1 Scope
This standard specifies requirements for short pitch transmission precision roller chains and chain wheels. It covers construction types, dimensions, tolerances, length measurement, pretension loads and minimum tensile strengths.
This standard applies to short-pitch precision roller chains of simple and multiplex construction suitable for the mechanical transmission of power and allied applications, together with those for their associated chain wheels.
Although it applies to short-pitch transmission precision bush chain wheels for cycles and motor cycles, it does not apply to chains for cycles or for motor cycles, which are covered by GB 3579 and GB/T 14212 respectively.
2 Normative References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this test, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below.
GB 9785-88 Terminology of Chains and Chain Wheels
GB 1800-79 Tolerances and Fits - Generalities - Standard Tolerances and Fundamental Deviations
GB 1801-79 Tolerances and Fits - Tolerance Zones and Fits for Holes and Shafts Size up to 500 mm
GB 1802-79 Tolerances and Fits - Tolerance Zones for Commonly Used Holes and Shafts Size from 500 to 3150 mm
3 Chains
3.1 Nomenclature of assemblies and components
The nomenclature of chain assemblies and their component parts is illustrated in figures 1 and 2; the figures do not define the actual form of the chain plates and indicate examples only.
