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    Roller Chain and 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.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Our most corrosion resistant roller chain won’t degrade when exposed to salt water and harsh chemicals.
    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
    Adding-and-Connecting
    Links
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Each
    Single Strand
     
    Steel
    25ANSI1/4"0.130"1/8"1400000000000000
    35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"560000000000000
    41ANSI1/2"0.306"1/4"500000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"5/16"940000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"1,620000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"0.469"1/2"2,470000000000000
    80ANSI1"0.625"5/8"4,2900000000000000
    100ANSI1 1/4"0.750"3/4"6,6000000000000000
    120ANSI1 1/2"0.875"1"8,8700000000000000
    140ANSI1 3/4"1.000"1"11,7400000000000000
    160ANSI2"1.125"1 1/4"15,4900000000000000
    04BISO6 mm4.00 mm2.80 mm13000000000000
    05BISO8 mm5.00 mm3.00 mm27000000000000
    06BISO3/8"0.250"0.225"38000000000000
    081ISO1/2"0.306"0.122"30000000000000
    08BISO1/2"0.335"0.305"70000000000000
    10BISO5/8"0.400"0.380"1,10000000000000
    12BISO3/4"0.475"0.460"1,50000000000000
    16BISO1"0.625"0.670"3,600000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
    35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"560000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"5/16"940000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"1,600000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"0.469"1/2"2,450000000000000
    80ANSI1"0.625"5/8"4,1000000000000000
    100ANSI1 1/4"0.750"3/4"6,3500000000000000
    120ANSI1 1/2"0.875"1"8,5000000000000000
    08BISO1/2"0.335"0.305"700000000000000
    10BISO5/8"0.400"0.380"1,100000000000000
    12BISO3/4"0.475"0.460"1,5000000000000000
    16BISO1"0.625"0.670"3,6000000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel
    25ANSI1/4"0.130"1/8"2000000000000
    35ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"6000000000000
    41ANSI1/2"0.306"1/4"750000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"5/16"95000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"150000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"0.469"1/2"230000000000000
    80ANSI1"0.625"5/8"390000000000000
    100ANSI1 1/4"0.750"3/4"580000000000000
    120ANSI1 1/2"0.875"1"860000000000000
    05BISO8 mm5.00 mm3.00 mm250000000000000
    06BISO3/8"0.250"0.225"600000000000000
    08BISO1/2"0.335"0.305"110000000000000
    10BISO5/8"0.400"0.380"1500000000000000
    12BISO3/4"0.475"0.460"2000000000000000
    16BISO1"0.625"0.670"4600000000000000
     
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"5/16"95000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"150000000000000
     
    Double Strand
     
    Steel
    35-2ANSI3/8"0.200"3/16"810000000000000
    40-2ANSI1/2"0.312"5/16"1,350000000000000
    50-2ANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"2,3500000000000000
    60-2ANSI3/4"0.469"1/2"3,3000000000000000
    80-2ANSI1"0.625"5/8"5,6000000000000000
    100-2ANSI1 1/4"0.750"3/4"8,6000000000000000
    120-2ANSI1 1/2"0.875"1"11,500000000000000
    140-2ANSI1 3/4"1.000"1"15,3000000000000000
    160-2ANSI2"1.125"1 1/4"20,2000000000000000
    06B-2ISO3/8"0.250"0.225"65000000000000
    08B-2ISO1/2"0.335"0.305"1,2000000000000
    10B-2ISO5/8"0.400"0.380"1,80000000000000
    12B-2ISO3/4"0.475"0.460"2,60000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
    40-2ANSI1/2"0.312"5/16"1,350000000000000
    50-2ANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"2,350000000000000
    60-2ANSI3/4"0.469"1/2"3,300000000000000
    80-2ANSI1"0.625"5/8"5,600000000000000
    08B-2ISO1/2"0.335"0.305"1,2000000000000000
    10B-2ISO5/8"0.400"0.380"1,8000000000000000
    12B-2ISO3/4"0.475"0.460"2,6000000000000000
    16B-2ISO1"0.625"0.670"4,8000000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel
    40-2ANSI1/2"0.312"5/16"190000000000000
    50-2ANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"300000000000000
    60-2ANSI3/4"0.469"1/2"460000000000000
     

