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Metal on Metal Drive Information

Metal on Metal Drive Information

Metal on Metal Drive Information

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I am working on a vehicle which uses a metal on metal chain drive system, and I need to know if anyone knows where I could find performance data for any similar type of vehicle.  Specifically friction as it relates to chain size and materials, as well as load capabilities.  Any ideas?

RE: Metal on Metal Drive Information

You ask for "performance data for any similar type of vehicle" without specifying what vehicle.

Anyway, reputedly chain drives have an efficiency of 99%. This is true if the speeds are low, and the alignment is good. We measured a high speed chain drive system for our solar car and got 90% (as I remember). The chain manufacturer could probably give you some better figures.

Cheers

Greg Locock

RE: Metal on Metal Drive Information

Do you really mean a chain drive, or a metal on metal traction drive such as used in a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)?

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