INTRODUCTION CHAIN DRIVES

CHAIN AND SPROCKET

 A chain is a power transmission element made as a series
of pin‐connected links.
 A sprocket is a toothed wheel upon which a chain rides.
 Load is applied by the driving sprocket on the
chain, the load is transmitted to a bushing, pin,
and pair of link plates, pins and link plates push the
driven sprocket to
Chain Drives
Chain Drives
 Chain Drives ‐ Advantages
 Due to no slippage, constant velocity is obtained.
 Less width is occupied, due to metal strength.
 Can be used for short as well as long center distances.
 High transmission efficiency (97‐99%).
 One chain can transfer power to multiple shafts.
 Can be operated at high temperature.
 Permits high speed ratio of 8 to 10.
 Multiple reduction stages are made, for high
reduction ratio.
 Good service life
 Easy to install and repair
 Chain Drives ‐ Limitations

 Installation and component cost is higher

 Require maintenance and lubrication
 Velocity fluctuation occurs, when mounted
inaccurately
 Noisy
 APPLICATION OF CHAIN DRIVE:
 Use in vehicles
 Automobiles
 Transmitting power to the wheels
 Chain pump
 Bicycles
 Inside motors
 Motorcycles
 Conveyers
 Agricultural machinery
 Oil-well drilling machines
 Machine tools
Chain ‐ Classification
• These chains are used for transmission of
power, when the distance between the
centers of shafts is short. These chains have
provision for efficient lubrication.
• The power transmitting chains are of the
following three types….
– Block chain
– Bush roller chain
– Inverted tooth or silent chain.
Block chain
 A block chain, as shown in Fig11.31. is also
known as bush chain.
 This type of chain was used in the early stages of
development in the power transmission.
 It produces noise when approaching or leaving
the teeth of the sprocket because of rubbing
between the teeth and the links.
 Such type of chains are used to some extent as
conveyor chain at small speed.
Bush roller chain
 A bush roller chain, as shown in Fig. 11.32, consists of
outer plates or pin link plates, inner plates or roller link
plates, pins, bushes and rollers.
 A pin passes through the bush which is secured in the
holes of the roller between the two sides of the chain.
 The rollers are free to rotate on the bush which protect
the sprocket wheel teeth against wear.
 A bush roller chain is extremely strong and simple in
construction.
 It gives good service under severe conditions.
 There is a little noise with this chain which is due to
impact of the rollers on the sprocket wheel teeth.
 This chain may be used where there is a little
lubrication.
 The rollers then fit unequally into the cavities
of the wheel.
 The result is that the total load falls on one
teeth or on a few teeth.
 CHAIN CLASSIFICATION BASIS OF
CONSTRUCTION
1.Roller Chains
 Rotate on the teeth of a sprocket
 It is mostly used to transmit power

2. Roller less Chains

 No roller links
 Used on lifts and hoists
3.Silent Chains
 Sometimes called inverted tooth chain
 Used at speeds and loads higher than roller chains
 Sprocket, teeth different shape, grove in the middle
Inverted tooth or silent chain
• An inverted tooth or silent chain is shown in
Fig. 11.33. It is designed to eliminate the evil
effects caused by stretching and to produce
noiseless running.
• When the chain stretches and the pitch of the
chain increases, the links ride on the teeth of
the sprocket wheel at a slightly increased
radius.
• This automatically corrects the small change in
the pitch.
• There is no relative sliding between the teeth
of the inverted tooth chain and the sprocket
wheel teeth.
• When properly lubricated, this chain gives
durable service and runs very smoothly and
quietly.
Chain Drives – Roller chains
Chain Drives – Roller chains
• Pitch Is the distance between the centers of two
adjacent pins.
• Pitch circle radius (rc) Distance between the pin
center and the center of sprocket, when the hinge is
meshed with that sprocket.
Geometrical analysis
Calculation of chain
 Chain Drives – Lubrication
• The performance of chain assembly is improved by
proper lubrication. It reduces the friction and act as a
coolant.
• Improper lubrication produces premature chain failure.
• Lubrication types depend upon the speed and
environment.
• Manual lubrication : Lube is applied periodically
using brush or oil can. e.g. bike chain.
• Drip lubrication : oil drips with sufficient flow is
directed on the chain. e.g. Conveyor chains, engine.
Chain Drives – Lubrication
Roller chains ‐ Recommendations
Roller chains ‐ Recommendations
Roller chains – problem solving steps
Roller chains ‐ Calculation
Roller chains ‐ Calculation
Roller chains ‐ Calculation
Roller chains ‐ Calculation
Roller chains ‐ Calculation
Roller chains ‐ Calculation
Roller chains ‐ Calculation
Roller chains ‐ Calculation
Roller chains ‐ Calculation
Roller chains ‐ Calculation
 Roller chains ‐ Calculation
Length of the chain
X = 40pitch (30 to 50 is recommended)
L = K.p

K=138.757
L = 138.757p
L = 138.757*40
L =2667 mm
 Roller chains ‐ Calculation
X=40.64 pitch
X=40.64 *19.05
X=774.248mm
There fore the centre distance is 774.248mm
Roller chains ‐ Calculation
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