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    Roller Chain and Links

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Roller Chain and Links, Connecting Links.

    Connecting Links

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Roller Chain and Links, Adding Links.

    Adding Links

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Roller Chain and Links, Adding-and-Connecting Links.

    Adding-and-Connecting

    Links

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Pair this chain with sprockets to transmit power between rotating shafts. Like the chain on a bike, the side plates have a figure-eight shape that grips the sprockets without slipping.
    Lubrication is key to smooth operation and long chain life. Routinely apply oil by hand or install an oil dispenser for continuous lubrication.
    Steel—The go-to for roller chain, steel is strong and economical. While proper lubrication helps prevent rusting, it’s not as corrosion resistant as coated or stainless steel.
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel—Won't corrode from frequent washdowns and mild chemicals, including ammonia often found in cleaning solutions.
    Connecting Link—Use a single link to join both ends of your chain. Start by removing the spring clip from the link’s side plate. Then, slide the link pins into the mating rollers at each end of your chain and snap the clip back on. Also known as master links.
    Adding Link—Attach with a connecting link to extend the length of your chain. Each link adds a length equal to the chain’s pitch. Also known as roller links.
    Adding-and-Connecting Link—An all-in-one link for adding and connecting. It adds a half-pitch length at the roller end, allowing finer length adjustments than full-pitch links. The pin end connects to your chain—except for trade number 25, which requires a separate connecting link. Remove the side plate to install. Also known as half links and offset links.
    Roller
    Chain
    Connecting Links
    Adding Links
    Adding-and-Connecting
    Links
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Single Strand
     
    Steel
    25ANSI1/4"0.130"1/8"140000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel
    25ANSI1/4"0.130"1/8"200000000000———000000000000
     

    ANSI Roller Chain Spring Clips

    Image of ProductInUse. Clip Shown Installed. Front orientation. Roller Chain Spring Clips. ANSI Roller Chain Spring Clips.

    Clip Shown

    Installed

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain Spring Clips. ANSI Roller Chain Spring Clips.
    Replace lost or damaged spring clips to secure the pins on your connecting links. Face the opening away from the direction of travel to maintain a snug fit.
    For Roller
    Chain Trade No.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Steel
    253/8"3/16"5000000000000
     

    Dry-Running Roller Chain and Links

    Image of Product. Connecting Link. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Dry-Running Roller Chain and Links, Connecting Links.

    Connecting Link

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Say goodbye to messy grease and time-consuming maintenance. This chain has plastic bearings that run smoothly without lubrication. Paired with stainless steel pins and side plates, it’s lightweight, quiet-running, and resistant to mild chemicals. The chain withstands starts and stops better than all-plastic chain, but it handles only a fraction of the load of all-metal chain. Like the chain on a bike, the side plates have a figure-eight shape that grips sprockets to transmit power between rotating shafts without slipping.
    Connecting Link—Use a single link to join both ends of your chain. Start by removing the spring clip from the link’s side plate. Then, slide the link pins into the mating rollers at each end of your chain and snap the clip back on. Also known as master links.
    Roller
    Chain
    Connecting Links
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Lubrication
    Each
    Single Strand
     
    Plastic with 304 Stainless Steel Pins and Side Plates
    25ANSI1/4"0.130"1/8"15Not Required000000000000
     
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