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DESIGN AND SELECTION

SELECTION OF CHAINS

DRIVE CHAIN SELECTION

The following sections of this catalog are devoted to

presenting comprehensive selection procedures for drive,
conveyor, and elevator chains. The information included
provides economical selections, yet assures the correct
choice of components which can withstand the rigors of the
application. Because there is an almost unlimited variety of
component applications, these selections are meant only to
serve as a guide when designing new systems. On existing
installations, the selection guides will prove helpful in
determining whether a component in use is the most
economical choice. They will also serve to guide the upgrading
of present installations where service life is not satisfactory.

Rex and Link-Belt drive chains of all steel construction

are ruggedly built, dependable chains for service in the slow
to moderate speed ranges and heavy loads. Since they operate
over cast sprockets with hardened teeth or fabricated steel
sprockets, and are long in pitch compared to ANSI roller
chain, they are a more economical choice than other chains.

Rexnord application engineers are available to assist in

the selection of chains and components. Gather all pertinent
technical information regarding the application, and call us
at (414) 643-3000 or fax us at (414) 643-2609.

Rexnords 3100 Series of steel chain is designed to have

advantages and features of our other steel chains and to be a
replacement for ANSI roller chains.
Rex and Link-Belt drive chains are not designed for
attachments. See pages 10 to 29 for chains with attachments.

Chain Ratings

GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

As a result of extensive testing and field experience, load

ratings have been established for drive chains based on wear
durability and fatigue strength to provide 15,000 hours chain
life under the ideal conditions of clean environment, proper
installation, maintenance, and lubrication. Drive chains are
selected in the tables by horsepower and speed.

Basis for Selection

All other types of metal chains should be selected based

on working load and chain speed limitations, with due regard
for experience in similar application environments. A chains
working load is the maximum load (chain pull) a chain can
withstand without a shortened life due to accelerated wear or
breakage. Polymeric (non-metallic) chains have unique
selection considerations which are covered in the Polymeric
section of this catalog.
Rex and Link-Belt chains are also rated according to
the Standards and Policies and Procedure Recordings of the
American Chain Association. Most notably, we publish a
minimum ultimate tensile strength (MUTS). This represents
the minimum force at which an unused, undamaged chain
could fail when subjected to a single tensile loading test.
It should be noted that chains should not be selected based
on ultimate strength ratings. Design considerations chosen to
maximize ultimate strengths frequently are not consistent with
obtaining the best possible resistance to the modes of failure
that most often limit a chains life (e.g. low-cycle fatigue,
corrosion induced embrittlement, etc.). Chains that sacrifice
some degree of tensile strength to obtain greater ductility,
toughness, and resistance to embrittling conditions are far
better suited to most application environments.

Selections are based on laboratory tested and field

proven horsepower capacity and speed data rather than
working loads. The horsepower capacity ratings have
been developed on the basis of fatigue strength and wear
capacity of the chain components. Under ideal conditions
of clean environment, proper installation, maintenance,
and lubrication, the selections listed are intended to
provide 15,000 hours chain life for 100 pitch strands.
More economical chain selections are available. For
applications where a a chain life of less than 15,000 hours is
acceptable, contact your Rexnord representative.
Economy
When selecting a chain drive, consider all elements, but
use only those that are required for the safe and successful
operation of the drive application.
In evaluating the economy of a chain-sprocket drive
system, consider the overall cost of the chain and sprockets in
the system and not merely the cost per foot of chain.
Chain
The best chain and sprocket combination is selected in
the 12-tooth column. Occasionally, the same chain will appear
under the three sprocket selections; that is 9T, 12T, and 15T.
This same chain is the most economical choice of all the
other chains that were considered.
Selection for 9-tooth sprockets are limited, in some
cases, by commercial steel shafting. Where alloy shafting is
required, see Rexnord for recommendations.
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Rexnord Selection Services

Under exposed conditions, or where dust and dirt are

present, the designed, built-in clearance between the working
parts of our drive chains make them very suitable for service.
Conveyor and elevator drives are ideal for Rex and Link-Belt
drive chains since they withstand heavy shock loads and
exposed operating conditions.

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SPROCKETS
Rex sprockets are designed with full attention to the
requirements for proper chain-sprocket interaction. For each
size and type of sprocket, Rexnord Engineers have selected
the proper tooth pressure angle, pitch-line-clearance, bottom
diameter and tooth pocket radius for maximum service.

Other Acceptable Arrangements

If none of the above arrangements can be followed, an
attempt should be made to use an arrangement as illustrated
in Figs. 5, 6, and 7.

Fabricated steel sprockets are recommended as the

preferred choice for all chain drives. Cast sprockets with
hardened teeth are also available for use on slower drives.
Largest Keyseated Bore

Fig. 6

The largest keyseated bore shown in the drive chain

selection tables (pages 110-118), indicates the largest shaft
that may be used with the sprocket hub selected. Sprocket
hubs will deliver the HP and RPM used for the selection but
are not designed for the torque that could be delivered by the
largest keyseated shaft shown in the table.
If a larger bore than shown is required, select a larger
sprocket. The largest bore is selected from the hub size table
for the material shown, either Cast Sprockets with hardened
teeth or Fabricated Steel, and defines the largest hub
diameter which will fit without interfering with the chain.
Chain Slack
For best operating service, allow a sag in the slack strand
equal to 3% of sprocket centers.

DRIVE ARRANGEMENTS
Relative position of sprockets in drives should receive
careful consideration. Satisfactory operation can be secured
with the centerline of the drive at any angle to the horizontal,
if proper consideration is given. Certain arrangements
require less attention and care than others are, therefore, less
apt to cause trouble. Various arrangements are illustrated in
the diagrams. The direction of rotation of the drive sprocket
is indicated.

Fig. 5
Fig. 7

When the large sprocket is directly above the small

sprocket, Fig. 8, a drive cannot operate with much chain
slack. As the chain wears, shaft-center distance must be
adjusted or an idler be placed against the outside of the slack
strand (near the small sprocket) to adjust slack and keep the
chain in proper contact with the small sprocket.
With the drive slightly inclined, Fig. 5, less care will be
required, because the weight of the slack chain strand helps to
maintain better contact between the chain and the sprockets.
Where center distances are short, or drives nearly
horizontal, the slack should be in the bottom strand, especially where take-up adjustment is limited, Fig. 6 rather than
Fig. 9. An accumulation of slack in the top strand may allow
the chain to be pinched between the sprockets, Fig. 9.
When small sprockets are used on horizontal drives, it is
better to have the slack strand on the bottom, Fig. 7, rather
than on the top, Fig. 10. Otherwise, with the appreciable
amount of slack, the strands may strike each other.
Least Recommended Arrangements

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Best Arrangements
Arrangements considered good practice are illustrated in
Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 4. The direction of rotation of the drive
sprockets in Figs. 1 and 4 can be reversed.
Fig. 9

Fig. 2

Fig. 8
Fig. 10

Fig. 1

Fig. 4
Fig. 3

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Selecting a Chain Using Selection Tables
Step 1. Determine Horsepower Motor or actual.
Step 2. Select Service Factor (SF)
See Table 1, pages 108-109.
Step 3. Calculate Design Horsepower (DHP).
DHP = SF x HP.
Step 4. Determine Speed DriveR Shaft RPM.
Step 5. Select the chains in the 12T. column from
Table 2, pages 110-118.
Example: 20 HP; 70 RPM; 1.25 SF: (DHP = HP)
RPM
Driver
Sprocket
80-90
70-80
60-70

25 DHP
Type of
Driver Sprocket No. of Teeth Hub Size Letter
Lub
Hub
9T
12T
15T
Letter
1030 515/16 R3112 415/16
3
I
R1037 3 /16
3160 3 3/ 16 3160 4 7/ 16
15
15
1030 5 /16 R514 5 /16
R1037 33/16
I
Flow
3180 311/16 3160 4 7/ 16
R1033 515/16 1030
7
J
R1037 3 15/16
3180 311/16 3160 4 7/ 16

Note: If the RPM appears in two rows in the RPM column of the Selection Table (i.e.
70 RPM appears in 60-70 and 70-80 RPM rows) use the faster speed range for
greatest economy. Also, see Step 6 for alternate selection.

two will probably have to be used when the

driver shaft size exceeds the maximum bore
listed for the smaller chain.
f. Noise Smaller pitch chain operating over
cut tooth sprockets will provide quieter and
smoother operation.
Step 7. For alternates to the 12-Tooth Sprocket Selection, see the 9- or 15-Tooth Sprocket Selections.
Check:
Space Will sprocket and chain fit in the allowable
space? For pitch diameter, see table on page 139.
Generally minimum space required for chain and
sprocket = 1.2 x Pitch Diameter.
Speed Ratio = DriveR Shaft RPM
DriveN Shaft RPM
Availability Is DriveN sprocket available for required
speed ratio?
Select a 9T Sprocket where greater speed ratios and
minimum space are required. The majority of
9-tooth selections will result in a space advantage.
9-Tooth Sprocket Selection
Advantages

12-Tooth Sprocket Selection Advantages

1. Most economical Power Package of chain and
sprockets.
2. Quiet operation.
3. Increased wear life approximately 70% greater
chain wear life than a 9-tooth selection.
4. Best for space available and system economy.
5. Offers large speed ratio possibilities.

Step 6. Choose the proper drive When an alternative

is listed for a given selection (i.e. 3100 Series
Chain is listed) choose the better drive based
on the following considerations:
a. Cost Evaluate the total cost of each drive
package: chain and sprockets.
b. Space Limitations The smaller pitch chain
(usually 3100 Series) should provide the
drive requirements in less space.
c. Availability If delivery is crucial, consult
Rexnord to see which of the two chains is
more readily available.
d. ANSI Replacement The 3100 Series
Chains replace corresponding ANSI roller
chains up to 350 RPM. This series chain
operates over the same sprockets.
e. Shaft Size The larger pitch chain of the

Limitations

1.
1. Generally higher cost
2. Greater noise
Greater Speed Ratios
2.

Generally, require less

space that the 12T
sprocket selection

3. Maximum wear
4. Less smooth running,
more pulsations. (See
Chordal Action Table on
next page.)

Select a 15T Sprocket where long centers are necessary

and space is not a limiting factor
where maximum speed ratios are not required
or where quiet operation is desired.

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15-Tooth Sprocket Selection

Advantages

Limitations
1. More space required.

1. Most economical for

long centers.

2. Fewer speed ratio

possibilities.

2. Least wear
approximately 150%
greater chain wear life
than the 9T. selection.

3. More costly than

minimum center
distances.

3. Least noise.

4. More chain required in

the system.

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c. Largest Keyseated Bore

The Largest Keyseated Bore next to each
chain selection indicates the largest shaft that
can be used with the sprocket, sprocket material, and hub size letter selected.
Step 10. Use the recommended lubrication method as
shown in Table 2, pages 110-118. For the
recommended lubricant, see page 135.
Note: For example of selection, see page 107.
Chordal Action
The rise and fall of each pitch of chain as it
engages a sprocket is termed chordal action
and causes repeated chain speed variations
(pulsations). As illustrated by the chart below,
chordal action and speed variation decreases as
the number of teeth in the small sprocket is
increased, and becomes negligible when 21 or
more teeth are used. For example, the variation
between minimum and maximum chain speed
due to chordal action is 13% for a 6-tooth
sprocket, 4% for an 11-tooth sprocket, and 1%
for a 21-tooth sprocket. Where smooth
operation is essential, use as many teeth as
possible in the small sprocket.
Variation in Chain Speed Due to Chordal Action
R = PITCH RADIUS SPROCKET WHEEL
180
r = R x COS
T
T = NUMBER OF TEETH
N - RPM
14

MINIMUM
CHAIN SPEED

13
r

12

180
T

11

V2 V 1
X 100
V2

Step 8. Determine number of teeth on the DriveN

sprocket, minimum center distance and chain
length.
a. Multiply number of teeth on DriveR by
desired speed ratio (Step 7) to determine
number of teeth on DriveN sprocket.
b. Refer to pages 140-141 for minimum center
distance and chain length calculations.
Step 9. Select DriveR and DriveN Sprocket Hubs and
Material.
a. DriveR Sprocket and Hub
The sprocket hub size letter in the selection
table identifies the minimum Torque Rated
hub that will transmit the desired horsepower.
Refer to the example shown in Step 5 on page
105. For this example, the hub is specified as
letter I. The table on page 81 recommends a
hub size of 4.5" by 2.0" (for a solid sprocket).
The table also identifies the torque being
transmitted, in this case up to 23,000 in-lbs.
The hub size and bore diameter listed are
recommended based on the limitations of the
typical shaft material having a maximum torsion
shear stress of 6,000 psi. If the shaft has already
been determined, use the bore size column to
select the appropriate hub dimensions.
Note: Fabricated steel sprockets with induction hardened teeth are the recommended first
choice for drive applications but, if a cast
sprocket is desired, be sure to check availability
of the cast pattern as listed beginning on page
83. If the sprocket unit number is not listed, a
pattern is not available. The table gives stocked
hub dimensions. Cast to order sprocket hubs
would be sized per page 81.
b. DriveN Sprocket and Hub
The proper DriveN sprocket hub can be
determined from the following:
Driven Hub Torque =
Speed Ratio x Driver Hub Torque
The speed ratio and driver torque were
determined in Step 8b and Step 9a. The DriveN
sprocket hub is selected based on the driven
hub torque and using the tables on page 81.
Referring to the example above, the driver
hub was size I and the torque transmitted was
23,000 in-lbs. If the speed ratio were 2 to 1, we
would be transmitting 46,000 in.-lbs. and would
require a size L hub, (5.25 by 3) or larger.

V1=

2p rN
12

10

PER CENT SPEED VARIATION =

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9
MAXIMUM
CHAIN SPEED

8
7
6
r
5

R
180
T

V2=

2p RN
12

4
3
CHORDAL RISE AND
FALL OF CHAIN = R r

2
1
0
5

10

15
20
25
30
35
40
NUMBER OF TEETH IN SPROCKET

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Selecting a Chain Using Selection Tables
Drive Chain Selection Example:
A single roll rock crusher is to be operated at 44
RPM driven by a 50 HP engine. The speed reducer has
an output shaft of 3.94", operating at 90 RPM. The
crusher shaft is 5.94". The crusher will operate 8 hours
per day. DriveR sprocket space restriction is 16".
Step 1. Horsepower
Motor or actual: 50 HP
Step 2. Service Factor
Type of Application: Crusher
Service Factor: (See Table 1 and Converted
Service Factor chart on page 108.)
10 HR, Motor drive = 1.75 SF
10 HR, Engine driven = 2.0 SF
Step 3. Design Horsepower
DHP = 50 HP x 2.0 SF = 100 DHP
Step 4. Speed and Shaft Size
Speed and diameter of DriveR shaft:
90 RPM; 3.94"
Speed and diameter of DriveN shaft:
44 RPM; 6.94"
Step 5. Drive Chain and Driver Sprocket
A chain is selected for a 12-tooth DriveR
sprocket at 100 DHP, 90 RPM (see Table 2 for
selection).
RX238 Chain; 12-tooth DriveR Sprocket
Step 6. Choice of Drives
A choice must be made between two drives
when both appear. However, at this rating,
there is only one chain available RX238.
Step 7. Space and Speed Ratio
Check space available for DriveR sprocket:
Using the pitch diameter table on page 140
a. A 12-tooth sprocket has a pitch diameter
equivalent to 3.8637 pitches. The diameter in
inches would be 3.8637 x the pitch (3.5" for
RX238) = 13.52".
b.The minimum space required = 1.2 x 13.52" =
16.23" which is larger than the space
available. Repeat steps 5 and 6 using the
9-tooth column in the selection tables.

c. For a 9-tooth sprocket R0635 would be

selected. The minimum space would be
1.2 x 13.16" = 15.79" which meets the space
restriction.
Determine Speed Ratio:
DriveR Shaft RPM 90 RPM
Ratio =
=
= 2.05 to 1
DriveN Shaft RPM 44 RPM
Step 8. Drive Sprocket and Center Distance and
Change Length
The nearest ratio to 2.05 to 1 is 2.00, with an
18-tooth DriveN sprocket. The minimum center
distance is 2.06 feet and 9.38 feet of chain is
required.
Determine the minimum center distance per
the formula on page 140:

Min. CDp (18 + 9)/6 + 1 = 5.5 pitches 18 + 9 + 1 = 55

6
Min. CD" 5.5 x 4.5" = 2.06 feet
12
Determine the approximate chain length per
the formula on page 141:

LP = 2(5.5) + (18 + 9)/2 +

(0.0258 x (18-9)2 /5.5) = 24.9 pitches
25 pitches is the minimum (rounded up)
L" = 25 x 4.5 = 9.38 feet
12
Step 9. Drive and Drive Sprocket Material and Hub
Selection
For the selection table used in Step 7, the
required hub letter is N. Per the table on page
79 an N style hub is rated for 70,000 inch
pounds and has a diameter of 6" and a length
of 3". The plate thickness is 1.75". The total
length through bore is 4.75" (3" + 1.75"). Since
the sprocket is to be mounted on a reducer, it is
recommended that the hub style is offset hubs,
one side flush. This would need to be specified
as such on the order.
The drive hub will need to handle 140,000
inch pounds since the speed ratio is 2 to 1. Per
the table on page 79 a size P hub is required.
This hub would be 8.75" in diameter and the
length through bore would be 10.50".
Step 10.Lubrication
The type of lubrication for this drive selection,
as shown in Selection Table 2, is oil bath.

