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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

    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.
    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-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-and-Connecting
    Links
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Lubrication
    Per
    Ft.
    Each
    Each
    Oil-Embedded Open Bearings
     
    Steel
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"19/64"810Lubricated000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"0.400"23/64"1,400Lubricated000000000000000000000000000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"0.469"31/64"1,950Lubricated000000000000000000000000000000000000
    80ANSI1"0.625"39/64"3,300Lubricated0000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Nickel-Plated Steel
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"19/64"680Lubricated0000000000000000000000000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"0.400"23/64"1,200Lubricated0000000000000000000000000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"0.469"31/64"1,600Lubricated00000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Sealed Bearings
     
    Steel
    40ANSI1/2"0.312"5/16"830Required0000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"1,500Required0000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"0.469"1/2"2,050Required0000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
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