Regarding the cleaning of the chain of the chain scraper conveyor, the first question is naturally when the chain needs cleaning. Let me introduce you.
My personal opinion is that every few months or every time the chain is exposed to seawater / snow, or when there is obvious oil on the chain, it needs to be cleaned in time. The chain is stained with seawater. If it is not cleaned with gasoline in time, it will still be broken after two or three days. This is because the salt contained in seawater and snow melting agent will significantly increase the electrochemical corrosion of the chain, so timely cleaning is necessary.
The next question is naturally what to use for cleaning. The best cleaning method is of course the chain cleaner. But I also heard about various alternative plans such as clean water / soap water / gasoline / brake disc cleaner / WD-40. First and foremost, WD-40 is harmless to the chain.
Although clean water and soapy water will not cause much harm in the short term, we all expect the chain to operate in a dull environment. The water film on the chain will inevitably accelerate the rate of corrosion, and gasoline will not affect The chain is a hazard, but it will affect the function of the rubber seal over time.
As for the brake disc cleaner, although it is very easy to obtain in the United States where the car / locomotive civilization is prosperous, its influence on the chain function is very large, and it is extremely not recommended.
Regarding the daily chain cleaning of the chain scraper conveyor, just spray the chain cleaner or WD-40 while rotating the chain. If necessary, it can be cleaned with a rag, toothbrush or special chain cleaning brush. Subsequently, the chain smoothing agent is sprayed, and the bearings on both sides of the surface can be sprayed separately. Because the chain smoothing agent is mainly the bearing and the rubber seal ring. Finally, wipe off the remaining smoothing agent with a clean towel.
