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Buy quality roller chains and roller chain links online from Bearing Revolution. We supply roller chains that comply with British Standards and American National Standards, as well as complementary roller chain links. Find everything you need in our range and if you require support with your order, .. Read More

Buy quality roller chains and roller chain links online from Bearing Revolution. We supply roller chains that comply with British Standards and American National Standards, as well as complementary roller chain links. Find everything you need in our range and if you require support with your order, contact our expert team.

What are roller chains and how do they work?

Roller chains are a type of chain drive used in machinery to transmit mechanical power. The construction consists of cylindrical rollers and side links, as well as a sprocket which is used to drive the motion. Using roller chains is a very efficient and reliable way to transmit power and this method is widely used in a range of applications.

Roller chain applications: how and where can they be used?

Roller chains have many everyday applications and are often found in domestic, industrial and agricultural machinery. They are generally used in mid-speed and low-speed drives moving at a maximum of 600-800 feet per minute. Some of their most common applications include:

• Conveyors – conveyor chain drives are used to transmit power from one conveyor section to another
• Cars and motorbikes – car engines will often use roller chains to power the camshaft
• Bicycles – the bicycle chain is a simple, common type of roller chain
• Printing presses – in particular, they may be used in a web-threading device
• Wire-drawing machines and tube-drawing machines

What are the benefits of using roller chains?

Roller chains are simple and efficient when it comes to power transmission, plus they can continue to operate efficiently at high temperatures. They can also be easier to install than other options such as belt drives, and they are more reliable in applications such as conveyors as they do not slip.

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