by Iqra Ghazi | Jun 26, 2025
The Importance of Proper Conveyor Chain Tension and Pacline’s New Chain Tension Indicator for The PAC-LINE™ Overhead Conveyor At Pacline, we know that small, smart innovations can make a big difference in daily operations. That’s why we’ve introduced a new Chain Tension Indicator window located on the take-up assembly expansion unit for the PAC-LINE™ enclosed track overhead conveyor system. The new feature is designed to make routine maintenance faster, easier, and more effective. Why Overhead Conveyor Chain Tension Matters Over time, the chain on an overhead conveyor elongates due to chain stretch. This gradual stretch will reduce tension in the system, leading to improper operation, increased wear on components, and even unexpected downtime. The take-up unit’s springs help counteract this tension loss, but these springs have limits. Therefore, periodic chain tension adjustments are essential for maintaining optimal conveyor performance. A Simple Way to Stay Ahead of Conveyor Chain Maintenance To make maintenance easier and more intuitive, Pacline has introduced a Chain Tension Indicator window as part of our conveyor chain take-up unit. The feature provides maintenance personnel with a visual queue for assessment of chain tension using a color-coded sticker system: Green Chain tension is within the optimal range Yellow Chain tension is approaching the limit and should be adjusted soon Red Immediate attention is required to restore proper tension One of the most significant advantages of the Chain Tension Indicator window is that it eliminates the need for maintenance staff to physically access the take-up expansion unit to check chain tension. This is especially helpful when the unit is installed in hard-to-reach or elevated areas. You also don’t...
