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Does a chain really “stretch”?

April 26, 2017chain stretch

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Does a chain really “stretch”?

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The term “stretch” is misleading. A chain will elongate when the pins and bushings wear down. This is due to poor lubrication, under sizing and overloading of the chain. As the components thin, the space between the pins and bushings increase, thus making the chain longer than originally.