONSTRUCTION dimensions A C Transfer plate positioning head and tail Dimension A is the dimension from the centerline of the sprocket to the top of the wear track Dimension B is the dimension from the centerline of the sprock...

Page 25: ...36 9 1 2 2 3 25 82 6 3 25 82 6 1 50 38 1 2 25 57 2 PD 0 50 12 7 PD 0 61 15 5 2 2 0 25 6 4 0 25 6 4 TABLE 7 COMB TRANSFER PLATE MOUNTING DIMENSIONS NOTE TOLERANCES A 0 1 32 0 80 C 0 1 4 6 35 D 1 32 0 80 0 NOTE B dimension is flexible One must insure that comb figures extend beyond sprocket centerline to avoid transfer problems Mounting sprockets in line with wear strips is not recommended for chain...

Page 26: ...er most transfer plates as shown These will track the chain 2 On transfer plates to the left of center position fasteners to the left side of the slot On the right hand transfer plates position fasteners to the right side of the slot This arrangement will allow these transfer plates to move as required to accommodate changes in chain width up to 1 1 2 38 1 For Room Temperature Applications 1 Secur...

Page 27: ...92 1 8 5 40 2 4 7 20 3 2 9 60 4 1 12 30 5 3 15 90 6 6 19 70 8 0 23 90 9 7 29 00 11 5 34 40 13 5 40 40 3 0 75 4 0 100 5 0 125 6 0 150 7 0 175 8 0 200 9 0 225 10 0 250 12 0 300 TABLE 8 T CATENARY TENSION POUNDS NEWTONS FOR CHAIN WEIGHING ONE POUND PER FOOT2 OR ONE KILOGRAM PER METER2 The end drive method is recommended for light duty service 10 20 centers on conveyors where the chain tension on the ...

Page 28: ... sprockets per foot 13 per meter of chain width 5935 5936 2100 AND 6938 CHAINS Use 4 sprockets per foot 13 per meter of chain width for loads up to 50 of chain capacity and 6 per foot 20 per meter for loading in the 50 75 capacity range Loading of more than 75 of the chain s capacity requires 8 sprockets per foot 26 per meter of chain width 5966 5995 AND 5996 CHAINS Use 2 sprockets per foot 7 per ...

Page 29: ...N4700 and N5700 Sprockets Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 31 For molded to width sizes or chains not shown contact Rexnord 2 1 2 2 1 2 C L 820 SPROCKET C L 820 SPROCKET 12 WIDTH 3 3 12 WIDTH C L 820 DOUBLE SPROCKET C L 820 DOUBLE SPROCKET 12 WIDTH C L SPROCKET 4700 C L SPROCKET 4700 3 3 SELECTION PROCEDURE cont Sprocket Requirements and Location cont Rex MatTop Chains Rex Engineering Manual MT 16 ...

Page 30: ...ains 5996 and 5997 Chains 3 4 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 C L SPROCKET POCKET 12 WIDTH 12 WIDTH 1 1 2 3 3 3 1 1 2 C L SPROCKET POCKET C L SPROCKET POCKET 1 1 4 3 1 2 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 1 4 C L SPROCKET POCKET 12 WIDTH SELECTION PROCEDURE cont Sprocket Requirements and Location cont Rex MatTop Chains MT 17 Rex Engineering Manual ...

Page 31: ... see general note below Use square or hex bore sprockets on conveyors intended for use at elevated or lower temperatures warmers pasteurizers coolers etc When installing the sprockets make sure that all sprocket faces are positioned the same way on the shaft with identification marks all facing the same direction as shown Also be sure to align the notched teeth for proper timing GENERAL NOTE It is...

Page 32: ... HT LT 11 31 32 11 31 32 11 31 32 23 31 32 23 15 16 23 29 32 35 15 16 35 27 32 35 7 8 47 29 32 47 27 32 47 13 16 59 27 32 59 27 32 59 25 32 303 9 303 9 303 9 608 8 607 9 607 2 912 8 910 4 911 2 1216 8 1215 2 1214 4 1520 0 1520 0 1518 4 5995 5995 ACTUAL WIDTH INCHES ACTUAL WIDTH MILLIMETERS WSM LT WSM LT 12 1 32 12 1 32 24 1 16 24 1 16 36 3 32 36 3 32 47 1 8 47 1 8 60 5 32 60 5 32 305 6 305 6 611 2...