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Service Factors
Use the table to find the application or the closest
similar application. Note whether the operating time will
be up to 10 hours a day or from 10 hours to 24 hours a
day. In the column to the right of the application, select
the Service Factor. This Service Factor determines the
Design Horsepower for use in the Chain Selection Table.
Occasional and Intermittent Service or Engine Driven
Applications

1. Engine driven 10 hours per day; use 1.25 Service

Factor.
2. Engine driven 3 hours intermittently; use 1.00
Service Factor.
3. Motor driven 3 hours intermittently; use .80 Service
Factor.
Converted Service Factors
10 Hrs. Per Day

The Service Factors listed in Table 1 are for electric

motor drives and normal conditions. For multi-cylinder
engine driven applications and all applications operating
intermittently up to 3 hours per day, use the values shown
in the Converted Service Factors table. First, find the
Service Factor of the same application operating 10 hours
per day in Table 1. Next, in the first column of the chart
below, find this same service factor in bold face type.
Then, to the right under the desired hours service and
prime mover locate the Converted Service Factor. For
example, in the segment of Table 1 showing service
factors by application on page 109, the Service Factor for
a uniformly loaded belt conveyor at 10 hours a day is 1.00.
From the chart, for the same application, the following
are the service factors for various conditions:

24 Hrs. Per Day

Engine

Intermittent
3 Hrs Per Day

Motor
Engine

Motor

Engine

Motor

1.00

1.25

1.25

1.50

.80

1.00

1.25
1.75

1.50
2.00

1.50
2.00

1.75
2.25

1.00
1.50

1.25
1.75

For applications operating less than 3 hours per day and applications driven by
single cylinder engines, refer to Factory for other service factors.
 These service factors are based on the assumption that the system is free from
serious critical and torsional vibrations and that maximum momentary or starting loads
do not exceed 200% of the normal load.
Note: For extremely wet or abrasive environments add 0.25 to the applicable service
factor.

TABLE 1
SERVICE FACTORS LISTED BY INDUSTRY
AGMA Recommendations Factors are minimum and normal conditions are assumed.
Service
Factor

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Application

Brewing & Distilling

Bottling Machinery ..............................
Brew Kettles Continuous ..................
Can Filling Machinery .........................
Cookers Continuous ...........................
Mash Tub Continuous ........................
Scale Hopper Frequent Start ...........
Clay Working Industry
Brick Press ............................................
Briquette Machine ...............................
Clay Working Machinery ....................
Pug Mill ..................................................
Distilling (See Brewing)
Dredges
Cable Reels ..........................................
Conveyors .............................................
Cutter Head Drives .............................
Jig Drives ...............................................
Maneuvering Winches ........................
Pumps ....................................................
Screen Drive .........................................
Stackers ................................................
Utility Winches .....................................
Food Industry
Beet Slicer ............................................
Bottling Machine, Can Filling ............
Cooker ...................................................
Dough Mixer, Meat Grinder ...............

10
24
Hours Hours
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.25

1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.50

1.75
1.75
1.25
1.25

2.00
2.00
1.50
1.50

1.25
1.25
1.75
1.75
1.25
1.25
1.75
1.25
1.25

1.50
1.50
2.00
2.00
1.50
1.50
2.00
1.50
1.50

1.25
1.25
1.00
1.25

1.50
1.25
1.25
1.50

Service
Factor
Application

Lumber Industry
BarkersHydraulic Mechanical ........
Burner Conveyor .................................
Chain & Drag Saw ..............................
Chain & Craneway Transfer ..............
Debarking Drum ...................................
Edger & Gang Feed ............................
Green Chain .........................................
Line Rolls, Log Deck, Log Haul
(Incline & Well Type) ..........................
Log Turning Device .............................
Main Log Conveyor .............................
Off Bearing Rolls .................................
Planer Feed & Floor Chains ..............
Planer Tilting Hoist ..............................
Re-Saw Merry-Go-Round Conv .......
Roll Cases, Slab Conveyor ...............
Small Waste Conveyor Belt ..........
Small Waste Conveyor Chain .......
Sorting Table ........................................
Tipple Hoist Conv. & Drive ................
Transfer Conveyor & Rolls .................
Tray Drive, Trimmer Feed & Waste
Conveyor ..............................................
Oil Industry
Chiller .....................................................
Oil Well Pumping ................................
Paraffin Filter Pass ..............................
Rotary Kiln .............................................

10
24
Hours Hours
1.25
1.25
1.50
1.50
1.75
1.25
1.50

1.50
1.50
1.75
1.75
2.00
1.50
1.75

1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.25
1.50
1.25
1.75
1.00
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25

2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.50
1.50
1.50
2.00
1.25
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50

1.25

1.50

1.25

1.50

1.25
1.25

1.50
1.50

Service
Factor
Application

Paper Mills
Agitators (Mixers) ................................
Barket Auxiliaries, Hydraulic .............
Barker Mechanical ..............................
Barking Drum .......................................
Beater & Pulper ...................................
Bleacher ................................................
Calendars ..............................................
Calendars, Super ................................
Converting Machine (Except
Cutters, Platters) ................................
Conveyor ...............................................
Couch ....................................................
Cutters, Platters ...................................
Cylinder .................................................
Dryer .......................................................
Felt Stretcher ........................................
Felt Whipper .........................................
Jordan .....................................................
Log Haul ................................................
Press ......................................................
Pulp Machine ........................................
Reel ........................................................
Stock Chest ..........................................
Suction Roll ..........................................
Washer & Thickeners ..........................
Winders .................................................

10
24
Hours Hours
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.75
1.25
1.00
1.25
1.75

1.50
1.50
1.50
2.00
1.50
1.25
1.50
2.00

1.25
1.00
1.25
1.75
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.00
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.00
1.25
1.00

1.50
1.25
1.50
2.00
1.50
1.50
1.50
2.00
2.00
2.00
1.25
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.25
1.50
1.25

Service
Factor
Application

Rubber Industry
Calender ................................................
Mixer .......................................................
Mill (2 or more) .....................................
Sheeter ..................................................
Tire Building Machine .........................
Tire & Tube Press Opener .................
Tubers & Strainers ...............................
Sewage Disposal
Bar Screws ...........................................
Chemical Feeders ...............................
Collectors ..............................................
Dewatering Screens ...........................
Grit Collectors .....................................
Scum Breakers ....................................
Slow or Rapid Mixer ...........................
Sludge Collectors ...............................
Thickeners .............................................
Vacuum Filters ......................................
Textile Industry
Batcher, Calendar ...............................
Card Machine .......................................
Cloth Finishing Machine ....................
Dry Cans, Dryers .................................
Dyeing Machinery ................................
Knitting Machine ..................................
Loom, Mangle, Napper Pads ............
Range Drives ........................................
Slashers, Soapers ...............................
Spinners ................................................
Tenter Frames, Washers ....................
Winders (Except Batchers) ...............

10
24
Hours Hours
1.25

1.50
2.00
1.50
1.50

1.50

1.00
1.00
1.00
1.25
1.00
1.25
1.25
1.00
1.25
1.25

1.25
1.25
1.25
1.50
1.25
1.50
1.50
1.25
1.50
1.50

1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25

1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50

1.25

1.50

1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25

1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50

Refer to Factory.
Table 1 extracted from AGMA Standard Application Classification for Gearmotors (AGMA 150.02) with the permission of the American Gear Manufacturers Association, One
Thomas Circle, Washington 5, D.C.

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Table of Contents

DESIGN AND SELECTION

TABLE 1
SERVICE FACTORS LISTED BY INDUSTRY
AGMA Recommendations Factors are minimum and normal conditions are assumed.
Application

Agitators
Paper Mills (Mixers) ............................
Pure Liquid (Blade or Prop.) .............
Liquids & Solids ...................................
Variable Density Liquids .....................
Apron Conveyor
Uniform ..................................................
Heavy Duty ............................................
Apron Feeder ..........................................
Assembly Conveyor
Uniform ..................................................
Heavy Duty ............................................
Ball Mills ....................................................
Barge Haul Puller .................................
Barking Drum .........................................
Hydraulic Auxiliaries ............................
Mechanical ............................................
Bar Screen (Sewage) ........................
Batchers (Textile) ................................
Beater & Pulper (Paper) ...................
Belt Conveyor
Uniform ..................................................
Heavy Duty ............................................
Belt Feeder ..............................................
Bending Roll (Mach.) ........................
Bleacher (Paper) ................................
Blowers
Centrifugal ............................................
Lobe .......................................................
Vane ........................................................
Bottling Machinery ...............................
Brewing ......................................................
Brick Press (Clay Working) .............
Briquette Machine
(Clay Working) .....................................
Bucket
Conveyor Uniform ...............................
Conveyor Heavy Duty .........................
Elevator Continuous ...........................
Elevator Uniform Load ........................
Elevator Heavy Duty ............................
Calenders
(Paper) ...................................................
Super (Paper) .......................................
(Rubber) (Textile) .................................
Cane Knives ............................................
Can Filling Machines ...........................
Card Machine (Textile) .......................
Car Dumpers ...........................................
Car Pullers ................................................
Cement Kilns ..........................................
Centrifugal
Blowers, Compressors,
Discharge Elevators, Fans
or Pumps ...............................................
Chain Conveyor
Uniform ..................................................
Heavy Duty ............................................
Chemical Feeder (Sewage) ............
Clarifiers ....................................................
Classifiers .................................................
Clay Working ...........................................
Collectors (Sewage) ..........................
Compressors
Centrifugal ............................................
Lobe, Recipr. Multi-Cylinder ..............
Recipr. Single-Cylinder ......................
Concrete Mixers
Continuous ...........................................
Intermittent ............................................
Converting Machine
(Paper) ...................................................
Conveyors Uniformly Loaded



10
24
Hours Hours
1.25
1.00
1.25
1.25

1.50
1.25
1.50
1.50

1.00
1.25
1.25

1.25
1.50
1.50

1.00
1.25

1.75
1.75
1.2
1.25
1.00
1.25
1.25

1.25
1.50
1.50
2.00
2.00
1.50
1.50
1.25
1.50
1.50

1.00
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.00

1.25
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.25

1.00
1.25
1.00
1.00

1.25
1.50
1.25
1.25

1.75

2.00

1.75

2.00

1.00
1.25
1.00
1.00
1.25

1.25
1.50
1.25
1.25
1.50

1.25
1.75
1.25

1.00
1.25
1.75
1.25

1.50
2.00
1.50
1.50
1.25
1.50
2.00
1.50

1.00

1.25

1.00
1.25
1.00
1.00
1.25

1.25
1.50
1.25
1.25
1.50

1.00

1.25

1.00
1.25
1.75

1.25
1.50
2.00

1.25
1.25

1.50
1.50

1.25

1.50

Service
Factor
Application

or Fed: Apron, Assembly, Belt

Bucket, Chain, Flight, Oven or
Screw .....................................................
Conveyors Heavy Duty, Not
Uniformly Fed: Apron
Assembly, Belt, Bucket, Chain,
Flight, Oven or Screw ........................
Conveyors Severe Duty:
Reciprocating, Shaker ........................
Conveyors Live Rolls ..........................
Cookers (Brewing and Distilling)
Food .......................................................
Cooling Tower Fans
Forced Draft ..........................................
Induced Draft ........................................
Couch (Paper) .....................................
Cranes & Hoists
Heavy Duty ............................................
Cranes & Hoists Medium
Duty: Reversing, Skip, Travel
or Trolley Motion ..................................
Crushers Ore or Stone .................
Cutters (Paper) ...................................
Cylinder (Paper) ..................................
Dewatering Screen
(Sewage) ...............................................
Disc Feeder .........................................
Distilling .....................................................
Double Action Pump
2 or more Cylinders ............................
Single Cylinder .....................................
Dough Mixer (Food) ..........................
Draw Bench
Carriage .................................................
Main Drive .............................................
Dredges .....................................................
Dyeing Machine (Textile) ..................
Dryers (Paper) .....................................
Dryers & coolers
(Mills Rotary) ........................................
Elevators
Bucket Uniform Load ..........................
Bucket Heavy Load .............................
Bucket Continuous .............................
Centrifugal Discharge ........................
Escalators .............................................
Freight ....................................................
Gravity Discharge ................................
Man Lift, Passenger ............................
Service Hand Lift .................................
Escalators .................................................
Fans
Centrifugal ............................................
Cooling Tower Induced Dr. ...............
Cooling Tower Forced Dr. ..............
Induced Draft ........................................
Large Industrial ....................................
Large (Mine, etc.) ................................
Light (Small Diameter) ........................
Feeders
Apron or Belt ........................................
Disc. .......................................................
Reciprocating .......................................
Screw .....................................................
Felt
Stretcher (Paper) .................................
Whipper (Paper) ..................................
Flight
Conveyor Uniform ...............................
Conveyor Heavy ..................................
Food Industry ..........................................
Forming Machine
(Metal Mills) ..........................................
Freight Elevator .....................................

10
24
Hours Hours

1.00

1.25

1.25

1.50

1.75

2.00

1.00

1.25

1.25
1.25

1.50
1.50

1.75

2.00

1.25
1.75
1.75
1.25

1.50
2.00
2.00
1.50

1.25
1.00

1.50
1.25

1.25

1.50

1.25

1.50

1.25
1.25

1.50
1.50

1.25
1.25

1.50
1.50

1.50

1.00
1.25
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.25
1.00

1.25
1.50
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.50
1.25

1.75
1.00

1.25

1.00
1.25

1.25
1.50

1.25
1.25
1.25
1.00

1.50
1.50
1.50
1.25

1.25
1.00
1.75
1.25

1.50
1.25
2.00
1.50

1.25
1.75

1.50
2.00

1.00
1.25

1.25
1.50

1.75
1.25

2.00
1.50

Service
Factor
Application

Generator (Not Welding) ..................

Welding .................................................
Gravity Discharge Elevator ..............
Grit Collector (Sewage) ...................
Hammer Mills .........................................
Induced Draft Fan .................................
Jordans (Paper) ...................................
Kilns (Rotary) .......................................
Laundry Washers & Tumblers ........
Line Shafts
Heavy Shock Load ..............................
Moderate Shock Load ........................
Uniform Load ........................................
Live Roll Conveyors .............................
Lobe Blowers or Compressors .....
Log Haul (Paper) ................................
Looms (Textile) ....................................
Lumber Industry ....................................
Machine Tools
Auxiliary Drives .....................................
Bending Roll .........................................
Main Drives ...........................................
Notching Press (Belted) ....................
Plate Planer ...........................................
Punch Press (Gear) ............................
Tapping Machines ...............................
Mangle (Textile) ...................................
Man Lifts (Elevator) ............................
Mash Tubs (Brewing) ........................
Meat Grinder (Food) ..........................
Metal Mills
Draw Bench Carriage .........................
Draw Bench Main Drive .....................
Forming Machine .................................
Slitters ....................................................
Table Conveyors Non-Rev. ................
Wire Drawing of Flattening ...............
Wire Winding .......................................
Mills Rotary
Ball ..........................................................
Cement Kilns ........................................
Coolers, Dryers, Kilns .........................
Pebble, Rod, Tumbling Barrels .........
Mine Fan ...............................................
Mixers
Concrete (Cont) ..................................
Concrete (Inter) ...................................
Constant Density .................................
Variable Density ...................................
Rubber ...................................................
Sewage ..................................................
Nappers (Textile) .................................
Notching Press
Belt Driven ............................................
Oil Industry ..............................................
Ore Crusher .............................................
Oven Conveyor Uniform ...............
Heavy .....................................................
Paper Mill ..................................................
Passenger Elevator .............................
Pebble Mills .............................................
Planer (Reversing) ..............................
Presses (Paper) ..................................
(Printing) ................................................
Propeller Type Agitator
(Pure Liquid) .........................................
Proportioning Pump ............................
Pug Mills (Clay) ...................................
Pullers (Barge Haul) ..........................
Pulp Machines (Paper) .....................
Pulverizers (Hammermill) .................
Pumps
Centrifugal ............................................

