What do chain Size numbers mean?
What do chain Size numbers mean?
Chain Dimensions Chain types are identified by number; ie. a number 40 chain. The digits to the left indicate the pitch of the chain in eighths of an inch. For example, a number 40 chain would have a pitch of four-eighths of an inch, or 1/2″, and would be of the standard dimensions in width, roller diameter, etc.
What is 08B chain?
08B roller chain is a 1/2″ pitch metric size chain that is manufactured to conform to all BS / DIN / ISO dimensional standards. Special orders for 08B roller chain are available for qualified OEM’s & resellers.
What size is 08B chain?
1/2 X 5/16″
08B-1 Roller Chain dimensions – ISO R606 Roller Chain
| Chain No. DIN | P x W | Width W |
|---|---|---|
| 08B-1 | 1/2 X 5/16″ | 7.75 |
How do you measure a transmission chain?
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How do I know what size chain I have?
How to Tell What Size Chain You Have
- The distance from the center of one pin to the center of the next pin, also known as the “pitch” of the roller chain.
- The diameter and width of the roller.
- Plate thickness, determined by measuring the plates from one flat side to another.
What does 520 mean in chain?
(3) The size of a chain is designated by a three-digit number (520, for example). The distance from the center of one pin to the center of the next is called pitch. Pitch is represented by the first digit, which is 4, 5 or 6.
What is 12B chain?
12B roller chain is a 3/4″ pitch metric size chain that is manufactured to conform to all BS / DIN / ISO dimensional standards. Special orders for 12B roller chain are available for qualified OEM’s & resellers.
What are the different sizes of roller chain?
Chain standards
| Size | Pitch | Maximum Roller Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 0.625 in (15.88 mm) | 0.400 in (10.16 mm) |
| 60 | 0.750 in (19.05 mm) | 0.469 in (11.91 mm) |
| 80 | 1.000 in (25.40 mm) | 0.625 in (15.88 mm) |
| 100 | 1.250 in (31.75 mm) | 0.750 in (19.05 mm) |
What size is 12B chain?
3/4″
12B Roller Chain Dimension Chart
| Chain Number | Pitch | Overall Width |
|---|---|---|
| # | P | L |
| 12B | 3/4″ (19.05mm) | 0.885″ (22.50mm) |
| 12B-2 | 3/4″ (19.05mm) | 1.653″ (42mm) |
| 12B-3 | 3/4″ (19.05mm) | 2.421″ (61.5mm) |
How do I know my roller chain size?
Roller Chain Identification Most roller chain has the size stamped right into the side plates. You may see something like “40”, “C2080H” or “10B” stamped in, which the industry number that represents the chain size. Old chains will most likely need to be cleaned in order to see the size.
How do I tell what grade my chain is?
Just look for the “L” and then the number after it. Each number following the “L” corresponds with a grade of chain. On grade 70 this can also show that the chains are DOT approved! The “L” represents Laclede and our commitment to high quality chain products.
