Industrial Bakery Chain
Stainless Proofer Chain – 101.60 mm Pitch
Stainless Proofer Chain – 101.60 mm Pitch is presented as a measured-geometry configuration for industrial bakery conveying. Use the dimensional values below for identification and RFQ preparation; final material, heat treatment, clearance, working rating and attachment details are confirmed for the ordered configuration and actual machine duty.
Configuration Overview
Stainless Proofer Chain – 101.60 mm Pitch is presented as a measured-geometry configuration for industrial bakery conveying. Use the dimensional values below for identification and RFQ preparation; final material, heat treatment, clearance, working rating and attachment details are confirmed for the ordered configuration and actual machine duty.
This chain can be reviewed for proofing, baking, cooling, pan handling or transfer service depending on the category and installed interface. A replacement match should preserve pitch, transverse dimensions, sprocket engagement and carrier location.
How the Chain Is Built
A conveyor chain is a sequence of articulated bearings restrained by link plates. The pin and bush establish the bearing joint; a roller or bush engages the sprocket and, where applicable, runs on a track. Bakery versions may add stainless construction, increased clearances, extended pins, hollow pins or attachments for pans and carriers.
Do not use a photograph alone to approve interchangeability. Two chains can look alike while differing in inside width, pin length, attachment offset or roller diameter. Those differences affect sprocket seating, tracking and machine clearances.
Dimension Reference
The drawing/diagram is shown complete and is not cropped. Use it with the table below for RFQ preparation.
Technical Specifications
| Especificação | Valor de referência |
|---|---|
| Pitch 101.60 mm | Confirm on drawing |
| Inside width 54.10 mm | Confirm on drawing |
| Pin diameter 15.88 mm | Confirm on drawing |
| Bushing / roller-face reference 25.40 mm | Confirm on drawing |
| Link plate height 38.10 mm | Confirm on drawing |
| Overall pin length 109.47 mm | Confirm on drawing |
Values shown here are identification dimensions associated with this configuration. Confirm the final production drawing before installation, especially where material, clearance, attachment position or performance rating is application-dependent.
Bakery Application Context
In bakery equipment, chain duty is defined by more than the product being conveyed. Proofing systems add humidity and long circulation paths; ovens add heat and thermal movement; cooling conveyors may use long transfer routes; pan and tray systems add concentrated carrier loads; packaging areas often require stable, clean transfer.
Record the machine zone, product carrier, chain speed, load per carrier and cleaning routine. If the chain passes through a transition between zones, include that transition in the RFQ because temperature and contamination can change along the route.
Selection and Customization
Geometry match
Confirm pitch, inside width, roller/bush diameter, pin diameter, plate height and overall width.
Attachment match
Define mounting holes, bend direction, offset, cross-rod size and repeated spacing.
Material choice
State moisture, washdown, cleaning chemistry and temperature; material is confirmed against those conditions.
System check
Inspect sprockets, guides, take-up and alignment so a new chain is not installed into a worn or misaligned system.
Installation, Inspection and Maintenance
Before installation, lock out the machine and inspect the sprockets and guides. Worn or hooked teeth can prevent smooth roller seating and accelerate wear in a new chain. Confirm that shafts are aligned, the take-up has usable travel and parallel strands remain synchronized where the conveyor uses more than one chain.
During commissioning, watch the chain through at least one complete circuit. Look for tight joints, side rubbing, carrier interference and unusual noise at sprocket entry or exit. After the initial running period, recheck tension or take-up position according to the machine maker’s practice.
For maintenance planning, our bakery chain maintenance guide covers inspection points, while the Correntes de fermentação page compares related configurations.
Manufacturing and Inspection
Dimensional inspection should verify the characteristics that control interchangeability: pitch consistency, transverse width, pin projection, roller or bush size and attachment location. For custom configurations, inspection should also verify the carrier hole pattern and attachment interval against the approved drawing. Product-specific inspection documents can be arranged according to the confirmed order requirements.
Verificação da empresa para revisão do comprador
Auditorias de fornecedores terceirizadas e verificação de empresas, com o apoio da SGS e da TÜV Rheinland, estão disponíveis para auxiliar os compradores na análise da identidade da empresa, das operações comerciais, do perfil do fornecedor e da capacidade geral de produção. Relatórios de inspeção específicos do produto, documentos de materiais ou registros de conformidade podem ser fornecidos de acordo com os requisitos do pedido e o escopo do produto confirmado.
Machine-Side Verification Before Release
Reproduce the identification dimensions
For Stainless Proofer Chain – 101.60 mm Pitch, record Pitch 101.60 mm, Inside width 54.10 mm, Pin diameter 15.88 mm, Bushing / roller-face reference 25.40 mm using consistent datum points. Where wear is visible, measure over several pitches and note whether the chain is relaxed or under load. The objective is a dimension set another engineer can reproduce, not a single convenient measurement.
Check the chain route, not only the strand
Trace the product through proofing chambers and multi-tier proofer conveyors. Mark drive and tail sprockets, guide rails, return tracks, transfer points and the take-up position. Local scuffing or a tight section can indicate alignment or clearance problems that a new chain alone will not correct.
