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2. Roller chain - Wikipedia

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   Roller chain or bush roller chain is the type of chain drive most commonly used for transmission of mechanical power on many kinds of domestic, industrial and agricultural machinery, including conveyors, wire - and tube - drawing machines, printing presses, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. It consists of a series of short cylindrical rollers ...

3. Chain - Wikipedia

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   Chain. A common metal short-link chain. Roller chains. A chain is a serial assembly of connected pieces, called links, typically made of metal, with an overall character similar to that of a rope in that it is flexible and curved in compression but linear, rigid, and load-bearing in tension. A chain may consist of two or more links.

4. High-tensile chain - Wikipedia

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   A high-tensile chain, also referred to as a transport chain, is a link chain with a high tensile strength used for drawing or securing loads. This type of chain usually consist of broad (thick/heavy) metal, oblong torus -shaped links for high strength. All the links of the chain are usually identical, and on the ends are usually two hooks of ...

5. Chain (unit) - Wikipedia

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   The chain (abbreviated ch) is a unit of length equal to 66 feet (22 yards ), used in both the US customary and Imperial unit systems. It is subdivided into 100 links. [ 1][ 2] There are 10 chains in a furlong, and 80 chains in one statute mile. [ 2] In metric terms, it is 20.1168 m long. [ 2] By extension, chainage (running distance) is the ...

6. Chain drive - Wikipedia

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   Chain drive is a way of transmitting mechanical power from one place to another. It is often used to convey power to the wheels of a vehicle, particularly bicycles and motorcycles. It is also used in a wide variety of machines besides vehicles. Most often, the power is conveyed by a roller chain, known as the drive chain or transmission chain ...

7. Bicycle chain - Wikipedia

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   Bicycle chain. Roller chain and sprocket. A bicycle chain is a roller chain that transfers power from the pedals to the drive- wheel of a bicycle, thus propelling it. Most bicycle chains are made from plain carbon or alloy steel, but some are nickel-plated to prevent rust, or simply for aesthetics.