Tsubaki Chain
Features of roller chain transmission
- Large reduction ratio (usually up to 1:7)
- Chains can be used with long shaft center distances (normally up to 4m). By changing the number of links it is possible to freely adjust the shaft center distance.
- The chain can be used on both sides and drive multiple shafts at the same time.
- Easy installation and replacement (easy to cut and connect chains).
- If the distance between shafts is short, it can be used vertically.
- The sprocket diameter of a chain drive could be smaller than a belt pulley while transmitting the same torque.
- Transmitting power by meshing many teeth results in less wear of sprocket teeth than gears.
- Chain drives have greater shock absorption than gear drives.