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    Low-Maintenance Roller Chain and Links

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Low-Maintenance Roller Chain and Links, Chain.

    Chain

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Low-Maintenance Roller Chain and Links, Connecting Links.

    Connecting Links

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Low-Maintenance Roller Chain and Links, Adding-and-Connecting Links.

    Adding-and-Connecting

    Links

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    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.
    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.
    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-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.
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    Oil-Embedded Open Bearings
     
    Steel
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"19/64"810Lubricated7311K20000007311K225000007311K226000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Nickel-Plated Steel
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"19/64"680Lubricated2336K1000002336K1100002336K1200000
     
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