1. Transmission Chains
Power transmission chains are classified into six major groups.
- 1.1 Standard Roller Chains. These chains are designed for general usage.
- 1.2 High Performance Chains. These chains have higher tensile strength and greater fatigue strength.
- 1.3 Lube-Free Chains. These chains have longer wear life than standard chains without lubrication.
- 1.4 Environmentally Resistant Chains. Chains with special corrosion resistance.
- 1.5 Specialty Chains, Type 1. For specific applications.
- 1.6 Specialty Chains, Type 2. For general designs.
Within these six groups, there are many types of chains available (Figure 1.1). In the following sections, we will discuss the various types.
Figure 1.1 Power Transmission Chains
- 1.1 Standard
Roller Chains
- 1.1.1 ANSI Roller Chains (RS)
- 1.1.2 BS/DIN Roller Chain
- 1.2 High
Performance Chains
- 1.2.1 Super Roller Chain
- 1.2.2 Super-H Roller Chain
- 1.2.3 RS-HT Roller Chain
- 1.2.4 Ultra Super Chain
- 1.3 Lube-Free Chains
- 1.3.1 Lambda Roller Chain
- 1.3.2 Sealed Roller Chain
- 1.4 Environmentally
Resistant Chains
- 1.4.1 Nickel-Plated Roller Chain (NP)
- 1.4.2 WP Roller Chain
- 1.4.3 Stainless Steel Roller Chain (SS)
- 1.4.4 Poly-Steel Chain (PC)
- 1.5 Specialty
Chains, Type 1
- 1.5.1 Bicycle Chain
- 1.5.2 Motorcycle Chain
- 1.5.3 Chains for Automotive Engines
- 1.6 Specialty
Chains, Type 2
- 1.6.1 Miniature Chain
- 1.6.2 Leaf Chains
- 1.6.3 Inverted Tooth Chain (Silent Chain)
