All silent chains are made up of stacked rows of flat, tooth shaped driving links that mesh with sprockets having
compatible tooth spaces, much the way a rack and pinion mesh. Typically, chains will also contain guide links,
whose purpose is to maintain proper tracking of the chain on sprockets. Washers or spacers may be present in
some chain constructions. All of these components are held together by riveted pins located in each chain joint.
Although all silent chains have these basic features there are still many many different styles, designs, and
configurations.
Given the many possible variations in silent chain design it is important to understand some of the options that are
available.
Note: Chains must always be accompanied by compatible sprockets. When considering different silent chain
designs, it is essential that sprocket compatibility also be considered. |
