Thread: Belts vs. Chains
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Re: Belts vs. Chains
Think about the load on the chain when the robot is pushing and the weight is mostly all on the rear wheels....about 70 lbs per wheel, times the wheel to sprocket diameter ratio, is pulling on each chain. Design working load for #25 chain is generally a bit over 100 lbs, so it is possible that the chain can break.