CHAINS FOR POWER TRANSMISSION AND MATERIAL HANDLING - Second Edition "Now Available" Printed copy or CD-ROM - Price $125 plus $10 S&H (ups ground) U.S. locations. Contact ACA for foreign orders. Prepayment required - checks or wire transfers only.

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Chains for Power Transmission and MaterialHandling, Second Edition is the definitive handbook for anyone involved in the design, selection, use, and maintenance of all types of chains.
This hands-on reference provides up-to-date guidance on the selection, design,utilization, and maintenance of various types of chains.
It authoritatively covers the use of chains in various application environments, terminology, safety procedures,and the history of chains.
The book features consistent selection guidelines to ensure a proper choice of chain every time.

Updates in the Second Edition include:

New information on chain design considerations, power ratings for roller and silent chains, and selecting drives with a life other than 15,000 hours.
Detailed discussion of the design, selection, utilization, and maintenance of chains.
Chapters on chain lubrication, installation, and inspection and maintenance.
Consistent procedures for chain selection.
A new chapter on flat-top chain conveyors
Many helpful illustrations and a comprehensive troubleshooting table.

This 16 page guide is intended to be an aid in the proper identification of leaf chain.  It explains the effects of operating environments, and provides an outline for the inspection, care, and replacement of leaf chains. Topics covered include:

• Leaf Chains
• Numbering System
• Environmental Conditions
• Dynamic Impulse / Shock Loads
• Periodic Inspection Procedures and Criteria
• Leaf Chain Disconnect Instructions
• Lubrication
• Installation
• General Cautions

This 22 page guide was written by the ACA to aid the users of these chains in identifying the types and models of roller chain, correctly installing a roller chain drive, implementing a proper lubrication and maintenance program, and inspecting roller chain drives to determine the need for replacing drive components. Topics covered include the following:

• ANSI B29-1 covers the standards for Precision Power Transmission Roller Chains, Attachments, and Sprockets.
• ANSI B29.3 covers the standards for Double-Pitch Power Transmission Chains and Sprockets.
• Roller Chain Construction
• Roller Chain Numbering
• Roller Chain Drive Installation
• Roller Chain Drive Lubrication
• Roller Chain Drive Maintenance
• Roller Chain Drive Troubleshooting Guide