10
24
Hours Hours
1.00

1.25

1.00
1.00
1.75
1.25
1.75
1.25
1.25

1.25
1.25
2.00
1.50
2.00
1.50
1.50

1.75
1.25
1.00

2.00
1.50
1.25

1.25
1.75
1.25

1.50
2.00
1.50

1.00
1.25
1.25

1.25
1.50
1.50

1.75
1.75
1.75
1.25

2.00
2.00
2.00
1.50

1.00
1.25

1.25
1.50

1.25
1.25
1.75
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25

1.50
1.50
2.00
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50

1.75

2.00

1.25
1.75
1.25

1.50
2.00
1.50

1.25
1.25
1.00
1.25

1.25
1.25

1.50
1.50
1.25
1.50
2.00
1.50
1.50

1.00

1.25

1.75
1.00
1.25

2.00
1.25
1.50

1.75
1.00
1.00

1.50
2.00
1.25
1.25

1.00
1.25
1.25
1.75
1.25
1.75

1.25
1.50
1.50
2.00
1.50
2.00

1.00

1.25

Service
Factor
Application

Proportioning ........................................
Single Acting, 3 or more Cyl. ...........
Double Acting, 2 or more Cyl. ..........
Rotary Gear, Lobe or Vane ................
Punch Press Gear Driven .............
Reciprocating Compressor
Single Cylinder .....................................
Multi-Cylinder .......................................
Reciprocating
Conveyor, Feeder ................................
Pump, 3 or more Cyl. ..........................
Reel (Paper) .........................................
Rod Mills ....................................................
Rotary Pumps .........................................
Rotary Screen .........................................
Rubber Industry .....................................
Scale Hopper (Brewing) ..................
Screens
Air Washing ..........................................
Dewatering ............................................
Rotary Stone or Gravel ......................
Traveling Water Intake ........................
Screw Conveyor
Uniform ..................................................
Heavy Duty or Feeder .........................
Scum Breaker (Sewage) .................
Service Elevator Hand Lift ...............
Sewage Disposal ..................................
Shaker Conveyor ..................................
Sheeter (Rubber) ...............................
Single Action Pump
1 or 2 Cylinder .....................................
3 or More ...............................................
Single Cylinder Pump ........................
Skip Hoist .................................................
Slab Pusher .............................................
Slitters ........................................................
Sludge Collector
(Sewage) ...............................................
Soapers (Textile) .................................
Spinners (Textile) ................................
Steering Gear .........................................
Stock Chest (Paper) ..........................
Stokers .......................................................
Stone Crushers .....................................
Suction Roll (Paper) ..........................
Table Conveyor
Non-Reversing .....................................
Tapping Machines ................................
Tenter Frames
(Textile) ...................................................
Textile Industry .......................................
Thickeners (Sewage) ........................
Tire Building Machine .........................
Tire & Tube Press Opener ................
Travel Motion (Crane) .......................
Trolley Motion (Crane) ......................
Tumbling Barrels ...................................
Vacuum Filters
(Sewage) ...............................................
Vane Blower ............................................
Washers and Thickeners
(Paper) ...................................................
Winches, Maneuvering
(Dredge) ................................................
Winders
(Paper) ...................................................
(Textile) ...................................................
Windlass ....................................................
Wire
Drawing Machine .................................
Winding Machine ................................

10
24
Hours Hours
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.00
1.75

1.50
1.50
1.50
1.25
2.00

1.25
1.75

1.50
2.00

1.75
1.25
1.25

1.00
1.25

2.00
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.25
1.50

1.25

1.50

1.00
1.25
1.25
1.00

1.25
1.50
1.50
1.25

1.00
1.25
1.25
1.75

1.25
1.50
1.50

1.75

2.00
1.50

1.25

1.50

1.25
1.25
1.25

1.50
1.50
1.50

1.00
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.00
1.75
1.00

1.25
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.25
2.00
1.25

1.25

1.50
2.00

1.25

1.50

1.25

1.50





1.25
1.25
1.75

1.50
1.50
2.00

1.25
1.00

1.50
1.25

1.25

1.50

1.25

1.50

1.00
1.25
1.25

1.25
1.50
1.50

1.25
1.25

1.50
1.50

Refer to Factory.
Page 108.

109

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Service
Factor

Table of Contents

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Note: Rex drive chain selections are displayed in the tables. To
interchange Link-Belt and Rex chain numbers see pages 34-35.

TABLE 2
DRIVE CHAIN SELECTION TABLES
Table 2
DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF
For (SF) see pages 108-109

RPM
Driver
Sprocket

Type of
Lubrication

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Hub
Letter

15T

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109

RPM
Driver
Sprocket

Type of
Lubrication

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Hub
Letter 

15T

1 DHP
R432
3140
R432
1
15 17 / 2
3140
R778
121/ 215
3140
R778
10 12 1/ 2
3160
R588
1
7 / 210
3160
17 1/ 2 20

571/ 2

7
/16
3 11 /16
3 7/ 16
3 11 /16
5 15 /16
3 11 /16

R588
3140
R3112
3140
R514
3160
R1033
3180
R1037
3180
R1037
RX238

5 15 /16
3 15 /16
4 15 /16
3 15 /16
5 15 /16
4 7/ 16
8
4 15 /16
8
4 15 /16
8
10

7
7 1 /2

R3112
3140
R3112
3140
R514
3160
R1033
3180
R1037
3180
AX1568
RX238

4 15 /16
3 15 /16
4 15 /16
3 15 /16
5 15 /16
4 7/ 16
8
4 15 /16
8
4 15 /16
81 /2
10

45

R362 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

34

R362 3 11/16

23

1030

R432 3 11/16

12

R1248 5 7/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16

R432
3120
R778
3120
R778
3140

211/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16

R362

4 15/16

/ 41

R1248 5 7/ 16 R1037 4 15 /16

/ 23/ 4
/ 41/ 2
2 DHP

R1248 5 7/ 16 AX1568 5 7/ 16
R01306 9 RX238
7

1
1

R362 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

7 1/ 210

R362 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

571/ 2

R432 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

45

R432 3 11/16

34

R432 3 11/16

R778
3120
R778
3140
R778
3140

15

4 / 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16

2 7/ 16 R588 415/ 16
2 3/ 16 3120 2 3/ 16
27/16 R3112 3 7/ 16
2 3/ 16 3140 211/ 16

R778 4 15/16
3120 33/16

4 7/ 16

Manual

R514
3180
R514
3180

R3112
3180
R3112
3180
1030
3180

R362

R558 3 3/ 16 R588 415/ 16 R778 57/16

3180 2 3/ 16 3160 3 3/ 16 3120 33/16
1 15 /16
1 11 /16
1 15 /16
1 11 /16
3 11 /16
1 11 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16

R514 215/ 16


3180
7
1030 3 / 16


3180

3 11/16

R432
3140
R432
3035
3140
R778
2530
3140
R778
2025
3160
R588
171/ 220
3160
R588
1
1517 /2
3160

10121/2

211/ 16

R778
3120 33/16

3540

121/ 215

1 15 /16
1 11 /16
1 15 /16
1 11 /16
3 11 /16
1 11 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16

Manual
F

215/ 16 R3112


3140
R514
7
1030 3 / 16
3160
1030
15
R1037 3 / 16
3180
R1037
15
R1037 3 / 16
3180
R514
3180

3 7/ 16
2 11 /16
4 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
5 15 /16
3 11 /16
4 15 /16
3 11 /16

23

R1248 5 7/ 16 R1037 5 15 /16

12

R1248 5 7/ 16 RX238
RO635 5 7/ 16 R1248

3/ 41

R778
3120
R588
3120

57/16
33/16
57/16
33/16

R362

3 11/16

10121/ 2

R432 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

7 1/ 210 R1033 3 7/ 16

R432 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

571/ 2

R1037 315/ 16

R432 3 11/16

45

R1037 315/ 16

R432 3 11/16

34

R1248 5 7/ 16 AX1568 5 7/ 16

23

R1248 5 7/ 16 RX238

12

RX1207 6 1/ 2 R1248

1/ 23/ 4

/ 41/ 2

H
I
K
N
Manual
O
P
S
H
J
K
L
N
P
Q

RO1306

R1248

RX238

10

X1307

10

RX1207

RO635

1030
3180

3 7/ 16

R514
3160
1030
3160
R1033
3180
R1037
3180

4 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
5 15 /16
3 3/ 16
5 15 /16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16

R3112
3140
R514
3140
1030
3160
R1037
3160
R1037
3180

4 15 /16
3 15 /16
5 15 /16
3 15 /16
71 /2
4 7/ 16
8
4 7/ 16
8
4 15 /16

Manual

DESIGN AND SELECTION

3 DHP
R432
4550
3140
R778
4045
3140
R778
3540
3140
R778
3035
3160
R588
2530
3160
R514
2025
3180
R514
171/ 220
3180
R514
1
1517 /2
3180
121/ 215

1 15 /16
1 11 /16
3 11 /16
1 11 /16
3 11 /16
1 11 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16

R362

R778
3120
R778
3140
R588
3120
R588
3120
R3112
3140

211/ 16

415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
3 7/ 16
211/ 16

R778
3120
R778
3120
R588
3120

5 /16
33/16
57/16
33/16
57/16
33/16

R514 2 15 /16 R3112 3 7/ 16 R3112 4 15/16

3180
3140 211/ 16 3140 3 15/16

G
G
G
H

Note: 1. 3100 Series chain operates over roller chain cut tooth sprockets.
2. Fabricated steel sprockets are recommended.

Consult Rexnord
 Hub size letter See page 79.

110

Manual

3/ 41
1 /2 3 / 4
1 /4 1 / 2

RO1306
X1307

9
10

AX1568 81/2

I
J
K
L
N
O

71/2 RX238

10

RX1245 9
R1248
RO635 91/2 RO635

10

S
T

RX1207

RX1207

Manual

Table of Contents

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Note: Rex drive chain selections are displayed in the tables. To
interchange Link-Belt and Rex chain numbers see pages 34-35.

TABLE 2 (Contd.)
DRIVE CHAIN SELECTION TABLES
Table 2 (Cont'd.)
DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF
For (SF) see pages 108-109

RPM
Driver
Sprocket

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

15T

Hub
Letter

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109

RPM
Type of
Driver
Lubrication
Sprocket

Type of
Lubrication

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Hub
Letter

15T

4 DHP
R362
80 90
3120
R432
70 80
3140
R432
60 70
3140
R778
50 60
3140
R778
45 50
3140
R778
40 45
3160
R778
35 40
3160
R588
30 35
3160
R514
25 30
3180
R514
20 25
3180
R514
1
17 /2 20
3180

1 15 /16
1 7/ 16
1 15 /16
1 11 /16
1 15 /16
1 11 /16
3 11 /16
1 11 /16
3 11 /16
1 11 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 15 /16

R362
100 125
3120
R432
90 100
3120
R432
80 90
3120
R432
70 80
3140
R778
60 70
3140
R778
50 60
3160
R588
45 50
3160
R588
40 45
3160
R514
35 40
3180
R514
30 35
3180
R514
25 30
3180
R514
20 25
3180

1 15 /16
1 7/ 16
1 15 /16
1 7/ 16
1 15 /16
1 11 /16
1 15 /16
1 11 /16
3 11 /16
1 11 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 15 /16

1030
3180

3 11/16

15 171/ 2

R362 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

121/2 15 R1035

R362 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

10 121/ 2 R1037

R432 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

71/ 2 10 R1037

R362 3 11/16

5 7 1/2 R1037

R432 3 11/16

R362

215/ 16

R432
3120
R778
3120
R778
3120
R778
3120
R588
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3140

211/ 16

R362

215/ 16

2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
211/ 16

R362

311/ 16 R514

3160
1030
7
3 / 16
3160
R1033
15
3 / 16
3160
R1037
315/ 16
3180
R1037
15
3 / 16
3180

4 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
5 15 /16
3 3/ 16
5 15 /16
3 3/ 16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16

R3112 4 15 /16
3140 3 15 /16
R514 5 15 /16
3140 3 15 /16
1030
7
3160 4 7/ 16
R1033 71/2
3160 4 7/ 16
R1037
8
3160 4 7/ 16
R1037
8
3180 4 15 /16
AX1568 81/2
3180 4 15 /16

H
I
J
K
M

45

R1248 5 7/ 16 AX1568 5 7/ 16

34

R1248 5 7/ 16 RX238

23

R1248 5 7/ 16 RX238

RX238

10

12

R432
3120
R778
3120
R778
3120
R588
3120
R588
3140

3 11/16
33/16
4 15/16
33/16
57/16
33/16
57/16
33/16
5 15/16
3 15/16

R362

3 11/16

171/2 20

R362 215/ 16 R362 3 11/16

15 171/ 2 R1037 3 3/ 16

R362 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

121/2 15 R1037 315/ 16

R362 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

Manual

3 /4

1/ 2

N
O

RO1306

RX1245

R1248

10

1 RO1306

RX1207

RO635

RX1207
RO1306

RO635
RX1207

U
G

R514
3160
1030
3160
R1033
3160
R1035
3180
R1037
3180

4 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
5 15 /16
3 3/ 16
5 15 /16
3 3/ 16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16

R3112
3140
R514
3160
1030
3160
R1033
3160
R1037
3180
R1037
3180

4 15 /16
3 15 /16
5 15 /16
4 7/ 16
7
4 7/ 16
7 1 /2
4 7/ 16
8
4 15 /16
8
4 15 /16

3 /4

X1307

10

1/4 1/ 2

Manual

5 DHP

10 121/ 2 R1037 315/ 16

Flow

R432 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

R788
3120
R788
3120
R778
3120
R588
3140
R588
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3160

415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16

I
I
J
K

7 1/2 10 AX1568 311/ 16

R432 3 11/16

5 7 1/2 R1248 5 7/ 16 AX1568 5 7/ 16

R432 3 11/16

45

R1248 5 7/ 16 RX238

AX1568 81/2

34

R1248 5 7/ 16 RX238

RX238

10

23

RO635 5 7/ 16 R1248

71/2 RX238

10

12

RO1306

RO635 91/2 RX1245

10

X1307

10

RX1207

RO635

X1307

9 1/ 2

RX1207
RO1306

RX1207
RO1306

W
Z

R778
3120
R778
3120
R778
3120
R588
3140
R3112
3140

4 15/16
33/16
57/16
33/16
57/16
33/16
57/16
3 15/16
4 15/16
3 15/16

L
N

Manual

G
Manual
G
H

3 /4
1/ 2

3 /4

1 /4 1 / 2

DESIGN AND SELECTION

3 7/ 16

1030
3180

Note: 1. 3100 Series chain operates over roller chain cut tooth sprockets.
2. Fabricated steel sprockets are recommended.
Consult Rexnord
Hub size letter See page 79.

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DESIGN AND SELECTION

Note: Rex drive chain selections are displayed in the tables. To
interchange Link-Belt and Rex chain numbers see pages 34-35.

