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ANSI Roller Chain and Links for Flat-Belt Pulleys
Also known as leaf chain and counterbalance chain, this chain is used with pulleys rather than sprockets for low-speed pulling and as counterweight chain for machine tools, elevator and oven doors, and forklift masts. Made of interlaced plates held together by rivet pins, it has a higher tensile strength than roller chain and is used with flat pulleys instead of sprockets.
When servicing worn leaf chain, replace the entire chain—do not splice chains together or mix old and new chain.
ISO 4347 chain meets an international standard for leaf chain.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Chain | |||||||||
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| Roller Chain Trade No. | Pitch | Pin Dia. | Overall Wd. | Lacing | Breaking Point, lbs. | Specifications Met | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Single Strand | |||||||||
Steel | |||||||||
| BL834 | 1" | 0.375" | 1 9/32" | 3 × 4 | 28,500 | ASME B29.8M, ISO 4347 | 10, 20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Metric Roller Chain and Links
This chain conforms to ISO 606B and is compatible with BS 228 (British standard) and DIN 8187 (German standard).
Connecting links are also known as master links. They're used to join the ends of a chain length. The side plate is easy to remove for attaching to a chain. Adding-and-connecting links are also known as half links and offset links. They can join chain that requires an odd number of links. For trade number 04B and 05B, an additional connecting link is required to join them to chain. For trade number 06B and up, the side plate is easy to remove for attaching them to chain.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Pitch | ||||||||
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| Roller Chain Trade No. | mm | in. | Roller Dia., mm | Roller Wd., mm | Working Load, lbs. | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Steel | ||||||||
| 04B | 6.00 | 0.236" | 4.00 | 2.80 | 130 | 1-20, 50, 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 05B | 8.00 | 0.315" | 5.00 | 3.00 | 270 | 1-20, 50, 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 06B | 9.53 | 0.375" | 6.35 | 5.72 | 380 | 1-20, 50, 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 081 | 12.70 | 0.500" | 7.77 | 3.10 | 300 | 1-20, 50, 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 08B | 12.70 | 0.500" | 8.51 | 7.75 | 700 | 1-20, 50, 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 10B | 15.88 | 0.625" | 10.16 | 9.65 | 1,100 | 1-20, 50, 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 12B | 19.05 | 0.750" | 12.07 | 11.68 | 1,500 | 1-20, 50, 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 16B | 25.40 | 1.000" | 15.88 | 17.02 | 3,600 | 1-20, 50, 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Pitch | |||||||
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| Roller Chain Trade No. | mm | in. | Roller Dia., mm | Roller Wd., mm | Working Load, lbs. | Each | |
Steel | |||||||
| 04B | 6.00 | 0.236" | 4.00 | 2.80 | 130 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 05B | 8.00 | 0.315" | 5.00 | 3.00 | 270 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 06B | 9.53 | 0.375" | 6.35 | 5.72 | 380 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 081 | 12.70 | 0.500" | 7.77 | 3.10 | 300 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 08B | 12.70 | 0.500" | 8.51 | 7.75 | 700 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 10B | 15.88 | 0.625" | 10.16 | 9.65 | 1,100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 12B | 19.05 | 0.750" | 12.07 | 11.68 | 1,500 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 16B | 25.40 | 1.000" | 15.88 | 17.02 | 3,600 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Pitch | |||||||
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| Roller Chain Trade No. | mm | in. | Roller Dia., mm | Roller Wd., mm | Working Load, lbs. | Each | |
Steel | |||||||
| 04B | 6.00 | 0.236" | 4.00 | 2.80 | 130 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 05B | 8.00 | 0.315" | 5.00 | 3.00 | 270 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 06B | 9.53 | 0.375" | 6.35 | 5.72 | 380 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 081 | 12.70 | 0.500" | 7.77 | 3.10 | 300 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 08B | 12.70 | 0.500" | 8.51 | 7.75 | 700 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 10B | 15.88 | 0.625" | 10.16 | 9.65 | 1,100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 12B | 19.05 | 0.750" | 12.07 | 11.68 | 1,500 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 16B | 25.40 | 1.000" | 15.88 | 17.02 | 3,600 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Pitch | ||||||||
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| Roller Chain Trade No. | mm | in. | Roller Dia., mm | Roller Wd., mm | Working Load, lbs. | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Steel | ||||||||
| 06B-2 | 9.53 | 0.375" | 6.35 | 5.72 | 650 | 1-10, 20, 50, 100 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 08B-2 | 12.70 | 0.500" | 8.51 | 7.75 | 1,200 | 1-10, 20, 50, 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10B-2 | 15.88 | 0.625" | 10.16 | 9.65 | 1,800 | 1-10, 20, 50, 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12B-2 | 19.05 | 0.750" | 12.07 | 11.68 | 2,600 | 1-10, 20, 50, 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
High-Strength Corrosion-Resistant Metric Roller Chain and Links
This treated steel chain has over seven times the capacity of stainless steel chain. It conforms to ISO 606B and is compatible with BS 228 (British standard) and DIN 8187 (German standard).
