Linear Roller Chains

The 2D linear roller chain is linear object, while the 3D linear roller chain is a point object. Click the linear roller chain object from the appropriate tool set to insert a roller chain.

 

Product	Tool Set
Machine Design	Machine Components
Spotlight	Hardware

Spotlight contains only the 2D linear roller chain object.

 

 

 

Parameter	Description
Std. Chain No. (Pitch)	Select the standard ANSI or ISO roller chain number; the pitch is given as a reference
Length	Specify the length of the 2D roller chain by entering a value here or by clicking and dragging one of the chain control points; as the length increases, the number of links increases (depending on the selected pitch)
No. of Links	Enter the number of links; the length automatically adjusts
Start with Pin Link	Select to begin the chain section with a pin link; otherwise, the section begins with a roller link
Show Pins (Machine Design only)	Select to show the 3D pins