    Heavy Duty Roller Chain and Links

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

    Chain

    Connecting Links

    Adding Links

    Adding-and-Connecting

    Links

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Minimize shock loads—the thick side plates on this chain absorb jolts from motor startups, emergency braking, and sudden reversing. 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.
    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.
    Steel with Through-Hardened Pins—Even stronger than standard steel chain, the pins in this chain are treated to withstand the most extreme shock loads.
    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. Remove the side plate to install. Also known as half links and offset links.
    Roller
    Chain
    Chain
    Connecting Links
    Adding Links
    Adding-and-Connecting
    Links
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Per
    Ft.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Single Strand
     
    Steel
    50HANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"1,620———0———0———00000000000000
    60HANSI3/4"0.469"1/2"2,000———0———0———0000000000000
    80HANSI1"0.625"5/8"3,400———0———0———0000000000000
    100HANSI1 1/4"0.750"3/4"5,200———0———0———00000000000000
    120HANSI1 1/2"0.875"1"7,000———0———0———00000000000000
    140HANSI1 3/4"1.000"1"9,200———0———0———00000000000000
    160HANSI2"1.125"1 1/4"12,300———0———0———00000000000000
     
    Steel with Through-Hardened Pins
    50HANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"1,8700000000000000000000000000———0000000000000
    60HANSI3/4"0.469"1/2"2,20000000000000000000000000———0000000000000
    80HANSI1"0.625"5/8"3,30000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    100HANSI1 1/4"0.750"3/4"5,080000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    120HANSI1 1/2"0.875"1"6,930000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Double Strand
     
    Steel
    50H-2ANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"2,400———0———0———0000000000000
    60H-2ANSI3/4"0.469"1/2"3,400———0———0———0000000000000
    80H-2ANSI1"0.625"5/8"5,800———0———0———0000000000000
     

    Flat-Edge Roller Chain and Links

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

    Adding-and-Connecting

    Links

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flat-Edge Roller Chain and Links.
    No more hang-ups thanks to the flat, oblong side plates that create a level surface to keep items moving along conveyor lines. Unlike standard roller chain, there are no divots to snag products. Pair this chain with sprockets to transmit power between rotating shafts.
    Lubrication is key to smooth operation and long chain life. Routinely apply oil by hand or install an oil dispenser for continuous lubrication.
    Double Pitch—This chain has links that are twice as long as those on a single-pitch chain, making it lighter in weight and more energy-efficient over long drives. However, it operates at slower speeds. Use it with standard sprockets that have at least 24 teeth.
    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.
    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. Remove the side plate to install. Also known as half links and offset links.
    C2060H and C2080H—Best for minimizing shock loads from abrupt starts and stops. The thick side plates on this chain absorb jolts from motor startups, emergency braking, and sudden reversing.
    Roller
    Chain
    Adding-and-Connecting
    Links
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Each
    Double Pitch
     
    Steel
    C2040ANSI1"0.312"5/16"60000000000000000
    C2050ANSI1 1/4"0.400"3/8"1,0000000000000000
    C2060HANSI1 1/2"0.469"1/2"1,4000000000000000
    C2080HANSI2"0.625"5/8"2,40000000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
    C2040ANSI1"0.312"5/16"600000000000000
    C2050ANSI1 1/4"0.400"3/8"1,000000000000000
    C2060HANSI1 1/2"0.469"1/2"1,400000000000000
    C2080HANSI2"0.625"5/8"2,4000000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel
    C2040ANSI1"0.312"5/16"95000000000000
    C2050ANSI1 1/4"0.400"3/8"150000000000000
    C2060HANSI1 1/2"0.469"1/2"230000000000000
    C2080HANSI2"0.625"5/8"390000000000000
     