Treat the interface as a load path
Review carrier bars, trays, cross rods and repeated attachment points. If pans, rods or brackets are fitted, record their hole pattern, offset and repeated spacing. Confirm whether the carrier is rigidly fixed or allowed to articulate, because an over-constrained carrier can force parallel strands out of alignment.
Separate fixed geometry from selectable details
Machine pitch, chain centers and carrier mounting points are often fixed by the existing equipment. Material, joint clearance, roller style or attachment manufacturing method may have room for review. This distinction keeps replacement work compatible while allowing the ordered configuration to reflect warm, humid air, condensate and long circulation paths.
| Verificar | Por que isso importa | O que enviar ou verificar |
|---|---|---|
| Installed geometry | Verify Pitch 101.60 mm, Inside width 54.10 mm, Pin diameter 15.88 mm, Bushing / roller-face reference 25.40 mm against the existing chain or approved machine drawing. | Dimensioned sketch plus side/end photos. |
| Sprockets and guides | Check tooth profile, alignment, guide contact and roller seating. Worn mating parts can make a new chain appear to stretch or run rough. | Tooth count, sprocket photos and guide layout. |
| Take-up and wear | Record current take-up position and any adjustment history. Multi-pitch measurement helps separate joint wear from a simple installation-length issue. | Take-up travel and multi-pitch reading. |
| Ambiente | Document warm, humid air, condensate and long circulation paths. State normal conditions and short peaks separately where temperature is involved. | Temperature/humidity/cleaning description and lubrication constraints. |
| Release check | Before ordering, compare the proposed chain with guards, sensors, transfers and the full carrier envelope. The final drawing should control dimensions and options, especially where stiff joints, carrier binding and unequal movement between parallel strands is possible. | Approved drawing revision and requested quantity/length. |
Ordering Information
Planejamento de Pedidos e Termos Comerciais
Quantidade mínima de encomenda: A avaliação leva em consideração o tipo de produto, o lote de fabricação e o valor do pedido. Itens de catálogo padrão geralmente utilizam quantidades mínimas de produção baseadas em quantidade, enquanto itens grandes ou de alto valor podem ser avaliados com base no valor do projeto.
Exemplos: Novos clientes podem solicitar de 1 a 5 peças quando o tipo de corrente e o processo de fabricação selecionados forem adequados. O preço e a viabilidade da amostra são confirmados antes da produção.
Pedidos mistos: Vários modelos podem ser combinados para um valor de pedido de aproximadamente USD 1.500, sujeito à compatibilidade do processo e aos requisitos de embalagem.
Quantidades muito pequenas: Apenas pedidos de 1 a 2 unidades são considerados para amostras aprovadas, substituições ou casos de engenharia; pedidos de varejo de rotina não são aceitos, e o manuseio especial pode resultar em um custo unitário mais alto.
Tempo de espera: Itens padrão geralmente levam de 10 a 25 dias úteis; componentes personalizados, de 20 a 45 dias; equipamentos para projetos específicos ou pacotes complexos, de 45 a 120 dias, após a confirmação do desenho e do pedido.
Termos comerciais: EXW, FOB, CIF e DAP são termos comumente aceitos. FCA, CFR, CPT, CIP e DDP podem ser discutidos para o destino e o plano de envio.
Commissioning Checkpoints
Confirm the installed geometry before power-up
For Stainless Proofer Chain – 101.60 mm Pitch, verify chain centers, sprocket alignment, guide clearance and the mating carrier or attachment with the machine stationary. Turn the system manually where the machine design permits. The chain should enter and leave each sprocket without side forcing, and no attachment, rod or plate should contact a guard or guide through the proofing loop.
Observe one complete path, not only the drive end
Run at a controlled commissioning speed and watch the loaded and return runs. Pay particular attention to carrier timing and free joint articulation. Listen for a repeating impact and mark the machine position where it occurs. A symptom that repeats at one location is often more useful than a general statement that the chain is noisy or tight.
Recheck after the real process condition is established
Once the line reaches its normal humidity and condensation, inspect articulation, tracking and take-up position again. Confirm strand synchronization. Do not compensate for a local interference by adding excessive chain tension. Record any adjustment so the final maintenance baseline reflects the actual commissioned condition rather than the cold, unloaded setup.
Leave maintenance a reproducible reference
Store the approved chain drawing, installed length or pitch reference, sprocket tooth count, take-up position and clear photographs of the critical interface. This creates a baseline for later wear checks and gives purchasing a controlled reference when another Stainless Proofer Chain – 101.60 mm Pitch strand or compatible replacement is required.
Perguntas frequentes
Are the dimensions enough to approve a replacement?
They are a strong identification start, but the final check also needs sprocket geometry, attachment arrangement, duty, material and machine clearances.
Can you make a custom attachment?
Custom attachment review is possible when a dimensioned drawing, chain geometry and load/application description are provided.
What should I send with an RFQ?
Send dimensions, photos, existing drawing if available, chain quantity or length, machine type, temperature, cleaning environment, load and requested documentation.
