A chain drive is desired to couple a gearmotor with a bucket elevator. The 40 hp. gearmotor will operate at 350 rpm and the elevator drive shaft must operate as close to 60 rpm as possible. Select an appropriate chain size, commercially available sprockets, and number of links for a chain. Also calculate the actual chain speed and the center distance.

A chain drive is desired to couple a gearmotor with a bucket elevator. The 40 hp. gearmotor will operate at 350 rpm and the elevator drive shaft must operate as close to 60 rpm as possible. Select an appropriate chain size, commercially available sprockets, and number of links for a chain. Also calculate the actual chain speed and the center distance.

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