What is a Roller Chain?

A Roller chain is a common type of chain transmission. Roller chains have become the most used transmission chain due to their better performance. The following is a detailed introduction to the composition, structure, use type, main parameters, and other aspects of the roller chain.

The chain is composed of inner chainplates, outer chainplates, pins, sleeves, and rollers.

Roller chains are connected by connecting links or transition links. When both ends of the chain are inner links, use detachable link links composed of outer link plates and pin shafts, which are connected by split pins or elastic lock pieces. The number of chain links is even. When one end of the chain is an inner link and the other end is an outer link, the transition link is used for connection, and the number of such links is an odd number.

It can be used for transmission chain and conveying chain because it can be used for conveying workpieces, articles, and materials. It also can be used to transfer force due to traction, play the role of traction and suspension of articles, and also serve as slow motion.

Including length (mm), row spacing (mm), roller outer diameter (mm), ultimate load (single row N), number of chain links per meter of length (single row kg/m), etc. The number of chain links of the roller chain should be an even number so that when the chain is connected into a ring, the inner and outer chain plates are connected, and the joints can be locked with cotter pins or spring clamps.

The roller chain has high tensile strength, good wear resistance, long service life, simple assembly, reasonable structure, high strength, and flexible rotation.

The application of roller chains is very extensive, and we will encounter many precautions in the process of use and maintenance. If you don’t know enough about roller chains after reading the above content, you can contact us to get more professional information and solutions about roller chains, and we also produce high-quality rollers chain products.

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