PREPARED BY: ENGR. NICKSON BRIONES AGALOOS, M.E.

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 ROLLER CHAIN DRIVES
is used to connect two sprockets together and transfer
torque.
 is made up of a series of inner and outer links
connected together to form a flexible strand.
 the most widely used of the various types of chain
power-drives.
PARTS OF CHAIN
PARTS OF CHAIN
PARTS OF CHAINS
1. CONNECTING LINK
PIN LINK
1.1. PIN LINK
A connecting link is a special purpose pin link assembly
designed for easy and rapid replacement.
1.2. OUTSIDE LINK
Consist of two outside plates which are connected by two pins that are
pressed into each plate.
1.3.INSIDE LINK
Inside Link consist of two inside plates that are connected by two hollow
bushings which are pressed into each plate. BUSHING
1.4. BUSHING
The teeth of the sprocket contact the surface of the bushings when the
chain is wrapped around a sprocket.
1.5. PITCH
The distance between the centers of two adjacent pins.
Common pitches are 0.25”, known as #25, and 0.375” (#35).
GENERAL RECOMENDATIONS IN THE DESIGN OF CHAIN DRIVES
 The minimum number of teeth in a sprocket should 17 unless
the drive is operating at a very low speed under 100 rpm.
 The maximum speed ratio should be 7.0 although higher
ratios are feasible. Two or more stages of reduction can be
used to achieve higher ratios.
 The center distance between the sprocket axes should be
approximately 30 to 50 pitches (30 to 50 times the pitches of
the chain).
 The arc of contact of the chain on the smaller sprocket should
not be smaller than 120˚.
 The larger the sprocket should normally have no more than
120 teeth.
 The preferred arrangement for the chain drive is with the
center line of the sprockets horizontal and with the tight side
on top.
SPROCKETS
 SPROCKETS
Sprockets are rotating parts with teeth that are used in conjunction with a
chain and, almost always, at least one other sprocket to transmit torque.

Sprockets and chain can be used to change the speed, torque, or original
direction of a motor. In order for sprockets and chain to be compatible with each
other they must both have the same thickness and pitch. In order for the
sprockets and chain to work effectively, all of the sprockets should be on parallel
shafts with their corresponding teeth on the same plane.
PARTS OF SPROCKETS

1. Pitch Diameter
is an imaginary circle which is traced by the center of the chain pins when
the sprocket rotates while meshed with a chain. The ratio of the pitch
diameter between sprockets can be used to calculate the gear ratio, but more
commonly and much more simply the ratio of the number of teeth is used for
this calculation.
PARTS OF SPROCKETS
2. Pitch
Represents the amount of pitch diameter in inches per tooth. Gears with a
larger pitch will have bigger teeth. Common pitches are 0.25”, known as #25,
and 0.375” (#35). The REV Robotics building system uses #25 chain.
3. Outside Diameter
Will always be larger than the pitch diameter but smaller than the chain
clearance diameter. The outside diameter does not account for the additional
diameter added by the chain, so it should not be used to check for assembly
interference.
4. Chain Clearance Diameter
Is the outside diameter of a sprocket with chain wrapped around it. The
chain clearance diameter will always be larger than the pitch diameter and the
outside diameter. The chain clearance diameter should be used when checking
for interference when placing sprockets very close to other structures.
5. TOOTH
The tooth of the sprocket is were the attachment of the chain.
Type A w/out hub
Sprockets without hubs are held onto shafts by a flange.
The flange has a keyway (groove) that is cut into the bore. This keyway matches
up to a similar keyway cut into the shaft. A rectangular or square “Key” is
inserted into the two keyways and prevents unwanted rotation of the shaft.

Type B With Hubs

Type B sprockets have integral hubs. The hubs can be broached (with
keyways), or plain bored, with out a broached keyway.

Type C
A hub on both
Type D
A detachable hub
 Types of Lubrications

Manual Lubrication
Drip Lubrication
Bath or Disc Lubrication
Oil Stream Lubrication

Sprocket and Roller Chains

Are used in transmitting power from one shaft to another

shaft that are parallel. It may be single or multi-strand
Pitch Diameter of the sprocket

p
D1

T1

p D1
D2
T22
 FORMULAS:
Outside Diameter of the small sprocket
Do1= p[0.60 + cot(180/T1)]
Outside Diameter of the large sprocket
Do2= p[0.60 + cot(180/T2)]
Power transmitted
P= 2Л TN
Center distance if not given
C=D2 + D1/2
Average chain speed
V= ЛDN/60 = pTN/60
 FORMILAS:
Roller chain sproket
Maximum Pitch
Pmax = (900/T1)^2/3
Minimum number of Teeth
Tmin = 4D/p + 5 (for pitches 1”, 1-1/4”, to 2-1/2”)
Silent chain sprocket
Tmin = 4D/p + 6
Sprocket Ratio

SR= Driven sprocket/ Drives sprocket

= T2 / T1
 Example:
1). A 20-tooth motor sprocket, running 1200 rpm,
drives a blower at a speed ratio of 4:1 compute the
length of chain in pitches is required to connect the
sprockets by using the largest permissible chain size
with the largest permissible center distance of 80
pitches. 212 pitches
2). A chain and sprocket has a pitch diameter of 30”
and with 90 teeth available. Find the pitch of the
chain. 1.0469”
3. Find the center distance between the sprocket
having 6” and 18” diameters. 21”
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