
Assembly
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GLOBAL
INDUSTRIES, INC.
Drag Conveyors
10230011
2016-06-14
Chain Tightening
COME ALONG
RETURN SIDE
CONNECTING PIN
WITH COTTER PIN
UHMW PADDLE
UHMW PADDLE removed
N
pull chain ends together
Adjust the take-ups to shorten the center
distance between the conveyor chain shafts
(example b, the next page). Eliminate the slack
and pull the chain ends tight with a puller or
come-along suited for the conveyor length and
connect the chain (example below). (1) or (2)
chain paddles may need to be removed so they
will not be damaged by the come-along.
N
remove pin & connect the chain
To remove a pin from the chain, grind the pin
head so it is fl ush with the side bar. Then use
a small punch along with a hammer to drive
the pin through the side-bar. When connecting
the (2) chain ends, use either a shoulder or
tear-drop pin.
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