duplex and simplex

gents, re timing chains I know duplex is a type of steel and very good for timing chains

but

is simplex a type of steel, and how good is it for timing chains compared with duplex and normal steel.

Many thanks

they are both types of chain

thought you didnt know?

Duplex just means double and simplex means single, so duplex must be stronger using that rationale

wikipedia says its a type of stainless steel

Simplex is a French company known for their bicycle accoutrements.

Accoutrements is a French word. Bet you didn't think that a Septic would know that.

Freelaner said:

Duplex just means double and simplex means single, so duplex must be stronger using that rationale

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that aint right cos the simplex one is double too

i dont know what exact steel used is but both the same if of the same quality ,one has one roller the other 2

jamesmartin said:

i dont know what exact steel used is but both the same if of the same quality ,one has one roller the other 2

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In that case my money is on the single roller being the simplex

oi read the link, its a type of stainless

fett said:

Mechanical properties of duplex stainless steel | Outokumpu

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try googling chain types

fett said:

oi read the link, its a type of stainless

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I'm not desputing the fact but in this case the duplex is stronger cos its got two rollers

you do it james I googled the type of steel , it was hard

fett said:

you do it james I googled the type of steel , it was hard

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i already know what they mean by duplex chain ,or #### it here you go
Google Image Result for http://www.bkcprochain.com/images/products/lrg/Renold_duplex_chain.jpg
simplex chain
Google Image Result for http://www.bkcprochain.com/images/products/lrg/Renold_simplex_chain.jpg

oi I asked u and u sed you didnt know , u lazy bastool

see the thing is my bmw has got "duplex double row chains" so why would they say it twice if you get what I mean?

:d

See if its got strength markings on it and match up to a working table like this


Its what we use from time to time but this is a chain one

fett said:

oi I asked u and u sed you didnt know , u lazy bastool

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i said i didnt know what steel those you showed used