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    Roller Chain and Links

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    Chain

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    Connecting Links

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    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-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-and-Connecting
    Links
    Roller
    Chain
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Per
    Ft.
    Each
    Each
    Single Strand
     
    Steel
    16BISO1"0.625"0.670"3,6006027K780000006027K39000006027K48000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
    16BISO1"0.625"0.670"3,6001222N4000001222N94100001222N94300000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel
    16BISO1"0.625"0.670"46060295K860000060295K670000060295K7700000
     

    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.
    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.
    Chain Wear Gauges with Plastic Case
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Chain Wear Gauges. High-Accuracy Roller Chain Wear-Indicating Gauges, Chain Wear Gauges with Plastic Case.
    No. of
    Gauges
    For Roller Chain
    Trade No.
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    For Single-, Double-, and Triple-Strand ISO Roller Chain
    506B, 08B, 10B, 12B, 16BSteel
    		Chain Indentification Tool5576N35000000000
     

    Roller Chain Tensioning Rings

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    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
    80, 16B218.15"Plastic1,1201555896K80000000
     
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