TABLE 2 (Contd.)
DRIVE CHAIN SELECTION TABLES
Table 2 (Cont'd.)
DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF
For (SF) see pages 108-109

RPM
Driver
Sprocket

Type of
Lubrication

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Hub
Letter

15T

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109

RPM
Driver
Sprocket

Type of
Lubrication

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Hub
Letter

15T

71/2 DHP
300 350
250 300
200 250
175 200
150 175
125 150
100 125
90 100
80 90
70 80
60 70
50 60

1 11 /16
1 7/ 16
1 11 /16
1 7/ 16
1 15 /16
1 7/ 16
1 15 /16
1 7/ 16
1 15 /16
1 7/ 16
1 15 /16
1 11 /16
3 11 /16
1 11 /16
3 11 /16
1 11 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 3/ 16
2 3/ 16

R362 215/ 16 R362 3 11/16

R362 215/ 16 R362 3 11/16

R362 215/ 16 R362 3 11/16

20 25 R1037 3 3/ 16

R362 215/ 16 R362 3 11/16

171/2 20 R1037 315/ 16

R362 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

15 171/2 R1037 315/ 16

121/ 2 15AX1568 311/ 16

10 121/2 RX238 4 7/ 16

R362
3120
R432
3120
R432
3120
R778
3140
R778
3140
R588
3140

211/ 16
2 3/ 16
211/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16

R362 3 11/16
R362
3120
R432
3120
R432
3120
R778
3140
R778
3140

3 11/16
33/16
3 11/16
37/16
3 11/16
33/16
4 15/16
3 15/16
57/16
3 15/16

R514 2 15 /16 R588 415/ 16 R778 57/16

3180 2 3/ 16 3140 211/ 16 3140 3 15/16

40 45

R514 2 15 /16 R588 415/ 16 R588 57/16

3180 2 3/ 16 3160 3 3/ 16 3140 3 15/16

250 300
200 250
175 200
150 175
125 150
100 125
90 100
80 90
70 80
60 70

R423
3120
R432
3120
R432
3120
R432
3140
R432
3140
R778
3140
R588
3160
R588
3160
R588
3160
R514
3180
R514
3180

1 15 /16
1 7/ 16
1 15 /16
1 7/ 16
1 15 /16
1 7/ 16
1 15 /16
1 11 /16
1 15 /16
1 11 /16
3 11 /16
1 11 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
3 7/ 16
1 15 /16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16

G
G
G

R362 215/ 16 R362 3 11/16

11

R362 2 / 16 R362 3 /16

R362 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

R362
3120
R432
3120
R778
3120
R778
3140
R778
3140
R588
3140
R588
3140

211/ 16
2 3/ 16
211/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16

R362 3 11/16
R362
3120
R432
3120
R432
3120
R778
3120
R778
3140
R778
3140

3 11/16
33/16
3 11/16
33/16
3 11/16
33/16
4 15/16
33/16
57/16
3 15/16
57/16
3 15/16

Oil Bath

Flow

R362 215/ 16 R362 3 11/16

15

35 40

E
E
F

R3112
3160
R3112
3160
R514
3160
1030
3160
R1033
3180
R1035
3180
R1037
3180
AX1568
3180

3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
4 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
5 15 /16
3 3/ 16
5 15 /16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16

R588
3140
R3112
3160
R3112
3160
R514
3160
1030
3160
R1033
3160
R1037
3180
R1037
3180
AX1568
3180

5 15 /16
3 15 /16
4 15 /16
4 7/ 16
4 15 /16
4 7/ 16
5 15 /16
4 7/ 16
7
4 7/ 16
7 1 /2
4 7/ 16
7 1 /2
4 15 /16
8
4 15 /16
8 1 /2
4 15 /16

H
H
I
I
J
K
K
L

7 1/ 210 RX238 4 7/ 16 RX238

5 7 1/2 R1248 5 7/ 16 RX238

RX238

10

RX238

10

R1248
RX1245
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
X1307

10
10

Q
R
U
W
Y

R3112
3160
R3112
3160
R514
3160
R514
3160
1030
3160
R1035
3180
R1037
3180
R1037
3180

4 15 /16
4 7/ 16
4 15 /16
4 7/ 16
5 15 /16
4 7/ 16
5 15 /16
4 7/ 16
71 /2
4 7/ 16
7 1 /2
4 15 /16
8
4 15 /16
8
4 15 /16

45
34
23
12
3/ 4 1
1/ 2 3 /4
1/ 4 1 /2
10 DHP

RX1245 5 7/ 16 RX1248
5 7/ 16

RO635
RO1306 9
X1307 10
X1307 9 1/ 2

RX1245 9
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306

311/ 16 R3112

3160
3 7/ 16 R514
35 40

3160
1030
7
30 35 R1035 3 / 16
3160
Oil Bath
1030
15
25 30 R1037 3 / 16
3180
R1037
20 25 R1037 3 15/16
3180
R1037
11
1
17 /2 20 AX1568 3 / 16
3180
R1037
1
7
1517 /2 RX238 4 / 16
3180
40 45

1030
3180
1030
3180

3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
4 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
5 15 /16
3 3/ 16
5 15 /16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16

J
K
K
L

10 121/ 2 RX238 4 7/ 16 RX238

AX1568 81/2

7 1/2 10 R1248 5 7/ 16 RX238

RX238

10

RX238
R1248
RX1245
RO635
RX1207
RO1306

10
10
10

P
Q
R
S
W
X

R514 2 7/ 16 R3112 3 7/ 16 R588 57/16

3180 2 3/ 16 3160 3 3/ 16 3140 3 15/16

45 50

R514 2 15 /16 R3112 3 7/ 16 R588 5 15/16

3180
3160 3 3/ 16 3140 3 15/16

Note: 1. 3100 Series chain operates over roller chain cut tooth sprockets.
2. Fabricated steel sprockets are recommended.
Consult Rexnord
Hub size letter See page 79.

Flow

7 1/2

5 7/ 16

5
RX1245
4 5 RO635 5 7/ 16
3 4 RX1207 6 1/ 2
2 3 RO1306 9
1 2 X1307 9 1/ 2
3/4 1

R1248
8
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306

Flow

121/2 15 RX238 4 7/ 16 AX1568 5 7/ 16

Manual

50 60

112

R514 215/ 16

3180
R514 215/ 16
30 35

3180
R1033 311/ 16
25 30

3180

R362 215/ 16 R362 3 11/16

45 50

300 350

DESIGN AND SELECTION

R362
3120
R362
3120
R362
3120
R432
3120
R432
3120
R432
3140
R778
3140
R778
3140
R778
3160
R588
3160
R588
3160
R588
3180

M
Manual

Table of Contents

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Note: Rex drive chain selections are displayed in the tables. To
interchange Link-Belt and Rex chain numbers see pages 34-35.

TABLE 2 (Contd.)
DRIVE CHAIN SELECTION TABLES
Table 2 (Cont'd.)
DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF
For (SF) see pages 108-109
DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH
LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE

RPM
Driver
Sprocket

9T

12T

15T

Hub
Letter

RPM
Type of
Driver
Lubrication
Sprocket

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109
DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH
LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Type of
Lubrication
Hub
Letter

15T

15 DHP
R432 215/ 16 R362 3 11/16

R432 211/ 16 R362 3 11/16

R432
3120
R432
3120
R778
3120
R778
3120
R588
3140
R588
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3140

11

2 / 16
2 3/ 16
211/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
211/ 16

R362 3 11/16

3 7/ 16

4 15/16

E
Oil Bath

R432 3 11/16
R432
3120
R432
3120
R788
3120
R788
3140
R588
3140
R588
3140

3 11/16
33/16
3 11/16
33/16
57/16
33/16
57/16
3 15/16
57/16
3 15/16
5 15/16
3 15/16

300 350 R514

3160
R514
250 300 3160
R514
200 250 3160
R514
175 200 3160
R514
150 175 3180
R514
125 150 3180
R514
100 125
3180
R514
90 100
3180
80 90

2 15 /16
1 15 /16
2 15 /16
1 15 /16
2 11 /16
1 15 /16
2 11 /16
1 15 /16
2 11 /16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 15 /16

1030 3 11 /16

1030
R514
3160 3 3/ 16 3160 47/16
R432
3120
R432
3120
R778
3120
R778
3120
R778
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3160
R3112
3160

215/ 16
2 3/ 16
211/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
111/ 16
3 7/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16

R432 3 11/16
R342
3120
R432
3120
R432
3120
R778
3120
R778
3140
R588
3140
R588
3140
R3112
3160

3 11/16
33/16
3 11/16
33/16
3 11/16
33/16
4 15/16
33/16
57/16
3 15/16
57/16
3 15/16
5 15/16
3 15/16
4 15/16
47/16

AX1568 81/2

121/2 15 R1248 5 7/ 16 RX238

RX238

10

10 121/ 2 RX1245 5 7/ 16 R1248

RX238

10

R1248
RX1245
RO635
RO635
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
X1307

10
10

P
Q
R
S
U
Y
Z

1030
3160
R1033
3180
R1035
3180
R1037
3180

7
4 7/ 16
71 /2
4 15 /16
71 /2
4 15 /16
8
4 15 /16

RO635 5 7/ 16
RX1207 6 1/ 2
RO1306 9
RO1306 9
X1307 10

RX1245 8
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306

40 50 R1037 315/ 16 R035

3180
R1037
15
40 45 R1037 3 / 16 3180
R1037
35 40 AX1568 311/ 16 3180

E
F

5 7/ 16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16

30 35 RX236 4 7/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16

F
Oil Bath

K
K
L

25 30 RX238 4 7/ 16 AX1568 5 7/ 16 R1037

20 25 R1248 4 7/ 16 RX238

AX1568 81/2

171/2 20 R1248 5 7/ 16 RX238

RX238

10

15 171/ 2 RX1245 5 7/ 16 R1248

RX238

10

RX238
RX1248
RO635
RO635
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1307

10
10

O
O
Q
S
S
U
W
Z

Flow

121/2 15 RO635
10 121/2 RO635
7 1/2 10 RX1207
5 7 1/2 RO1306
4 5 RO1306
3 4 X1307
2 3 X1307

12

5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
6 1/ 2
9
9
10
9 1/ 2

R1248
8
RX1245 8
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306

X1307

Manual

1030 515/ 16 R514 5 15/16

3160 3 3/ 16 3160 47/16
7
47/16

71/2 10
5 7 1/2
45
34
23
12
3/4 1
1/2 3/ 4
20 DHP

Flow

R1033 515/ 16 1030

50 60 R1037 3 15 /16 3180 311/ 16 3160

15 171/ 2 R1248 4 7/ 16 RX238

1030 515/ 16 R3112 4 15/16

70 80 R1033 3 11 /16 3160 3 3/ 16 3160 47/16
60 70 R1037 3 3/ 16

Flow
K

45 50 R1037 3 3/ 16

R1037

50 60 R1033 3 11 /16

5 15/16

R514 4 7/ 16 R3112 4 15/16

3160 3 3/ 16 3160 47/16
515/ 16

5 15 /16
4 7/ 16
7
4 7/ 16
71 /2
4 7/ 16
71 /2
4 15 /16
8
4 15 /16

171/2 20 RX238 4 7/ 16 RX238

R514
3160
1030
3160
R1003
3160
R1037
3180
R1037
3180

R3112
R3112
3160 3 7/ 16 3140 3 15/16

1030
3180

5 15 /16
3 3/ 16
5 15 /16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16

20 25 RX238 4 7/ 16 AX1568 5 7/ 16

3 11 /16

60 70

40 45 R1037 315/ 16 1030

3160
R1033
15
35 40 R1037 3 / 16
3180
R1037
15
30 35 R1037 3 / 16
3180
25 30 AX1568 311/ 16 R1037
3180

Flow

Manual

Note: 1. 3100 Series chain operates over roller chain cut tooth sprockets.
2. Fabricated steel sprockets are recommended.
Consult Rexnord
Hub size letter See page 79.

113

DESIGN AND SELECTION

15
300 350 R432 1 11 /16
3140 1 /16
15
250 300 R432 1 11 /16
3140 1 /16
11
/16
200 250 R778 3 11
3140 1 /16
11
175 200 R588 3 15 /16
3160 1 /16
R588 3 7/ 16
150 175 3160 15
1 /16
R3112 2 3/ 16
125 150 3160 15
1 /16
R514 2 7/ 16
100 125 3160 2 3/ 16
R514 2 7/ 16
90 100 3180
2 3/ 16
R514 2 7/ 16
80 90
3180 2 3/ 16
R514 2 15 /16
70 80 3180

Table of Contents

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Note: Rex drive chain selections are displayed in the tables. To
interchange Link-Belt and Rex chain numbers see pages 34-35.

TABLE 2 (Contd.)
DRIVE CHAIN SELECTION TABLES
Table 2 (Cont'd.)
RPM
Driver
Sprocket

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109
Type of
Lubrication

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

RPM
Driver
Sprocket

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109
Type of
Lubrication

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE

15T

Hub
Letter

R432 3 11/16

50 60 R1037 315/ 16

45 50 AX1568 311/ 16

40 45 RX238 4 7/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16

35 40 RX238 4 7/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16 R1037

30 35 RX238 4 7/ 16 AX1568 5 7/ 16 R1037

9T

12T

Hub
Letter

15T

25 DHP
300 350
250 300
200 250
175 200
150 175
125 150

R3112 2 3/ 16
3160 1 15 /16
R3112 2 3/ 16
3160 1 15 /16
R3112 2 3/ 16
3180 2 3/ 16
R514 2 7/ 16
3180 2 3/ 16
R514 2 7/ 16
3180 2 3/ 16
R514 2 7/ 16
3180 2 3/ 16

211/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
2 3/ 16
415/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16

R432
3120
R788
3120
R778
3120
R778
3140
R588
3140

11

3 /16
33/16
4 15/16
33/16
57/16
33/16
57/16
3 15/16
57/16
3 15/16

90 100 R1030 3 15 /16

R514 4 7/ 16 R3112 4 15/16

3160 3 3/ 16 3160 47/16

70 80 R1037 3 3/ 16

15

15

15

1030 5 / 16 R3112 4 /16

3160 3 3/ 16 3160 47/16
1030 5 / 16 R514 5 /16
3180 311/ 16 3160 47/16
15

60 70 R1037

3 15 /16

R1033 5 / 16 1030
3180 311/ 16 3160

7
47/16

R3112
3180
R3112
250 300
3180
R514
200 250
3180
R514
175 200
3180

2 3/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16

R3112
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3160
R3112
3160
R3112
3160
R3112
3160
1030
3160

3 7/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
515/ 16
3 3/ 16

3 11/16
33/16
3 11/16
33/16
57/16
3 15/16
57/16
3 15/16
57/16
3 15/16
4 15/16
3 15/16
4 15/16
47/16

300 350

150 175 R415 2 7/ 16

125 150 1030 3 11 /16
100 125 R1035 3 7/ 16
90 100 R1037 3 3/ 16
80 90 R1037 3 15 /16
70 80 R1037 3 15 /16
15

60 70 R1037 3 /16

R432
3120
R432
3120
R788
3140
R588
3140
R588
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3160

I
I
J

121/2 15 RO635
10 121/ 2 RX1207
7 1/2 10 RX1207
5 7 1/2 RO1306
4 5 X1307
Flow
3 4 X1307

23
30 DHP

5 7/ 16
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
9
10
9 1/ 2

K
K
L

AX1568 81/2

7
8
8

RX238
RX238
R1238

10
10
10

O
O
P

R1248
RO635
RO635
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306

10

P
Q
R
S
T
V
X

RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306

X1037

R1037 71/2
3180 4 15 /16
R1037
8
3180 4 15 /16

45 50 RX238 4 7/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16

40 45 RX238 4 7/ 16 AX1568 5 7/ 16 R1037

35 40 RX238 4 7/ 16 RX238

R1037

30 35 R1248 4 7/ 16 RX238

AX1568 81/2

25 30 R1248 5 7/ 16 RX238

RX238

10

RX238
R1248
R1248
RX1245
RO635
RO635
RX1207
RO1306
RX1306
RO1306

10
10
10
10

O
P
P
Q
Q
S
T
U
W
Y

Flow

Manual

K
L

Flow

Oil Bath
H
I

1030 515/ 16 1030

3180 311/ 16 3160

7
4 7/ 8

5 7/ 16

7
47/16

J
K

Note: 1. 3100 Series chain operates over roller chain cut tooth sprockets.
2. Fabricated steel sprockets are recommended.
Consult Rexnord
Hub size letter See page 79.

114

20 25 RX1245 5 / 16 RX238
171/2 20 RO635 5 7/ 16 R1248
15 171/ 2 RO635 5 7/ 16 R1248

R1033 71/2
3180 4 15 /16
R1035 71/2
3180 4 15 /16
R1037
8
3180 4 15 /16

50 60 AX1568 311/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16

R1037 5 7/ 16 R1033 7 1/ 2
3180 311/ 16 3180 4 15/16

25 30 R1248 4 7/ 16 RX238

5 7/ 16
3 11 /16
5 7/ 16
3 11 /16

1030 515/ 16 R514 5 15/16

3180 311/ 16 3160 47/16

R1035
1030
3180 311/ 16 3160

R1037
3180
R1037
3180

R3112 3 7/ 16 R3112 37/16

3160 3 3/ 16 3140 3 15/16

15

Oil Bath

100 125 1030 3 11 /16

80 90 R1037 3 3/ 16

DESIGN AND SELECTION

R432
3120
R778
3120
R588
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3160

Flow

20 25 RO635
171/2 20 RO635
15 171/ 2 RO635
121/2 15 RX1207
10 121/ 2 RX1207
7 1/2 10 RO1306
5 7 1/2 X1307
4 5 X1307
3 4 X1307

23

5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
9
10
10
9 1/ 2

R1248
8
RX1245 8
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306

X1307

Manual

Table of Contents

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Note: Rex drive chain selections are displayed in the tables. To
interchange Link-Belt and Rex chain numbers see pages 34-35.

