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    Roller Chain and Links

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

    Chain

    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 or cotter pin 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.
    Chain
    Connecting Links
    Adding Links
    Adding-and-Connecting
    Links
    Roller
    Chain
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Per
    Ft.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Single Strand
     
    Steel
    100ANSI1 1/4"0.750"3/4"6,6006261K1780000006261K181000006261K211000006261K271000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
    100ANSI1 1/4"0.750"3/4"6,3507210K6000007210K625000007210K73300007210K62600000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel
    100ANSI1 1/4"0.750"3/4"5806264K920000006264K5600000———06264K7600000
     

    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.

    Chain

    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.

    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 or cotter pin 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.
    Chain
    Connecting Links
    Adding Links
    Adding-and-Connecting
    Links
    Roller
    Chain
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Per
    Ft.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Single Strand
     
    Steel
    100HANSI1 1/4"0.750"3/4"5,2007265K70000007265K724000007265K726000007265K725000000
     
    Steel with Through-Hardened Pins
    100HANSI1 1/4"0.750"3/4"5,0805522N87000005522N51000005522N52000005522N5300000
     

    ANSI Roller Chain Wear-Indicating Inserts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Chain Wear Gauges. ANSI Roller Chain Wear-Indicating Inserts.
    Place these steel inserts between two roller links. If they can be inserted past your ANSI number, the chain is worn out.
    Overall
    For Roller Chain Trade No.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Each
    For Single- and Double-Strand ANSI Roller Chain
    35, 40, 41, 50, 60, 80, 100, 35-2, 40-2, 50-2, 60-2, 80-2, 100-28 3/4"5/8"Steel2370K20000000
    80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 240, 80-2, 100-2, 120-2, 140-2, 160-2, 180-2, 200-2, 240-218"1 1/2"Steel2370K3000000
     

    ANSI Roller Chain Wear-Indicating Rulers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Chain Wear Gauges. ANSI Roller Chain Wear-Indicating Rulers.
    Place this plastic ruler on links to measure chain wear.
    Overall
    For Roller Chain Trade No.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Each
    For Single- and Double-Strand ANSI Roller Chain
    40, 41, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 240, 40-2, 50-2, 60-2, 80-2, 100-2, 120-2, 140-2, 160-2, 180-2, 200-2, 240-215"2 5/8"Plastic2370K400000
     

    Bench-Mount Roller Chain Breakers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Roller Chain Breakers. Bench-Mount Roller Chain Breakers.
    Push both chain pins out of your roller chain with the pull of a handle. These chain breakers make it easy to disassemble your chain to add or remove links. Since they mount to a work surface, they give you extra leverage and are convenient for frequent jobs.
    Base
    For Roller Chain
    Trade No.
    For Roller Chain
    Pitch Range
    Overall
    Ht.
    Handle
    Lg.
    Material
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Each
    For Single-Strand ANSI Roller Chain
    35, 40, 50, 60, 80, 1003/8" to 1 1/4"5 3/4"28 1/2"Steel6"7"9/16"5519N11000000000
     
    Dies

    Jaw-End Roller Chain Pullers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Roller Chain Pullers. T-Handle.

    T-Handle

    Hook into your roller chain and use the handle to tighten the jaw until the chain ends are close enough to add or remove a link.
    Overall
    For Roller Chain Trade No.
    Handle
    Style
    For Roller
    Chain Pitch
    Max. Jaw
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Each
    For Single-Strand ANSI Roller Chain
    80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 240T-Handle1" to 3"5"8 1/2"5 3/4"Steel6052K16000000
     

    Roller Chain Tensioning Rings

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Chain and Belt Tensioners. 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 Roller
    Chain Trade No.
    Tension
    Force, lbf
    OD
    Material
    Max. Speed,
    fpm
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    For Single-Strand ANSI, ISO Roller Chain
    100, 20B1811.957"Plastic1,3701405896K220000000
     

    High-Accuracy Roller Chain Wear-Indicating Gauges

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Chain Wear Gauges. High-Accuracy Roller Chain Wear-Indicating Gauges.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Chain Wear Gauges. 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.
    For Roller
    Chain Trade No.
    Material
    Each
    For Single-, Double-, and Triple-Strand ANSI Roller Chain
    100Steel5576N160000000
     

    Channel-Guided Roller Chain Tensioners

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain and Belt Tensioners. 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.
    Overall
    Mounting
    Holes
    For Roller
    Chain Trade No.
    Tension Force,
    lbf
    Travel
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Dia.
    No.
    of
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    For Single-Strand ANSI Roller Chain
     
    Vertical Mount/Horizontal Mount
    10045 to 1001.5"7 1/2"3 17/32"1 3/8"PlasticAluminum
    1/2"1No1806233K380000000
    10045 to 1001.5"7 25/32"3 17/32"1 3/8"PlasticAluminum
    1/2"1No1806233K67000000
     

    Floating Roller Chain Tensioners

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Chain and Belt Tensioners. Floating Roller Chain Tensioners.
    Mount these tensioners directly onto your chain drive. They have adjustable straps that take up slack and apply constant tension. Because they engage with the side plates instead of the rollers, they increase the life of your roller chain.
    UHMW Polyethylene—UHMW polyethylene tensioners are stronger and more durable than PTFE tensioners.
    Titanium—Titanium tensioners stand up to harsh and dirty environments. They're stronger and more durable than plastic tensioners. And with a low coefficient of friction, they work with chain that has little or no lubrication.
    Overall
    For Roller Chain
    Trade No.
    For Strand Type
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Housing Material
    Strap
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    For ANSI Chain
     
    UHMW Polyethylene
    76, 100, 60-2, 40-3Single, Double, Triple16"5"4 1/16"304 Stainless Steel
    HDPE1805973K70000000
     
    Titanium
    76, 100, 60-2, 40-3Single, Double, Triple16"5"4 1/16"304 Stainless Steel
    HDPE1805973K231000000
     

    Roller Chain Breakers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain Breakers. Roller Chain Breakers.
    Drive out chain pins with a twist of the handle. Breakers allow you to disassemble chain in order to remove or add links.
    Roller Chain Breakers
    Replacement
    Points
    Overall
    For Roller Chain
    Trade No.
    For Roller Chain
    Pitch Range
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Each
    Each
    For Single-Strand ANSI Roller Chain
    60, 80, 1003/4" to 1 1/4"13 3/4"1"Steel6051K360000006051K43000000
    100, 120, 140, 1601 1/4" to 2"26"1 1/2"Steel6051K370000006051K4400000
     
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