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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-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-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
    10BISO5/8"0.400"0.380"1,1006027K760000006027K37000006027K4600000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
    10BISO5/8"0.400"0.380"1,1001222N2000001222N92100001222N9230000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 304 Stainless Steel
    10BISO5/8"0.400"0.380"15060295K840000060295K65000060295K7500000
     

    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, 16BSteelChain Indentification Tool5576N35000000000
     

    Sprockets

    Image of Product. Plain Bore. Front orientation. Drive Sprockets. Sprockets, For Single Strand, Plain Bore.

    Plain Bore

    Sprocket teeth mesh with your roller chain to smoothly transmit power. These U.S.-made sprockets have machined teeth for a more precise fit than flame-cut or punched teeth, allowing them to glide in and out of the chain to reduce wear and extend chain life.
    Steel—Steel is strong, but best for dry environments since moisture will cause it to rust.
    Plain Bore—Plain bore sprockets give you options—machine a custom bore, weld, or press-fit them in place. They're sized to the minimum shaft diameter listed and are machinable up to the maximum.
    For
    Roller Chain
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    OD,
    mm
    Bore
    Type
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Each
    For Single Strand
     
    Steel
    10BISO5/8"851Plain12 mm to 16 mm2302K248000000
    10BISO5/8"1061Plain12 mm to 22 mm2302K25100000
    10BISO5/8"1166Plain12 mm to 25 mm2302K25200000
    10BISO5/8"1271Plain12 mm to 32 mm2302K25300000
    10BISO5/8"1376Plain12 mm to 33 mm2302K25400000
    10BISO5/8"1481Plain12 mm to 36 mm2302K25500000
    10BISO5/8"1586Plain12 mm to 38 mm2302K25600000
    10BISO5/8"1796Plain12 mm to 47 mm2302K25800000
    10BISO5/8"18101Plain12 mm to 48 mm2302K25900000
    10BISO5/8"19106Plain16 mm to 51 mm2302K26100000
    10BISO5/8"20111Plain16 mm to 51 mm2302K26200000
    10BISO5/8"21115Plain16 mm to 51 mm2302K26300000
    10BISO5/8"24131Plain16 mm to 51 mm2302K26600000
    10BISO5/8"28151Plain19 mm to 51 mm2302K271000000
     

    Taper-Lock Bushing-Bore Sprockets

    Image of ProductInUse. Sprocket Shown with Bushing (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Drive Sprockets. Taper-Lock Bushing-Bore Sprockets.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drive Sprockets. Taper-Lock Bushing-Bore Sprockets, For Single Strand.

    Sprocket Shown with

    Bushing (Sold Separately)

    For Single Strand

    Quickly swap or service parts in tight spaces—no press-fitting or special tools required. Taper-lock bushings mount flush inside the sprocket hub for a slim profile. Mount a bushing (sold separately) on your shaft, slide the sprocket over it, and tighten the included set screws. As you tighten, the bushing grips the shaft and pulls it into your sprocket for a secure hold.
    Sprocket teeth mesh with your roller chain to smoothly transmit power. These U.S.-made sprockets have machined teeth for a more precise fit than flame-cut or punched teeth, allowing them to glide in and out of the chain to reduce wear and extend chain life.
    Wear-Resistant Steel with Hardened Teeth—These sprockets have teeth that are hardened from the tip to the base so they withstand chain contact and wear evenly. That means fewer broken teeth and a longer lifespan than sprockets with unhardened or tip-hardened teeth. Steel is best for dry environments since moisture will cause it to rust.
    For
    Roller Chain
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    OD,
    mm
    For Bushing
    Trade No.
    Each
    For Single Strand
     
    Wear-Resistant Steel with Hardened Teeth
    10BISO5/8"179416103753N183000000
    10BISO5/8"1810016103753N18400000
    10BISO5/8"1910516103753N185000000
    10BISO5/8"2312520123753N189000000
     
    Bushings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pulley and Sprocket Bushings. Taper-Lock Bushing.

    Taper-Lock

    Bushing

    Bushing
    Trade No.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Each
    Taper-Lock Bushing
    16101/2"57095K169000000
    16105/8"57095K16100000
    16103/4"57095K16200000
    161013/16"57095K48700000
    16107/8"57095K15900000
    161015/16"57095K48900000
    16101"57095K16300000
    16101 1/16"57095K48400000
    16101 1/8"57095K16400000
    16101 3/16"57095K31100000
    16101 1/4"57095K16500000
    16101 5/16"57095K48500000
    16101 3/8"57095K16600000
    16101 7/16"57095K31200000
    16101 1/2"57095K16700000
    16101 9/16"57095K48600000
    16101 5/8"57095K16800000
    16101 11/16"57095K27100000
    161014 mm57095K48800000
    161016 mm57095K49100000
    161018 mm57095K49200000
    161019 mm57095K49300000
    161020 mm57095K49400000
    161022 mm57095K49500000
    161024 mm57095K49600000
    161025 mm57095K49700000
    161028 mm57095K49800000
    161030 mm57095K49900000
    161032 mm57095K51100000
    161035 mm57095K51200000
    161038 mm57095K51300000
    20121/2"57095K18100000
    20125/8"57095K29400000
    20123/4"57095K18200000
    20127/8"57095K29500000
    201215/16"57095K54500000
    20121"57095K18300000
    20121 1/8"57095K18400000
    20121 3/16"57095K19900000
    20121 1/4"57095K18500000
    20121 3/8"57095K18600000
    20121 7/16"57095K18700000
    20121 1/2"57095K18800000
    20121 9/16"57095K54200000
    20121 5/8"57095K18900000
    20121 11/16"57095K53800000
    20121 3/4"57095K19100000
    20121 7/8"57095K19200000
    20121 15/16"57095K31300000
    20122"57095K19300000
    20122 1/8"57095K196000000
    201220 mm57095K54800000
    201222 mm57095K54900000
    201224 mm57095K55100000
    201225 mm57095K55200000
    201228 mm57095K55300000
    201230 mm57095K55400000
    201232 mm57095K55500000
    201235 mm57095K55600000
    201238 mm57095K55700000
    201240 mm57095K55800000
    201242 mm57095K55900000
    201245 mm57095K56100000
    201250 mm57095K56300000
     

    Idler Sprockets

    Maintain constant tension on your roller chain to reduce wear and vibration. These sprockets press against the chain to take up slack and rotate freely on bearings to keep the chain moving smoothly. They’re often paired with roller chain tensioners.
    For Single Strand
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Idler Sprockets. For Single Strand, Ball Bearing.

    Ball Bearing

    Ball Bearing—Smoother than smooth—the balls inside these bearings roll nearly friction-free to handle high speeds. All are sealed to keep lubricant in and dust out.
    Steel—Steel is strong, but best for dry environments since moisture will cause it to rust.
    For
    Roller Chain
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Bearing
    Material
    Each
    Ball Bearing
     
    Steel
    10BISO5/8"151693Steel4182N17000000
    10BISO5/8"171693Steel4182N1800000
     

    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
    50, 10B65.055"Plastic8201555896K40000000
    50, 10B106.693"Plastic1,7301555896K18000000
     
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