Case Study
Flour Mixer
Industry Food & Beverage Application Mixer at a flour mill Original Drive Description #80 roller chain driven by a 5 HP motor DriveR – 17T80 180 RPM DriveN – 60T80 51 RPM Problem Dirt clinging to the lubricated chain threatened the company's FDA approval, and chain backlash caused a rough drive incapable of even mixing. Additionally, the chain only lasted four to six months, leading to high replacement costs.