Roller Chain Drives
Lubrication - Part 2

 

With slinger disc lubrication, the chain operates above the oil level. The disc picks up oil from the sump and deposits it into the chain, usually by means of a trough. The diameter of the disc should produce rim speeds between 600 fpm minimum and 8000 fpm maximum. A collector plate is usually required to direct the oil to the chain linkplates. See typical drive installation using slinger disc lubrication immediately below. 
Oil Stream Lubrication. (Type C)

This type of lubrication is required for large horsepower, high speed drives. An oil pump should be provided to spray the oil across the lower span of chain in a continuous stream. Orifices should be placed so that oil is sprayed across each strand of the chain. This type of lubrication may be used up to the maximum speeds shown in the horsepower rating tables for each size of chain, except where the rating is zero.

 
Limiting Chain Speed for Various Types of Lubrication (Chain Speed in Ft./Min.)
Chain No. 35 40 50 60 80 100 120 140 160 200
Type A 350 300 250 215 165 145 125 110 100 80
Type B 2650 2200 1900 1750 1475 1250 1170 1050 1000 865
Type C Use for speeds higher than Type B limits.
 
Typical Chain Drive Casing Design
Plain Lap Joint-for oil-retaining casings with shaft centers less than 60 inches(152 cm). Reinforced Lap Joint-Std. for oil-retaining casings with shaft centers greater than 60 inches(152 cm). Double Lap Joint-Std. for dust-tight and superior oil-retaining casings with shaft centers less than 36 inches(91 cm). Reinforced Dbl. Lap Joint with Gasket-Std. for dust-tight and superior oil-retaining casings with shaft centers greater than 36 inches(91 cm).
 

 

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