ProductDescription

Chain No.

Pitch
P
mm

Rollerdiameter

d1max
mm

Widthbetweeninnerplates
b1min
mm

Pindiameter

d2max
mm

Pinlength

Innerplatedepth
h2max
mm

Platethickness

t/Tmax
mm

Tensilestrength
Q
min
kN/lbf

Averagetensilestrength
Q0
kN

Weightpermeter
q
kg/m

CONVEYORCHAINDESIGNEDANDMANUFACTUREDFORTHEMOSTDEMXIHU (WEST LAKE) DIS.OFENVIRONMENTS

HangZhouStarMachineTechnologyCo.,ltd. providesthehighestqualitymaterialsandmanufacturingmethodstosuitthemostarduousofconveyorchainapplications -fromthetransportofbiomassfuels,totherecyclingindustry,paper&pulp,cement,metal-function,thewoodindustryandfoodprocessing.
Ourconveyorchains,sprocketwheelsandattachmentsarecase-hardenedtoachievetheoptimumbalancebetweenstrength,durabilityandresistancetowear.
Ourmanufacturingisfocusedonmetricpitchconveyorchainsthatinclude:
InternationalStandardsDIN8167/ISO1977Mseries
DIN8165/ISO1977FVseries
SMS1968Sseries

CONSTRUCTIONOFTHECHAIN

Twodifferentsizesofrollerchain,showingconstruction.
Therearetwotypesoflinksalternatinginthebushrollerchain.Thefirsttypeisinnerlinks,havingtwoinnerplatesheldtogetherbytwosleevesorbushingsuponwhichrotatetworollers.Innerlinksalternatewiththesecondtype,theouterlinks,consistingoftwoouterplatesheldtogetherbypinspassingthroughthebushingsoftheinnerlinks.The”bushingless”rollerchainissimilarinoperationthoughnotinconstructioninsteadofseparatebushingsorsleevesholdingtheinnerplatestogether,theplatehasa tubestampedintoitprotrudingfromtheholewhichservesthesamepurpose.Thishastheadvantageofremovingonestepinassemblyofthechain.

VARIANTSDESIGN

Layoutofa rollerchain:1.Outerplate,2.Innerplate,3.Pin,4.Bushing,5.Roller
Ifthechainisnotbeingusedfora highwearapplication(forinstanceifitisjusttransmittingmotionfroma hand-operatedlevertoa controlshaftona machine,ora slidingdooronanoven),thenoneofthesimplertypesofchainmaystillbeused.Conversely,whereextrastrengthbutthesmoothdriveofa smallerpitchisrequired,thechainmaybe”siamesed”insteadofjusttworowsofplatesontheoutersidesofthechain,theremaybethree(“duplex”),four(“triplex”),ormorerowsofplatesrunningparallel,withbushingsandrollersbetweeneachadjacentpair,andthesamenumberofrowsofteethrunninginparallelonthesprocketstomatch.Timingchainsonautomotiveengines,forexample,typicallyhavemultiplerowsofplatescalledstrands.

USE

Anexampleoftwo’ghost’sprocketstensioninga triplexrollerchainsystem
Rollerchainsareusedinlow-tomid-speeddrivesataround600to800feetperminutehowever,athigherspeeds,around2,000to3,000feetperminute,V-beltsarenormallyusedduetowearandnoiseissues.
Abicyclechainisa formofrollerchain.Bicyclechainsmayhavea masterlink,ormayrequirea chaintoolforremovalandinstallation.A similarbutlargerandthusstrongerchainisusedonmostmotorcyclesalthoughitissometimesreplacedbyeithera toothedbeltora shaftdrive,whichofferlowernoiselevelandfewermaintenancerequirements.
Thegreatmajorityofautomobileenginesuserollerchainstodrivethecamshaft(s).Veryhighperformanceenginesoftenusegeardrive,andstartingintheearly1960stoothedbeltswereusedbysomemanufacturers.
Chainsarealsousedinforkliftsusinghydraulicramsasa pulleytoraiseandlowerthecarriagehowever,thesechainsarenotconsideredrollerchains,butareclassifiedasliftorleafchains.
Chainsawcuttingchainssuperficiallyresemblerollerchainsbutaremorecloselyrelatedtoleafchains.Theyaredrivenbyprojectingdrivelinkswhichalsoservetolocatethechainontothebar.

