If your facility does manufacturing or processing, you probably own equipment that requires mechanical motion. One of the best ways to harness this power involves chain drives with metal or nylon roller chain sprockets. But is the setup best for your Washington company? Let’s check out some of the benefits, uses, and downsides of chain drives for industry today.
How Do Chain Drives Work in Washington?
Chain drives are simple, yet very durable and efficient. They work with chains that have flexible links and those links fit into sprocket teeth. A typical chain is connected to two metal or nylon roller chain sprockets. As the drive sprocket turns, the chain moves and this turns the other sprocket, effectively transmitting power from one source to another.
Chain drives can also be used for moving materials (conveyors) and as part of timing devices (like engine timing chains).
Power Transmission for Washington Businesses
A chain drive is an effective way to transmit power from one part to another. For example, if you have more than one size of nylon roller chain sprockets in a setup, by changing gear size, you can change speed, power, and torque by switching from one sprocket to another. This is what happens when you shift a ten-speed bicycle from one gear to another.
Industrial Applications
* Lift trucks – the hydraulic system of many forklift trucks uses chains
* Cranes – overhead lifting devices
* Conveyor systems – many conveyor systems in Washington are operated by chains with metal or nylon roller chain sprockets.
Benefits
* No slipping
* Not affected by temperature
* Simple maintenance
* Reversible
Downside
* Won’t work for slip drives
* Noise
* Require lubrication constantly
Choosing Custom Sprockets
When you go to a custom sprocket manufacturer, you get the perfect gears and sprockets for your business. They’ll help you make the right choices.
