ASME_B29.6m-1993.pdf

Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Licensee=University of Alberta/5966844001,User=trert,rtyrtyrtyNot for Resale,03/07/2015 21:48:02 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Steel Detachable Link Chains,Attachments,and Sprockets ASME B29.6M-I993 REVISION OF B29.6M-1983(R1988)The American Society of Mechanical Engineers 345 East 47th Street,New York,N.Y.1001 7-Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Licensee=University of Alberta/5966844001,User=trert,rtyrtyrtyNot for Resale,03/07/2015 21:48:02 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Date of Issuance:August 31,1994 This Standard will be revised when the Society approves the issuance of a new edition.There will be no addenda or written interpretations of the requirements of this Standard issued to this Edition.ASME is the registered trademark of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American National Standards.The Consensus committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals from competent and concerned interests have hd an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was made available for public review and comment which provides an opportunity for additional public input from industry,academia,regulatory agen-cies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not approve,rate,or endorse any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability for infringement of any applicable Letters Patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,is entirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as government or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations issued in accordance with governing ASME procedures and policies which preclude the issuance of interpretations by individual volun-teers.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.Copyright fc.1994 by THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Licensee=University of Alberta/5966844001,User=trert,rtyrtyrtyNot for Resale,03/07/2015 21:48:02 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-.-ASME B29-bM 93 0757670 0541425 005 FOREWORD(This Foreword is not part of ASME B29.6M-1993)Detachable link power transmission chains have been used almost exclusively by ag-ricultural implement manufacturers for power transmission and conveyors on manure spreaders,corn pickers,planters,hay rakes,potato diggers,elevators,and many other types of machines.The first steel detachable link chain was manufactured in 1897.This steel chain is made from special analysis steel strip and heat treated after forming to withstand wear and provide strength and toughness.Early in 1950,agricultural equipment manufacturers realized the need for a standard on steel detachable link chains,and in May 1951,a subcommittee of ASA Sectional Committee B29 was appointed with members from the agricultural implement industry and the steel detachable link chain industry to develop a standard for steel detachable link chains.During the 1960 revision,certain sizes of chains and attachments were deleted from the standard with the intent of strengthening the standard by eliminating those of low popularity which are closely similar to other existing sizes.In addition,several popular chains,attachments,and couplers were added.Some attachment designs were slightly revised.The coupler and coupler pin design were revised to the currently more popular style which allows any link to be used either right-handed or left-handed.This Standard establishes,in the main,only those dimensions that will provide for interchangeability of the chains in use with restricting the chain manufacturers in their overall design.The 1983 revision includes the spracket dimension controlling the surfaces which must properly engage or clear the chain.This Edition includes updating to the current ANSI Standards format and symbols covering chains.Number 45 and No.67 chains have been deleted from the Standard since they are no longer manufactured.The definition of r?iininiurn idtimute tensile strength has been updated.This Standard was approved by the American National