This article was updated May 12, 2023. It was originally published Feb. 1, 2000. Chain drives traditionally handled heavy loads in harsh conditions, and many still do. But although they started out as ...

Roller chains are called upon to carry heavy loads, withstand shock, and survive even the harshest environments. However, chains achieve their best longevity when properly selected and maintained. Why ...

Chain sprockets are a key drivetrain component in a lot of builds. Unfortunately they can be difficult to source, particularly for those outside the reach of retailers like McMaster-Carr. In such ...