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....
by ep | Sep 4, 2026 | applications
Knowing roller chain speed in metres per minute is essential for verifying the drive is within the rated speed range for the chosen chain and lubrication type, and for calculating product throughput rate on conveyor applications. The formula requires only three...
by ep | Sep 4, 2026 | applications
Calculating roller chain length before ordering is one of the most practical skills in industrial maintenance. Getting it wrong by two links means the chain will not close the loop or will require an offset link. The standard formula for a two-sprocket drive is...
by ep | Sep 4, 2026 | applications
81X conveyor chain is a heavy-duty conveyor and elevator chain specification widely used in agricultural handling, timber processing, and bulk material handling throughout Australia. It is not a roller chain in the conventional sense — 81X is a bushed chain (no...
by ep | Sep 4, 2026 | applications
Double pitch roller chain is a variant of standard roller chain where the pitch is exactly twice that of the equivalent standard chain, while using the same rollers, bushings, and pins. This design produces a chain that is physically lighter and less expensive per...
