MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
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MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING CHAIN
Introduction
Chains are manufactured with connectors, either pins or rivets of various
constructions depending upon the chain type, i.
e.
, offset or straight sidebar,...
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MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
133
MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING CHAIN
Introduction
Chains are manufactured with connectors, either pins or rivets of various
constructions depending upon the chain type, i.
e.
, offset or straight sidebar,
Roller Chain, Fabricated Steel Chain, Welded Steel Chain, Cast Chain,
Combination Chain, etc.
The particular connector link construction dictates
the proper method and direction of connector insertion or removal from chain.
The connectors can have uniform diameters, multiple stepped diameters,
locking flats, various head styles, riveted ends or various pinlocks (cotters, etc.
).
A pin with either a flat on the head end, or a larger stepped diameter will
not pass through the smaller cotter-side sidebar hole.
Likewise, the round
shank of a pin with locking flats on the cotter end will not pass through the
slotted cotter-side sidebar hole.
Field Repair
When repairing chains in the field, the repair should be confined to
replacement o
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