Page 33: ...g links 2 Replace links as required and replace all pins that were removed with new pins 3 Using a soldering iron to form a pin head so that the head is recessed in the end of the link A special tip for standard soldering irons is available from Rexnord Contact your sales representative or distributor for details Rexnord provides the soldering iron tips at a nominal cost A 40 watt to 80 watt solde...

Page 34: ... help pull chain together during final assembly when the last pin in inserted The assembly tool works with 4706 5996 and 5997 chains Contact MatTop Customer Service for pricing and delivery 1 Pry pin lock insert out with screwdriver 2 Turn the screw starter sheet metal screw etc into plastic pin 3 Pull out plastic pin Remove or add links as needed Reinstall pin and pin lock insert Replacement 5900...

Page 35: ...Rex Multiflex Engineering Manual ...

Page 36: ...sliding curves can be used for any corner turn The chain supporting members chain guides and product guide rails for corners are similar to those used in the straight sections The corner sections of the conveyor provide full chain support The corner discs are positioned in such a manner that the chain while being engaged with the disc is also being supported by the wear strips The chain guides are...

Page 37: ...n WHEN DECLINING the chain must pass through a transition zone only after it has left the disc The disc should be tipped to lie in the same plane as the entering chain Also provide for minimum spacing D for the leaving chain Note In the transition zone the wear strips should be curved to accomplish smooth transition from one plane of conveying to the next CORNER DISC C L D Not This Any change in a...

Page 38: ...he flexibility of Multiflex chains permits the use of several types of transfer 1 FT Recommended Minimum 1 FT Recommended Minimum Side Transfer Where Product Moves in Straight Line Side Transfer Where Product Moves Laterally from Chain to Chain 1 FT Recommended Minimum Cross Transfer Where Product Can Flow Straight fro Chain to Chain or Remain on Same Chain Using Switches Corner Transfer Where Pro...

Page 39: ...es not have a flange to contain the chain then the conveyor frame must have a skirt to track the chain on the wheel CONVENTIONAL CONVEYORS If the Multiflex chain is used to convey in one plane a conventional return might be used as shown IDLER WHEEL FOR TAIL WHEEL See Note 2 For Mounting details see Page 8 Multiflex NOTE RETURN CHAIN FOLLOWS SAME PATH AS CARRYING CHAIN ON CONVEYOR Page 6 Multiflex...

Page 40: ...ENARY See Page 7 Multiflex drive Rex Multiflex chains have the ability to elevate or lower products in a very compact area This figure shows a typical elevating system and how the chain is being returned on such a unit Note that the chain hangs straight down from the drive sprocket and side flexes back up into the tail section there is no sliding return Elevators can also be designed with combined...

Page 41: ...yors sliding returns are recommended not roller returns The straight corner section design for the sliding return can be the same as for the carry section The chain is simply run in the conveyor upside down through the return section 4 Multiflex MULTIFLEX CHAIN ENGINEERING TYPICAL CONVEYOR CONSTRUCTION Rex Multiflex Chains Rex Engineering Manual MF 6 ...

Page 42: ...ION OF CATENARY LENGTH Lowering System TAIL SHAFT HEAD CATENARY LENGTH ALTERNATE CATENARY ARRANGEMENTS If the recommended length of chain in the catenary cannot be maintained because of space limitations etc increase the chain wrap to by use of an idler wheel as shown With an idler wheel arrangement the catenary chain length only needs to be of that listed in the above table Head Sprocket With an ...

Page 43: ...1 575 3 0 Only B values same as above LOCATION AND POSITIONING STRIP TOP OF AR STRIP TOP OF WEAR STRIP IDLER WHEEL A Pitch Diameter C 2 WEAR STRIP B A 1 32 0 50mm 40mm 76mm 15 32 1 4 45 64 2 TOP OF WEAR STRIP WEAR STRIP B A 1 32 0 MULTIFLEX CHAIN ENGINEERING SPROCKET IDLER POSITIONING Rex Multiflex Chains Rex Engineering Manual MF 8 ...

Page 44: ...ction Factors Between Chain and Wearstrips Fw Friction Factors Between Product and Wearstrips Fm D Acetal Stainless Steel Dry Water Soap Water Dry Dry Water Soap Water Oil Dry Water Soap Water Dry Water Soap Water Dry Water Soap Water Dry Water Soap Water 0 25 0 20 0 15 0 33 0 30 0 22 0 15 0 10 0 25 0 17 0 12 0 20 0 15 0 10 0 27 0 18 0 14 0 20 0 15 0 10 0 20 0 18 0 15 0 30 0 25 0 20 0 15 0 10 0 20...

