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The plant was experiencing severe chain
wear problems causing loss of production.
It was suspected that this was due to
excessive tension at certain points in
the system.
The challenge was to identify these areas,
which could only be done effectively in
a live running situation.
Applied Measurements Ltd were supplied
with a standard link from the chain, this
was modified to enable strain gauges to
be bonded to the structure. The
transformation of the link into a load
cell was completed by terminating with
a four core screened cable, environmental
protective coatings and calibration.
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The link was then installed in the
standard process chain and fitted with a
portable data logger, this enabled the
special link to map the forces around
the system allowing adjustments to be
made where required to ensure even
tension, reducing chain wear and system
stoppages.
For further information please contact
Ollie Morcom on 0118 981 7339 or send an
e-mail to info@appmeas.co.uk. Click here to return to main applications page
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