Chains 1

Question 1

Pin to pin distance

Answer 1

Pitch

Question 2

Chain drives operate in

Answer 2

Tension

Question 3

Components to single stand chain

Answer 3

Pin link
Roller link plate
Bushing
Link plate pin

Question 4

50 chain is what type of chain?

Answer 4

5/8 standard chain

Question 5

Ways to join chain together

Answer 5

Connecting link(master link)
Half link(offset link)

Question 6

35 chain would be what type of chain?

Answer 6

3/8 pitch rollerless

Question 7

2 strand does what to your chains capacitys?

Answer 7

Doubles load, speed does not change.

Question 8

Heavy chain (eg. 50H chain)

Answer 8

Has the size up plate and pin thickness at the same pitch.

Question 9

Advantages to chain

Answer 9

• Versatility- cut to length
• Variety- lots of variations
• Positive engagement- engagement with sprockets to prevent slippage
• Durability
• Shelf life
• Can handle higher HP loads and speed

Question 10

Disadvantages to chain

Answer 10

• standard chains may be high noise
• slightly lower speed capabilities than belts
• Typically, sprockets wear faster than sheaves

Question 11

Type of chain that should not be lubed

Answer 11

Self lubricating chain

Question 12

A type of chain with double the pitch length and half the pitches

Answer 12

Double pitch roller chain

Example: 2050 is double pitch roller 5/8 diameter.

Question 13

30050

Answer 13

Stainless 5/8 standard chain

Question 14

60050 would be?

Answer 14

Nickel/Zinc chain (hardened stainless)