Drive chain, in particular timing transmission chain, for internal combustion engines, in particular diesel engines

摘要

The invention relates to a drive chain, especially a control drive chain for internal combustion engines, in particular diesel engines, comprising internal (2) and external chain links (1) that are interconnected by a respective chain joint (3). A material is inserted into the contact area of the chain joint (3), said material being selected from the group containing tribooxidation and/or tribocorrosion resistant materials that are chemically stable and comprise at least a hard surface layer or are provided with said layer. The invention also relates to a control drive chain.