Chain Lubrication

1. Why chain lubrication is important?

• Extending chain’s service life.
• Preventing metal-to-metal contact.
• Dissipates heat generated during operation.
• Enables smooth movement of the chain over sprockets.
• Helps flush wear debris and contaminants from the chain joints.
• Protect against wear and corrosion

2.  What will be happen to unlubricated or inadequately lubricated chain?

• Rapid wear and elongation.
• Excessive heat generated.
• Reducing chain’s service life.

3. Chain Lubrication

• Lubricant needs to be engineered to penetrate and clean the inside and a heavy film of lubricant.
• The operating conditions must also be considered. Need the ability to maintain lubricating qualities under different temperatures, moistures, etc.
• Lubrication is required between the rollers and bushings.
• Sufficiently low viscosity to reach the internal surfaces.
• Freedom from corrosive

4. Some trouble signs to look for.

• Inadequate Lubrication.
• Chain wears. Pin and bushing wear causes chain to elongate.
• Sprocket Wear.
• Chain Tension.