Ramsey Silent Chain vs Belts – Higher Loads, Greater Efficiency, and Longer Life.
Ramsey’s RPV Silent Chain is a high-performance inverted tooth chain, specifically designed to meet or exceed the capabilities of all other premium chains. Built for extreme applications, it operates at speeds exceeding 7,000 feet per minute and handles loads greater than 3,000 horsepower.
Strength Through Design
- Optimized Links: Each link is engineered to minimize stress concentrations and maximize steel in the line of chain pull.
- Innovative Stamping: Advanced stamping methods increase load-bearing surface area, significantly reducing chain elongation during operation.
- Shot Peening: All links undergo shot peening to enhance fatigue strength and deliver a uniform, high-quality finish
Superior Sprocket & Engagement Technology
- Involute Tooth Profile: RPV sprockets and links employ an involute tooth design to reduce impact loading and vibration during chain engagement.
- Near-Tangent Engagement: The chain engages sprockets nearly tangent to the pitch circle, minimizing velocity variation caused by chordal action.
- Efficiency Gains: Reduced velocity variation translates directly into less vibration, lower energy waste, and higher load-carrying capacity.
Performance Benefits
- Speeds in excess of 7,000 fpm
- Loads exceeding 3,000 hp
- Reduced elongation for longer service life
- Lower vibration and noise levels
- Increased efficiency and reliability in demanding applications
How Do Silent Chains Compare To Belts?
- Higher speed and power capacity
- Detachable and therefore more easily installed
- Greater efficiency
- Larger drive ratios possible
- No slippage
- Higher drive ratios at short center distances
- Less affected by temperature or humidity
- Lower bearing loads
- Less affected by oil or grease
Contact Ramsey to learn more about our RPV and other silent chains. We can help you find the right chain for the job.
