A power transmission method where a continuous roller or silent chain wraps around toothed sprockets to transfer rotational force. It provides a positive drive with no slip, making it ideal for high-torque applications where precise timing or heavy load transfer is required.
Heard on the job
We need a chain-driven conveyor for the assembly line since a belt will just slip under that much weight.
Insider tip
Chain-driven systems require regular lubrication and tension adjustment as the pins and bushings wear and cause the chain to stretch over time.