SeaHarrierFA.2ZA195front(chilly)vectorthrustnozzle- thenozzleisrotatedbya chaindrivefromanairmotor
Aperhapsunusualuseofa pairofmotorcyclechainsisintheHarrierJumpJet,wherea chaindrivefromanairmotorisusedtorotatethemovableenginenozzles,allowingthemtobepointeddownwardsforhoveringflight,ortotherearfornormalforwardflight,a systemknownasThrust

Dress in

Theeffectofwearona rollerchainistoincreasethepitch(spacingofthelinks),causingthechaintogrowlonger.Notethatthisisduetowearatthepivotingpinsandbushes,notfromactualstretchingofthemetal(asdoeshappentosomeflexiblesteelcomponentssuchasthehand-brakecableofa motorvehicle).

Withmodernchainsitisunusualfora chain(otherthanthatofa bicycle)towearuntilitbreaks,sincea wornchainleadstotherapidonsetofwearontheteethofthesprockets,withultimatefailurebeingthelossofalltheteethonthesprocket.Thesprockets(inparticularthesmallerofthetwo)suffera grindingmotionthatputsa characteristichookshapeintothedrivenfaceoftheteeth.(Thiseffectismadeworsebya chainimproperlytensioned,butisunavoidablenomatterwhatcareistaken).Thewornteeth(andchain)nolongerprovidessmoothtransmissionofpowerandthismaybecomeevidentfromthenoise,thevibrationor(incarenginesusinga timingchain)thevariationinignitiontimingseenwitha timinglight.Bothsprocketsandchainshouldbereplacedinthesecases,sincea newchainonwornsprocketswillnotlastlong.Nonetheless,inlessseverecasesitmaybepossibletosavethelargerofthetwosprockets,sinceitisalwaysthesmalleronethatsuffersthemostwear.Onlyinverylight-weightapplicationssuchasa bicycle,orinextremecasesofimpropertension,willthechainnormallyjumpoffthesprockets.

Inindustry,itisusualtomonitorthemovementofthechaintensioner(whethermanualorautomatic)ortheexactlengthofa drivechain(oneruleofthumbistoreplacea rollerchainwhichhaselongated3%onanadjustabledriveor1.5%ona fixed-centerdrive).A simplermethod,particularlysuitableforthecycleormotorcycleuser,istoattempttopullthechainawayfromthelargerofthetwosprockets,whilstensuringthechainistaut.Anysignificantmovement(e.g.makingitpossibletoseethrougha gap)probablyindicatesa chainwornuptoandbeyondthelimit.Sprocketdamagewillresultiftheproblemisignored.Sprocketwearcancelsthiseffect,andmaymaskchainwear.

CHAINSTRENGTH

Themostcommonmeasureofrollerchain’sstrengthistensilestrength.Tensilestrengthrepresentshowmuchloada chaincanwithstandundera one-timeloadbeforebreaking.Justasimportantastensilestrengthisa chain’sfatiguestrength.Thecriticalfactorsina chain’sfatiguestrengthisthequalityofsteelusedtomanufacturethechain,theheattreatmentofthechaincomponents,thequalityofthepitchholefabricationofthelinkplates,andthetypeofshotplustheintensityofshotpeencoverageonthelinkplates.Otherfactorscanincludethethicknessofthelinkplatesandthedesign(contour)ofthelinkplates.Theruleofthumbforrollerchainoperatingona continuousdriveisforthechainloadtonotexceeda mere1/6or1/9ofthechain’stensilestrength,dependingonthetypeofmasterlinksused(press-fitvs.slip-match)[citationneeded].Rollerchainsoperatingona continuousdrivebeyondthesethresholdscanandtypicallydofailprematurelyvialinkplatefatiguefailure.

ThestandardminimumultimatestrengthoftheANSI29.1steelchainis12,500x (pitch,ininches)2.X-ringandO-Ringchainsgreatlydecreasewearbymeansofinternallubricants,increasingchainlife.Theinternallubricationisinsertedbymeansofa vacuumwhenrivetingthechaintogether.

