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DESIGN of
CHAIN DRIVE
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Introduction
Chain drive is a type of mechanical power transmission system that
uses chains to transfer power from one place to another. A
conventional chain drive consists of two or more sprockets and the
chain itself. The holes in the chain links fit over the sprocket teeth.
What is a Chain Drive?

• A system that transmits motion and power between two shafts
using a chain
Importance of Chain Drive Design
• Critical for efficient and reliable operation of machinery
Advantages of CHAIN DRIVE
. High Efficiency
Transmits power efficiently with minimal losses
. Reliable and Durability
Capable of withstanding heavy load and harshvironments.
. Flexible and Adjustable
• Easy to modify and adapt to various applicationsLow maintenance.
• Greater efficiency up to 97%.
• Slipping is negligible
• Chain drives can operate in wet conditions too.
• It can withstand abrasive conditions.
• The chain drives is easy to install.
• Initial tension is not required in chain drives.
• Even in fire hazards it does not faces any problem.
• Multiple shafts can be driven from a single chain drive.
• Chain drives requires less space and is more compact as compared to belt drive.
• It produces less stress on the shaft because the sprockets are lighter than pulleys.
• Transmit higher power as compared to belt drive.
• The speed ratio is good as compared to belt drive.
• It can be used in reversing drives.
• It can be operated at a high temperature like a belt which cannot operate at high temperatures.
• Chain drives can be used up to 3m in distances between small and large centers.
.sprockets
• Toothed wheels that engage
with the chain
.chain
• A series of interconnected
links that transmit power
.tensioner
• Maintains proper tension in
the chain
design consideration of chain
drive
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load and speed alignment nmaintenance
• Determine the chain size • Ensure proper alignment of plan for regular lubrication and
and strength required sprockets and shafts inspection
silent chain
Silent chains, also called inverted tooth chains, consist of a series of tooth link
plates mounted on joint components in a way that allows free flexing between
each pitch.
Silent chains are made up of vertical rows of flat link plates, which have a gear-
type shape designed to engage the sprocket teeth in the same way that a rack
engages a gear in the picture. It is being displayed.
The links are held together by one or more pins at each chain joint, which also
allows the chain to flex.
A silent chain from differents manufacturers usually cannot be connected
together. Standard silent chain is used in a wides variety of industrials drives
where a compact, high speed, smooth, low noise drive is required.
High-performance silent chains are available in a wide range of sizes with pitches
and widths and are used on very high-speed drives where exceptional smoothness
and quietness are required.
These series are commonly used in industrial equipment where ultimate
smoothness is required
the roller chain
This types of chain, which can be defined as define chain drive, are most commonly used for the
chain drive is used for transmission of mechanical power on many types of household, industrial
and agricultural machinery, including 5 machines that use chain drives, including conveyors, wire-
and tube drawing machines, printing presses, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles.
A roller chain consists of series of small cylindrical rollers held together by side links. It is driven
by toothed wheels called sprockets.
It is simple, reliable, and efficient for power transmission. These chains are usually smaller in
diameter than the height of the chain’s link plates.Link plate serves as guides when the chain
engages the sprocket, Chain tracks or also serve as a guide to support the material on the way, as
characteristic of conveyors and some bucket elevators. Roller chains are used for both drive &
conveyor applications.
The chain most commonly used for drives is the single-strand standard chain roller chain.
The power rating capabilities of these series cover a wide range of drive load requirements.
Multiple-strand roller chains are used to provides increased power capacities without the need to
increase the chain pitch or its linear speed.
leaf chain drive
Leaf chains are designed for lifting rather than power transmission. The
Tension is high, but the pace is slow.
Normally the chains work intermittently. The main considerations in the
design of leaf chains are tensile load, joint wear, and link plate and sheave
wear.
Leaf chains are not forged with sprockets, as they are intended to run on
mirrors, so there is no provision for them to the sprocket.
Leaf’s chains must often lift very large loads, & therefore require high yield
strength, and do not stretch permanently when they lift large loads. Perhaps
the most common use for a leaf chain is on lift trucks.
flap-top chain
Flat-top chains are widely used on conveyors, which are
basically used on special types of slate conveyors.
Includes flat-top series of steel top plates with hinged-like
barrels mounted on each side. Pins are inserted through the
barrel to form a joint. These act as both beams and bearing.
The pins are maintained by a press fit or heading into the
barrel of one top plate and are free to clear into the barrel of
the next link.
The connecting pin is usually either mounted or enlarged at
one end to maintain the pin in a barrel of the top plate.
Thus a continuous length of flat-top chains is formed. The
flat-top chain is for conveying only.
the engineering steel chain
The Engineering steel chains were first developed in the 1880s,
designed for tough conveying applications. Most engineering
steels chain are used in conveyors, bucket elevators, & tension
linkages.
Only a few are used in the drive. The main design considerations
for these series are tensile load, multiple types of wear,
lubrication, and environment.
Wear is the most important parameter when designing engineering
steel chains. Joint wear, roller & bushing wear, & sidebar, and
track wear are all major concerns for conveyor chains.
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