    Low-Maintenance Roller Chain and Links

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    Adding-and-Connecting

    Links

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Forget the mess and the stress, this chain has bearings that run reliably with little or no need for lubrication. 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.
    Oil-Embedded Open Bearings—Made from porous bronze saturated with oil, these bearings don’t require lubrication.
    Sealed Bearings—These bearings come with seals to retain the grease you add and reduce the need for additional lubrication. They also keep grease off your equipment and prevent dirt from sticking to the chain.
    Steel—The go-to for roller chain, steel is strong and economical. It’s best for dry environments since moisture will cause it to rust.
    Corrosion-Resistant Nickel-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the nickel plating adds a layer of rust protection in wet environments. However, if scratched, the underlying steel may still rust. The plating may also hinder welding.
    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. Remove the side plate to install. Also known as half links and offset links.
    Roller
    Chain
    Adding-and-Connecting
    Links
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Lubrication
    Each
    Oil-Embedded Open Bearings
     
    Steel
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"19/64"810Lubricated00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"0.400"23/64"1,400Lubricated0000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"0.469"31/64"1,950Lubricated0000000000000
    80ANSI1"0.625"39/64"3,300Lubricated0000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Nickel-Plated Steel
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"19/64"680Lubricated000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"0.400"23/64"1,200Lubricated000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"0.469"31/64"1,600Lubricated000000000000
     
    Sealed Bearings
     
    Steel
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"5/16"830Required00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"1,500Required00000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"0.469"1/2"2,050Required00000000000000
     

    Roller Chain Link Assortments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Roller Chain Link Assortments.
    Keep an assortment of extra links on hand for maintenance and repairs, from replacing worn links to adjusting your chain’s length.
    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 and connects to your chain at the pin end, allowing finer length adjustments than full-pitch links. Remove the side plate to install. Also known as half links and offset links.
    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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Each
    Single Strand
     
    Steel
    83Seven No. 35 Connecting Links
    Five No. 35 Adding Links
    Five No. 35 Adding-and-Connecting Links
    Seven No. 41 Connecting Links
    Five No. 41 Adding Links
    Five No. 41 Adding-and-Connecting Links
    Seven No. 40 Connecting Links
    Five No. 40 Adding Links
    Five No. 40 Adding-and-Connecting Links
    Five No. 50 Connecting Links
    Four No. 50 Adding Links
    Five No. 50 Adding-and-Connecting Links
    Six No. 60 Connecting Links
    Six No. 60 Adding Links
    Six No. 60 Adding-and-Connecting Links
    00000000000000
    16020 No. 35 Connecting Links
    Five No. 35 Adding Links
    10 No. 35 Adding-and-Connecting Links
    20 No. 41 Connecting Links
    Five No. 41 Adding Links
    10 No. 41 Adding-and-Connecting Links
    20 No. 40 Connecting Links
    Five No. 40 Adding Links
    10 No. 40 Adding-and-Connecting Links
    10 No. 50 Connecting Links
    Five No. 50 Adding Links
    10 No. 50 Adding-and-Connecting Links
    10 No. 60 Connecting Links
    Five No. 60 Adding Links
    Five No. 60 Adding-and-Connecting Links
    Five No. 80 Connecting Links
    Five No. 80 Adding-and-Connecting Links
    0000000000000
     

    Hollow-Pin Roller Chain and Links

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

    Adding-and-Connecting

    Link

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Slide rods or other attachments straight through the rollers. With hollow pins, there’s no need to take this chain apart or add attachment links like you would with standard roller chain. Pair the chain with sprockets to transmit power between rotating shafts. It’s commonly used in conveying applications.
    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.
    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. Remove the side plate to install. Also known as half links and offset links.
    Roller
    Chain
    Adding-and-Connecting
    Links
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Pinhole
    Dia.
    Each
    Single Strand
     
    Steel
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"5/16"3900.157"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"7000.202"0000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"0.469"1/2"9400.236"0000000000000
    80ANSI1"0.625"5/8"1,7000.316"0000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"5/16"950.157"000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"1500.202"000000000000
     
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