CHAINSTHangZhouRDS

Standardsorganizations(suchasANSIandISO)maintainstandardsfordesign,proportions,andinterchangeabilityoftransmissionchains.Forexample,thefollowingTableshowsdatafromANSIstandardB29.1-2011(PrecisionPowerTransmissionRollerChains,Attachments,andSprockets)developedbytheAmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers(ASME).Seethereferencesforadditonalinformation.

ASME/ANSIB29.1-2011RollerChainStandardSizesSizePitchMaximumRollerDiameterMinimumUltimateTensileStrengthMeasuringLoad25.
Formnemonicpurposes,belowisanotherpresentationofkeydimensionsfromthesamestandard,expressedinfractionsofaninch(whichwaspartofthethinkingbehindthechoiceofpreferrednumbersintheANSIstandard):
 

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Roller Chain Principles

Prior to selecting the appropriate roller chain for your equipment, it is essential to learn some fundamentals. Discover about sprockets, tensile strength, pitch, and width. Study this report to find out much more. It will support you make an knowledgeable choice. Getting the correct product is essential, but it truly is not usually as basic as selecting a brand name identify. You need to have to choose a firm that supports its goods and offers great provider.

Roller sprocket

If you are preparing to purchase roller sprockets for your application, you need to very first appear at the a variety of varieties offered. Sprockets accessible for single-strand roller chains are created by Boston Steel – Type B sprockets are drilled to dimension. They are available in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 and 1″ pitch dimensions.
The diameter of the sprocket is important when picking the correct sprocket for your application. Using a caliper to measure the diameter of a toothless plate is a excellent way to figure out the exact size of the sprocket. A caliper is the diameter of a plate with no enamel. On Type B and C sprockets, the hub diameter measures the thickness of the hub.
One more type of sprocket is the steel split sprocket, which is break up in diameter. This sort is effortless to install and eliminate, and is held collectively by bolts in the hub. Typically, split sprockets have chain pitches ranging from 40 to 240 and bores ranging from 3/4″ to 6″. The break up sprockets are created with one pointing in the direction of the ceiling and the other two parallel to the floor.
When buying for sprockets, it is important to don’t forget that they are designed specifically for a distinct chain. All chains are created to specific specifications. In the United States, the most frequent regular is ANSI. The chain pitch is the distance amongst the heart of every single pin and the heart of the following pin. In the US, the standard is always measured in 8-inch intervals.
In addition to sprocket dimensions, sprocket pitch and the area region also have an effect on chain life. Not like belt sprockets, which are produced of cast metal, the teeth on roller sprockets are stamped from steel sheet or pressed from powdered metal. The tougher the tooth, the more time the chain will final.

Roller chain pitch

The pitch of a roller chain is the distance between the sprocket and the pin. The smaller sized the thread pitch, the scaled-down the bushing wear. Normally talking, the smaller the pitch, the more time the life of the chain. For best efficiency and longest daily life, producers advocate a minimal chain pitch of 2% to 3%. Chain pitch is essential to guarantee suitable efficiency, and the producer endorses that you substitute the chain when it reaches 2% to 3% of typical.
To figure out the correct chain pitch for a specific chain, initial decide the sprocket dimension and pitch. Pitch is the length amongst pin centers, measured in 1/8 inch increments. The pin diameter of the chain is also crucial. If you are not positive about the pin diameter of your chain, evaluate a few backlinks to get a good average reading through. Alternatively, use a caliper to measure the within diameter of the sprocket and count the number of enamel.
When sizing a sprocket, measure the chain in between the gears with a caliper and compare it to the measurements on the chain dimension chart. Make confident you have checked all the specs and checked the right chain pitch. Then, choose the correct chain pitch for your wants. This is a crucial stage in selecting the proper chain. So get the appropriate pitch for your roller chain. Right pitch will help make certain optimum overall performance and basic safety.
To recognize a certain type of roller chain, evaluate its tensile strength. This signifies the amount of load the chain can face up to just before breaking. Another important parameter to take into account is fatigue energy. Chains with large exhaustion strength are more resistant to rust and use than chains with minimal exhaustion energy. The figures on the appropriate in the normal numbering depict typical or gentle responsibility chains, whilst the quantities on the remaining depict the pitch of hefty-obligation chains.
Double pitch roller chains are a variant of one pitch chains. They are produced according to ISO 606 and fulfill the exact same expectations as solitary pitch chains. They are mainly used in apps with lower demands for velocity and electricity transmission. The plates of double pitch roller chains are also longer than one pitch chains. The double pitch generate sequence is also employed for elevator and extended conveyor drives. There are a few principal varieties of roller chains: one-pitch chains, double-pitch carriers, and outsized rollers.

