belt drive VS chain drive

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belt drive VS chain drive

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23-02-2015, 13:50

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Re: belt drive VS chain drive

Belt has a much better damping effect than chain. Try spinning a chain system and a belt system at a high rate of speed.

Belt is easier to keep aligned over a long distance between axles.

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