TABLE 2 (Contd.)
DRIVE CHAIN SELECTION TABLES
Table 2 (Cont'd.)
DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF
For (SF) see pages 108-109

RPM
Driver
Sprocket

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Hub
Letter

15T

RPM
Type of
Driver
Lubrication
Sprocket

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109
Type of
Lubrication

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

15T

Hub
Letter

R1037
8
3180 4 5/ 16

35 DHP
2 11 /16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16

175 200 R514 2 7/ 16

150 175 1030 3 11 /16
125 150 R1035 3 7/ 16
100 125 R1037 3 3/ 16
90 100 R1037 3 5/ 16
80 90 R1037 3 5/ 16
70 80 R1037 3 5/ 16

R3112
3140
R3112
3160
R3112
3160
R3112
3160
R3112
3160
1030
3160

3 7/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
5 5/ 16
3 3/ 16

1030 5 / 16 R514 5 /16

3180 311/ 16 3160 47/16

2 11 /16
2 3/ 16
2 7/ 16
2 3/ 16

200 250 R514 2 7/ 16

175 200 R514 2 5/ 16
150 175 R1033 3 5/ 16
125 150 R1037 3 7/ 16

50 60 RX238 4 7/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16

45 50 RX238 4 7/ 16 AX1568 5 7/ 16 R1037

40 45 RX238 4 7/ 16 RX238

R1037

35 40 R1248 4 7/ 16 RX238

AX1568 81/2

30 35 R1248 5 7/ 16 RX238

RX238

10

25 30 RX1245 5 7/ 16 R1248

RX238

10

R1248
R1248
RO635
RO635
RO635
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306

10
10

P
P
Q
Q
R
S
U
V

RO1306

X1307

I
I

R1033 5 5/ 16 1030
3180 311/ 16 3160

7
47/16

R1035 5 / 16 1030
3180 311/ 16 3160

7
47/16

5 7/ 16

7 1/ 2

R1037
R1033
3180 311/ 16 3180 45/16
7

60 70 RX238 4 / 16 R1037 5 / 16
R514
3180
R514
250 300
3180

3 11/16
33/16
45/16
35/16
45/16
35/16
45/16
35/16
45/16
35/16
45/16
47/16
5

300 350

R432
3120
R3112
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3160

R3112
3140
R3112
3160
R3112
3160
1030
3160
1030
3160

3 7/ 16
211/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
3 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
5 5/ 16
3 3/ 16
5 5/ 16
3 3/ 16

R1035 7 1/ 2
3180 45/16
R3112
3120
R3112
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3160

45/16
33/16
45/16
35/16
45/16
35/16
45/16
35/16
45/16
47/16

1030 5 5/ 16 R3112 45/16

3180 311/ 16 3160 47/16

K
K

20 25 RO635
171/2 20 RO635
15 171/ 2 RX1207
121/2 15 RX1207
10 121/ 2 RO1306
7 1/2 10 RO1306
5 7 1/2 X1307
4 5 X1307

5 / 16
5 7/ 16
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
9
9
10
9 1/ 2

R1248
8
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306

34

RO1306

23
Flow
40 DHP

R1037
8
3180 4 15 /16

60 70 RX238 4 7/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16

50 60 RX238 4 7/ 16 AX1568 5 7/ 16 R1037

45 50 RX238 4 7/ 16 RX238

R1037

40 45 R1248 4 7/ 16 RX238

AX1568 81/2

RX238
RX238
RX238
R1248
RX1245
RO635
RO635
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306

O
O
O
P
Q
Q
R
S
T
U
W
X

H
I

100 125 R1037 3 5/ 16

5 5/ 16

R1033
1030
3180 311/ 16 3160

7
47/16

90 100 R1037 3 5/ 16

R1035 5 7/ 16 1030
3180 311/ 16 3180

7
45/16

7 1/ 2

Oil Bath

35 40 R1248
30 35 RX1245
25 30 RO635
Oil Bath 20 25 RO635
171/2 20 RX1207
15 171/ 2 RX1207
121/2 15RX1207
10 121/ 2 RO1306
7 1/2 10 RO1306
5 7 1/2 X1307
4 5 X1307
Flow

23
45 DHP

5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
9
9
10
9 1/ 2

RX238
7
R1248
8
R1248
8
RO635 91/2
RX635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RX1207
RX1306
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306

10
10
10
10
10

R1033
3180 45/16

70 80 AX1568 3 11 /16 R1037 5 7/ 16

R1035
8
3180 45/16

R514 2 7/ 16 R3112 3 7/ 16 R3112 45/16

3180 2 3/ 16 3160 3 3/ 16 3140 35/16

175 200 R1033 3 5/ 16

1033
3160

5 5/ 16 R3112 4 5/ 16
3 3/ 16 3140 3 5/ 16

R3112 3 7/ 16 R3112 45/16

3160 3 3/ 16 3140 35/16

150 175 R1037 3 3/ 16

1030 5 5/ 16 R3112 4 5/ 16
3180 3 11 /16 3160 4 7/ 16

300 350

250 300 R514 2 7/ 16

200 250 R1033 3 5/ 16

5 5/ 16

45/16

1030
R3112
3160 3 3/ 16 3140 35/16

Oil Bath 125 150 R1037 3 7/ 16

5 5/ 16

R1033
1030
3180 3 11 /16 3160

61 /2
4 7/ 16

Manual

80 90 R1037 3 5/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16

Flow

Flow

Manual

Oil Bath

Note: 1. 3100 Series chain operates over roller chain cut tooth sprockets.
2. Fabricated steel sprockets are recommended.
Consult Rexnord
Hub size letter See page 79.

115

DESIGN AND SELECTION

R514
300 350
3180
R514
250 300
3180
R514
200 250
3180

Table of Contents

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Note: Rex drive chain selections are displayed in the tables. To
interchange Link-Belt and Rex chain numbers see pages 34-35.

TABLE 2 (Contd.)
DRIVE CHAIN SELECTION TABLES
Table 2 (Cont'd.)
RPM
Driver
Sprocket

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109
DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH
LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Hub
Letter

15T

RPM
Type of
Driver
Lubrication
Sprocket

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109
Type of
Lubrication

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Hub
Letter

15T

45 DHP Cont'd.
100 125 R1037 3 15/16
90 100 AX1568 3 11/16

R1035 5 7/ 16 R1033
7
3180 311/ 16 3180 4 15/16
R1033 7 1/ 2
R1037 5 7/ 16
3180 4 15/16

80 90 RX238 4 7/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16
70 80
60 70
50 60
45 50
40 45
35 40

RX238
RX238
R1248
R1248
R1248
RX1245

4 7/ 16
4 7/ 16
4 7/ 16
4 7/ 16
4 7/ 16
5 7/ 16

300 350 R514 2 7/ 16

250 300 R1035 3 15/16
200 250 R1035 3 11/16

R1037 5 7/ 16
AX1568 5 7/ 16
RX238 7
RX238 7
RX238 7
R1248
8
R514
3160
R514
3160
1030
3160

4 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
4 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
515/ 16
3 3/ 16

R1035 7 1/ 2
3180 4 15/16

1037
8
1037
8
1037
8
AX1568 8 1/ 2
RX238 10
RX238 10

L
L
M
N
N
O

R3112
3140
R3112
3140
R3112
3140

4 15/16
3 15/16
4 15/16
3 15/16
4 15/16
3 15/16

O
O
P
P
Q
Q
R
S
S
U
W
X
Z

90 100 AX1568 3 11/16 R1037 5 7/ 16

R1035 7 1/ 2
3180 4 15/16

80 90 RX238 4 7/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16

1037
8
3180 4 15/16

L
L

R3112
3140
R3112
3160
1030
3160

4 15/16
3 15/16
4 15/16
4 7/16
6 1/ 2
4 7/16

175 200 R1037 3 7/ 16

R1033 515/ 16 1030

3180 311/ 16 3160

6 1/ 2
4 7/16

150 175 R1037 3 15/16

R1033 515/ 16 1033

7
3180 311/ 16 3180 4 15/16

125 150 AX1568 3 11/16 R1037 5 7/ 16

R1033
7
3180 4 15/16

100 125 RX238 4 7/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16

1037 7 1/ 2
3180 4 15/16

40 45 RX1245
35 40 RO635
30 35 RO635
25 30 RO635
20 25 RX1207
Oil Bath 171/2 20 RX1207
15 171/ 2 RO1306
121/2 15 RO1306
10 121/ 2 RO1306
7 1/2 10 X1307
5 71/2 X1307

45

34
60 DHP

5 / 16
5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
9
9
9
10
9 1/ 2

RX238
7
R1248
8
RX1245 8
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RX1207
RO1036
RO1036
RO1036

X1307

RX238 9 /2
RX238 91/2
R1248 10
R1248 10
RO635
RO635
RO635
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306

X1307

70 80 RX238 4 7/ 16 RX238

R1037

60 70 R1248 4 7/ 16 RX238

AX1568 81/2

RX238 91/2
RX238 91/2
RX238 91/2
R1248 10
R1248 10
RO635
RO635
RO635
RX1207
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306

O
O
O
P
P
Q
Q
R
S
S
T
U

L
L

Note: 1. 3100 Series chain operates over roller chain cut tooth sprockets.
2. Fabricated steel sprockets are recommended.
Consult Rexnord
Hub size letter See page 79.

116

RX238

R1037 5 7/ 16 R1033 7 1/ 2
3180 311/ 16 3180 4 15/16

8
8

100 125 R1037 3 15/16

R1037
1037
90 100 RX238
80 90 RX238 4 7/ 16 AX1568 5 7/ 16 1037

Q
Q
Q
R
S
T
V
W
Y

45 50 R1248 4 7/ 16 RX238

5 7/ 16

10

7
4 7/16

4 7/ 16

10

RX1245
RO635
RO635
RO635
RX1027
RX1027
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306

R1033 515/ 16 1030

3180 311/ 16 3160

200 250 R1037 3 7/ 16

RX1248

RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306

AX1568 81/2

125 150 R1037 3 15/16

250 300 R1037 3 11/16

6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
9
9
10
9 1/ 2

4 7/ 16
3 3/ 16
4 7/ 16
311/ 16
515/ 16
311/ 16

35 30 RO635 5 7/ 16 RX1245
20 25 RX1207
171/2 20 RX1207
Oil Bath
15 171/ 2 RX1207
121/2 15 RO1036
10 121/ 2 RO1036
7 1/2 10 X1307
5 71/2 X1307

45

Flow
34
50 DHP

50 60 R1248 4 7/ 16 RX238

6 1/ 2
4 7/16

R514
3160
R514
3180
R1033
3180

R1033 515/ 16 1033

3180 311/ 16 3160

300 350 R1035 3 15/16

10

R1037

150 175 R1037 3 7/ 16

RX238

70 80 RX238 4 / 16 R1037 5 / 16 1037

60 70 RX238 4 7/ 16 RX238

R1033 515/ 16 R3112 4 15/16

3180 311/ 16 3160 4 7/16

30 35 RO635 5 7/ 16 R1248

175 200 R1037 3 7/ 16

DESIGN AND SELECTION

50 60 RX1245
45 50 RO635
40 45 RO635
35 40 RO635
30 35 RO635
25 30 RX1207
Oil Bath
20 25 RX1207
171/2 20 RO1306
15 171/ 2 RO1306
121/2 15 RO1306
10 121/ 2 RO1306
7 1/2 10 X1307

5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
9
9
9
9
10

RX238
7
R1248
8
R1248
8
RX1245 8
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306

Flow

Manual

Flow

Manual

M
Oil Bath

Flow

Manual

Table of Contents

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Note: Rex drive chain selections are displayed in the tables. To
interchange Link-Belt and Rex chain numbers see pages 34-35.

TABLE 2 (Contd.)
DRIVE CHAIN SELECTION TABLES
Table 2 (Cont'd.)
RPM
Driver
Sprocket

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109
Type of
Lubrication

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Hub
Letter

15T

RPM
Driver
Sprocket

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109
Type of
Lubrication

DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH

LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Hub
Letter

15T

70 DHP

250 300 R1037 3 7/ 16

200 250 R1037 3 7/ 16

R514
3180
1030
3180
R1033
3180

4 7/ 16
311/ 16
515/ 16
311/ 16
515/ 16
311/ 16

R514
3160
R514
3160
R1033
3160

5 15/16
4 7/16
5 15/16
4 7/16
6 1/ 2
4 7/16

60 70 RX1245 5 7/ 16 RX238

RX238

9 1 /2

50 60 RO635 5 7/ 16 R1248

RX238

9 1 /2

RX238 91/2
R1248 10
R1248 10
RO635
RO635
RO635
RX1027
RX1027

O
P
P
Q
Q
R
S
S

Flow

T
U
V
Y

Manual

Oil Bath

R1033 515/ 16 R1033

7
3180 311/ 16 3180 4 15/16

150 175 AX1568 3 11/16 R1037 5 7/ 16

R1033
7
3180 4 15/16

125 150 RX238 4 7/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16

R1035 7 1/ 2
3180 4 15/16

175 200 R1037 3 15/16

100 125
90 100
80 90
70 80

RX238
RX238
R1248
R1248

4 / 16
4 7/ 16
4 7/ 16
4 7/ 16

300 350
250 300 AX1568 2 15/16
200 250 AX1568 3 11/16

R1037 5 / 16
AX1568 5 7/ 16
RX238 7
RX238 7
R1035
3180
R1035
3180
R1035
3180

5 7/ 16
311/ 16
5 7/ 16
311/ 16
5 7/ 16
311/ 16

R1037
8
R1037
8
R1027
8
AX1568 8 1/ 2
R514
3160
R514
3180
R1033
3180

5 15/16
4 7/16
5 15/16
4 15/16
7
4 15 /16

12 /2 15 RO1306 9 RO1306
10 121/ 2 X1307 10 RO1306

7 1/2 10
RO1306

5 71/2
X1307
80 DHP

50 60 RO635 5 7/ 16 R1248

I
J
J

150 175 RX238 4 7/ 16 R1037 5 7/ 16

R1035 7 1/ 2
3180 4 15/16

R1037
R1037
AX1568
AX1568
RX238
RX238

L
M
M
N
O
O

4 7/ 16
4 7/ 16
4 7/ 16
4 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16

R1037 5 7/ 16
AX1568 5 7/ 16
RX238 7
RX238 7
RX238 7
R1248
8

8
8
8 1/ 2
8 1/ 2
9 1/ 2
9 1/ 2

R1035 5 7/ 16 R514 5 15/16

3180 311/ 16 3160 4 7/16

300 350

200 250 AX1568 3 11/16 R1037 5 7/ 16

R514 5 15/16
3180 4 15/16

R1033 7 1/ 2
3180 4 15/16

175 200 RX238 4 / 16 R1037 5 / 16

150 175
125 150
100 125
90 100
80 90
70 80

RX238 4 7/ 16
RX238 3 11/16
R1248 4 7/ 16
RX1245 4 7/ 16
RO635 5 7/ 16
RO635 5 7/ 16

R1037 5 7/ 16
AX1568 5 7/ 16
RX238 7
RX238 7
RX238 7
R1248
8

R1037
R1037
AX1568
AX1568
RX238
RX238

7 1/ 2
8
8 1/ 2
8 1/ 2
9 1/ 2
9 1/ 2

9 1 /2

45 50 RO635 5 7/ 16 RO635 91/2

R1248

10

40 45 RX1207 6 1/ 2 RO635 91/2

R1248

10

RO635
RO635
RO635
RX1207
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306
X1307

Q
Q
R
S
S
T
U
U
W
Y

RX238

9 1 /2

R1248

10

91/2 R1248 10
91/2 RO635
91/2 RO635
91/2 RO635

RO635

RX1207

RX1207

RO1306

RO1306

RO1306

P
Q
Q
Q
R
S
S
T
U
V

6 1/ 2

35 40 RX1207
30 35 RX1207 6 1/ 2
25 30 RO1306 9
20 25 RO1306 9
Oil Bath
171/2 20 RO1306 9
15 171/ 2 RO1306 9
121/2 15 RO1306 8 1/ 2

10 121/2

7 1/2 10

1
5 7 /2
90 DHP

9 1 /2

RO635
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306
RO1036

X1307

50 60 RO635 5 7/ 16 RO635 91/2

R1035
R514
3180 311/ 16 3180 4 15/16

RX238

60 70 RO635 5 7/ 16 R1248

5 15/16

RX1027
RO1306
RO1306
X1307

5 7/ 16

250 300 AX1568 2 15/16

R1248
8
RX1245 8
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306

L
M
M
N

R1033
7
3180 4 15/16

RX238
RX238
R1248
RX1245
RO635
RO635

5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
9
9
9

175 200 AX1568 3 11/16 R1037 5 7/ 16

125 150
100 125
90 100
80 90
70 80
60 70

45 50 RO635
40 45 RO635
35 40 RX1207
30 35 RX1207
25 30 RX1207
20 25 RO1306
Oil Bath
171/2 20 RO1306
15 171/ 2 RO1306

K
L
M
N
O
O

45 50 RX1207
40 45 RX1207
35 40 RX1207
30 35 RX1207
Oil Bath 25 30 RX1207
20 25 RO1306
171/2 20 RO1306
15 171/ 2 X1307

121/2 15

10 121/ 2

6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
6 1/ 2
9
9
10

RO635
RO635
RO635
RO635
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306

Oil Bath

Flow

Manual

Oil Bath

Flow

Note: 1. 3100 Series chain operates over roller chain cut tooth sprockets.
2. Fabricated steel sprockets are recommended.
Consult Rexnord
Hub size letter See page 79.

