technical data Drive chain is Drive chain?

General comparison of power transmission elements

Here is a comparison of chain transmission with other power transmission mechanisms such as V-belts, toothed belts, and gear transmissions. Generally, chains are widely used as an economical power transmission device suitable for low speeds and heavy loads, but they can also be used at higher speeds if the usage and lubrication methods are devised, such as for driving the camshaft of an automobile engine.

◎ Advantageous ○ Slightly advantageous △ Slightly disadvantageous × Disadvantageous
Transmission type Roller chain Toothed belt V-belt gear
Synchronicity ◎ ◎ × ◎
Transmission efficiency ◎ ◎ △ ◎
Shock resistance △ ○ ◎ ×
Noise and vibration △ ◎ ◎ ×
atmosphere Avoid water and dust
(Environment-resistant Drive chain available)		 heat, oil, water, dust
Avoid.		 heat, oil, water, dust
Avoid.		 Avoid water and dust
space
Weight		 high speed
Light load		 × ◎ ○ ○
slow speed
heavy load		 ◎
Compact and lightweight		 △
The pulley is a little heavy		 ×
Wide width and heavy pulley		 ○
噛合歯数少、強度必要
Lubrication ×
need		 ◎
Unnecessary		 ◎
Unnecessary		 ×
need
Layout freedom ◎ ○ △ ×
Excessive load on the bearing ◎ ○ × ◎
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