Chain

Chain is one of the most commonly used products in power transmission. Most often, the power is conveyed by a roller chain, known as the drive chain. The chain passes over a sprocket, with the teeth of the sprocket meshing with the holes in the links of the chain. The sprocket is turned, and this pulls the chain, putting mechanical force into the system. Chain is most frequently made of steel; however it is also available in many other materials specific to certain industries and applications.

· Roller Chain

Roller Chain is one of the most commonly used products in power transmission. Most often, the power is conveyed by a roller chain, known as the drive chain. The roller chain passes over a sprocket, with the teeth of the sprocket meshing with the holes in the links of the chain. The sprocket is turned, and this pulls the roller chain, putting mechanical force into the system.

Roller chain is most frequently made of steel; however it is also available in many other materials specific to certain industries and applications. Roller chain is made by numerous manufacturers and as with most types of chain, is interchangeable. There are different features and benefits between manufacturers, and roller chain is readily available from both domestic and global manufacturers at many different price points depending on how precise and how strong of a chain is required.

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·Engineered Chain

Engineered chain is designed to give the user premium performance under the most severe conditions. Engineered chain is designed with interference fit construction to increase both chain fatigue life and wear life. The chain pins, bushings and rollers are manufactured to exact tolerances, the sidebars and sidebar holes are punched using highest punch press technologies, giving superior fit and finish. All components of engineered chain are heat treated to achieve longer chain life and greater performance. Engineered chain is utilized in some of the most sever applications. Examples of industries that utilize engineered chain include: cement, mining, construction, asphalt, waste water, food, steel mills and paper mills.

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·Silent Chain

Silent chain is composed of stacked rows of flat, tooth shaped driving links that mesh with sprockets having compatible tooth spaces. Silent chains contain guide links to maintain proper tracking on sprockets. Spacers and washers may also present in some silent chain constructions. The silent chain is held together by riveted pins located in each chain joint. All silent chains have these basic features but there are many different styles, designs, and configurations.

Silent chain is utilized in both power transmission and conveying applications. It is important to identify the application when considering purchasing silent chain. Silent chain is available center guided, side guided or with two center guides. It is available with single pin or two pin joints. It is important to note the pitch and width when identifying silent chain, as well as the build type. Silent chains are used in a range of demanding industrial and automotive applications, particularly those industries requiring high speeds and quiet operation.

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·Tabletop Chain

Table top chain is chain utilized in a wide array of conveyor applications and come in a number of styles and materials. Common materials for table top chain include steel, stainless steel and molded thermoplastics. Table top chains can be highly specialized products, manufactured specifically for a given conveying application, utilizing sprockets to convey product from point A to point B.

Some table top chains have been standardized between manufacturers. Due to the many specialty attachments and options available on table top chain

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·Sprockets

A sprocket is a profiled wheel with teeth that meshes with a chain. A sprocket is not a gear. It is distinguished from a gear in that sprockets are never meshed together directly. Sprockets transmit rotary motion between two shafts, and are one of the most popular ways to transmit power. Sprockets are utilized to decrease or increase speed by differentials in the number of teeth between driver and driven sprocket. Sprockets can also be utilized in conveying systems, where the chain or belt is utilized to move material from one point to another.

Sprockets are available in many different materials, such as steel, stainless steels and various plastics or urethanes. They are available in many shapes, sizes and styles.

The four most common sprocket styles are:

Type A- Plain or flat plate
Type B- Hub on one side
Type C- Hub on both sides
Type D- Detachable hubs

When selecting, replacing or identifying a sprocket, it is important to know the dimensions (and ideally the part number) of the chain which is to run upon it, specifically the pitch (center distance between teeth), roller diameter, and the roller width of the chain. This is necessary to identify the type and size sprocket. The number of teeth on the sprocket is also necessary if a part number is not available. Sprockets are normally available bored to size or with a bushing system. The sprockets lock onto the shaft through either a keyway and set screw system, a bushing system or some other sort of locking device, such as a collar or shrink disc.

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