Small chain sensor

Renold Chain has announced that its chain sensor, Smartlink, is now available for smaller pitch sizes down to 12.7mm. Smartlink can be used on a wide range of applications including those in food processing to record dynamic data such as peak and shock loads.

Smartlink is the only device that can be fitted to chains in real applications. The units are remotely controlled and the data collected can be downloaded on to a computer. The results enable engineers to understand the loads applied to the chain throughout the whole system.

The data can point to problem areas in the system, such as misaligned sprockets, and can be used to determine more precisely the ideal size of chain that should be used.

The new Smartlink devices are supplied already fitted to a section of chain. All users need to do is simply install the new chain link into their chain.

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