Page 45: ...eight Lbs Ft fw Coefficient of Friction Chain Tension Lbs 1 x 2 x 3 Chain Tension into The Turn Lbs 4 Prev 7 Turn Factor TF 1 15 TF Used For The Section Lbs 5 x 6 No TF Used For The Section Lbs 4 Prev 7 Chain Tension Slip 4 Slip 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tr Tension in Return Section Tc Ts Tension in Carry Section Slippage 120 2 CT 58 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Conveyor Section L Section Length Ft W M Chain Product Wei...

Page 46: ...ction Length Ft W M Chain Product Weight Lbs Ft fw Coefficient of Friction Chain Tension Lbs 1 x 2 x 3 Chain Tension into The Turn Lbs 4 Prev 7 Turn Factor TF 1 15 TF Used For The Section Lbs 5 x 6 No TF Used For The Section Lbs 4 Prev 7 Chain Tension 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 For Slip only use M For Slip use fm 404 0 x 1 0 13 3 10 10 10 10 10 2 10 10 13 13 7 85 7 85 7 85 7 85 7 85 7 85 7 85 7 0 7 85 7 0 7 85...

Page 47: ...sidered i e stress corrosion cracking corrosion etc Temperature shown in indicate temperature to which material may be subjected for brief intermittent periods For example chains can be steam cleaned but caution should be used to avoid continuous exposure S881 SS881 1874 and 1874SS Whenever possible lubrication should be used to assure maximum chain life and optimum conveyor operation Types of lub...

Page 48: ...c Acid Cyclohexane Ethyl Chloride Formaldehyde Formic Acid Fruit Juices Gasoline Hexane Hydrochloric Acid up to 2 Hydrochloric Acid up to 37 Hydrogen Peroxide Iodine Isopropanol isopropyl alcohol Kepodene Lactic Acid Methylene Chloride Milk Muriatic Acid Nitric Acid low concentrations Oil vegetable or mineral Paraffin Phosphoric Acid up to 10 Soap and Water Sodium Chloride Sodium Hydroxide up to 2...

Page 49: ...on 1 2 lb 1 lb 2 lb Milk Cottage Cheese Paper Paper 3 x 3 3 x 3 3 1 8 x 3 1 8 4 1 8 x 4 1 8 6 x 6 0 6 1 1 2 3 4 5 8 8 0 6 1 1 2 3 4 Dia 4 3 4 Dia 5 Dia Weights and sizes will vary consult Rexnord Inc for assistance in selection 12 oz Regular Junior 10 1 2 oz Meat Baby Food Soup Metal Glass Metal 3 7 8 x 2 1 8 Rect 2 3 8 Dia 2 3 8 Dia 0 94 0 56 0 8 0 8 12 oz 22 oz 32 oz Quart 1 2 Gallon Gallon Soap...

Page 50: ...hibits only slight wear Therefore ONE QUARTER TEMPER MINIMUM 25 Rc austenitic grade stainless is recommended for use with any of the chain materials but especially with thermoplastic Martensitic stainless steels can also be used They offer excellent wear resistance when heat treated to 25 35 Rc but they are not as corrosion resistant as austenitic BRONZE AND BRASSES These materials are sometimes u...

Page 51: ...erial is still based on top plate and product compatibility Then non metallic wear strips might be used if the chain flight is steel or stainless steel Or if the chain flight material is thermoplastic steel or stainless steel wear strips are used CHAIN FLIGHT AND WEAR STRIP MATERIALS RECOMMENDED CHAINS AND WEAR STRIPS STRAIGHT RUN SIDEFLEXING THERMOPLASTIC STEEL STAINLESS STEEL WEAR STRIP MATERIAL...

Page 52: ... wear life of chain and wear strips Be sure the lubricant coats both the chain and wear strip mating surfaces This is especially important on sideflexing chains and it is sometimes necessary to apply the lubricant at the entrance of the inside curves If lubrication is not compatible with the application a brief break in lubrication application is beneficial Apply a light mineral oil to sideflexing...

Page 53: ...ets for signs of excessive wear 7 Examine sprockets for signs of dirt build up in tooth pockets 8 Check for sprocket guide ring wear and possible chain misalignment 9 Check the ways and wear strips for excessive wear 10 Inspect lubrication system for proper operation 11 Check the inside of curves and the supporting conveyor frame for excess heat build up which may indicate an obstruction in the cu...

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