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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-Coated Steel—Combines the strength of steel with the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. The coating has been tested to withstand 500 hours of salt spray, so it holds up well in wet and outdoor conditions.
    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
    35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"560000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
    35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"560000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel
    35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"60000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Attachment Roller Chain Links

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Attachment Roller Chain Links, Connecting Link, A-1 Attachment.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Attachment Roller Chain Links, Connecting Link, K-1 Attachment.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Attachment Roller Chain Links, Connecting Link, SA-1 Attachment.

    Connecting Link

    A-1 Attachment

    Connecting Link

    K-1 Attachment

    Connecting Link

    SA-1 Attachment

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Attachment Roller Chain Links, Connecting Link, SK-1 Attachment.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Attachment Roller Chain Links, Adding Link, A-1 Attachment.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Attachment Roller Chain Links, Adding Link, K-1 Attachment.

    Connecting Link

    SK-1 Attachment

    Adding Link

    A-1 Attachment

    Adding Link

    K-1 Attachment

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Attachment Roller Chain Links, Adding Link, SA-1 Attachment.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Attachment Roller Chain Links, Adding Link, SK-1 Attachment.

    Adding Link

    SA-1 Attachment

    Adding Link

    SK-1 Attachment

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Add these links to your roller chain to attach brackets and guides, move items directly, or trip switches in conveying, timing, and aligning setups. 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. We offer compatible chain for your convenience. When using your own chain, make sure the trade numbers match. Do not use these links with our Low-Maintenance Roller Chain.
    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-Coated Steel—Combines the strength of steel with the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. The coating has been tested to withstand 500 hours of salt spray, so it holds up well in wet and outdoor conditions.
    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.
    Tab—The tabs have holes to mount parts and hang hooks.
    Links
    Chain
    Attachment
    Roller
    Chain
    Connecting Link
    Adding Link
    Style
    Type
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Each
    Each
    Per
    Ft.
    Steel
    A-1Tab35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"56000000000000000000000000000000000000
    K-1Tab35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"56000000000000000000000000000000000
    SA-1Tab35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"5600000000000000000000000000000000000
    SK-1Tab35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"5600000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
    A-1Tab35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"56000000000000———00000000000
    K-1Tab35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"56000000000000———00000000000
    SA-1Tab35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"56000000000000———00000000000
    SK-1Tab35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"56000000000000———00000000000
     

    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
    355/8"1/4"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
    35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"40Not Required000000000000
     

    Flexible Roller Chain and Links

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

    Connecting Links

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Thanks to extra space between components, this chain flexes side to side to take on misaligned sprockets or curved conveyor paths. 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. Also known as bow chain.
    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.
    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.
    Bend
    Radius
    Each
    Single Strand
     
    Steel
    35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"21010"0000000000000
     
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