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    Heavy Duty Roller Chain and Links

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Heavy Duty Roller Chain and Links, Chain.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Heavy Duty Roller Chain and Links, Connecting Links.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Heavy Duty Roller Chain and Links, Adding Links.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Roller Chain and Links. Heavy Duty Roller Chain and Links, Adding-and-Connecting Links.

    Chain

    Connecting Links

    Adding Links

    Adding-and-Connecting

    Links

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Minimize shock loads—the thick side plates on this chain absorb jolts from motor startups, emergency braking, and sudden reversing. 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.
    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.
    Steel with Through-Hardened Pins—Even stronger than standard steel chain, the pins in this chain are treated to withstand the most extreme shock loads.
    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 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. Remove the side plate to install. Also known as half links and offset links.
    Roller
    Chain
    Chain
    Connecting Links
    Adding Links
    Adding-and-Connecting
    Links
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    Roller
    Dia.
    Roller
    Wd.
    Working
    Load, lb.
    Per
    Ft.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Single Strand
     
    Steel
    50HANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"1,620000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Steel with Through-Hardened Pins
    50HANSI5/8"0.400"3/8"1,87000000000000000000000000———0000000000000
     
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