• 1. Increasing the number of sprocket teeth allows the chain and sprocket to mesh more smoothly, reduces the bending angle, and reduces wear on the pins and bushings, extending their lifespan.
• 2. Chains with larger pitches generally have a lower price per unit length, but the chain pitch size may be restricted due to the spacing between transported items.
  [Example] If you want to push items at 2m intervals with a pusher, select a pitch that is divisible by an even number (100, 200, 250).
• 3. When transporting bulk item materials, the size of the tools (buckets, aprons) attached to the chain is determined by the shape, properties, transport volume, and transport speed of the materials, and the chain pitch is determined by the spacing between the tools.
• 4. In some cases, the chain pitch is determined by the sprocket pitch diameter, which is limited by space.
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  The diameter of the circle circumscribing the sprocket tooth pitch.
  (JIS B 1812:2015)

  
• 5. Generally, chain pitch is restricted by the number of sprocket teeth and chain speed as shown in the diagram below. Keep the chain speed below the allowable value.

Table 2. Chain pitch and allowable chain speed

Note: When attaching a large fixture to the chain body, such as in a bucket elevator, take past performance into consideration and allow a margin in the allowable speed for the number of sprocket teeth.