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2. Roller chain - Wikipedia

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   Roller chain and sprocket The sketch of roller chain, Leonardo da Vinci, Codex Atlanticus. Roller chain or bush roller chain is the type of chain drive most commonly used for transmission of mechanical power on many kinds of domestic, industrial and agricultural machinery, including conveyors, wire- and tube-drawing machines, printing presses, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles.

3. Bicycle chain - Wikipedia

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   Bicycle chain. Roller chain and sprocket. A bicycle chain is a roller chain that transfers power from the pedals to the drive- wheel of a bicycle, thus propelling it. Most bicycle chains are made from plain carbon or alloy steel, but some are nickel-plated to prevent rust, or simply for aesthetics.

4. Chain - Wikipedia

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   Chain. A common metal short-link chain. Roller chains. A chain is a serial assembly of connected pieces, called links, typically made of metal, with an overall character similar to that of a rope in that it is flexible and curved in compression but linear, rigid, and load-bearing in tension. A chain may consist of two or more links.

5. Ball chain - Wikipedia

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   Common uses of ball chain are for pull cords on light fixtures and ceiling fans, keychains, and as retaining chains for things such as counter pens, and dogtag chains. Typical width is Size #3, or 2.4mm steel ball chain. In the jewelry industry, pure 925 sterling silver may be in 1mm, 1.2mm, 1.5mm, 1.8mm, and 2.2mm ball chain. Notes

6. High-tensile chain - Wikipedia

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   A high-tensile chain, also referred to as a transport chain, is a link chain with a high tensile strength used for drawing or securing loads. This type of chain usually consist of broad (thick/heavy) metal, oblong torus -shaped links for high strength. All the links of the chain are usually identical, and on the ends are usually two hooks of ...

7. Snow chains - Wikipedia

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   Snow chains, or tire chains, are devices fitted to the tires of vehicles to provide increased traction when driving through snow and ice . Snow chains attach to the drive wheels of a vehicle or special systems deploy chains which swing under the tires automatically. Although named after steel chain, snow chains may be made of other materials ...