Today, roller chains drive myriad power-transmission and conveyor applicaitons. Even so, maintenance of roller chains is vital to maximizing their life and effectiveness — particularly in construction ...

It is no exaggeration to say that roller chains and associated drive sprockets can perform their jobs long, long after they are worn out. I’ve seen roller chains with rollers missing from the chain ...

There are three methods of transmitting power mechanically from shaft to shaft: chain drives, gears, and flexible belts. The chief advantage of chains and belts over gears is chains can be used with ...

“Replace chains when ‘stretch’ exceeds 2% of their original length,” says Greg Madlinger, Daido Chain. If a chain’s original length is unknown, consider this: The distance between the pins on a roller ...

Since the Industrial Revolution, roller chain design has remained relatively unchanged. What has evolved most are the details that make the chain stronger, longer lasting and more efficient. Each ...