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Re: Picking Out Roller Chain

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I am not saying that this rubber cleated chain drive system cannot be done, but I am saying that it will be risky and tough to make it work. Rubber likes to stick to carpet and chain likes to fall off of sprockets at the slightest side force, as it's moving... so be careful in how you design your tensioning system and wheel alignment system. Don't skimp on those two features. Ensure that your wheels get aligned and create a separate tensioning device to get maximum tension on the chain.
Would idler sprockets be ok in tensioning the drivetrain? Also would using a high durometer material lower the traction of the belting?
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