Roller chain width

When purchasing a roller chain, a single of the initial decisions you have to make is its width. To make this dedication, you need to have to evaluate the overall width of the chain, the diameter, and the width of every single roller. You should also know the top and thickness of the board. Following having these measurements, you can begin purchasing for the excellent roller chain. But before you purchase a new chain, it’s essential to know what to count on from the chain by itself.
There are a lot of different kinds of roller chains. These chains are obtainable for ANSI and metric measurements. They occur in single-stranded and double-stranded variants. They are generally utilised for electricity transmission. Other kinds consist of agricultural, automotive, conveyor, multi-strand, and 4-strand chains. These charts also include a chart so you can very easily see the precise dimensions you want. Shown underneath are some of the positive aspects of acquiring a roller chain.
Roller diameter and pin diameter are critical variables in deciding on the correct chain width. The width of the chain is the nearest binary portion of 5/8 of an inch. It ought to be at least half the thickness of the sprocket, and the plate thickness is 1-eighth the width of the chain. Obese chains are indicated with the suffix H. The pitch and width of the chain are determined by the functioning load and machine speed.
The outer back links of the roller chain are referred to as pin backlinks. These pins are inserted into the bushings of the adjacent roller hyperlinks. They are held in area by cotter pins. Pin back links are generally pressed into the pins of heavy-responsibility chains. These pins are used to maintain the rollers in area. Even so, these pin chains can lessen the power score of roller chains by up to 20%.
The ANSI 29.1 Metal Chain Specification specifies a minimal pitch in inches and supreme strength of twelve,500 x pitch in inches. At the same time, the O-ring chain drastically reduces dress in thanks to its lubricating impact. O-ring and X-ring chains include a lubricant injected by vacuum when riveting the chain together. Transmission chains are tested and ruled by specifications bodies these kinds of as ANSI. In 2011, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers developed a standard for precision electricity transmission chains.

Roller chain tensile power

1 of the most crucial indicators of roller chain power is tensile energy. This measurement refers to the volume of load the chain can face up to ahead of breaking. One more measure, named exhaustion toughness, refers to the optimum load a chain can face up to prior to it breaks. The toughness of a roller chain relies upon on its size, the good quality of the metal used in its construction, and the warmth treatment method. There are also differences in the kinds of shot peening employed to deal with steel, pitch holes, and url plates.
When picking a roller chain, the workload is essential. This is the highest load the chain can stand up to just before fatigue failure happens. This measurement is crucial simply because it aids figure out the type of load utilized to the chain. When deciding which roller chain to acquire, be sure to contemplate the mechanical type and sought after power. Then, make positive it satisfies energy and load-carrying capacity demands.
The ultimate tensile energy of a roller chain is dependent on the manufacturer’s advised highest tensile power. Even so, the actual tensile energy could be larger or reduced than this benefit. The doing work load limit of a roller chain can also be calculated by multiplying the chain diameter by the quality. The working load limit of a chain is the greatest rigidity it can stand up to just before breaking. This value is usually expressed in factors.
The highest tensile power of roller chains varies by chain type. The one-strand hefty chain has thick side plates for larger shock loads. One strand heavy-obligation roller chains, also identified as “bushing” roller chains, are also available. Double-stranded large chains are structurally related, but they have two layers of steel related by pins that are nearly 2 times as strong as normal roller chains.
The tensile power of a one-strand roller chain is roughly five hundred tons. In comparison, a solitary-chain blockchain has a tensile power of 900. The tensile energy of the two is comparable, and it is not advisable to pick 1 or the other. Despite the fact that metal and titanium chains are considered the strongest materials for roller chains, these components are not magnetic.