Chains

Question 1

What are the 2 ways we fasten chains together?

Answer 1

Cotter pins or spring clips

Question 2

What do smaller pitch chains accommodate?

Answer 2

Less loads and higher speeds

Question 3

What do larger pitch chains accommodate?

Answer 3

Higher loads and less speeds

Question 4

What do multi strand chains accommodate?

Answer 4

High loads and high speeds

Question 5

Connecting link is the same as….

Answer 5

Master link

Question 6

What can you not use on a bi directional chain?

Answer 6

Spring clips

Question 7

Inside piece of the link is called what?

Answer 7

Roller link plate

Question 8

Outside piece of the link is called what?

Answer 8

Link plate

Question 9

How do chain drives operate?

Answer 9

In tension with teeth on sprocket engaging chain

Question 10

5 advantages of chain?

Answer 10

Unlimited shelf life, flexibility, durability, positive engagement, variety

Question 11

2 disadvantages of chain?

Answer 11

Both sprockets need changed when chain is replaced and standard chains have high noise levels

Question 12

What is considered the pitch in roller chains?

Answer 12

The distance between the pin centers

Question 13

Self lubricating roller chains are great for when lubrication is not possible due to what?

Answer 13

Accessibility and potential contaminants

Question 14

Characteristics of heavy chain?

Answer 14

They have a link plate thickness equal to the next larger chain