1873 Chain Guide Rail
The 1873 chain guide rail forms a curved channel beneath the conveyor chain. Its groove establishes the running path and must match the chain section that travels through it.
- Reference
- 1873
- Component
- Chain guide rail
- Profile
- Curved channel
Start with the Chain Cross-Section
Compare the groove opening and retaining surfaces with the actual chain and its lower projections.
Establish the Chain's Running Path
The channel guides the chain through a change in direction. Its running surfaces, opening and retaining geometry need to suit the moving chain section, including room for link articulation.
A chain guide is part of the track beneath the product. Product side guides have a separate job. Check the chain-to-track relationship first, then position product guides relative to the resulting carrying path.
Specifications
| Identification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product reference | Detail: 1873 chain guide rail |
| Component form | Detail: Curved channel guide |
| Fit basis | Detail: Chain cross-section and conveyor layout |
Define the Curve and Track Ends
Provide the curve angle and radius with its measurement reference clearly marked. Include the entry and exit tangents so the guide can meet the adjacent straight sections.
Show groove dimensions, retaining clearance and mounting positions on a cross-section. Check the chain at the joint between sections, where a step or misalignment can interrupt the running surface.
Guiding a Plate-Chain Conveyor Around a Corner
A curved guide establishes the chain path where the conveyor changes direction. The chain articulates within the track while carrying plates pass above it.
At each end of the curve, the straight track must meet the channel at the correct position and height. Alignment at those transitions matters because every link passes across the joint during operation.
Review an 1873 Guide Section
Send the chain reference or sample, dimensioned guide cross-section and curve layout. Include track-end and mounting details with quantity for CSTRANS to review the required section.