Connecting links are also known as master links. They're used to join the ends of a chain length. The side plate is easy to remove for attaching to a chain. Adding-and-connecting links are also known as half links and offset links. They can join chain that requires an odd number of links. The side plate is easy to remove for attaching to chain.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Pitch | ||||||||
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| Roller Chain Trade No. | mm | in. | Roller Dia., mm | Roller Wd., mm | Working Load, lbs. | Length, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel | ||||||||
| 08B | 12.70 | 0.500" | 8.51 | 7.75 | 700 | 1-10, 20, 50, 100 | 000000 | 000000 |
| 10B | 15.88 | 0.625" | 10.16 | 9.65 | 1,100 | 1-10, 20, 50, 100 | 000000 | 00000 |
| 12B | 19.05 | 0.750" | 12.07 | 11.68 | 1,500 | 1-10, 20, 50, 100 | 000000 | 00000 |
| 16B | 25.40 | 1.000" | 15.88 | 17.02 | 3,600 | 1, 10, 20, 50, 100 | 000000 | 00000 |
Pitch | |||||||
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| Roller Chain Trade No. | mm | in. | Roller Dia., mm | Roller Wd., mm | Working Load, lbs. | Each | |
Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel | |||||||
| 08B | 12.70 | 0.500" | 8.51 | 7.75 | 700 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10B | 15.88 | 0.625" | 10.16 | 9.65 | 1,100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 12B | 19.05 | 0.750" | 12.07 | 11.68 | 1,500 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 16B | 25.40 | 1.000" | 15.88 | 17.02 | 3,600 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Pitch | |||||||
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| Roller Chain Trade No. | mm | in. | Roller Dia., mm | Roller Wd., mm | Working Load, lbs. | Each | |
Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel | |||||||
| 08B | 12.70 | 0.500" | 8.51 | 7.75 | 700 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10B | 15.88 | 0.625" | 10.16 | 9.65 | 1,100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 12B | 19.05 | 0.750" | 12.07 | 11.68 | 1,500 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 16B | 25.40 | 1.000" | 15.88 | 17.02 | 3,600 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Pitch | ||||||||
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| Roller Chain Trade No. | mm | in. | Roller Dia., mm | Roller Wd., mm | Working Load, lbs. | Length, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel | ||||||||
| 08B-2 | 12.70 | 0.500" | 8.51 | 7.75 | 1,200 | 1-10, 20, 50 | 000000 | 000000 |
| 10B-2 | 15.88 | 0.625" | 10.16 | 9.65 | 1,800 | 1-10, 20, 50 | 000000 | 00000 |
| 12B-2 | 19.05 | 0.750" | 12.07 | 11.68 | 2,600 | 1-10, 20, 50 | 000000 | 00000 |
| 16B-2 | 25.40 | 1.000" | 15.88 | 17.02 | 4,800 | 1-10, 20 | 000000 | 00000 |
Pitch | |||||||
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| Roller Chain Trade No. | mm | in. | Roller Dia., mm | Roller Wd., mm | Working Load, lbs. | Each | |
Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel | |||||||
| 08B-2 | 12.70 | 0.500" | 8.51 | 7.75 | 1,200 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10B-2 | 15.88 | 0.625" | 10.16 | 9.65 | 1,800 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 12B-2 | 19.05 | 0.750" | 12.07 | 11.68 | 2,600 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 16B-2 | 25.40 | 1.000" | 15.88 | 17.02 | 4,800 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Pitch | |||||||
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| Roller Chain Trade No. | mm | in. | Roller Dia., mm | Roller Wd., mm | Working Load, lbs. | Each | |
Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel | |||||||
| 08B-2 | 12.70 | 0.500" | 8.51 | 7.75 | 1,200 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 10B-2 | 15.88 | 0.625" | 10.16 | 9.65 | 1,800 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 12B-2 | 19.05 | 0.750" | 12.07 | 11.68 | 2,600 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 16B-2 | 25.40 | 1.000" | 15.88 | 17.02 | 4,800 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Metric Roller Chain and Links
Made of stainless steel, this chain has excellent corrosion resistance. It conforms to ISO 606B and is compatible with BS 228 (British standard) and DIN 8187 (German standard).
