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Stephen Max

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What does the 532 refer to when specifying a 532-110 chain? I understand the 110 refers to number of links.

Will a 530 chain work on sprockets made for a 532 chain?

Thanks.
 
The simple answer to your question is no. In the real world, the answer is maybe. The difference is so small that it might work. I personally wouldn't do it though.

The first number in a chain is its pitch in 1/8th inches. For instance a 530 chain has a pitch of 5/8" or .625". A 420 chain would have a pitch of 1/2" or .5".

The second and third number set the width of the chain. A 525 chain would be 2.5/8" or .3125". A 530 chain width would be 3.0/8" or .375".

And second set of three numbers does indicate how many links.

Skid
 
Stephen Max said:
What does the 532 refer to when specifying a 532-110 chain? I understand the 110 refers to number of links.

Will a 530 chain work on sprockets made for a 532 chain?

Thanks.
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The 532 refers to the pitch of the chain.. And no, you do not want to mix sprockets and chains of a different pitch
 
Skid nailed it :giveup: I spent too much time thinking about the answer :yawn:
 
Skid said:
The simple answer to your question is no. In the real world, the answer is maybe. The difference is so small that it might work. I personally wouldn't do it though.

The first number in a chain is its pitch in 1/8th inches. For instance a 530 chain has a pitch of 5/8" or .625". A 420 chain would have a pitch of 1/2" or .5".

The second and third number set the width of the chain. A 525 chain would be 2.5/8" or .3125". A 530 chain width would be 3.0/8" or .375".

And second set of three numbers does indicate how many links.

Skid
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Thanks, Skid.

So a 530 and a 532 chain both have the same pitch at .625". but the 532 chain is .4" wide and the 530 chain is .375" wide. I take it that is the width between the inner surfaces of the side plates and determines sprocket thickness? Is there a standard clearance between side plates and the sprocket surface?
 
Stephen Max said:
Is there a standard clearance between side plates and the sprocket surface?
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Honestly, there might be, but I have never looked into the subject any deeper. I just researched it enough to know the basics of the measuring system. I guess if I were to ever design sprockets I would need to know more.

What exactly are you trying to do?

Skid
 
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