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Originally Posted by lemiant
Ok, so I read 234s paper, and it pretty unequivocally states that belts are better. How come everyone still uses chain?
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The reasons were right there in the paper:
- Belt requires a more integrated design and precise manufacturing
- Wheels and belt must be assembled concurrently, unlike chain
- Belt requires more physical space because of the width differences for varying load capacities
- Chain drive is a known, proven system for transfer of power from the drive motors / transmissions to the drive wheels and between the wheels