Compare Belt Drive and Chain Drive

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Answer :

Particulars
Belt drive
Chain drive
Slip
Slip may occur
No slip (Positive drive)
Use
For low Velocity Ratio
For moderate Velocity Ratio
Suitability
For large centre distance
For moderate centre distance
Space requires
Large
Moderate
Lubrication
Not required
Require
Installation cost
Less
Moderate
Example
Floor Mill, Compressor, Conveyors 
Bicycle, Automobile

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