Log Accumulator Chain Lubrication system

Lengthen life, not the chain, with a Unique Rotalube Chain Lubrication System. Tissue manufacturing processes today mean that even one percent chain elongation can mean costly downtime. It is of paramount importance to select a chain lubrication system that protects chain from wear and shock load performance. A Rotalube System decreases the wear rate between the pin and bushing, reducing elongation and increasing wear life up to three times than chains using conventional lubrication systems. A Tissue manufacturer wanted to improve the performance and reliability of their converting area and in doing so turned to Rotalube Systems Limited for assistance. The operating conditions of the Tissue manufacturing plant was dust laden, so the use of the machines conventional oil drip lubrication system was ineffective as the lubricant was absorbed by the dust and consequently not allow the oil to penetrate the chain links. The customer decided to replace the system with a brush application system, only to find that the dust collected around the brush very quickly, making this system ineffective also. The problem experienced at this tissue converting company was particularly prevalent on a log accumulator where large logs of wound tissue paper collect before being cut to size by high speed log cutters. Improper lubrication led to the chains losing flexibility causing uneven wear of the chains, resulting in the chains, regularly, having to be re- tensioned and chain linkages being replaced this meant machine downtime and loss in productivity. Rotalube Systems improved the lubrication on the log accumulator by installing two unique Rotalube applicators one for each chain on the accumulator. The two applicators were fed lubricant from a pump mounted outside the machine guard. The system delivered fine accurate amounts of oil/air onto the chain link exactly where and when required irrespective of chain speed or stretch. The applicators and system were supplied as a retro fit system, so installation could be done with ease and speed during a Planned shutdown period. When the Rotalube System was installed, the tissue company saw immediate improvements with the chain flexibility, logs running parallel, fewer rejects and less unscheduled maintenance stops. Rotalube Systems Limited has worked very closely with this manufacturer and has further developed a NEW offerings one being the drive chains on the log saw machines. It was found that chain stretch was causing the logs to be cut inaccurately resulting in rejects. The solution to this problem has been solved and is currently being installed; additional solutions relating to chain lubrication are being solved for other Industries with many seeing very quick returns on the investment.

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