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The pipeline toothed chain is a type of chain plate; as the name suggests, its shape resembles teeth, and it is widely used in the conveyor equipment industry. Pipeline toothed chains are extremely important basic components for flexible chain conveyor systems. They are widely used in applications that require low noise, high speed, heavy loads, and large center distances. The transmission performance of pipeline toothed chains is superior to that of toothed belt drives, gear drives, and sprocket chain drives; as a result, they are the preferred transmission method in many industries. In terms of the type of engagement, they can be divided into internal meshing toothed chains, external meshing toothed chains, and internal-external composite meshing toothed chains. Among these types, internal-external composite meshing toothed chains generate the least amount of noise, which is why they are the most widely used. The main features of the pipeline toothed chain are as follows: 1. The pipeline toothed chain can achieve high-precision movement, with uniform wear and elongation of its individual links, thereby maintaining very high precision in motion. 2. Pipeline toothed chains generate less noise. These chains transmit power through the engagement between the working chain plates and the involute teeth of the sprocket teeth; compared to roller chains and sleeve chains, their polygonal effect is significantly reduced, resulting in less impact, smoother motion, and lower meshing noise. 3. The reliability of conveyor belt toothed chains is also high. The links of such chains have a multi-plate structure, and if one of the plates is damaged during operation, it does not affect the functionality of the entire chain, allowing for timely detection and replacement. To increase the load-bearing capacity, it is sufficient to reduce the width (by increasing the number of plate rows). These are the basic information, features, and advantages of pipeline toothed chains. As an important component of conveyor systems, they exhibit excellent performance in terms of transmission capabilities.