Maintenance of sprocket chain
1. The chain tension should be appropriate. Too tight a chain increases power consumption and causes bearing wear; too loose a chain leads to sprocket jumping and chain derailment. The ideal chain tension is approximately 21-31/3t of the center distance between the two sprockets when lifted or pressed down from the middle. 2. The sprockets mounted on the shaft should not wobble or tilt. In the same transmission assembly, the end faces of the two sprockets should be in the same plane. When the center distance between the sprockets is less than 0.5 meters, a deviation of 1 mm is acceptable; when the center distance is greater than 0.5 meters, a deviation of 2 mm is acceptable. However, there should be no friction between the sprocket teeth sides. Excessive misalignment can easily cause chain derailment and accelerated wear. When replacing sprockets, the misalignment must be checked and adjusted. 3. When sprockets are severely worn, both the sprocket and chain should be replaced simultaneously to ensure good meshing. Do not replace only the sprocket or chain. Otherwise, poor meshing will accelerate the wear of the new sprocket or chain. After the sprocket teeth wear to a certain extent, they should…