| Chain Saw Chain is considered a key component of a chainsaw. It consists of steel links held together by rivets, and superficially resembles bicycle style roller chain, even though, it is closer in design to leaf chain. The main difference, lies in the sharp cutting teeth on the outside of the chain loop, and flat drive links on the inside, to retain the chain on the saw's bar and allow propulsion by the engine or motor. The chain is used for cutting wood. This may be for harvesting trees for pulp or timber, for tree surgery, or for processing firewood.
You can find a variety of specialized chain types. These include chains made of specialized steel alloys for cutting in extremely cold conditions, chains with tungsten carbide teeth for very dirty conditions and rescue work, ripping chains with altered blade geometry for making ripping cuts, and milling chains for Alaskan mills. |
