Chain Couplings

Chain Couplings

The chain coupling is composed of a duplex roller chain and a pair of coupling sprockets. The function of connection and detachment is done by the joint of the chain. It has the characteristic of being compact and powerful, excellent durability, safe and smart, simple installation and easy alignment. The chain coupling is suitable for a wide range of coupling applications.

Parameters of Chain Couplings

 

Chain Coupling No.	Chain No.	Bore Dia		Dimension						Inertia	Approx Weight	Casing
		Min	Max	L	I	S	d1	d2	C	×10-3		Dimension		Approx Weight
												A	B
		mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	kgf·m2	kg	mm	mm	kg
3012	06B-2X12	12	16	64.8	29.8	5.2	25	45	10.2	0.233	0.4	69	63	0.3
4012	40-2X12	12	22	79.4	36.0	7.4	35	61	14.4	1.020	0.8	77	72	0.3
4014	40-2X14	12	28	79.4	36.0	7.4	43	69	14.4	1.924	1.1	84	75	0.4
4016	40-2X16	14	32	87.4	40.0	7.4	50	77	14.4	3.285	1.4	92	75	0.4
5014	50-2X14	16	35	99.7	45.0	9.7	53	86	18.1	6.010	2.2	101	85	0.5
5016	50-2X16	16	40	99.7	45.0	9.7	60	96	18.1	9.720	2.7	111	85	0.6
5018	50-2X18	16	45	99.7	45.0	9.7	70	106	18.1	15.420	3.8	122	85	0.8
6018	60-2X18	20	56	123.5	56.0	11.5	85	128	22.8	40.210	6.2	142	106	1.2
6020	60-2X20	20	60	123.5	56.0	11.5	98	140	22.8	62.870	7.8	158	105	1.6
6022	60-2X22	20	71	123.5	56.0	11.5	110	152	22.8	93.450	10.4	168	117	1.8
8018	80-2X18	20	80	141.2	63.0	15.2	110	170	29.3	142.030	12.7	190	129	2.5
8020	80-2X20	20	90	145.2	65.0	15.2	120	186	29.3	204.900	16.0	210	137	2.9
8022	80-2X22	20	100	157.2	71.0	15.2	140	202	29.3	341.170	20.2	226	137	3.6
10020	100-2X20	25	110	178.8	80.0	18.8	160	233	35.8	646.290	33.0	281	153	4.6
12018	120-2X18	35	125	202.7	90.0	22.7	170	256	45.4	1075.710	47.0	307	181	6.2
12022	120-2X22	35	140	222.7	100.0	22.7	210	304	45.4	2454.500	72.0	357	181	8.0

 

What Are Chain Couplings?

Chain couplings are mechanical devices for connecting two shafts. They consist of two rows of roller chains with sprockets that engage them. The shafts are then cranked to move the coupling. Chain couplings are available in a range of sizes and torque capacities.Chain couplings are all steel and compact for space-constrained applications. They transmit high torques and offer positive power transmission. Unlike conventional couplings, chain couplings require less space and are easily installed and dismantled. They also provide a balanced unit operation, which is essential for high torques. Chain couplings are typically used in low-speed, high torque applications. They also offer a high degree of flexibility and allow for misalignment of up to 2 degrees between the shafts.

Advantages of a Chain Coupling

A chain coupling is a type of transmission system that uses a single common chain, meshing with two parallel sprockets to transfer power from one shaft to the other. A chain coupling comes in various varieties, including roller chain coupling, toothed chain coupling, and nylon chain coupling. The benefits of a chain coupling include its simplicity, reliability, and low installation accuracy. A chain coupling is a common option for shafting transmission applications, especially in low-speed, high-torque applications.One of the most important advantages of chain couplings is their high-torque capability. Because they are made of two flanges linked by a duplex roller chain, they are ideal for high-torque applications. They can accommodate up to 2 degrees of misalignment, which makes them a common choice for applications that require high torque. Another advantage of chain couplings is their ease of installation and low-maintenance requirements.Besides being easy to assemble, a chain coupling also keeps the two shafts perfectly aligned. It also minimizes shock and vibrations during power transmission. It should also have a low-profile design and be easy to fit between two shafts. And, of course, it should be able to transmit power from one shaft to the other. These features are essential for high-speed applications.