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Note: Rex drive chain selections are displayed in the tables. To
interchange Link-Belt and Rex chain numbers see pages 34-35.

TABLE 2 (Contd.)
DRIVE CHAIN SELECTION TABLES
Table 2 (Cont'd.)
RPM
Driver
Sprocket

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109
DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH
LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Type of
Lubrication

Hub
Letter

15T

RPM
Driver
Sprocket

DESIGN HORSEPOWER (DHP) = HP x SF

For (SF) see pages 108-109
DRIVER SPROCKET NO. OF TEETH
LARGEST KEYSEATED BORE
9T

12T

Type of
Lubrication
Hub
Letter

15T

100 DHP
300 350

3180 311/ 16

250 300

R1037 5 7/ 16

R514 5 15/16
3180 4 15/16
R1035
7
3180 4 15/16

50 60 RX1207 6 1/ 2 RO635 91/2

R1248

10

45 50 RX1207 6 1/ 2 RO635 91/2 RX1245

10

RO635
RO635
RO635
RX1207
RX1207
RX1207
RO1036
RO1036
RO1036
X1307

Q
R
R
S
S
T
U
U
W
X

RO635 91/2 RO635

RO635
RO635
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306

R
R
S
S
T
U
V

RO1306

RO635
RX1207
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306

R
R
S
S
T
U
V
W
X

40 45 RX1207 6 / 2
35 40 R1035
9
30 35 RO1306 9
25 30 RO1306 9
20 25 RO1306 9
Oil Bath
171/2 20 RO1306 9

15 171/ 2

121/2 15
1

10 12 / 2
1

7 / 2 10
125 DHP

RO635 9 /2
RO635 91/2
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1036
RO1036

X1307

200 250

R1037 5 7/ 16

R1035 7 / 2
3180 4 15/16

175 200
150 175 RX238
125 150 R1248
100 125 RX1245
90 100 RO635
80 90 RO635
70 80 RO635
60 70 RX1245

R1037 5 7/ 16
R1037 5 7/ 16
RX238 7
RX238 7
RX238 7
R1248
8
R1248
8
RX1245 8

R1037
R1037
R1037
AX1568
RX238
RX238
R238
R1248

7 1/ 2
8
8
8 1/ 2
9
9 1/ 2
9 1/ 2
10

K
L
M
N
N
O
O
P

5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
7
7
8
8
8
9 1/ 2
9 1/ 2

R1037
R1037
AX1568
RX238
RX238
RX238
R1248
R1248

8
8
7 1/ 2
9 1/ 2
9 1/ 2
9 1/ 2
10
10

L
L
M
N
O
O
O
P
P

40 45
35 40
30 35
25 30
Oil Bath 20 25
171/2 20
15 171/ 2

RX1207
RX1207
RX1207
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306
RO1306

121/2 15

M
N
O
O
P
P
P
Q
Q

150 DHP
45 50
40 45
35 40
30 35
25 30
20 25
Oil Bath
171/2 20
15 171/ 2
121/2 15

200 250
175 200
150 175
125 150
100 125
90 100
80 90
70 80
60 70
50 60

AX1568
AX1568
RX238
RX238
R1248
R1248
R1248
RO635
RO635

RO635 9 1/ 2 RO635

R1037
8
AX1568 7 1/ 2
RX238 9 1/ 2
RX238 9 1/ 2
R1248 10
R1248 10
RX1245 10
RO635
RO635

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175 200
150 175
125 150
100 100
90 100
80 90
70 80
60 70
50 60

4 7/ 16
4 7/ 16
4 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16
5 7/ 16

Note: 1. 3100 Series chain operates over roller chain cut tooth sprockets.
2. Fabricated steel sprockets are recommended.
Consult Rexnord
Hub size letter See page 79.

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45 50

RO1306
RO1306

Oil Bath

Flow

Oil Bath

Flow

Oil Bath
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CONVEYOR CHAIN SELECTION
PROCEDURES

Other Arrangements

Conveyor Classes

Other methods of supporting the return run are

shown in the following illustrations.

A second consideration closely related to the type

of conveyor is the conveyor class. Six conveyor classes
have been established on the basis of friction factors
involved with the movement of the chain (sliding or
rolling) and the movement of the material (sliding or
carried). These six classes are described in terms of
chain and material movement in the following table:

These methods of support will result in faster chain

wear because of the additional flexure at the joints in
the return line and the higher pressure between the
chain and the return support because of the small area
of support.

Conveyor Classes
Chain
Sliding, with flights
Sliding, without flights
Rolling
Sliding
Rolling
Supplemental Roller

Material
Sliding
Sliding
Sliding
Carried
Carried
Carried

Return Strand Supported by Rollers

Basic Conveyor Arrangements

Return Strand Supported by Shoes

There are several basic conveyor arrangements. The

recommended arrangement (see illustration) is with the
drive at the head end and with the carrying and return
runs well supported. Note the catenary sag in the return
run at the head end. In general, the catenary sag should
be at least equal to 3% of the span over which the chain is
hanging. The illustrated arrangement offers two advantages:
The catenary force tends to keep the chain engaged
on the drive sprocket.
Wear at the chain joints is minimal because the
return run is under minimum tension and flexture
at the chain joints is reduced by the well-supported
return line.
If a take-up is used to adjust the center distance and
maintain the correct catenary sag, be extremely cautious not to impose excessive loads on the chain.

TAIL

CENTER DISTANCE
CARRYING RUN

Conveyors sometimes are driven from the tail end

as shown in the following illustration.
This arrangement is not recommended for two
main reasons:
Chain wear at the joints is greater because
chain is flexing under load at both the head and
tail sprockets.
Excess chain tends to accumulate on the carrying
run just after the tail sprocket and the resulting
wedging action can cause the chain to jump the
sprocket.
SLACK
TAIL

TRAVEL

HEAD

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Class
1
1A
2
3
4
4A

HEAD

TAKE
UP

CATENARY SAG
ALLOWANCE
FOR
CATENARY
SAG

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Method of Chain Travel

Carrying Loads of Rollers

Another basic consideration is whether the chain

will slide or roll. In deciding on the method of chain
travel, the following points should be evaluated:

A basic consideration on conveyors using chain

with rollers is the load imposed on the chain. This load
includes the weight of the slats or flights, and the
weight of the material being carried. This load must be
limited so that the pressure of the bushing on the
roller is kept within permissible limits.

Chain Sliding

Simple in construction, fewer moving parts and

usually the lowest in cost for a given load.
Most effective in dirty applications.
Greater horsepower required.
A = Roller-bore diameter
Applies also to
B = Roller hub length
outboard rollers.
Roller-bearing area = A x B
The roller carrying pressure, per roller, is distributed over the
roller-bearing area.

Chain Rolling

Smoother operation, less pulsation.

Lower friction which permits longer centers,
smaller motors, and lower operating costs.
Not suited to dirty applications, foreign matter
jams rollers.
Less horsepower required.

Conveyor Pulsation

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Another consideration is the amount of pulsation

that can be tolerated in the conveyor. This will vary
from one installation to another and the permissible
amount is a matter of judgement. When pulsation
must be minimized, consider the possible causes and
remedies listed in the following table:
Possible Cause
Excessive friction
Conveyor too long
Conveyor speed too
low (10 fpm or less)
Velocity fluctuation
caused by chordal
action

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Remedy
Clean and lubricate moving parts.
Use shorter conveyor sections.
Increase conveyor speed, or use non-metallicbushed chain.
Use drive sprocket with 12 or more teeth, or
Use compensating sprocket.
(Consult your Rexnord representative.)

The table below lists allowable bearing pressures

between bushings and roller. Note the method of
determining the roller bearing area. The listed bearing
pressures are for ideal conditions, i.e. slow speeds in
non-gritty service with lubricated bearings. As any of
these conditions become more severe, the allowable
pressures must be reduced accordingly.
The allowable working bearing pressures, in
pounds per square inch between rollers and bushings,
are approximately as follows:
Roller and Bushing
Materials in Contact
Casehardened steel against casehardened steel
Casehardened steel against white iron
Casehardened steel against untreated steel
Casehardened steel against cast iron
Casehardened steel against malleable iron
Casehardened steel against bronze
Gray iron against malleable iron
Malleable iron against malleable iron
Gray iron against bronze
Non-metallic against carburized steel or heat
treated stainless steel (LF bushed rollers)

Applies also to chill iron.

Allowable
Bearing
Pressure
P.S.I.
1400
1400
1200
1000

1000
400
800
800
800
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CONVEYOR CHAIN SELECTION
PROCEDURES (Contd.)
Wear Strips and Ways
Generally, it is desirable that the chain wear slower than
the wear strips or liner since it is the more critical and
expensive part of the conveyor components. Therefore, the
most compatible wear strip should be considered after the
proper chain has been selected. Conveyor may wear for
chains rolling is not a critical consideration but cold finished
steel is used for best operation.
The subject of wear is extremely complicated and
influenced by many factors. It is impossible to predict with
accuracy the wear life of various chain liner combinations.
This is due to the effect of many variable and uncontrollable
factors such as abrasion, corrosion, lubrication, load, speed,
and break-in period. Thus, prior experience of a successful
chain liner combination for a specific application is the
best guide to predict performance.

If wear is a problem, neglecting the effect of corrosion,

experience has shown that generally by increasing the
hardness of either the chain or the metallic wear strip in an
abrasive environment should decrease the wear on both.
Lubrication, even if only water will reduce wear.
Some general comments to insure proper installation of
liners in the conveyor and things to do before start-up are:
1. See that the joints on the liners and frame are
smooth so that no sharp edges protrude.
2. Take reasonable care in eliminating welding slag,
weld spatter, metal filings and/or mill scale from
the conveyor.
3. Break in chain and liner by operating the conveyor
without load, and with plenty of lubricant, for a
short period of time (generally 8-24 hours) or until
the mating wear surfaces are polished smooth.

For new installations, where no previous experience can

be applied as a guide, the chain should be slightly harder
than a metal liner to protect it and insure that the liner
wears first. The material should be at least comparable to the
chain in surface finish or smoother.
Non-metallic materials such as, wood and plastic, are
occasionally used as liner materials. These may result in
wear strip economy, but should not be used where severe
impacting loads exist or under extremely dirty conditions.

Smooth Weld
Joint Required

Chain Entry or Exit on

Ways Free of Sharp Edges
Note: The above comments are guidelines that normally will increase or improve chain
liner compatibility.

ABRASION RESISTANT STEEL ALLOYS THAT MAY BE USED AS LINER MATERIAL

SSS-321
SSS-360
SSS-400
Sheffield AR
AR-No. 235
Abrasion Resisting, Med. Hard.
Abrasion Resisting, Full Hard.
Jalloy AR-280
Jalloy AR-320
Jalloy AR-360
Jalloy AR-400
Jalloy S-340
Jalloy 3 (AR)
T-1-A-360
XAR-15
XAR-30
USS-AR
T-1
T-1-A
T-1-A-321
T-1-B-321
T-1-321
T-1-360
Astralloy

Producer Code Condition

ARM
ARM
ARM
ARM
B
IN
IN
JL
JL
JL
JL
JL
JL
L
N
N
US
US/L
US/L
US/L
US/L
US/L
US/L
V

Q&T
Q&T
Q&T
HR
HR
HR
HR
Q&T
Q&T
Q&T
Q&T
Q&T
HR
Q&T
Q&T
Q&T
HR
Q&T
Q&T
Q&T
Q&T
Q&T
Q&T
N

Mechanical Properties
Hardness BHN
321
360
400
225
(235)
235
270
260
300
340
400
320
(225)
360
360
360
(235)
321
321
321
321
321
360
440

Yield 1000 PSI

70

110
135
160
184
149
90
(145)
165
165

(100)
(100)
(137)
(137)
(141)
(145)
(141)

Tensile 1000 PSI

100

117
142
166
190
157
104
(180)
180
180
100
(115)
(115)
(171)
(171)
(175)
(180)
(228)

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Name

Presented

as a guide only. If additional information is required, contact the designated steel company.
Producer Code: ARM = Armco Steel Corp.; B = Bethlehem Steel Corp.; IN = Inland Steel Co.; JL = Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp.; L = Lukens Steel Co.;
N = National Steel Corp.; US = United States Steel Corp.; V = Vulcan Steel Corp.
Note: Q & T = quenched and tempered; HR = hot rolled; N = normalized. Typical values are enclosed in parentheses.
Mechanical properties are those of sheet or hot rolled plate up to 1/2" thick and are minimums unless typical is indicated by parentheses.


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This procedure is intended to serve primarily as a guide
for selecting a general type, or class, of chain when a new
conveyor is designed. When following the step-by-step
instruction outlined, the user may find that more than one
type of chain will fit the particular conveyor requirement. In
such a case the final selection of the chain may be affected by
such factors as allowable sprocket diameters, space limitations
for chain, chain pitch, and many other environmental and
design factors peculiar to the particular conveyor being
designed. Consult your Rexnord representative for assistance
in selecting the best chain when a choice of more than one
class is indicated.
Parts of this section will prove useful in determining
whether the chain on existing installations is the most
economical choice, and will also serve as a guide to upgrading
existing installations where service life is not satisfactory.
Procedure
There are six basic steps in selecting the proper type of
chain for a conveyor installation.
1. Determine the class of conveyor.
2. Estimate the total chain pull.
3. Determine the design working load.
4. Make a tentative chain selection.
5. Make tentative selection of attachment links.
6. Verify chain selection and re-check design working load.

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Step 1. Determine the Class of Conveyor

Check the sections on Conveyor Types, Conveyor
Classes, and Method of Chain Travel in relation to
your conveying problem.
Make a tentative selection of a conveyor class
required from the table on page 119.
Step 2. Estimate the Total Chain Pull (Pm).
Use the formula which applies to the conveyor
class tentatively selected and calculate total chain
pull (Pm) which is total conveyor chain pull.
For conveyors that are partly horizontal and
partly inclined, calculate the chain pull for each
section, and add to obtain total chain pull.
Note: Calculations assume properly adjusted takeup equipment. If take-up force is adjusted to
exceed the calculated value (P2 + P3), excessive
chain loading may result.

Class 1, 1A and 2 Conveyors

(Chain sliding or rolling; Material sliding)
X
P1

P2

Pm

VE L
T RA

Y
MATERIAL
X

P3

Pm

P3

VE L
T RA

P1

P2

Formulas for Calculating Total Chain Pull (Pm)

Horizontal:

Inclined:

Y is less than f1
X
Pm = X (2f1W + f2M + h2 )+MY
c
Y is greater than f1
X
Pm = X (f1W + f2M + h2 )+ Y (W + M)
c

Class 3, 4 and 4A Conveyors

(Chain sliding, rolling or in tension; Material carried)
X

EL
TRAV

Pm
P1

P3

P2

Formulas for Calculating Total Chain Pull (Pm)

Y is less than f1
X
Pm = f1X (2W + M) + MY + h2 X
c
Y
is
greater
than
f
1
Inclined:
X
Pm = (M + W)(f1X + Y) + h2 X
c
Formulas for Calculating Horsepower (HP)
Horizontal:

Horizontal:
1.15
(S)(Pm)
HP =
33,000

Inclined:
1.15
(S)(Pm P1)
HP =
33,000
P1 = W (Y f1X)
P2 = P3 = 0

Note: Symbol identification given on page 152.

