Stress Analysis and Shape Optimization of Block type of Chain

Over the years a lot of work has been done and is still continuing with great effort to save weight and cost of applications. The current trend is to provide weight/cost effective products which meet the stringent requirements. The aim of this paper is to study existing conveyor system and optimize the shape of the chain link by using stress analysis. And to reduce the entire weight of the Block Forged chin used in sugar factory. And hence reduce the power consumption to drive the chain. This paper documents the brief literature survey of stress analysis and failure criteria. It also describes the detailed methodology weight reduction of forged chain link.