Connecting links are also known as master links. They're used to join the ends of a chain length. The side plate is easy to remove for attaching to a chain. Adding-and-connecting links are also known as half links and offset links. They can join chain that requires an odd number of links. For trade number 05B, an additional connecting link is required to join them to chain. For trade number 06B and up, the side plate is easy to remove for attaching them to chain.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Pitch | Chain | Connecting Links | Adding-and-Connecting Links | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roller Chain Trade No. | mm | in. | Roller Dia., mm | Roller Wd., mm | Working Load, lbs. | Length, ft. | Per Ft. | Each | Each | |||
Single Strand | ||||||||||||
18-8 Stainless Steel  | ||||||||||||
| 05B-SS | 8.00 | 0.315" | 5.00 | 3.00 | 25 | 1-10, 20, 50, 100 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 06B-SS | 9.53 | 0.375" | 6.35 | 5.72 | 60 | 1-10, 20, 50, 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 08B-SS | 12.70 | 0.500" | 8.51 | 7.75 | 110 | 1-10, 20, 50, 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 10B-SS | 15.88 | 0.625" | 10.16 | 9.65 | 150 | 1-10, 20 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 12B-SS | 19.05 | 0.750" | 12.07 | 11.68 | 200 | 1-10, 20 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 16B-SS | 25.40 | 1.000" | 15.88 | 17.02 | 460 | 1, 10 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
High-Accuracy Roller Chain Wear-Indicating Gauges
Precisely measure chain elongation to see if you need to replace your chain. These gauges give a more accurate reading than alternatives because they’re designed to anchor to a roller and extend across several links. A color indicator helps you quickly measure the space between rollers. If the gauge rests on top of the chain and you see green markings, your chain doesn't need to be replaced. If it slips between two rollers and you only see red markings, it’s time for a replacement.
| No. of Gauges | For Roller Chain Trade Size | Material | Includes | Each | |
For Single-, Double-, and Triple-Strand ISO Roller Chain | |||||
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| 5 | 06B, 08B, 10B, 12B, 16B | Steel | Chain Indentification Tool | 0000000 | 000000000 |
Channel-Guided Roller Chain Tensioners
Built-in springs put constant tension on roller chain to absorb and buffer shock, reduce vibration, and improve drive performance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Overall | Mounting Holes | ||||||||||||
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| For Roller Chain Trade Size | Tension Force, lbs. | Travel Ht. | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Material | Housing Material | Dia. | No. of | Mounting Fasteners Included | Max. Temperature, ° F | Each | |
For Single-Strand ISO Roller Chain | |||||||||||||
Vertical/Horizontal Mount | |||||||||||||
| 06B | 5-30 | 1.05" | 5 19/32" | 2 5/16" | 1" | Plastic | Aluminum | 3/8" | 1 | No | 180° | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Roller Chain Tensioning Rings
Install these rings between strands of chain to absorb slack without the need for realignment, lubrication, or tools—good for use in confined spaces where maintenance may be difficult.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Roller Chain Trade Size | Tension Force, lbs. | OD | Max. Speed, fpm | Maximum Temperature, ° F | Material | Each | |
For Single-Strand ANSI, ISO Roller Chain | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40, 08B | 3 | 4.154" | 1,470 | 155° | Plastic | 000000 | 0000000 |
| 40, 08B | 3 | 4.783" | 1,470 | 155° | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 40, 08B | 3 | 4.783" | 1,690 | 155° | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 40, 08B | 4 | 5.413" | 1,730 | 155° | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 50, 10B | 6 | 5.055" | 1,500 | 155° | Plastic | 000000 | 000000 |
| 50, 10B | 10 | 6.693" | 1,730 | 155° | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 60, 12B | 7 | 7.173" | 1,220 | 155° | Plastic | 000000 | 000000 |
| 60, 12B | 8 | 6.102" | 1,060 | 155° | Plastic | 000000 | 000000 |
| 60, 12B | 15 | 8.169" | 1,250 | 155° | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 80, 16B | 21 | 8.15" | 1,120 | 155° | Plastic | 000000 | 000000 |
| 100, 20B | 18 | 11.957" | 1,370 | 100° | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Single-Strand ISO Roller Chain | |||||||
| 05B | 0.5 | 3.012" | 980 | 155° | Plastic | 00000000 | 000000 |