Presuming that you have a good background grasp of bulk technology, John Gately indicated early on this forum that MHEA produces such a guide,

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'The MHEA handbook mentioned previously is an excellent metricated version of CEMA for quite a few quid less. It is very hard to get hold of a copy because the MHEA moves around more than yer average hobo...last heard of c/o Dr Wright. They also used to publish a comprehensive chain conveyor guide.'

Regrettably, Harold Wright passed away, but the MHEA is still going strong.

Lyn ■

I am sorry to hear about Harold Wright.

The chain guide mentioned by Lyn is comprehensive enough and does not contain commercial clatter which most manufacturers gladly provide. Those publications have a job to do and throw everything at us. They are free, useful, accurate and often obscure: all at the same time. For the same chain there at least 3 types of sprocket and selection becomes an art form. Renolds, Rexnord, Falk and a host of others have plenty of data/handbooks on their websites but be prepared to have to sift through avoirdupois and ISO pitches. Also, despite the myriad worked examples you will find it very hard to exactly match your application. Don't worry though: chain conveyors are very tough beasts. One advantage of mixed mode chain pitches is that the PCD's and pitches can sometimes be fine tuned to fit into the available tracks. ■

Originally Posted by mistersharkster

Hi Lyn,

I hope you could help me in finding good books explaining how to design chain conveyor equipment.

Thank you in advance.

Dear Sir,

You can try with " Mech. Handling with Precision Conveyor chain " by L . Jones. A good book.

Regards.

A.Banerjee ■