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    Roller Chain and Links

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    Chain

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    Connecting Links

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    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 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
    25ANSI1/4"0.130"1/8"1406261K171000006261K108000006261K106000006261K10500000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel
    25ANSI1/4"0.130"1/8"206264K1000006264K20000———06264K300000
     

    ANSI Roller Chain Spring Clips

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    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"55501N1100000
     

    Dry-Running Roller Chain and Links

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    Chain

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

    Connecting Link

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    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 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.
    Chain
    Connecting Links
    Roller
    Chain
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Lubrication
    Per
    Ft.
    Each
    Single Strand
     
    Plastic with 304 Stainless Steel Pins and Side Plates
    25ANSI1/4"0.130"1/8"15Not Required6228K110000006228K2100000
     

    Quick-Connect Roller Chain

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    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Snap this chain together without links, tools, or headaches. Made of plastic, it’s lightweight, quiet-running, and resistant to mild chemicals. It also runs smoothly without lubrication. However, 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.
    Roller
    Chain
    Chain
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Lubrication
    Per
    Ft.
    Single Strand
     
    Plastic
    25ANSI1/4"0.130"1/8"20Not Required6846K2000000
     

    Roller Chain Breakers

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    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
    25, 35, 40, 41, 50, 601/4" to 3/4"10"0.8"Steel6051K350000006051K42000000
     

    Floating Roller Chain Tensioners

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    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
    25Single12"2 1/2"1 3/32"304 Stainless Steel
    		HDPE1805973K1000000
     
    Titanium
    25Single12"2 1/2"1 3/32"304 Stainless Steel
    		HDPE1805973K224000000
     

    Jaw-End Roller Chain Pullers

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    Knob Handle

    These pullers grip both ends of a roller chain and draw them together so you can add or remove a link without fighting chain tension. They eliminate the need for a second person to hold chain ends in alignment, making field repairs and resizing faster.
    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
    25, 35Knob1/4" to 3/8"2"4 1/4"2 3/4"Steel6052K12000000
     

    Low-Profile Channel-Guided Roller Chain Tensioners

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Chain and Belt Tensioners. Low-Profile Channel-Guided Roller Chain Tensioners.
    At less than 4" in height, these tensioners are good for use on low-clearance drives. 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.,
    mm
    No.
    of
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    For Single-Strand ANSI Roller Chain
     
    Vertical Mount/Horizontal Mount
    25, 357 to 131.6"3 25/32"2 25/32"1 1/4"PlasticSteel62No1407332K10000000
    25, 3513 to 291.6"3 25/32"2 25/32"1 1/4"PlasticSteel62No1407332K5000000
     
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