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Technical Guide \u00b7 Power Transmission<\/p>\n

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A definitive engineering guide for UK industrial buyers, procurement engineers, and maintenance teams navigating roller chain specification decisions.<\/p>\n

UK Market Focus<\/span>
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When a drive system fails in a Sheffield steel processing plant or a Birmingham automotive assembly line, the question is rarely whether a roller chain was used \u2014 it’s whether the right configuration was chosen. The selection between single-strand and multi-strand roller chain is one of the most consequential decisions in mechanical power transmission design, yet it’s frequently reduced to a vague rule of thumb rather than a rigorous engineering exercise. Getting it wrong costs more than a replacement part; it costs unplanned downtime, accelerated wear on sprockets, and in some cases, complete drivetrain overhaul.<\/p>\n

A roller chain, at its most fundamental level, converts rotational motion into linear force through a series of interlocked components: inner plates, outer plates, bushings, rollers, and pins. The simplicity of this architecture belies the extraordinary precision required to manufacture it reliably. Whether you are specifying a drive for agricultural equipment in Yorkshire, a conveyor system for a distribution centre in Manchester, or a heavy-duty mining rig in South Wales, understanding how strand count, pitch, and breaking load interact is the foundation of every sound specification decision.<\/p>\n

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Foundation<\/div>\n

The Anatomy of a Roller Chain and Why Configuration Matters<\/h2>\n
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Inner Link Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two inner plates, one bushing press-fitted through each plate hole, and one roller that rotates freely on the bushing. The roller’s free rotation is what minimises friction with the sprocket teeth, directly impacting efficiency and wear life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Outer Link Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two outer plates and one pin, which passes through the bushing of the inner link. The pin is press-fitted into the outer plates. The interference fit at this joint is one of the most critical quality checkpoints in chain manufacture, as fatigue failure nearly always initiates at the pin-plate interface.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pitch: The Master Dimension<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pitch is the centre-to-centre distance between consecutive pin centres, measured in inches under ISO\/ANSI numbering. A No. 50 chain has a 5\/8 in pitch; a No. 100 chain, 1-1\/4 in pitch. Pitch governs sprocket compatibility, chain speed limits, and the baseline load capacity before strand count is introduced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Understanding these components is not academic \u2014 it directly informs strand selection. When engineers at a Leeds packaging machinery firm consider whether to upgrade from a single-strand to a double-strand configuration, they are effectively asking which limiting factor \u2014 pitch or strand count \u2014 should be the variable they adjust. Increasing pitch raises the chain’s individual link strength but also increases the polygon effect at high speeds, reducing smoothness. Adding strands, on the other hand, multiplies load capacity while preserving the same pitch and sprocket geometry. This trade-off is at the heart of every strand-count decision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Configuration One<\/div>\n

Single-Strand Roller Chain: Engineering Characteristics and Ideal Applications<\/h2>\n
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Single-strand roller chain is the most widely deployed power transmission medium in British manufacturing. From the bottling lines of a Derbyshire food producer to the conveyor systems of a Coventry automotive parts supplier, its prevalence reflects not just historical inertia but genuine engineering logic. A single-strand chain offers the lowest installed cost per unit of capacity, the simplest alignment requirements, and the widest availability of replacement parts throughout the UK supply chain.<\/p>\n

The key engineering advantage of a single-strand drive is its lateral rigidity. With only one row of links, the chain tracks consistently on the sprocket teeth without the risk of uneven load distribution across multiple strands. This makes single-strand configurations inherently more forgiving of minor misalignment \u2014 a practical consideration in retrofit installations where achieving perfect shaft parallelism is constrained by existing machine architecture.<\/p>\n

However, the single-strand configuration reaches its limits quickly when power density requirements rise. As the transmitted horsepower approaches the chain’s rated capacity, the designer must choose between increasing pitch (heavier, less smooth) or accepting higher replacement frequency. Neither outcome is ideal for continuous-operation facilities where every maintenance window represents a direct production cost. This is the engineering crossroads where multi-strand roller chain enters the decision.<\/p>\n

