Thread: Chain or belt??
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Unread 19-12-2006, 16:13
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Re: Chain or belt??

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Originally Posted by JohnMorenski View Post
Ok, part of my team wants to try a belt after 2 years of using a chain that worked fine, our robot needs power and low end torque, so the question is..

What do YOU prefer? chain or belt?
John,
How do you know you will need power and low end torque this year? Too many teams set a design in place before they see the game requirements.
Chain works well and is easy to replace/repair at events. Many teams use chain so finding what you need in other pits is an excellent recommendation for using chain.
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