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Difference between Belt drive and Chain drive.

written 8.5 years ago by teamques10 ★ 70k

•   modified 8.4 years ago

Subject: Kinematics of Machinery

Topic: Belts, Chains and Brakes

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kinematics of machinery

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written 8.4 years ago by teamques10 ★ 70k

•   modified 8.2 years ago

Particulars	Belt drive	Chain drive	Gear drive
Main elements	Pulleys, belt	sprockets, chain	Gear
Slip	Slip may occur	No slip (Positive drive)	No slip (Positive drive)
Suitability	For large centre distance	For moderate centre distance	For short centre distance
Space requires	Large	Moderate	Less
Design	Simplest	Simple	Complicated
Failure	Failure of belts does not cause the further damage of machine	Failure of belts may not cause the further damage of machine	Failure of belts may cause the further damage of machine
Life	Less	Moderate	Long
Lubrication	Not required	Require	Require proper
Installation cost	Less	Moderate	More
Use	For low VR	For moderate VR	For high VR
Example	Use as a first drive in transmission	Bicycle, Automobile	Gear boxes, automobile

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