Sintered chain capacity and life
5x more life, 10% less capacity
O ring chain capacity and life
10x more life, 5% less capacity
Link used for odd number of links
offset link
Link used to change length by two pitches
connecting link, or joining pin
slip fitted plate reduce capacity by
30%
Chain sag for high speed
2-3%
chain sag for low medium speed
4-6
3 types of lubrication for chain drives
drip
bath
forced
Max elongation for chain
3%
minimum wrap angle for chain
120 degrees
ABC Hubs
A- No hubs
B- one Hub
C- two hubs