Chains Flashcards
What are the 3 types of connecting links on a chain?
Spring clip
Cotter pin
Spring pin
What is an offset link?
A non standard link to take up variations in chain that are unable to do so with standard connecting links
What are the 4 types of sprockets
Type A, B, C, D
What is a type A sprocket
Plain bore
What is a type B sprocket
Hub on 1 side
What is a type B sockets advantage?
Can be placed closer to machinery
What is a type C sprocket?
Hub on both sides
What is a type D sprocket?
Detachable or specialty hub
What is the max chain speed?
1200fpm
What is a chains pin diameter?
5/16 of the pitch of chain
What is the chains width?
5/8 the chains pitch
What is the link plate thickness on regular chain?
1/8th of the chain pitch
What is the roller diameter of the chain?
5/8ths the pitch
What are the 3 types of chains
Regular
Light
Roller-less
What are the variations for the 3 types of chain?
0
1
5
What type of chain is 40
Regular
How is the size of chain determined in a number? Example 40 chain
First number is 1/8ths
40 = 4/8 = 1/2
How is the circumference of a sprocket found?
Number of teeth x chain pitch
How is the diameter of a sprocket found?
Circumference divided by pie (3.14)
In hub numbers (D40B15) what shows the number of strands?
The first letter
D = double
In hub numbers (D40B15) what shows the number of teeth?
Last two digits
15= 15 teeth
In hub numbers (D40B15) what shows the chain/pitch?
First two numbers
40
In hub numbers (D40B15) what shows the hub type?
The second letter
B
What are the 4 types of sprocket strands?
S, D, T, Q
What is the maximum distance the centre distance should be in terms of chains?
1.5 x the diameter of the largest sprocket
OR
NOT exceed 60x the chain pitch