Chain Drives Flashcards
“600” on the identification of a chain means what?
Nickel/Zinc
“50” chain means what?
5/8” standard chain
A “C” on a chain identification means what?
Conveyer
“20” on the chain identification means what?
Double pitch
“2” on a chain identification means what?
Big roller
“5” on chain identification means what?
Rollerless
“H” on chain identification means what?
Heavy
“300” on chain identification means what?
Stainless
Identify “C20502H” chain
Conveyer
Double pitch
5/8”
Standard
Big roller
Heavy
Identify “60050” chain
Nickel/Zinc
5/8”
Standard
Identify “60H” chain
3/4”
Standard
Heavy
Identify “C2050” chain
Conveyer
Double pitch
5/8”
Standard
Identify “30041” chain
Stainless
1/2”
Lightweight
Identify “25” chain
1/4”
Rollerless
What allows the chain to pivot?
Link plate pin
Half link is for _____ travel
Bi-directional
When do you use double pitch chains?
When traveling long distance between sprockets
What does double pitch conveyer chain have to prevent wear as it drags along conveyer bed?
Straight side bars
What 2 things keep the connecting link pins from working loose?
Cotter pin and spring clip
Combination of roller link and pin link
Half link
What are the 2 links called that connect chain?
Master link
Half link
5 advantages to chain drives:
1) Versatility
2) Variety
3) Positive engagement
4) Higher HP
5) Durability
True or false:
Heavy and super series chains are used where space and weight limitations prohibit use of larger sizes?
True
Pin to pin distance is called what?
Pitch