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Symbols
f1 =
Coefficient of Friction chain sliding or rolling
on runway. See next column for specific value
of the coefficient.
If chain is supported by flights, etc., f1 should
be coefficient for flights sliding on conveyor
ways.
f2 =
Coefficient of Friction material sliding on
trough. (See Table in next column).
M=
Wt. of material handled per foot of conveyor
(lb./ft.)

M = (TPH)(33.3)
S
M =(CFH) (Matl. Density in LB/FT3)
60(S)
W=

h=
c=
Pm =
P1
P2 =
P3
HP =
S=
TPH =

Weight of moving conveyor parts chains,

flights, slats, etc., per foot of chain (lbs/ft).
Depending on the method of chain travel,
use the following factors for estimating
approximate chain weight (lbs/ft) if actual
chain weight is unknown.
Material or chain sliding .0015 x Total
weight of material on conveyor at any
time (lbs.). (Classes 1, 1A, 2 or 3)
Material carried and Chain rolling
.0005 x Total weight of material on
conveyor at any time (lbs.). (Classes 4
and 4A)
For example: If a Class 4 Conveyor is used
and the total material weight is 40,000
pounds, then 40,000 x .0005 = 20.0
Use 20.0 Lbs/Ft. as an estimated chain weight for
W in the above equation. Add the estimated
Weight/Ft. on the flights or slats that will be used.
Height of material rubbing against side of
conveyor trough (inches).
Trough side friction constant (see Table in next
column).
Total Maximum Chain pull (lbs)
Chain pull at point indicated (lbs)

CFH

X=
Y=

=
=

Capacity in cubic feet per hour

TPH x 2000
(Matl. Density in lb/ft3)
Horizontal center distance (ft.)
Vertical rise (ft.)
Chain Friction Factors (f1)

Chain Sliding
Chain Sliding on Steel Track unlubricated .... .3-.5
Chain Sliding on Steel Track lubricated .............. .2
Chain Sliding on Hard Wood .................................. .5
Chain Sliding on Non-Metallic Wear Strips:
Chain Sliding on Ultra-High Molecular
Weight Polyethylene ....................................... .15-.4
Chain Rolling
da
f1 = fr
dr
Where: da = axle diameter (inches)(usually bushing O.D.)
dr = roller outside diameter (inches)
(Fr) For Metal Rollers
Cast Rollers
Steel Rollers
Dry
.5
Dry
.4
Lubricated
.4
Lubricated
.3
For LF (Low Friction material) Bushed Rollers, f r = .25
Material Friction Factors
Materials
Aluminum
Ashes, Coal, Dry
Ashed, Coal, Wet
Bagasse
Cement, Portland
Cement Clinker
Coal, Anthracite, Sized
Coal, Anthracite, Run of Mine
Coal, Bituminous, Sized
Coal, Bituminous, Run of Mine
Coke, Mixed
Coke, Breeze
Grains
Gravel, Dry
Gravel, Run of Bank
Ice, Crushed
Lime, Pebble
Sand, Dry
Sand, Damp
Stone, Screened
Wood Chips, Pulp Logs

Friction Factor
Mat'l Sliding on
Steel Trough (f2)

Trough Side
Friction Fadctor
(c)

.40
.50
.60
.40
.65
.70
.40
.45
.50
.55
.55
.65
.40
.45
.60
.15
.50
.60
.85
.60
.40

27
36
55
200
12
12
25
20
21
20
42
36
23
12
11
34
28
7
6
9
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CONVEYOR CHAIN SELECTION

PROCEDURES (Contd.)

Required horsepower at headshaft

Conveyor Speed (ft/min)
Capacity in Tons per Hour = MS
33.3
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Step 3. Determine the Design Working Load
The determination of chain pull (Pm) is for static conditions and does not include consideration of the
following dynamic conditions:
a. Loading fluctuations that may exceed the static load condition. These fluctuations are provided for by the
Service Factor. (See table below.)
b. The conveyor chain speed and the number of teeth in the sprockets used. These items are provided for by
the Speed Factor (Fs). (See table below.)
Calculate the Design Working load by modifying Pm as follows:
For single strand conveyor:
Design Working Load = Pm x Service Factor x Speed Factor
For multiple strand conveyor:
Design Working Load = Pm x Service Factor x Speed Factor x
1.2
No. of Strands
The multiplier (1.2) is used to provide for possible overloads in one of the strands caused by unequal load
sharing distribution.
Speed Factors (Fs)
50
100
150
200
300
400
No. of
Engineered
Engineered
Engineered
Engineered
Engineered
Engineered
Teeth on
Sprocket Cast Chain and Welded Cast Chain and Welded Cast Chain and Welded Cast Chain and Welded Cast Chain and Welded Cast Chain and Welded
Steel Chain
Steel Chain
Steel Chain
Steel Chain
Steel Chain
Steel Chain
6
1.6
1.4
2.3
2.0
2.3
2.9
5.0
4.4

7
1.3
1.1
1.6
1.4
2.0
1.8
2.6
2.3
4.5
4.0

8
1.2
1.0
1.4
1.3
1.7
1.5
2.0
1.8
2.9
2.5
4.2
3.6
9
1.1
1.0
1.3
1.2
1.6
1.4
1.8
1.6
2.3
2.0
2.9
2.6
10
1.0
0.9
1.3
1.1
1.4
1.2
1.6
1.4
1.9
1.7
2.3
2.0
11
1.0
0.9
1.2
1.0
1.3
1.2
1.5
1.3
1.7
1.5
2.1
1.8
12
1.0
0.9
1.1
1.0
1.3
1.1
1.4
1.2
1.6
1.4
1.9
1.6
14
1.0
0.8
1.1
0.9
1.2
1.0
1.3
1.1
1.5
1.3
1.7
1.4
16
0.9
0.8
1.0
0.9
1.1
1.0
1.2
1.0
1.4
1.2
1.5
1.3
18
0.9
0.8
1.0
0.9
1.0
0.9
1.2
1.0
1.3
1.1
1.5
1.3
20
0.9
0.8
1.0
0.9
1.0
0.9
1.1
1.0
1.3
1.1
1.5
1.2
24
0.9
0.8
0.9
0.8
1.0
0.9
1.1
0.9
1.2
1.0
1.3
1.2
Note: If sprocket size has not yet been determined, use a speed factor for a 12-tooth sprocket. Refer to sprocket selection beginning on page 75.

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Determination of Speed Factor for Traction Wheels

1. Determine effective pitch diameter (PDeff): (PDeff) = Traction wheel O.D. + barrel O.D. (chain)
2. Compare (PDeff) to pitch diameters of standard engineering sprockets. If (PDeff) falls between two
standard pitch diameters, go to the lower value.
3. The standard pitch diameter chosen from No. 2 above will give number of teeth.
4. Knowing number of teeth and chain speed, speed factor (Fs) can be determined.
Service Factor
Operating Conditions

Daily Operated Period

Start Stop
Type of Load
% Load Added At
Frequency Under
8-10 Hrs.
a Time
Load
Less Than
Less Than
5/Day
5%
Moderate
5/Day to
5-20%
Peaks
2/Hr.
High Peaks 2/Hr. to 10/Hr.
20% to 40%
Operating Conditions
Up to 200F (93C)
Temperature 200F to 350F (93C to 177C)
350F to 500F (177C to 260C)
Above 500F (260C)
Uniform

24 Hrs.

1.0

1.2

1.2

1.4

1.5
1.8
Service Factors
1.0
1.1
1.2
Contact Rexnord

Reversing under load can be damaging and requires special consideration. Consult
Rexnord for selection assistance.

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The Start-Stop and % loaded parameters are intended to guide you in classifying the severity of loading for
your conveyor. If these two parameters fall into different
categories (ex. start-stop less than 5/Day, % loaded at a time
5-20%) use the more severe classification (moderate).

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Step 4. Make Tentative Chain Selection
To aid in making the selection, consider the
following:
a. The wear life and relative cost of each type.
b. Short conveyor centers and high chain speeds
produce rapid joint wear and chain elongation.
These conditions suggest a chain with a high
(A or B) wear rating.
c. Heavy loads produce rapid sliding and rolling
wear. These conditions suggest a chain with a
high (A or B) sliding or rolling wear rating.
d. Conveyors operating in highly abrasive
surroundings require hard bearing surfaces.
This condition would suggest a steel chain.
e. Mildly abrasive or moderately corrosive
conditions may indicate that a cast chain is the
economical choice.
f. Corrosive atmospheres reduce the fatigue
strength of component parts. In this case, chain
with armor cased pins are recommended.
g. The chain pitch may be dictated by the required
spacing of attachment links. A longer pitch is
more economical while a shorter pitch requires
less room for sprockets. In many cases a 4" to 6"
pitch chain is considered a good compromise.
h. The selection procedure outlined is applicable
only if temperatures of the chain will remain
within -40F and +350F. Special lubricants may
be needed above 250F. If these temperature
limits will be exceeded, consult your Rexnord
representative.

Additional factors such as sprocket availability and

price, chain delivery lead time and chain price should
also be considered in making the final choice.
In making the final selection reliability should be a
primary consideration. Cast chains, in general, do a
good job in sliding applications and have excellent
corrosion resistance. However, in critical applications
where overloads may be encountered, Engineered Steel
and Welded Steel chains will usually provide longer and
more dependable service. It is recommended, therefore, that the final selection be made from the listings
of Engineered Steel and Welded Steel Chains. Refer to
the detail listings for the type of chain selected and
select a specific chain that has a working load at least
equal to the design working load and meets the pitch
and space requirements.
REXNORD DOES NOT RECOMMEND CAST,
CAST COMBINATION NOR WELDED STEEL
CHAINS FOR ELEVATOR SERVICE.
Step 5. Make Tentative Selection of Attachment Links
Refer to the section on attachments. On the basis of
the information here and on the basis of the chain
selected, tentatively select the desired attachment links.
Step 6. Verify Chain Selection and Re-Check Design
Working Load
Recalculate total chain pull (Pm) and design
working load using the exact chain and attachment
weight as given in the listings to verify that the selected
chain will meet the requirements.
Selection Procedure for Double Flex Chains
This procedure is the same as that for standard
chains except that the Chain Pull as determined
must be modified. The modification is necessary
because the chain is flexing around curves and
additional tension is developed because of the
friction between the sides of the chain and curves.
The chain pull must be calculated on a cumulative
basis, with the Turn Factor for each curve taken
into account. Consult Rexnord for assistance in
applying the proper Turn Factor for your conveyor.

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PROCEDURES (Contd.)

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Conveyor Chain Selection
A horizontal scraper flight conveyor has been
tentatively designed to handle Bituminous coals, and
will feed an incinerator from a coal storage hopper.
The coal is to be conveyed in an existing trough which
is approximately 100 feet long and has a cross section
as shown in the sketch below.
6"

27"

6"

The unit becomes a scraper flight conveyor, similar

to that indicated as a basic type of conveyor.

6" Material Depth

Steel Trough Imbedded in

Concrete Floor

Scraper Flight
Chain Rolling
Material Sliding
Class 2

Conveyor Data
Material Handled:

Bituminous Coal
(1/2" maximum lump size)

Material Density:

50 Lbs. per cubic foot

Conveyor Centers:

100 Feet

Conveyor Capacity:

170 Tons per hour

Conveyor Speed:

100 Feet per minute

Step 2. Estimate Total Chain Pull

TRAVEL
SPROCKET

TRAVEL

Other Considerations
1. Approximately 100 steel plates (1/4" x 10" x 27";
Weight 10 Lbs.) are left over from another project,
complete with attachment wings. It is desired to use
these as flights if possible. Attachment wings are
available to suit chain.
2. No space restrictions.
3. Conveyor to operate 16 hours per day. 5 days per
week.
4. Drive will be selected to suit conveyor.

DESIGN AND SELECTION

In the basic considerations section of this procedure,

it was pointed out that a conveyor using a chain that
rolled would result in smoother operation. Since a rolling
chain also has less friction, smaller drive units could be
used, at lower operating costs. Therefore, tentatively pick
a chain with rollers to run on the existing trough. Also
tentatively figure on using the available 10" x 27" steel
flights and attachment wings. The basic conveyor cross
section might become a two-chain conveyor with scraper
flights connected between the chains as shown in the
following sketch.
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Pm
MATERIAL

Pm = X (2f1W + f2M + h2 ) + MY
c
Where:
Pm = Maximum chain pull (Lbs.)
X

= Conveyor centers (100 Ft.)

f1

= Coefficient of friction chain rolling on runway

f1

= fr da (See Table, page 123)

dr

Select Suitable Chain

Step 1. Determine Conveyor Class

HEAD
SPROCKET

f1 = 0.20 (This factor will range from 0.10 to 0.20,

depending upon the chain roller-bushing proportions. Since the chain pull is only being estimated
at this point, use the highest range 0.20 in the first
calculation.)
M = Weight of material handled per foot of conveyor
M =

TPH x 33.3 = 170 x 33.3 = 56.6 Lbs./Ft.

S
100

W = Weight per foot of moving conveyor parts

S

= Conveyor speed (feet/minute)

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Since the weight of the chain and attachment links has
not yet been determined, use the empirical factor given
on page 123 to establish chain weight.
W = .0015 x 56.6 Lbs./Ft. x 100 Ft. = 8.49 Lbs./Ft.
Add to this the weight of the flights.
(There are approximately 100 flights available;
assume a flight spacing of every 2 feet)
10 Lbs./ Flight x 1 Flight/2 Ft. = 5 Lbs./Ft.
W = 8.49 Lbs./Ft. + 5 Lbs./Ft. = 13.49 Lbs./Ft.
f2 = Coefficient of friction of material
f2 = 0.50 (Material friction factor table, page 123)
h = Height of material (see sketch of trough)
h = 6 inches
c = Trough side friction factor
c = 21 (Material friction factor table, page 123)
y = Vertical rise = 0 (Horizontal Conveyor)
Substitute Values in Formula:

Refer to pages 10-15 of the chain listing section and

note that these chains all have rollers. For the conveyor
arrangement tentatively selected, a Style R chain,
whose rollers are larger than the sidebars, should be
used. As indicated in the selection procedure, Step 4-g.
(Page 125), a 4- to 6-inch pitch chain is good first
choice. Also, from the calculation of Design Working
Load, a chain having a working load rating of 2548
pounds or greater will be required.
Checking the chain listings, you will note a number
of Style R chains in the desired pitch range. SR196
would be selected as the chain that most closely
matches the desired working load. Chains such as 2188
and 1604 have working loads substantially higher and
would not be economical choices. SR196 would be the
tentative selection.
Step 5. Make Tentative Selection of Attachment Links

Pm = 3540 Lbs.

From the basic conveyor arrangement decided

upon, an attachment lug which projects on one side of
the chain only is required. Also, it is desired to select
an attachment link to which the available flight wings
can be adapted, if possible. This suggests a singleattachment lug such as the A attachment. The A1
(single hole) attachment is available for the SR196
Chain. Make this the tentative selection.

Step 3. Determine Design Working Load

Step 6. Verify Chain Selection & Recheck Design

Working Load

Pm = X (2f1W + f2M + h2)+ MY

c
= 100 [2 (.20)(13.49) + .50 (56.6) + 62 ]+ 56.6 x 0
21
= 100 (5.4 + 28.3 + 1.7)

Design W.L. = Pm x Service Factor x

1.2
Speed Factor x
No. of Strands
1.2
= 3540 x 1.2 x 1.0 x
2
= 2545 Lbs.
The Service Factor was picked from the table on
page 153 for uniform loading since the conveyor is
being fed from a hopper. A factor of 1.2 was selected
because the conveyor will be in operation for more
than 10 hours per day.
The speed factor was picked for a 12 tooth sprocket,
although final sprocket selection has not been made. As
indicated in the drive chain selection section (pages 9495), a 12 tooth sprocket is a good first choice.
Step 4. Make Tentative Chain Selection
Refer to the chain selection chart and note that an
engineered steel roller type chain is recommended for
a Class 2 Conveyor.

The exact chain and attachment link weight/ft. can

now be used to calculate the Design Working Load.
Also, the chain roller and bushing diameters can be
used to determine the chain friction factor (f1).
Chain Weight
SR196 Plain Chain

= 5.0 Lbs./Ft.

SR196 A1 Attachment Link

= 6.6 Lbs./Ft.

