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Chain Drives

Nomenclature F dynamic force, N
d
F e effective peripheral force, N
a centre distance, mm F f sagging force, N
a c acceleration, m s −2 F Q force acting on the shaft, N
b width between inner link plate,
1 i speed ratio
mm K service factor
A
D pitch diameter of a sprocket, mm K p multiple-strand correction factor
d chordal diameter of a sprocket, K factor
Q
mm K z tooth correction factor for a
d 1 roller diameter, mm sprocket
d pin diameter, mm L chain length in pitches, the
2 p
F 1 tight side tension, N number of links
F slack side tension, N m mass of tight side chain, kg
2
F c tension induced by centrifugal N number of strand
force, N n rotational speed of a sprocket, rpm

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