Why is it necessary to apply lubricant appropriately to the conveyor chain of the packer?

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The conveying chains of packers operate in very harsh conditions. It is common to hear people say that it is necessary to apply some lubricant appropriately – why is that? Today, Qiande Machinery, a chain plate manufacturer from Shandong, will explain why it is necessary to apply lubricant appropriately to the conveyor chains of packers. The conveyor chain of the packer has good lubricity; poor lubrication leads to wear that is 200-300 times greater during use. When there is insufficient lubrication, the pins and bushings wear out, and the resulting imbalance increases the noise generated when the sprockets and chain engage each other, as well as the chain’s elongation. It can even lead to chain reactions. Poor lubrication between the drum and the sleeve can cause severe damage to these components at an early stage, rendering them unusable. Therefore, selecting the appropriate viscosity of the lubricant, as well as the location and method of applying it, along with proper intervals and amounts of oil spraying, in order to make full use of the friction surfaces of the conveyor chain in the packaging machine, is the primary measure for chain lubrication. It is well known that the conveyor chains in packaging machines operate in harsh conditions; after all, these machines function in environments exposed to wind and sunlight. Both direct sunlight and heavy rain can have an impact on these chains, which is why it is necessary to lubricate them.