The roller chain is one type of drive chain. Durability, solidity, high resistance to breaking - these are just some of its many advantages. In the article, we explain what roller chains can be used for and what they are characterized by.
How are roller chains constructed?
Due to the construction method, the sleeve chain is included in the group of drive chains. Basic elements of a sleeve chain are plates, pins and bushings. The inner plates are press-fitted on the sleeve. In turn, the external ones - on the pin.
There are a few types of sleeve drive chains. What distinguishes them is their exceptional resistance to breaking. What's more, if necessary, it is very easy to extend them. Down sleeve chain it is also possible to attach additional links that allow free opening and closing of the chain.
What is the use of bush chains?
As one of the varieties of the drive chain, sleeve chains are widely used in many different industries, including metallurgy, agriculture, wood and fuel and energy industries. They are successfully used as tie rods in chain transmissions. They are also used in low-speed machines and auxiliary drives. Due to the lack of rollers, however, it is not recommended to use them in main drives subjected to very heavy loads.
One of the greatest advantages of tubular transport chains is also that they are adapted to work in difficult conditions, e.g. an environment characterized by high pollution. In addition, they can work at speeds of up to 15 m/s.