Chains 2 Flashcards
Hollow pin chain
•conveyor
•accepts attachments
•standard
Side bow
• aka “curve” or “radius”
•bad backlash
•allows flexing
•standard sprocket
Silent chain
•aka inverted tooth
•higher capacity
•no stranding
•center groove for locating
•not a standard sprocket
Leaf chain
•no pins rollers or sprockets
•sheave
•push, pull, lift
•tow motor, counterweight
Engineering chain
•2+inch pitch
•safety factors+
Drive chain
•Series of half links
•curved for strength
Conveyor
•convey materials and parts
•has pins, bushings, side bars
Bushed chain
•no roller
•not welded
Welded chain
•doesn’t have rollers
•welded bushings
Bar and pin
•engineering class leaf chain
•sheave
•push pull lift
Bar loop
•economical
•lack rollers and bushings
•inside bars are forged loops
Detachable link
•not as precise
•easy to hand disassemble
•lacks pins and bushings