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Chain Specifications
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| ANSI Pitch: | Number designations for roller chain pitch are governed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). English roller chain and sprockets are categorized according to ANSI B 29.1M. The number can be used to identify pitch in the following way: the first digits identify the pitch in 1/8" increments, and the last digit is 0 for standard proportions, 1 for lightweight chain, and 5 for rollerless bushed chain. A #41 sprocket is therefore for 1/2"-pitch lightweight chain, a #120 sprocket is for 1-1/2" pitch chain, etc. | ||
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| Subminiature (<0.1475") | |||
| Miniature (0.1475") | |||
| 25 (1/4") | |||
| 35 (3/8") | |||
| 41 (1/2") | |||
| 40 (1/2") | |||
| 50 (5/8") | |||
| 60 (3/4") | |||
| 80 (1") | |||
| 100 (1 1/4") | |||
| 120 (1 1/2") | |||
| 140 (1 3/4") | |||
| 160 (2") | |||
| 180 (2 1/4") | |||
| 200 (2 1/2") | |||
| 240 (3") | |||
| 320 (4") | |||
| 400 (5") | |||
| >5" | |||
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| ISO BS/DIN Pitch | British Standard / DIN / International Standards Organization (ISO) designations are governed by European standards committees. Metric roller chain and sprockets are categorized according to ISO Standard 606. The number correlates to pitch in 1/16" increments, expressed in millimeter units. AN ISO 12 sprocket therefore mates with a chain with 3/4", or 19.05mm, pitch. | ||
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| ISO 04 (6.35mm) | |||
| ISO 06 (9.525mm) | |||
| ISO 08 (12.70mm) | |||
| ISO 10 (15.875mm) | |||
| ISO 12 (19.05mm) | |||
| ISO 16 (25.40mm) | |||
| ISO 20 (31.75mm) | |||
| ISO 24 (38.10mm) | |||
| ISO 28 (44.45mm) | |||
| ISO 32 (50.80mm) | |||
| ISO 36 (57.15mm) | |||
| ISO 40 (63.50mm) | |||
| >63.50mm | |||
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| Non-standard Chain Pitch | The chain pitch is the distance between rollers or pivot pins. | ||
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| Tensile Strength: | Tensile strength is the maximum tension load the chain can withstand before failure. Tensile strength is also referred to as the breaking strength. | ||
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| Maximum Allowable Load: | Tension for which chain is rated to carry in running operation. | ||
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Chain Configuration
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| Rollers | |||
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| Rollers | Chain has rollers to reduce friction. | ||
| Rollerless | Chain has no rollers. | ||
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| Links / Sidebars | |||
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| Offset Link / Sidebar | Offset links can provide structural rigidity in special applications. | ||
| Straight Link / Sidebar | |||
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| Features | |||
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| Attachment Chain | Standard conveyor roller chain with attachments for conveyor applications are basically the same as power transmission roller chain, with the addition of attachments such as extended pins or integral flanges (often with holes). Standard conveyor roller chain with attachments is covered by the ASME B29.1 standard. | ||
| Double Pitch | Double pitch roller chain is similar to standard single-strand roller chain, except the pitch is double that of the standard chain. Double pitch roller chain is covered by the ASME B29.3 standard. | ||
| Flexible | Chain construction allows some limited transverse or side-to-side curvature. | ||
| O-ring Chain | Chain is manufactured with O-rings on the pins. | ||
| Self-lubricating | Material contains integral lubrication or is designed not to need lubrication. | ||
| Other | Other, unlisted, or specialty feature. | ||
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| Attachment Type | |||
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| Extended Pins | Pins extend outward from face of link. | ||
| Standard Bent | Link attachment bends 90° outward from link. | ||
| Standard Straight | Link attachment is parallel with chain link. | ||
| Wide Contour Bent | Bent attachment with wider profile. | ||
| Wide Contour Straight | Parallel attachment with wider profile. | ||
| Other / Special Attachment | Other, unlisted or proprietary chain attachment. | ||
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Strand Configuration
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| Single | Single strand roller chain is the most common type of power transmission roller chain. Single strand roller chain is constructed of bushing link plates, pin link plates, bushings, pins, and rollers. Single strand roller chain is covered by the ASME B29.1 standard. | ||
| Double | Two chain strands. | ||
| Triple | Three chain strands. | ||
| Quadruple | Four chain strands. | ||
| Quintuple and higher | Five or more chain strands. | ||
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| Nonstandard Number of Strands | Multiple strand chains with more than five strands. | ||
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Chain Material
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| Chain Material | Roller chain comes in a wide variety of metal and plastic materials. Many factors such as cost, environmental conditions, noise and heat generation and design horsepower transmission influence the best material choice. Consult a chain manufacturer on a specific application for material optimization. | ||
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| Acetal (Celcon®, Delrin®, etc.) | Acetal polymers are semi-crystalline. They offer excellent inherent lubricity, fatigue resistance, and chemical resistance. Acetal suffers from outgassing problems at elevated temperatures, and is brittle at low temperatures. Glass-filled and added lubrication grades are available, flame retardant grades are not. Brand names include Celcon (Hoechst Celanese), Delrin (Dupont), Thermocomp (LNP), Ultraform (BASF), and Acetron (DSM). | ||
| Fluoroelastomer / Perfluoroelastomer (Viton®, Kalrez®, etc.) | Fluoropolymer elastomers are normally black and have high heat, oil, and chemical resistance. They have indifferent low temperature performance. With the exception of Kalrez® (Dupont Dow Elastomers), perfluorinated elastomer, they are the most highly temperature-resistant of all commercially available elastomers. Trade names include Viton® (Dupont Dow Elastomers), Fluorel® and Aflas™ (Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.), and Technoflon® (Montedison). | ||
| Polymide (Nylon, Nylatron®, etc.) | Nylon, comprising several grades of polyamides, is a general purpose material in wide use. Nylon is tough, corrosion resistant, and has good strength ratings for plastic. This material includes high performance plastics, such as Nylatron®, nylon plastic filled with molybdenum disulfide lubricant powder. Nylatron® is a registered trademark of Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products, Inc. | ||
| Polypropylene | Polypropylene is a thermoplastic material exhibiting excellent cold flow, bi-axial strength, and yield elongation properties. It is similar to PVC but can be used in exposed applications because of its resistance to UV, weathering, and ozone. | ||
| Stainless Steel | Stainless steel refers to a broad family of steels that are chemical and corrosion resistant. Stainless steel is typically not hardened or hardenable to the same extent as standard carbon steels. | ||
| Steel / Hardened Steel | Steel is a commercial iron that contains carbon in any amount up to about 1.7 percent as an essential alloying constituent. It is malleable when under suitable conditions, and is distinguished from cast iron by its malleability and lower carbon content. | ||
| Other Metal Material | Unlisted or specialized metal chain material. | ||
| Other Plastic Material | Unlisted or specialized plastic chain material. | ||
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Chain Class / Application
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| Chain Class / Application | |||
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| Agricultural Chain | Chain is specially designed for use in agricultural applications. | ||
| Conveyor Chain | Chains are specially designed to be used in conveyor applications. Conveyor chains include roller chains with special attachments, flat-top chain, and silent chain. | ||
| Engineering Chain | Engineering chain is manufactured from machined and fabricated steel or forged from cast iron and used for a variety of industrial applications. Many types of engineering chain are available depending on their application. | ||
| Oil Field Chain | Oil field chain is heavy-duty chain that is tested according to API guidelines. | ||
| Power Transmission Chain | Chain is used in power transmission drive applications. | ||
| Other / Specialty Application | Other, unlisted, or specialty application. | ||
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