General Catalog

USING ATC CHAIN

2. Positions for Picking Up Tools

1. Guide Applications ■ SK and SK-W type Chains

The best position to pick up a tool is at the drive sprocket, especially in the case of SK type ATC chain.

3. Picking Up Tools with the Clamping Method

Installation of the guide rail

Clamping equipment is necessary for HP-T and HP type ATC chain.

■ HP-T Chains

4. Initial Chain Tension

Please apply initial tension up to 1/2 of the working load of the ATC chain and adjust the chain tension to avoid chain vibration.

Installation of the guide rail

5. Chain Tension and Driving Power

1) Please refer to table below:

Chain layout a) Horizontal

Chain tension

Driving power

Low

High

b) Inclined c) Vertical

Medium

Medium

High

Low

B-90

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