One of the problems with using bucket elevators is chain swinging

Chain swinging is one of the common problems when using bucket elevators. The following editor will share with you the reasons and solutions for the swing of the bucket elevator chain:

1. After installing the bucket elevator, it needs to run empty and then be reloaded. As the amount of material increases, the bucket elevator experiences tail chain tooth jumping and chassis vibration.

Solution: It is necessary to conduct a detailed inspection of the bucket elevator, including ① the undulations of the lifting hopper in the bucket; ② Is the front wheel worn; ③ Is the front wheel tilted due to long-term operation, including the chain, front wheel, and rear wheel gears. There may be a corresponding degree of wear, and the shaft pins on the bucket elevator chain may also have a corresponding degree of wear, resulting in a corresponding degree of chain looseness. During the operation of the elevator, the chain will shake. If the user is not careful, long-term use will cause other parts of the bucket elevator to malfunction, such as chain detachment or chain breakage. Therefore, the protection of equipment cannot be rushed, and any minor issues must be resolved in a timely manner.

2. The chain of the bucket elevator sways together with the front wheels, and the chain and gears do not mesh correctly, resulting in noise.

Solution: A simple and effective method is to adjust the bolts of the tension bucket elevator to tighten the chain. Due to the inevitable occurrence of materials during the unloading process of bucket elevators, materials will overflow on the front or rear wheels, causing the front and rear wheels to be covered by materials. Even during the lifting process, gears will slip and increase gear wear.

3. The degree of wear on the tail gear of bucket elevators varies, and individual chain plates of the chain will wear out many dents.

Solution: Check the front and rear wheels for damage in a timely manner and clean them promptly. In terms of materials, it is necessary to replace broken teeth in a timely manner to avoid affecting the operation of the equipment.

4. When the bucket elevator is running, if the front and rear wheels are not on the centerline, the chain will be severely worn, and long-term use will cause cracks.

Solution: Adjust the direction of the bucket wheel and tail wheel of the bucket elevator, determine the centerline, and then carry out debugging work.

The above are the reasons and solutions for the swing of the bucket elevator chain. If you want to learn more about this equipment, please continue to follow our company website. See you in the next issue!