Chain vs ERO Joint® belts
Chain vs Timing Belt vs ERO Joint® timing belt
Which power transmission system is the best? Chain, timing belt, or mechanical assembly ERO Joint® timing belt?
Industry use these three systems:
Chain: more flexible (easier to assemble, available in every length)
Belt: more powerful (resist to higher rpm), more clean (no lubrication),
ERO Joint® belt: advantages of belts and add the assembly flexibility of the chain (ERO Joint® belts are produced open, and closed on the machine like a chain).
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The match Chain vs Belt vs ERO Joint®
Easiness of assembly – Winner: Both Chain and ERO Joint® belts
Belts are closed, so it is easier to assemble an open chain and close it in the machine instead a closed belt.
ERO Joint® belt are open, and closed on the machine. So it is so easy to assemble an ERO Joint® belt than a chain.
Reparability – Winner: Chain
A chain can be repaired by using a replacement link. The belt has to be entirely replaced.
Efficiency – Winner: Belt
Belts weight is lower than chain. The efficiency is better.
Durability – Winner: Belt
Belts usually last at least twice as long as chain. ERO Joint® belt can last as long as closed belts depending on conditions.
Maintenance required – Winner : Both Belt and ERO Joint® belts
Belt requires no lubrication and generally no tension adjustment.
Cost – Winner depends on application
Weight – Winner : Both Belt and ERO Joint® belts
Noise – Winner : Both Belt and ERO Joint® belts
Belts a more quiet than chains. ERO Joint® don’t generate additional noise on the belt.
Cleanliness – Winner : Both Belt and ERO Joint® belts
Belts don’t need lubrication. Chain needs lubrication and dust can be fixed by lubrication but generating dirt.
Dimension availability – Winner : Chain and ERO Joint® belts
It is possible to make every length in chains by adding links. ERO Joint® belts can be made in every length and width. Closed timing belts are made only at certain standard length.
Temperature resistance – Winner : Chain
General temperature range of belts is -30 to +80°C. Temperature range of chains is wider.
Chemical resistance to water, acid, oil, UV, chlorine, etc… - Winner : Belt
Belt can be produce in different material (rubber, PU, …) which allows more possibilities than chains.