Chain can be divided into categories depending on its construction and function it is used for.
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Roller chain
Suitable for 1000s of applications. Roller chain is also known as Transmission or Drive Chain.
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Special Chain
Chain that differs from standard chain either because of a material, coating or attachment.
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Conveyor chain
For applications where items need to be transported. |
Leaf chain
For fork truck and other lifting applications. |
Component Parts of a Roller Chain
Each roller chain is made up of the same key components. The diagram above shows how they fit together to make the chain.
Normally only 3 measurements are needed to identify a chain:
- (a) Pitch
- (b) Width between inner plates
- (c) Roller diameter
More information
Chain Literature - All of our Chain literature downloadable as Adobe PDF files.
Industrial Applications - Examples of the many industries that benefit from Renold chain.
Renold Chain Troubleshooter - Advice on diagnosing the different causes of Chain failure
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