von Folge | 17. August 2026 | Ketten
HOW-TO / CHAIN DRIVEDesign the chain, sprockets, layout, and lubrication as one systemEngineering objective: Design an industrial roller-chain drive through a documented sequence covering power, duty factor, speed ratio, pitch, sprocket teeth, chain length, shaft...
von Folge | 17. August 2026 | Ketten
SELECTION / CHAIN DRIVESelect lubrication by what reaches the joint, not what wets the plateEngineering objective: Select roller-chain lubrication by chain speed, load, joint size, temperature, contamination, orientation, access, and lubricant compatibility so oil...
von Folge | 17. August 2026 | Ketten
SELECTION / CHAIN DRIVEUse multiple strands when width is cheaper than diameterEngineering objective: Choose multiple-strand roller chain instead of a larger-pitch simplex chain when radial space, smoothness, speed, or sprocket diameter dominate, while verifying...
von Folge | 17. August 2026 | Ketten
COMPARISON / CHAIN DRIVEPitch is a geometry and dynamics choice, not a strength shortcutEngineering objective: Compare small- and large-pitch roller chain by rating, sprocket diameter, articulation angle, chain speed, strand count, noise, mass, and maintenance instead...
von Folge | 17. August 2026 | Ketten
CALCULATION / CHAIN DRIVETurn duty severity into a transparent design-power correctionEngineering objective: Apply roller-chain service factors by identifying the driver, driven-machine load character, starts, reversals, and shock duty, then convert base power into...
