MITCalc - Roller Chains Calculation

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Design and strength-check roller chain transmissions for your projects with the help of this straightforward and useful, Excel-based application

MITCalc - Roller Chains Calculation is a useful utility for engineers or engineering students looking to assess the strengths and weaknesses of common, widely-used chain transmissions.

Straightforward and efficient, Excel-based roller chain calculator


The first thing you should know about this utility is the fact that it's not a standalone utility. That said, please note that you are required to make sure that Excel is installed on your computer's system in order to take advantage of everything MITCalc - Roller Chains Calculation has to offer.
Please note that the application is designed to work with various CAD systems by offering lots of output options, both in 2D and 3D. Another interesting aspect stems from the fact that all the calculations are based on procedures and algorithms that are in concordance with the most relevant standards in this field like ANSI/ASM B29.1M, ANSI/ASME B29.3, DIN 8187, DIN 8181, DIN 8164, DIN 8150, ISO R606, ISO 1275, BS 228, JIS B1801, JIS B1803.

Capable of handling lots of transmission chain-related calculations


Despite what you might be initially lead to believe, the app is relatively easy to use. Just input all the project data in the appropriate fields, and everything is calculated in no time, and without much user intervention on your part.
The app proves itself especially useful when it comes to helping you select a suitable type of chain for various applications, based on their power, geometry, weight. It also comes in handy for calculating the aforementioned parameters, and it's also capable of the axis loads.

Perform simple or more complex calculation in order to check the strength of common chain transmissions with the help of this app


Taking everything into account, if you're looking for a straightforward roller chain calculator for your projects then MITCalc - Roller Chains Calculation is definitely worthy of your attention. The only downside might be the fact that it requires the presence of Excel.