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Configuration Two<\/div>\n

Multi-Strand Roller Chain: Power Density, Precision, and Heavy-Duty Performance<\/h2>\n

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Multi-strand roller chain \u2014 double-strand (duplex), triple-strand (triplex), or higher \u2014 is constructed by placing two or more rows of link plates on common pins, with precisely controlled inner widths (called the transverse pitch) separating each strand. The mechanical effect is additive: a double-strand chain of a given pitch delivers approximately 1.7 times the rated load capacity of its single-strand equivalent. The reduction factor from 2.0 reflects the statistical reality that load distribution across multiple strands is never perfectly equal in service \u2014 manufacturing tolerances, sprocket tooth profiles, and dynamic shock loading all introduce asymmetry.<\/p>\n

The greatest engineering advantage of the multi-strand configuration is its ability to transmit higher power at the same pitch and chain speed. This is critical in applications where space constraints rule out a larger-pitch chain and where operating speed is fixed by process requirements. A triple-strand No. 80 chain running at 600 RPM, for example, can transmit significantly more kilowatts than a single-strand No. 120 chain at the same speed \u2014 while occupying less sprocket face width and generating less polygonal chordal action due to the smaller pitch.<\/p>\n

Multi-strand roller chain is the configuration of choice for high-torque, slow-speed drives such as those found in quarrying equipment in the Peak District, heavy agricultural drives in the East Midlands, and steel mill auxiliary drives in the South Yorkshire industrial corridor. When engineers in Sheffield specify a drive for a continuous caster auxiliary, a multi-strand configuration is not merely preferred \u2014 it is typically the only viable option short of migrating to an entirely different power transmission technology.<\/p>\n

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Featured Products<\/div>\n
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High Strength Roller Chain 120HSP-00<\/h3>\n

Engineered specifically for Caterpillar heavy equipment applications, the 120HSP-00 features shot-peened link plates and a fatigue-rated pin specification that extends service life by up to 40% in cyclic-load environments typical of earthmoving and construction plant.<\/p>\n

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High Strength Roller Chain C100HSP-00<\/h3>\n

The C100HSP-00 is optimised for Caterpillar undercarriage systems operating in high-abrasion environments. Its case-hardened rollers and chromium-alloyed bushings deliver exceptional resistance to the abrasive wear patterns that accelerate chain stretch in quarrying and demolition applications.<\/p>\n

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Engineering Fundamentals<\/div>\n

How Roller Chain Transmits Power: Working Principles Across Strand Configurations<\/h2>\n

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Power transmission via roller chain operates on a remarkably straightforward mechanical principle, but the underlying physics demand careful engineering attention. As the driving sprocket rotates, its teeth engage the rollers \u2014 which rotate freely on the bushings \u2014 drawing the chain through the drive. The chain exits the driving sprocket under tension on the tight side and returns under minimal tension on the slack side. The difference between tight-side and slack-side tension constitutes the effective tension that transmits useful power.<\/p>\n

In a multi-strand configuration, this tensile load is distributed across all strands simultaneously. Ideally, each strand bears an equal share; in practice, the strand nearest the bearing shoulder of the sprocket typically carries a marginally higher load due to deflection of the sprocket body under load. This is why multi-strand sprockets must be manufactured to tighter dimensional tolerances than single-strand equivalents \u2014 any eccentricity or face-runout error amplifies the uneven load distribution problem.<\/p>\n

The chordal action effect \u2014 the rhythmic rise and fall of chain tension caused by the polygon geometry of the sprocket \u2014 decreases as tooth count increases and as pitch decreases relative to the sprocket diameter. Multi-strand chains, running on the same pitch as a single-strand equivalent but at higher power, allow the designer to use larger sprockets with more teeth, directly reducing chordal action and the vibration that shortens component life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Material Specification: What Goes Into a High-Performance Roller Chain<\/h2>\n
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Link Plates \u2014 Medium Carbon Steel<\/strong><\/p>\n