The weight per foot for the attachment link is based on a

link interspersed every pitch. For the conveyor arrangement
to be used, an attachment link will be required every 2 feet,
or every 4th pitch (6 inch pitch chain).
3 plain links at 5.0 Lbs./Ft.
= 15.0 Lbs.
1 Attachment link at 6.6 Lbs./Ft. = 6.6 Lbs.
21.6 Lbs.
21.6 4 = 5.4 Lbs./Ft.
SR196 A1 every 4th link
= 5.4 Lbs./Ft.
2 strands of chain x 5.4 Lbs./Ft. = 10.8 Lbs./Ft.
Flight Weight
= 5.0 Lbs./Ft.
15.8 Lbs./Ft.
15.8 Lbs./Ft. = W = Total weight of moving conveyor parts.
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Chain Friction Factors
f1 = fr da
dr
fr = 0.4 (from table, page 154 for steel roller)
da = Bushing diameter (5/8" from chain listing, page 11)
dr = Roller O.D. (2" from chain listing, page 11)
0.4 (5/8)
f1 =
2
f1 = 0.125
Use the final values of chain weight (W) and chain factor (f1) in the chain pull formula
Use the same values for all other factors as in Step 2.
Pm = X (2f1W + f2M + h2 ) + MY
c
= 100 (2 x .125 x 15.8) + (.50 x 56.6) + 62 + (56.6 x 0)
21
= 100 [(3.95) + (28.3) + (1.7)]
Pm = 3395 Lbs. total conveyor chain pull
Design Working Load = Pm x Service Factor x Speed Factor x
1.2
No. of Strands
Design W.L. = 3395 x 1.2 x 1.0 x 1.2
2
= 2444 Lbs. chain pull per strand
Since the final design working load of 2444 pounds does not exceed the maximum recommended working load of
2600 as given in the chain specifications (pages 11), the SR196 chain selection is acceptable.

ELEVATOR CHAIN PULL CALCULATION PROCEDURE

Bucket Elevator Formulas
To Determine Chain Pull (Pm):
Pm = 0.5 Pt + MKD + Y (M + W)
Knowing the chain pull, determine the design working load and select chain service and speed factors found on page 126.
To Determine Horsepower (HP):
HP = 1.15 (S) (MDK + MY)
33000
Where:
M = Weight of material handled per foot of elevator (lb./ft.)
M = Matl. Density (Lb./Ft.3) x Bucket Cap. (Ft.3)
Bucket Spacing (Ft.)
W = Weight of chain and buckets per foot of elevator (lbs./ft.)

Pm

P1

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Attach. Spacing x Wt. of plain chain

Wt. of attach. chain
+(
(
)
)
in Pitches 1 ) (
(lbs./ft.)
(lbs./ft.)
W =

attachment spacing in pitches

Wt. of a bucket (lbs.)
+
bucket spacing (ft.)
Pt = Take Up Force (Lbs.)
P1 = 1/2 of Pt + WY
D = Footshaft sprocket pitch diameter (feet)
K = digging factor (10 for centrifugal, 6 for continuous)
Y = Elevator center distance (feet)
S = Elevator speed (feet/minute)
TPH = Tons/Hour = .75 (S) (M)
33.3
TPH
x
(2000)
CFH =
Matl Density (lbs./ft.3)

Y
CENTER
DISTANCE

Pt

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APPLICATIONS BEYOND SCOPE OF CATALOG SELECTION PROCEDURES
The selection procedures in this catalog were
intended to cover the majority of conveyor, elevator
and drive applications. However, some installations
involve conditions or applications which require special

consideration in the selection process. The items listed

below will aid in obtaining selection assistance. The
items on this page are basic considerations which are
necessary, if known, to insure selection of components
best suited to the application.

General Information

General

1. Answer Required by (date): ____________________________

1. Desired Equipment Life: _____________________ Hours/Years

2. Product:  Chain  Sprockets  Other

2. Environment

Data Required for Selection

3. Application:  New Installation  Replacement Component

(a) Temperature: Surrounding _______________________ F

4. Equipment OperatingTime ___ Hours/Day; ____ Days/Week

Component ____________________________________ F

Drives

If Cycling, Time at Temperature ______________________

1. Horsepower: Maximum ____ ; Percent of operating time at or

above 75% Maximum Horsepower ______________________
2. RPM DriveR ________________ DriveN _________________ ;
Ratio ________ Permissible Variation + _________________

(b) Abrasion: Material ________________________________

Particle Size ______________ Abrasiveness ___________
(Refer to tables on pages 143-144).
(c) Corrosion: Material _______________________________

__________________________________________________

Corrosiveness ____________________________________

3. Center Distance _____________________________________

(d) Lubrication: Lubricant _____________________________

 Fixed  Adjustable Permissible Variation __________

How Applied _____________________________________

4. Layout: Please provide sketch. Show Centers, DriveR,

Direction of Rotation and Relation to Horizontal.

Conveyor and Elevator Components

Conveyor and Elevator

1. Sprockets (or Traction Wheels) No. of Teeth (or Outside
Diameter):

1. Type:  Elevator  Bulk Material Conveyor  Unit Handling Conveyor

Head __________________ Tail _________________________

2. Chain Speed: _____________________________ Feet/Minute

2. Shaft Size: Head ________ Tail _________________________

3.

3. Chain Attachments: Type ___________ Spacing ___________

Material Handled:

4. Weight of Flights or Slats _____________________________

Characteristics:  Dry  Wet  Sticky

5. Takeup Type:  Screw  Gravity Weight

Lump Size: ________________________ Inches (Maximum)

6. Elevator Buckets: Style ______________

Quantity: _______________________________ Tons/Hour;

__________________________ Cubic Feet/Hour

Size ______________ x ______________ x ______________

Drives

Density: ___________________________ Lbs./Cubic Foot

1. Shaft Diameters: DriveR ___________ DriveN ___________

If material density is not known, refer to material properties

2. Application Description: _______________________________

table on pages 173 and 174.

___________________________________________________

(b) If Units:

___________________________________________________

Quantity: __________________________________ Units/Hour

___________________________________________________

Size: ___________ x ______________ x ________________

___________________________________________________

Spacing:  Random  Regular

___________________________________________________

Weight: _____ Lbs. (each) _____ Lbs. (per foot of conveyor)

Total weight on conveyor at one time: _________ Lbs. (Max.)
4. Loading (in Cubic Feet/Hour or Units/Hour):
Normal __________________ Peak ____________________

___________________________________________________
3. Peak Load Factor ____________________________________
Ratio of peak tension to mean tension while maximum
horsepower is being transmitted.

Percent of Time at Peak _______________________________

5. Layout: Sketch showing centers, inclines, distance between
chains, special attachments.

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POLYMERIC CHAINS AND ACCESSORIES
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Materials
Standard Materials
Chain links are made from an acetal thermoplastic
which which offers several advantages over steel and
stainless steel chains. The coefficient of friction for acetal
is lower than either steel chains, reducing the horsepower
requirement for the conveyor and preventing product
damage when the chain slides under products backed up
at various points in the conveyor. Acetal chains also
reduce noise in a conveying system.
Combined with a stainless steel pin, the chain will
not rust and has good resistance to many chemicals.
Special Materials
For applications requiring special chain capabilities, a
wide range of materials and processing treatments have
been developed. Consult Rexnord for details. (See the
listing below for frequently encountered requirements).
FDA/USDA Compliance
Chain materials used are in compliance with FDA
regulations and guidelines for use in direct food
contact. Also, the chain materials have been found
chemically acceptable for direct food contact with
meat or poultry products by the Product Safety Branch
of USDA. Also, the chain designs have been found
acceptable for direct contact with meat or poultry
products by the Equipment Branch of the Facilities,
Equipment and Sanitation Division of USDA.
Environmental Factors
Chemical Resistance

DESIGN AND SELECTION

Rex polymeric chains, sprockets and idlers have

good resistance to hydrocarbons, most neutral organic
and inorganic materials, and to weak acids and bases in
a pH range from 4 to 10.
To prolong chain life in the above situations, it is
recommended to:
1. Avoid high temperatures of questionable liquids
and/or solids. The closer to room temperature,
the better.
2. Clean the chain! Thorough and frequent cleanings
can limit prolonged exposure to questionable
liquids and/or solids, decreasing the damaging
effects of chemical attack.
Temperature Range
The allowable temperature range for Rex polymeric
chains is -40F to +180F.
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Consult Rexnord Corp. for operation beyond these

temperatures.
Abrasion Resistance
Care should be taken when operating Rex polymeric
chains in abrasive environments. Of particular concern is
abrasive particles embedded in wearstrips and sprockets.
These particles, once embedded, can work like a file to wear
away the chain.
Rex sprockets are manufactured from super tough
urethane. This material was selected because it is harder than
most other available non-metallic sprocket materials and resists
particle embedding. UHMW sprockets are not recommended
for any application where dirt or other abrasives are present.
Sprockets
Rex polymeric chains are designed specifically for
applications where corrosion resistance is desired. The
current line of polymeric sprockets compliments the product
line by offering additional corrosion resistance components.
There are, however, situations that require metallic sprockets.
If a decision is made to use steel or cast sprockets, it is
imperative to carefully inspect the sprocket for any unusual
burrs, ridges, or protrusions and remove them before they
come in contact with the polymeric chain. Such abrasive
components have the capability of severely reducing the
expected service life of the chain.
Flammability
Rex polymeric material will burn and support combustion.
Acetal thermoplastics will burn with a clear flame and little
smoke. Care should be taken to keep chain and accessories
away from heat sources. Do not weld around conveyors or
machinery without taking care to protect polymeric materials.
Ultra-Violet (UV) Resistance
Exposure to ultra-violet light can degrade polymeric
chain materials. UV stabilized materials are available for use
in direct sunlight.
Wear Strips
Metal Wear Strips
Metal wear strips are harder than non-metallics and, in
addition, can be heat treated or work hardened to increase
hardness. They are, therefore, suited for applications where
abrasive particles are present either from the environment or
from the products carried. Abrasive particles are less likely to
imbed in metal wear strips.
For non-corrosive environments, plain carbon steel, cold
finished, is recommended. For corrosive environments, use
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Wear Strips (Contd.)
Steel
Plain carbon, cold rolled steel is recommended.
Surface finish should be 32-63 RMS. Use heat treatable
grades where available and hardened to 25-30Rc. Surface
lubricants used should have rust inhibitors added.
Stainless Steel
Cold rolled finish (32-63 RMS) is recommended. An
austenitic grade offers the best corrosion resistance.
The softer annealed grades of austenitic stainless steel
are not recommended. Interaction between the chain
material and the soft stainless steel might develop. When
this happens, the resulting wear debris consists almost
entirely of finely divided stainless steel particles, nearly
black in color, similar to molydisulfide or graphite. The
wear of the stainless steel might be rapid while the
thermoplastic chain by contrast exhibits only slight wear.
Therefore, one quarter temper minimum austenitic
grade stainless is recommended. Martensitic stainless
steels can also be use. They offer excellent wear
resistance when heat treated to 25-35Rc, but they are
not as corrosion resistant as austenitic.
Aluminum
Not recommended due to poor wear resistance.
Non-Metallic Wear Strips
Non-metallic wear strips have a lower coefficient of
friction than metals. They are generally easier to install
and remove and provide for quieter operation. Nylatron
is the preferred material, especially for dry operation at
high load or high speed conditions around corners. Ultra
high molecular weight polyethylene is also recommended
for all well lubricated applications and some dry applications.
Acetal
Not recommended for use with acetal chains. It is
best not to run identical plastics together.
Nylatron

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

UHMW polyethylene (molecular weight of at least 1.0
million) is recommended for both dry and wet applications on straight runs. It is also recommended for all well
lubricated corners and non-lubricated corners where
chain load and speed are low. It is not recommended for
dry operation on corners where the chain load or speed
are high. It is also not recommended for operation in
environments where particulate matter is present and can
embed in the UHMW, subsequently wearing the chain.
UHMWP has a wear rate equivalent to nylon in
non-lubricated applications. It is virtually unaffected by
moisture and is more resistant to corrosive chemicals
than nylon. It is not as rigid as cast nylon and may deflect
when subjected to high loads from sideflexing chains.
Teflon
This material has perhaps the lowest coefficient
of friction available in a plastic wear strip material. It
is soft and tends to flow off the surface and is not
practical as a wear strip material except in low load
low speed applications.
Lubricant Impregnated Wood
Suitable for dry applications where self-lubricating
properties of the material are best utilized. Not
recommended for abrasive conditions where particles
may imbed in the surface and wear the chain.
Catenary Sag
Rex polymeric chain conveyors should provide for
proper amount of catenary sag to allow proper chain
and sprocket interaction. Ample space should be
provided for the catenary. If chain sag is excessive or
increased due to wear, it should be adjusted to the
proper amount of sag by removing links. If space does
not permit catenary sag, consult Rexnord.
Rex polymeric chains should never be run tight.
Attempting to operate the chain with too little catenary
sag can result in excessively high chain tension, leading
to rapid chain wear to chain breakage. For this reason,
screw take-ups are not recommended.

Nylatron (nylon with molydisulfide filler) is the

preferred material for dry applications because of its
low wear state and low friction. It is especially suited for
dry operation on double flex chain corners.
Although nylatron is more stable in wet applications
than most nylons, it will absorb moisture and expand.
Therefore, room for expansion must be provided and
fasteners must allow for movement.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION (Contd)
General Chain Pull Calculations
Overhead Conveyors
Chain pull = Moving Load + Lift Load

CS
Where:
MTW
= Moving Total Weight lbs: (Weight of all
N348 Chain, Trolleys, Shackle Hangers,
Carriers and Product Weight in the entire
conveyor.)
f1
= Friction Factor (see table).
Select the Friction Factor indicated for
your trolley wheel diameter.
Note: A large number of vertical bends
and horizontal turns will create slightly
higher friction (consult Rexnord).
TR
= Total Rise: (this is the total of all vertical rises)
Example: three four-foot rises,
TR = 3 x 4 = 12 ft.
BW
= Product Weight lbs. (average weight
product)
CS
= Carrier Spacing (feet)
Friction Factor f1
Operating
Conditions
0 to 180F
(clean conditions)

Ball Bearing Trolleys Wheel Diameter

2"
3"
4"
.025

.020

.018

The worst condition (uncompensated loaded inclines) should be used in

determining Lift Load.

Well lubricated anti-friction wheel turns and ball

bearing trolley wheels are recommended; sliding
corners are not recommended.
Rated Allowable Chain Pull

DESIGN AND SELECTION

The maximum recommended chain pull/working

load of N348 chain is 700 pounds; if this chain pull is
exceeded, additional drives must be used.
For more detailed information on chain pull
calculations, refer to CEMA standard No. 601 1995
entitled Overhead Trolley Chain Conveyors. It is
available from Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers
Association, 9384-D Forestwood Lane, Manassas,

132

VA 20110.

POLYMERIC CHAINS AND ACCESSORIES

MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Installation
1. When connecting or disconnecting chain:
Always lock out the equipment power switch
before removing or installing chains.
Always use safety glasses to protect your eyes.
Support the chain to prevent uncontrolled
movement of chain and parts.
Tools for assembly or disassembly should be in
good condition and properly used.
Always sight the pin with the hole before
driving it home.
2. The chains operate open end forward!
Generally, it is best to run offset chains with the
open end leading. This arrangement provides the
smoothest action during sprocket engagement and
assures getting the longest service life out of the
chain and sprockets.
When chains are operated in this way, the wear
from joint articulation is restricted primarily to the
bearing surface (pin or bar) which is best able to
withstand wear. In addition, sprocket wear is
minimized because the motion between the chain
and sprocket teeth during engagement is reduced.
3. Any unusual burrs, ridges, or protrusions in the conveyor
system that could cut into and destroy the chain, sprockets,
or idlers must be removed.
Cleaning
In many applications rapid build-up of grease, dirt, grit,
sand and spilled liquid can occur. This can result in:
1. Soiling and damage to the conveyed product.
2. Increased work demands for the chain and motor.
3. Accelerated sprocket tooth wear.
4. Conveyor pulsation and wear.
5. Excessive chain wear on the flight and in the joint areas.
6. Rapid wear of the wear strips.
Frequent cleaning of the chain and conveyor
frame is advised. Such agents as steam, warm water,
and soap are commonly used. Many times combined
cleaners/lubricants are applied continuously. Strong
caustic agents used with metal chains should not be
used with plastic chains. Always rinse cleaning agents
completely off of the chain and conveyor frame. When
excessive amounts of liquids, broken glass or debris
accumulate, cleaning will be required on a regular
basis to remove these undesirable materials. It is
advisable to have operating personnel keep brushes
and cleaning solutions nearby to remove broken glass
and excessive spillage.