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Chain drive

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001064

A mechanical power transmission system that uses a roller chain to transfer rotational motion and torque between two or more sprockets. This arrangement provides a positive, non-slip drive, making it suitable for applications requiring precise speed ratios. Chain drives are commonly found in bicycles, motorcycles, and industrial machinery, offering high efficiency and durability.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001064
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMechanical engineering
See alsoChain-driven
TranslationsGerman: Kettenantrieb; Spanish: transmisión por cadena; French: transmission par chaîne
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001064",
  "term": "Chain drive",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mechanical power transmission system that uses a roller chain to transfer rotational motion and torque between two or more sprockets. This arrangement provides a positive, non-slip drive, making it suitable for applications requiring precise speed ratios. Chain drives are commonly found in bicycles, motorcycles, and industrial machinery, offering high efficiency and durability.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "chain-driven"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kettenantrieb",
    "es": "transmisión por cadena",
    "fr": "transmission par chaîne"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/chain-drive/"
}

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