S45C or equivalent medium-carbon steel (0.42\u20130.48% carbon) is the standard plate material. Heat treatment raises surface hardness to HRC 40\u201348 while maintaining a tough core. High-performance variants use chromium-molybdenum alloy steel for applications above 200\u00b0C or under severe shock loading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pins \u2014 Case-Hardened Alloy Steel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pins bear the full shear load at each articulation point. SCM415 or 20CrMnTi alloy steel, case-carburised to a surface hardness of HRC 58\u201362 with a core hardness of HRC 30\u201340, is the industry benchmark. The hardened case resists wear; the tough core prevents brittle fracture under impact loads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bushings & Rollers \u2014 Through-Hardened Steel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bushings are through-hardened to HRC 50\u201358, ensuring uniform hardness across the full wall thickness where pin-to-bushing wear occurs. Rollers are typically through-hardened to HRC 54\u201362, with surface grinding achieving the tight cylindricity tolerance that ensures smooth engagement with sprocket teeth and even load distribution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stainless Steel & Specialty Variants<\/strong><\/p>\n

For food processing, pharmaceutical, and marine environments \u2014 prevalent in the UK’s food manufacturing sector across Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and the Scottish Highlands \u2014 AISI 304 or 316 stainless steel variants provide corrosion resistance at the expense of a modest reduction in tensile strength compared to carbon steel equivalents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Surface finishing choices profoundly influence roller chain longevity in British industrial environments, where humidity, temperature cycling, and chemical exposure are everyday operational realities. Zinc-nickel electroplating provides superior corrosion protection compared to standard zinc plating alone, while shot-peening the link plates introduces compressive residual stress that raises the fatigue limit significantly \u2014 typically by 15\u201325% \u2014 enabling chains to survive in the cyclic-load regimes that characterise packaging, printing, and textile machinery. In multi-strand assemblies, the material consistency between strands is particularly critical: any variation in plate thickness, pin hardness, or roller cylindricity creates differential wear rates that compound over time and ultimately cause unequal load sharing even in a well-manufactured sprocket system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Roller Chain Performance & Technical Parameter Reference Table<\/h2>\n
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40 \/ 08B<\/td>\n1\/2 in (12.70 mm)<\/td>\nSingle<\/td>\n17.8 kN<\/td>\n4.4 kN<\/td>\n3,400 RPM<\/td>\n3.97 mm<\/td>\nS45C \/ Carbon Steel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50 \/ 10B<\/td>\n5\/8 in (15.875 mm)<\/td>\nSingle \/ Duplex<\/td>\n21.8 kN \/ 43.6 kN<\/td>\n5.4 kN \/ 9.1 kN<\/td>\n2,800 RPM<\/td>\n5.09 mm<\/td>\nS45C \/ Alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60 \/ 12B<\/td>\n3\/4 in (19.05 mm)<\/td>\nSingle \/ Duplex \/ Triplex<\/td>\n31.3 kN \/ 53 kN \/ 75 kN<\/td>\n7.8 kN \/ 13.3 kN \/ 18.7 kN<\/td>\n2,200 RPM<\/td>\n5.96 mm<\/td>\nAlloy \/ SCM415<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80 \/ 16B<\/td>\n1 in (25.40 mm)<\/td>\nSingle \/ Duplex \/ Triplex<\/td>\n58.0 kN \/ 99 kN \/ 139 kN<\/td>\n14.5 kN \/ 24.6 kN \/ 34.7 kN<\/td>\n1,700 RPM<\/td>\n7.95 mm<\/td>\n20CrMnTi \/ Alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100 \/ 20B<\/td>\n1-1\/4 in (31.75 mm)<\/td>\nSingle \/ Duplex<\/td>\n88.5 kN \/ 150 kN<\/td>\n22.2 kN \/ 37.7 kN<\/td>\n1,400 RPM<\/td>\n9.54 mm<\/td>\nSCM415 \/ CrMo Alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
120 \/ 24B (HSP)<\/td>\n1-1\/2 in (38.10 mm)<\/td>\nSingle (Heavy Duty)<\/td>\n127.0 kN<\/td>\n31.8 kN<\/td>\n1,100 RPM<\/td>\n11.10 mm<\/td>\nShot-peened CrMo Alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Data represents standard ISO 606 \/ ANSI B29.1 compliant chains. HSP denotes heavy-series, shot-peened specification. Actual capacities vary with operating conditions, lubrication regime, and temperature. Contact Ever Power engineering for application-specific calculations.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Core Technical Advantages of Roller Chain Over Competing Power Transmission Technologies<\/h2>\n
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Positive Drive with Zero Slip<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike V-belts, which rely on friction and can slip under overload, roller chain transmits torque through direct mechanical engagement between rollers and sprocket teeth. This positive drive characteristic maintains precise velocity ratios critical for synchronised multi-axis machines in packaging and printing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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High Mechanical Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n

