It's generally conceived that roller chain typically have an
efficiency of around 98%. Out of all the different types of losses,
does anyone know which one is the most significant?
There are primarily:
1. Sprocket tooth/chain sliding friction (engagement/disengagement)
loss
2. Chain segment bending loss.
3. Bearing loss.
The joints in the chain are bushings. But is it possible to
substitute it with bearings? It may get larger and heavier, but what
if I need a chain that has the ultimate efficiency, but weight and
size are not as important? Can that be done? With bearings at the
joint, it should have a higher efficiency.
The sprocket tooth sliding friction isn't very big from what I
heard. This is because the chain segment interface is "free to
roll". You can literally touch the tooth interface on the chain and
rotate it with your fingers.
I need a chain that can get an efficiency of 98.5%. Can I replace the bushings in the chain with bearings?
efficiency of around 98%. Out of all the different types of losses,
does anyone know which one is the most significant?
There are primarily:
1. Sprocket tooth/chain sliding friction (engagement/disengagement)
loss
2. Chain segment bending loss.
3. Bearing loss.
The joints in the chain are bushings. But is it possible to
substitute it with bearings? It may get larger and heavier, but what
if I need a chain that has the ultimate efficiency, but weight and
size are not as important? Can that be done? With bearings at the
joint, it should have a higher efficiency.
The sprocket tooth sliding friction isn't very big from what I
heard. This is because the chain segment interface is "free to
roll". You can literally touch the tooth interface on the chain and
rotate it with your fingers.
I need a chain that can get an efficiency of 98.5%. Can I replace the bushings in the chain with bearings?