SYNOPSIS

The talk will give an introduction of chain and its uses in various industries.   Chains are utilised either for conveying or for driving (power transmission). Chains are often the most important part of a factory as they convey work-in–progress product from one station to the next.  Chain failures can result in factory coming to a standstill or factory slow down.  The selection of chain material and treatment processes are all aimed at optimizing chain specifications for differing operating requirements and conditions in a factory. The correct alignment and installation of chains and sprockets is necessary to make chains run more efficiently. Chain maintenance is carried out to ensure maximum durability and a longer operating life cycle in order to reap benefits of reduced operating costs.  


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ir. Ooi Ho Seng graduated from the University of Malaya with a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Mechanical) in 1972 and a Master in Engineering Science degree in 1975.  He worked as Research Officer in MARDI (Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute) from 1974 to 2005 and during the period Ir Ooi designed and developed various machinery for agricultural mechanization and crop processing He was a part time lecturer at UPM in 2003 and at Monash Sunway University in 2006-2007, and the topics he taught are related to Machine Design and Engineering Management. Ir Ooi serves the Agricultural & Food Engineering Technical Division (AFETD) in various capacities from 2000 to present and IEM Membership Drive and Promotion Sub-Committee from 2011 to present.  From 2007to present, he is a Director of SGT Konsult Sdn Bhd and of O3 Solutions Sdn Bhd and is involved in palm oil mill design, construction, and operation, including the sustainable management of the palm oil mill wastes.