A properly lubricated roller chain achieves a transmission efficiency of 97\u201399% in single-pass drives. This compares favourably to gear drives (95\u201398%) when installation complexity and centre-distance flexibility are considered, and significantly outperforms flat-belt drives over comparable centre distances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Centre-Distance Flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roller chain operates across a wide range of centre distances, from very short (two-tooth engagement minimum) to very long, simply by adjusting chain length in half-pitch increments. This adaptability is invaluable in plant layout redesigns, a common requirement in the UK’s older manufacturing facilities where available floor space dictates machine positioning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Thermal Resilience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Standard carbon-steel roller chain operates reliably from -30\u00b0C to 180\u00b0C with appropriate lubrication selection. Specialist alloy and stainless variants extend this range. This thermal window covers virtually all UK industrial operating environments, including furnace conveyors in foundries and refrigerated warehouse automation in food distribution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Scalable Load Capacity via Strand Count<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ability to multiply load capacity simply by adding strands \u2014 without changing the chain pitch or sprocket geometry \u2014 gives designers extraordinary flexibility. A system designed for a single-strand No. 80 drive can be upgraded to a duplex configuration if production output demands increase, with only sprocket replacement required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Standardised Global Interchangeability<\/strong><\/p>\n

ANSI B29.1 and ISO 606 standardisation ensures that roller chain from any compliant manufacturer can replace worn chain in service without modification. For UK procurement teams managing multi-site facilities or just-in-time production schedules, this standardisation represents a critical risk mitigation factor in the supply chain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Application Scenarios: Where Single-Strand and Multi-Strand Roller Chain Excel in UK Industry<\/h2>\n
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West Midlands automotive assembly \u2014 from powertrain build lines in Solihull to stamping plants in the Black Country \u2014 relies heavily on duplex and triplex roller chain for overhead conveyor systems, engine assembly transfer lines, and press-room automation. The precise synchronisation demanded by lean manufacturing cell layouts, where conveyor speed must be matched exactly to line takt time, makes the positive drive characteristic of multi-strand roller chain indispensable. Chain pitch selection in these environments tends to centre around No. 80 duplex, balancing load capacity with the moderate speeds required for assembly-pace conveyance.<\/p>\n

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Combine harvesters, grain conveyors, forage harvesters, and seeding machinery deployed across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and the Yorkshire Wolds represent one of the most demanding application environments for roller chain. The combination of high shock loads (stone ingestion events in harvesting chains), abrasive contamination, and aggressive ingress of crop residue means that single-strand chains in these machines are typically specified at two to three times the theoretical load rating. For header drives and feeder house main drives \u2014 where transmitted power routinely exceeds 50 kW on modern combines \u2014 duplex or triplex configurations on No. 80 and No. 100 pitch chains have become the standard, supported by extended-pitch variants optimised for crop-drag conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Biscuit production in Reading, soft drinks bottling in Glasgow, seafood processing in Grimsby \u2014 across the breadth of the UK food industry, single-strand stainless steel roller chain dominates where hygiene standards are governed by British Retail Consortium Global Standards or Food Safety System Certification requirements. The preference for single-strand in food environments is driven partly by washdown maintenance: a single-strand chain is far easier to clean thoroughly than a multi-strand assembly where the interior strand gaps can harbour bacterial colonisation in the event of lubrication failure. Self-lubricating sintered-bushing variants, which eliminate the need for external lubrication entirely, have seen strong adoption particularly in direct-contact food handling applications.<\/p>\n

