Introduction to Chain
Chain can be divided into categories depending on its construction and function it is used for.
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| Roller chain Suitable for thousands of applications. Roller chain is also known as Transmission or Drive Chain. | Special Chain Chain that differs from standard chain either because of a material, coating or attachment. |
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| Conveyor chain | Leaf chain |
Component Parts of a Roller Chain
Each roller chain is made up of the same key components. The diagram above shows how they fit together to make the chain.
Normally only 3 measurements are needed to identify a chain:
- (a) Pitch
- (b) Width between inner plates
- (c) Roller diameter
