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Manufacturers of flexible chain conveyors tell you that a toothed chain, also known as a silent chain or flexible chain, is a type of transmission chain. Sprocket chains are important mechanical components that are widely used. They are primarily employed in applications that require high speeds, heavy loads, low noise levels, and large center distances. Their transmission performance is superior to that of toothed belt drives, gear drives, and roller chain drives, which makes them one of the preferred transmission methods in many industries. Based on the type of engagement, they can be divided into internal meshing sprocket chains, external meshing sprocket chains, and internally and externally composite meshing sprocket chains; among these, the internally and externally composite meshing sprocket chains produce less noise and are therefore widely used. Toothed chain plates are mainly suitable for use in the transportation of various foods, beverages, and other items. Material of toothed chain plate: POM, white; pins are made of stainless steel. Operating temperature: -40～90℃. Higher speed for toothed chain plates: 80 meters per minute with lubricant, 50 meters per minute with desiccant. Working load of toothed chain plate: 2100N. Greater conveying length: 12 meters. The small radius of the 63/83 toothed chain plate is R150, while that of the 103/146 toothed chain/toothed chain plate is R250. Main characteristics of flexible chains: 1. Low noise. Toothed 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. 2. It has high reliability; the links of a toothed chain are of a multi-plate structure, so 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). 3. It features high motion accuracy; the wear and elongation of each link in the toothed chain are uniform, allowing for the maintenance of high precision in movement.