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Scraper conveyors, flight conveyors, and crusher drive systems in aggregate quarrying and coalmine surface operations represent the highest-load segment of the roller chain market. Triplex and even quadruplex chain configurations on No. 100 and No. 120 pitch are routinely specified for face conveyor drives in UK coal preparation plants, where a chain break means a full conveyor shutdown costing tens of thousands of pounds per hour. Ever Power’s heavy-duty shot-peened series \u2014 including the 120HSP-00 for Caterpillar equipment \u2014 was developed specifically for this application class, with fatigue performance validated under the shock-load cycles that characterise extraction machinery operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sheffield’s special steel sector and Scunthorpe’s integrated steelworks rely on roller chain for furnace charging conveyors, billet transfer tables, and rolling mill auxiliary drives. At elevated operating temperatures \u2014 ambient radiant heat around furnace zones commonly exceeds 120\u00b0C \u2014 standard lubricants break down rapidly, demanding either high-temperature grease formulations or sealed-and-lubricated chain designs. Multi-strand configurations in this sector are selected not merely for load capacity but also for the safety factor margin they provide: in a rolling mill, unscheduled chain failure creates a serious risk of runaway billet, requiring the chain system to be over-specified by a factor of three or more against the calculated load.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How to Choose Between Single-Strand and Multi-Strand: A Practical Engineering Framework<\/h2>\n
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Power Requirement<\/td>\nBelow 75% of single-strand rated capacity<\/td>\nApproaching or exceeding single-strand limit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating Speed<\/td>\nHigh speed, low torque (light machinery)<\/td>\nLow speed, high torque (heavy drives)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Space Envelope<\/td>\nWidth-constrained, depth available<\/td>\nPitch constrained, face width available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Misalignment Tolerance<\/td>\nModerate misalignment expected<\/td>\nPrecise shaft alignment achievable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Budget \/ Installed Cost<\/td>\nCost-sensitive, lower initial outlay<\/td>\nLifecycle cost drives selection; uptime critical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shock Load Character<\/td>\nLight to moderate, predictable loads<\/td>\nSevere shock, intermittent overload expected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Environment<\/td>\nFood-grade, washdown, or hygienic<\/td>\nHeavy industrial, mining, steel, quarrying<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Manufacturing Excellence<\/div>\n

Ever Power: Precision Roller Chain Manufacturing and Custom Engineering Solutions<\/h2>\n
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Ever Power has built its position in the global power transmission market not through volume alone, but through a manufacturing philosophy centred on dimensional precision and material traceability. Every roller chain that leaves the Ever Power facility is manufactured against a documented production traveller that records heat treatment parameters, dimensional inspection results, and tensile test data for the steel coil used in plate cutting. This level of traceability is not standard practice in commodity chain manufacturing \u2014 it reflects a commitment to the engineering standards that UK and European industrial customers increasingly require as part of their supplier qualification processes.<\/p>\n

The customisation capability at Ever Power spans every dimension of roller chain design. Beyond standard ANSI and ISO catalogue items, Ever Power’s engineering team handles non-standard pitch requests, custom attachment configurations (including bent-plate, extended pin, and carrier-plate designs), custom inner widths for multi-strand assemblies, and corrosion-resistant surface treatment specifications including fluoropolymer coating for chemical-resistant applications. For UK buyers requiring chains with ATEX-compatible materials for use in potentially explosive atmospheres \u2014 common in grain handling facilities and chemical processing plants \u2014 Ever Power offers consultation and documentation support throughout the specification process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Manufacturing Capabilities<\/h3>\n