ASME B29.15M-1997 (2017) PDF

Full title and description

ASME B29.15M-1997 (R2017) — Steel Roller Type Conveyor Chains, Attachments, and Sprocket Teeth. This standard specifies proportions, dimensions, interchangeability criteria and sprocket tooth forms for steel roller-type conveyor chains and their attachments, and includes tables of dimensions, minimum ultimate tensile strengths, strand lengths and measuring loads, attachment configurations, and allowable sprocket tolerances.

Abstract

ASME B29.15M-1997 provides dimensional and performance guidance for steel roller-type conveyor chains and related components (attachments and sprocket teeth). The document establishes standardized chain designations and controlling dimensions to enable interchangeability, sets minimum tensile strength values and measuring loads, defines attachment types, and specifies sprocket tooth form and tolerance limits necessary for reliable meshing and conveyor operation.

General information

• Status: Active; originally published 1997 and maintained by ASME (reaffirmed R2017; public records also show a later reaffirmation cycle).
• Publication date: 13 October 1997 (designation: B29.15M‑1997; reaffirmation recorded R2017).
• Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
• ICS / categories: ICS 53.040.20 — Components for conveyors (including conveyor belts, chains, chain wheels, etc.).
• Edition / version: B29.15M‑1997 (R2017) — metric series; commonly referenced as the 1997 edition with the 2017 reaffirmation.
• Number of pages: Approximately 20 pages (typical published PDF length).

Scope

This standard covers steel roller-type conveyor chains comprised of alternating roller links and side‑bar links, the dimensions of links and attachments, general chain proportions and designations, and the form and tolerances for sprocket teeth used with these chains. It applies to the metric series intended to ensure interchangeability and satisfactory operation in normal conveying applications.

Key topics and requirements

• General chain proportions and designation system for steel roller conveyor chains.
• Controlling dimensions for interchangeable chain links (maximum and minimum limits).
• Dimensions for chain attachments (A‑1, A‑2, A‑42, K‑1, K‑2, deep plates, etc.).
• Tables of general chain dimensions, minimum ultimate tensile strength (M.U.T.S.), strand length and measuring load.
• Chain clearance and runout dimensional requirements.
• Sprocket tooth form specification and maximum eccentricity/face runout tolerances for sprockets.
• Sprocket factors and guidance for correct meshing and transmission of load.

Typical use and users

Used by mechanical and design engineers, conveyor and material‑handling equipment manufacturers, maintenance and reliability engineers, metrology and QA staff, purchasers specifying chain components, and standards committees. Typical applications include industrial conveyors, material handling lines, manufacturing plants and any system requiring standardized roller‑type conveyor chains and sprockets.

Related standards

Commonly referenced or related documents include other ASME B29 series standards (for example B29.1, B29.10, B29.16M), ISO 1977 (Conveyor chains, attachments and sprockets), and national/industry specifications for conveyor components, attachment types and sprocket design. Users should consult complementary standards for precision power transmission roller chains and heavy‑duty chain types when selecting components.

Keywords

conveyor chain, roller chain, attachments, sprocket teeth, sprocket tolerances, chain dimensions, interchangeability, minimum ultimate tensile strength, strand length, measuring load, A‑type attachments, K‑type attachments.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASME B29.15M‑1997 (R2017) is an ASME standard that defines dimensions, designations and requirements for steel roller‑type conveyor chains, their attachments and compatible sprocket teeth in the metric series.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers general chain proportions; controlling dimensions for interchangeable links; dimensions and types of attachments; tables of dimensions, minimum ultimate tensile strength, strand length and measuring load; sprocket tooth form; and allowable sprocket eccentricity and face runout tolerances.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Mechanical and conveyor designers, manufacturers of conveyor chains and sprockets, maintenance engineers, quality and procurement teams specifying chain components, and standards professionals concerned with interchangeability and safe conveyor operation.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The base edition is 1997; the document has been placed on ASME maintenance/reaffirmation cycles and was reaffirmed in 2017 (and appears in later reaffirmation records). Users should verify the most recent reaffirmation or revision status with ASME before assuming the latest administrative status.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ASME B29 series of standards covering chains, attachments and sprockets (various parts of the series address precision power transmission chains, heavy‑duty chains, welded mill chains, etc.).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Conveyor chain, roller chain, sprocket, attachments, chain dimensions, tensile strength, interchangeability, sprocket tooth form, runout tolerance.