Team 772 First WCD CAD

[Feroz1325]

have you considered sliding bearing blocks for tensioning? Of all the systems ive seen that seems to be one of the most elegant and simple.
I just have to say that it looks awesome....team 772 has always been a team to look up to! Hope to see you guys at GTR and...i have too....
7 - 7 who? 772!!!
Its so catchy!! after u guys chant it in the stands its stuck in my head for months!

[akoscielski3]

Originally Posted by Feroz1325

have you considered sliding bearing blocks for tensioning? Of all the systems ive seen that seems to be one of the most elegant and simple.
I just have to say that it looks awesome....team 772 has always been a team to look up to! Hope to see you guys at GTR and...i have too....
7 - 7 who? 772!!!
Its so catchy!! after u guys chant it in the stands its stuck in my head for months!

LOL! This was the best post I have ever read :')

Thanks for this, it made my night (Canada juniors are ruining it).

I will most likely use a sliding bearing block now. I usually would put a slot for a tensioner in the middle of the chain (for sheet metal chassis) but seems like more people are doing a sliding bearing block for WCD.

[Feroz1325]

A mid-chain tensioner would add weight and inefficiency to the system as a whole. The reason for switching to WCD (mainly) is to remove weight and increase efficiency. Also since you have individual bearing blocks already, its simpler to just pocket out the aluminum box extrusion and allow them to slide.

that russian team! beating us on our own turf ruining all our nights!