The solenoid operated, brush style lubricator functions only when the conveyor is running. It is both economical and dependable in performance. The primary purpose of a take-up is to take up slack and maintain tension of the carrying chain. It also compensates for a slight elongation of the chain, which occurs during the initial start-up of new chain. Sleeve Take-up sleeves are used to manually adjust chain tension.
Normal installation requires two take-up sleeves.