Pages: 9
Published Date: 2018

• Technical Report – This document consists of a common understanding and terminology of the various types of conveying chains used throughout the industry today. The scope of this document includes descriptions and definitions of several chain types along with some typical applications. General types of chains included are: roller chains, forged chains, cast chains, welded steel chains, agricultural chains, steel bushed chains, chain drive belt, and plastic chains. Overall, this list is not intended to be exhaustive, but it does cover most of the typical chains used in conveying applications.

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Pages: 19
Published Date: 2019, Revision April
Summary of Contents: Introduction, General Safety Precautions, Common types of chain failures along with the associated causes and recommended corrections. Additionally; there are Installation/Maintenance Guides for the following: Engineered Class Chain, Forged Conveyor Chain, Chain Drive Wire Mesh Belt, and Plastic Conveyor Chain.
Revision: Added General Technical Note on Chordal Action.

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The report also includes a general technical note on chordal action, explaining its causes, effects on wear and vibration, and methods to minimize it through proper sprocket selection and system design. While not exhaustive, the document addresses the sprocket types most commonly encountered in typical industrial conveyor applications.

This publication is advisory in nature and is provided free of charge as a service to the conveying industry.

• Document Type: Technical Report

• Committee/Section: Conveyor Chain and Sprocket Section

• Intended Audience: Engineers, designers, maintenance professionals, system integrators

• Applies To: Conveyor chains and belt-driven conveyor systems

• Approval Date: March 2019

• Length: 11 pages

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CEMA’s Technical Report that is a four-page document with information on Conveyor Chain – Matched Strands, Left-Hand and Right-Hand Strands, Direction of travel for Left-Hand and Right-Hand Strands, Matching and tagging strands for length.

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Prepared by the CEMA Conveyor Chain and Sprocket Section, the document clarifies that roller chains are primarily designed for power transmission, while engineering class chains are intended for material handling applications. It outlines the standardized sizing and numbering system used for roller chains and contrasts it with the manufacturer-specific identification systems common in engineering class chains.

The Fact Sheet helps readers understand why direct interchangeability is often not possible and why careful evaluation of specifications, materials, and manufacturing practices is important when selecting or replacing chains.

• Document Type: Fact Sheet

• Committee/Section: Conveyor Chain and Sprocket Section

• Intended Audience: Engineers, purchasers, maintenance professionals

• Applies To: Roller chains and engineering class chains

• Publication Year: 2007

• Length: 1 page

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Developed by the CEMA Conveyor Chain and Sprocket Section, the document emphasizes that lack of preventive maintenance is the leading cause of premature chain wear. It outlines a simple inspection schedule and includes a clear, step-by-step checklist covering cleaning, sprocket wear, alignment issues, pin and barrel condition, corrosion, and lubrication.

Designed as a quick reference, this Fact Sheet reinforces the value of routine maintenance and timely corrective action to avoid costly breakdowns and production losses.

• Document Type: Fact Sheet

• Committee/Section: Conveyor Chain and Sprocket Section

• Intended Audience: Maintenance and operations personnel

• Applies To: Conveyor and drive chains

• Publication Year: 2007

• Length: 2 pages

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