Alb Mod Chain A

Question 1

Power transmission chains are used as a positive drive to:

Answer 1

transmit power between widely spaced shafts

Question 2

Power transmission chains are about ___% (or better) efficient

Answer 2

98%

Question 3

Chain drives are limited by: (3)

Answer 3

• Don’t slip on overload
• lubrication is often difficult to maintain
• Service life less than that of gears

Question 4

The two main designs of chains are: (2)

Answer 4

• Roller

- Silent

Question 5

Chains can be made of: (3)

Answer 5

• Hardened carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Synthetics

Question 6

A standard roller chain consists of two types of links: (2)

Answer 6

• Pin link

- Roller link

Question 7

The parts of a pin link are: (2)

Answer 7

• Pin (x2)

- Pin link plate (x2)

Question 8

The parts of a roller link are: (3)

Answer 8

• Roller link plate (x2)
• Bushing (x2)
• Roller (x2)

Question 9

A connecting link is an unriveted link in a chain. They can use a spring clip, or cotter pins, usually on sizes of ___ chain and larger

Answer 9

80

Question 10

If the side plate of a connecting link is press fit, it is more difficult to install, however it does not:

Answer 10

reduce the working load capacity of the chain

Question 11

A connecting link changes the length of the chain by:

Answer 11

two pitches

Question 12

A single pitch offset link is also called a:

Answer 12

Half link

Question 13

A two pitch offset link provides:

Answer 13

full strength

Preferred over single pitch offset links

Question 14

Standard single pitch roller chain has it’s dimensions standardized by: (3)

Answer 14

• ANSI (american national standards institute)
• ISO (International standards organization)
• BS/DIN (British standard)