Method
Quantity of Oil
Oil should be supplied according to Table 7-2.
Lubrication by Pump The chain is contained in a leak-free case and a pump is used to circulate and cool the oil. When the number of chain strands is “n”, “n + 1” lubrication supply holes are necessary.
System C
l /min. (gal./min.)
Table 7-2: Quantity of Oil for Lubrication Using a Pump
Chain Speed
Chain No.
m/min.
RS60
RS80 ~ RS100
RS120 ~
RS160 and
(ft./min.)
and smaller
RS140
larger
500 ~ 800
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
(1,600 ~ 2,600)
(0.26)
(0.40)
(0.53)
(0.66)
800 ~ 1,100
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
(2,600 ~ 3,600)
(0.53)
(0.66)
(0.79)
(0.92)
1,100 ~ 1,400
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
(3,600 ~ 4,600)
(0.79)
(0.92)
(1.06)
(1.19)
Regardless of the lubricating system used, roller chain should be washed periodically with petroleum or gasoline. Examine the pin and bushing to confirm the effectiveness of the lubrication. The appearance of a red or reddish-brown color is usually the result of insufficient lubrication.
12 I NSTALLATION & M AINTENANCE
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