Our offer includes high-quality chains. Inch chain it is an element of the construction of various types of mechanisms. The first association that comes to mind with a chain is, of course, a bicycle. It is worth noting, however, that in addition to bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles, chains are also used in the construction of the timing mechanism in some types of cars, and above all, they are an extremely important component in the construction of specialized industrial machines. Due to the fact that the inch chain is a component exposed to high forces, it is important that it is made of resistant and durable materials.
Inch chain - durability
By testing endurance inch chain, two parameters should be taken into account first of all - load capacity and slip. Generally speaking, the load capacity is the chain's ability to withstand certain stresses on the joints. The same parameter is reflected in the stress resistance that we deal with during stretching. As for slippage, the chains have practically no slippage. For this reason, the energy transmitted to the gears is associated with the occurrence of high friction, which consequently consumes inch chain.
Advantages of the inch chain
Inch chain is a type of transmission with numerous advantages. The most important of them is the already mentioned lack of slippage. The low slip causes the mechanism to wear faster, but it is also a guarantee of a constant gear ratio and efficiency in operation. Chains also win over belt drives when it comes to starting torque. Due to the aforementioned properties, it is unnecessary for the chain to be strongly pre-tensioned in order to transmit the force further. Inch chains are made of various materials, such as acid-resistant steel, nickel-plated steel, stainless steel and hardened steel. The high quality of raw materials combined with proven methods of processing make the chains resistant to work at high temperatures, but also in humid, acidic or exposed to UV rays.
As a side note, it can be added that solutions based on inch chain they also have some drawbacks, and one of the biggest drawbacks of the chains is the fact that gears of this type are not very quiet.
