Concept of the facility for testing the wear of chain links in the aspect of synergism of environmental factors

The article presents the concept of a test stand for laboratory comparative tests of the multifactorial wear of chain links used in scraper conveyors, the aim of which will be to improve the durability of chains by using more favourable materials from which the chain links are made. The tests will focus on the zones of links cooperation under load. The concept was preceded by a theoretical introduction illustrating the nature of the wear of chain links and the synergy of wear processes. 3D model of the test stand and proposals for technical solutions of each component were discussed. The test stand will enable testing the environmental factors increasing the intensity of the wear process in several arrangements. These include, among others mineral abrasive, mine water and dynamic forces acting on the chain. The method of verifying the concept of the test stand using the simplified prototype made in the 3D printing technology was also presented.

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Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa Nr 461252 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2021).