Kettaplaadides
Kettaplaadide is Estonian for the chain plates that form the links of a roller chain. In technical contexts the term kettaplaadide is used to refer to the inner and outer plates that hold pins and bushings together, enabling the chain to bend around sprockets while transmitting torque and motion. The form kettaplaadide is the genitive plural used in phrases such as kettaplaadide kulumine (wear of chain plates).
The plates are the primary load-bearing members of a roller chain. They determine the chain width and
Materials and manufacturing commonly involve high-strength carbon or alloy steels, which are heat-treated to improve hardness
Applications include power transmission and material handling systems across bicycles, motorcycles, industrial conveyors, mining equipment, and