Some considerations related to service life in the installation of flexible chains

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Flexible chains are one of the commonly used components in modern conveyors, and their functional performance meets the requirements of most working environments very well. However, when purchasing and installing flexible chain plates, we often overlook many detailed aspects, which results in a reduced service life and efficiency of those chain plates – something that customers certainly do not want to see. Next, the editor will share how to install flexible chain plates to extend their service life. 1. When installing the flexible chain, keep the two axes parallel and the two wheels in the same plane ； 2. The connection between the flexible sprocket and the shaft must be reliable ； 3. The device should not be tightened too much ； 4. A certain gap should be maintained between the flexible chain and the chain cover ； 5. New chains must not be used in combination with sprockets that are severely worn or of substandard quality ； 6. The chain connection is reliable, with the opening end of the snap ring facing in the opposite direction to the rotation direction. The above six points are the details we should pay close attention to when installing flexible chain plates. By following these guidelines, I believe the failure rate of the flexible conveyor system will be **reduced.