Detailed explanation of parameters! Wippermann 16B-2SS-S Food grade Transmission Chain Clean Production Precision Selection Guide

The clean production in the food and pharmaceutical industries has strict requirements for the selection of transmission chains, which must simultaneously meet the four major requirements of corrosion resistance, no pollution, easy cleaning, and high strength. Wippermann 27400114 (16B-2SS-S) food grade stainless steel chain has become the preferred choice for clean production due to its precise parameter design and multiple certification guarantees.

1、 Analysis of core parameters for selection

The key to selecting clean production scenarios lies in the precise matching of parameters and operating conditions. The core parameter design of this model fully meets industry needs:

• Material parameters: 304/316L stainless steel is optional, 316L material contains molybdenum element, suitable for chlorine containing cleaning environment, and meets the requirements of different corrosion levels;

• Structural parameters: Double row chain design balances load-bearing and flexibility, with a pitch of 25.4mm suitable for most food machinery sprockets, and a chain width of 25.6mm to save installation space;

• Cleanliness parameters: Full surface polished Ra ≤ 0.8 μ m, no hygiene dead corners, supports CIP online cleaning and SIP steam disinfection, in compliance with HACCP standards.

2、 Complete Technical Parameter Comparison Table

3、 Common selection misconceptions and solutions

The selection of clean production industry is prone to three major misconceptions: firstly, blindly choosing 316L material increases costs; secondly, neglecting the matching of pitch and sprocket; thirdly, not considering the compatibility of cleaning process. Regarding these issues:

Choose 304 stainless steel version for ordinary humid cleaning environment, and 316L version for chlorine containing cleaning or coastal areas, which can reduce procurement costs by 20%; Before selecting, it is necessary to confirm the pitch of the equipment sprocket. The 25.4mm pitch of this model is suitable for the 16B series sprocket to avoid installation deviation; The product supports CIP online cleaning (pressure ≤ 3bar) and SIP steam disinfection (120 ℃, 0.35MPa), and can be directly integrated with existing cleaning processes.

4、 Accurate selection value and application

Proper selection can extend the service life of Wippermann 16B-2SS-S stainless steel chain by 30% and reduce maintenance costs by 40%. In the application of a dairy product enterprise, the 304 stainless steel+metal bearing version was selected according to the cleaning process. After replacing the improperly selected chain, the equipment failure time was reduced by 60%, and the risk of product contamination was zero. The precise parameter design of this product covers most clean production scenarios, and with Wippermann's professional selection service, it can achieve the matching of transmission chain and equipment, which is a reliable guarantee for clean production in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

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D28699999

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27000450

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27000399

20B-2-S (111/D563)

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08B-3-E (11/T462)

10B-2MA-GL (D501MAGL)

27400114

16B-2SS-S (111/D548RF)

16B-1 100 GL+ VERS

CHAIN 16B-1 100 GLIDERS

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06B-2MA-E (11/D455MA)

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