Help with Silent Chain specifications:
Chain Configuration
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| Guide Type | Silent chain contains guide links to help the chain maintain tracking during operation. The guide link on the chain mates with a corresponding groove in the sprocket. The three basic guide types are center guide, side guide and two center guides. | ||
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| No Guides | Silent chain has no guides to maintain tracking on the sprocket. These chains require special flanged sprockets to maintain center tracking of the chain. | ||
| Center Guide | A center guide silent chain has one row of guide links that run down the center of the chain to maintain tracking on the sprocket. | ||
| Side Guide | A side guide silent chain has two rows of guide links that run along the outer edges of the chain to maintain tracking on the sprocket. | ||
| Two Center Guide | A two center guide silent chain has two rows of guide links that run within the chain to maintain tracking on the sprocket. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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| Duplex Silent Chain | Duplex silent chain has teeth on both sides of the chain and intended for use in serpentine drives. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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Chain Pitch
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| Chain Pitch | The chain pitch is the distance between rollers or pivot pins. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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Nominal Chain Width
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| Nominal Chain Width | The chain width refers to the overall or nominal width of the chain. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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Tensile Strength
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| Tensile Strength: | Tensile strength is the maximum tension load the chain can withstand before failure. Tensile strength is also referred to as the breaking strength. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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