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News Release from: Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument | Subject: A 6M 7-MT
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 October 2005
Ultraminiature chains save space and
weight
A new ultraminiature inch and metric 3.7465mm pitch moulded roller chain drive from Stock Drive Products is designed for use where limited space and weight factors are important.
A new ultraminiature inch and metric 3.7465mm pitch moulded roller chain drive from Stock Drive Products is designed for use where limited space and weight factors are important: such as in stylus or pen assemblies in recorders and x-y plotters, chart roll drives and counter drives It is used extensively in severe environment and food processing applications where its noncorrosive, solvent-resistant and nonmagnetic properties are far superior to conventional metallic chain drives
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 10 Jul 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Moulded from Nylatron GS, this drive, identified as A 6M 7-MT is lightweight, nonconductive, self-lubricating and operates with a very low noise level.
The chain features a unit-link design that eliminates the need for a master link or special tools for assembly.
It compares extremely favourably to and can directly replace 3.7465mm pitch stainless steel roller chain drives at a substantial cost savings.
Each link simply snaps into the next one to form any desired length.
The chain measures 4.85mm wide and 2.74mm high.
A length of 82 links snapped together will equal 305mm (1ft) and a length of 10.75ft of chain weighs only 28.3g (1oz).
Chain operating speeds of up to 244m/min, around smaller eight-tooth sprockets, and maximum operating loads of up to 8.9N of tension are recommended.
The chain is 100% inspected for a minimum momentary break strength of 5 pounds.
The A 6M7-14 Series Nylatron GS sprockets for this chain are stocked in 34 different sizes ranging from 7 to 52 teeth.
Four bore sizes are offered ranging from 0.093 to 0.25in.
Sprockets moulded from Acetal are also available.
List prices for the chain is just $21.68 per foot and sprocket prices range between $2.35 and $3.14 for the smallest and largest sizes.
Additional technical specifications are contained in SDP Catalogue D790, available free on request from Stock Drive Products.
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