Students will be learning towards the outcome “Replace chains and sprocket wheels”. The following skills will be evaluated:
- Replace, align and tension the chain on a chain drive
- Maintain chain drives.
On completion of this module, the learner must be able to:
- Identify roller chains and sprocket wheels by naming and matching the different types.
- Identify all the parts that make up a chain.
- Replace, align and tension the chain on a chain drive.
- List eight causes for chain drive malfunctions, failures and wear, and state their remedies.