1. Chain Basics
- 1.1 What is a Chain?
  - 1.1.1 Basic Structure of Power Transmission Chain
  - 1.1.2 Basic Structure of Small Pitch Conveyor Chain
  - 1.1.3 Basic Structure of Large Pitch Conveyor Chain-Engineering Class
  - 1.1.4 Functions of Chains Parts
- 1.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Chain for Power Transmission and Conveyors
  - 1.2.1 Power Transmission Uses
  - 1.2.2 Conveyance Uses
- 1.3 Sprockets
2. Chain Dynamics
- 2.1 Chains under Tension
  - 2.1.1 Elastic Stretch, Plastic Deformation, and Breakage
  - 2.1.2 Engagement with Sprockets
- 2.2 Chain Drive in Action
  - 2.2.1 Chordal Action
  - 2.2.2 Repeated Load Tension, Fatigue Failure
  - 2.2.3 Transmission Capability of Drive Chains
    - 2.2.3.1 Difference Between Linear Tension and Wrapping
    - 2.2.3.2 Effect of Normal Chain Wear on Fatigue Strength
    - 2.2.3.3 Strength Differences Between Chain and the Connecting Links and Offset Links
  - 2.2.4 Wear of Working Parts
  - 2.2.5 Noise and Vibration
- 2.3 Characteristic Phenomena in Conveyor Chain
  - 2.3.1 Coefficient of Friction
  - 2.3.2 Dynamic Tension of Starting and Stopping
  - 2.3.3 Wear Between Rollers and Bushings
  - 2.3.4 Strength of Attachments
  - 2.3.5 Stick Slip
  - 2.3.6 Relative Differences in Chain's Total Length
  - 2.3.7 Take-Up
3. Public Standards of Chains
4. How to Select Chains
- 4.1 Transmission Chain Selection
  - 4.1.1 Chain Selection Factors
  - 4.1.2 Coefficient Used in Selection
  - 4.1.3 Drive Chain Selection (General Selection)
  - 4.1.4 Power Transmission Chain Selection for Slow Speeds
  - 4.1.5 Hanging Transmission Chain Selection
- 4.2 Conveyor Chain Selection
  - 4.2.1 Check of Conditions for Selection
  - 4.2.2 Conveyor Type Selection (General Selection)
  - 4.2.3 Selection of Chain Type and Specification
  - 4.2.4 Points of Notice About Roller Type
  - 4.2.5 Chain Pitch Decision
  - 4.2.6 Deciding the Number of Sprocket Teeth
  - 4.2.7 Deciding the Attachment Type
  - 4.2.8 Calculation of Tension
    - 4.2.8.1 Horizontal Conveyor
    - 4.2.8.2 Free Flow Conveyor
  - 4.2.9 Allowable Load of Roller and Standard A Attachment
- 4.3 Selection Example
5. Chains and Environments
- 5.1 Steel Chains
  - 5.1.1 Use of Steel Chains in High Temperatures
  - 5.1.2 Use of Steel Chains in Low Temperatures
- 5.2 Engineered Plastic Chain in High and Low Temperatures
- 5.3 Other Chain Materials in High Temperatures
- 5.4 Coping with Special Conditions
  - 5.4.1 Use in Wet Conditions
  - 5.4.2 Use in Acidic, Alkaline, or Electrolytic Conditions
  - 5.4.3 Use in Abrasive Conditions
6. Basic Layouts
- 6.1 Basic Layouts of Wrapping Transmission Chains
  - 6.1.1 General Arrangements
  - 6.1.2 Special Layouts
  - 6.1.3 Special Arrangements
- 6.2 Basic Conveyor Chain Layouts
  - 6.2.1 Horizontal Conveyor Arrangements
  - 6.2.2 Vertical Conveyor Arrangements
  - 6.2.3 Inclined Conveyor Arrangements
  - 6.2.4 Horizontal Circulating Conveyor Arrangements
- 6.3 Supporting the Roller of a Conveyor Chain
7. Manipulation of Chains
- 7.1 Transmission Chains, Small Pitch Conveyor Chains
  - 7.1.1 Installation
  - 7.1.2 Installation Accuracy
    - 7.1.2.1 Chain Slack
    - 7.1.2.2 Horizontal Precision and Parallelism of the Shafts
  - 7.1.3 Start-Up
    - 7.1.3.1 Pre-Start-Up Checklist
    - 7.1.3.2 Start-Up Test
  - 7.1.4 Lubrication
  - 7.1.5 Inspection
  - 7.1.6 Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving
- 7.2 Large Pitch Conveyor Chains
  - 7.2.1 Installation
  - 7.2.2 Installation Accuracy
    - 7.2.2.1 Chain Tension
    - 7.2.2.2 Horizontal Precision and Parallelism of the Shafts
    - 7.2.2.3 Accuracy of the Rails
  - 7.2.3 Start-Up
  - 7.2.4 Lubrication
  - 7.2.5 Inspection
  - 7.2.6 Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving

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