by ep | Sep 4, 2026 | applications
CA550 and CA620 agricultural roller chain are the most widely used chain specifications in grain harvesting and agricultural conveyor equipment throughout Australia. Unlike standard ANSI roller chain, CA-type agricultural chain is specifically designed for the...
by ep | Sep 4, 2026 | applications
The roller chain service factor is the multiplier that converts the actual transmitted power of a drive into the design power used to specify the chain. It is the most commonly omitted step in chain drive sizing — and its omission is the most common cause of chains...
by ep | Sep 4, 2026 | applications
The centre distance between drive and driven sprocket shafts has a recommended range that optimises chain wrap angle, limits the effects of chordal action, provides sufficient slack-side span for tension adjustment, and avoids excessive chain span length that causes...
by ep | Sep 4, 2026 | applications
Chordal action is the cyclic rise and fall of chain speed as each roller engages a sprocket tooth — caused by the geometric mismatch between a straight chain span and a polygonal sprocket pitch circle. It is the root cause of chain drive noise and vibration, and it is...
by ep | Sep 4, 2026 | applications
The number of teeth on the drive sprocket is the most important single design parameter in a roller chain drive. Too few teeth cause chordal action, accelerated wear, noise, and vibration. Too many teeth on the driven sprocket increase the impact of chain elongation....
