Difference between revisions of "Chain size"

Chain size is in inches, the three digit number used to describe the chain size is based on the "rule of eights". The first digit is for chain pitch. This is the distance between the pins. The second and third digits combine for roller width, with a decimal point inserted between the second and third digits.

Chain size is in inches, the three digit number used to describe the chain size is based on the "rule of eights". The first digit is for chain pitch. This is the distance between the pins. The second and third digits combine for roller width, with a decimal point inserted between the second and third digits.

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! Size

! Size

! Roller Diam.

! Roller Diam.

! Avg tensile strength

! Avg tensile strength

! Weight lbs/ft

! Weight lbs/ft

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| 420 || 12.70 || 0.252 || 0.306 || 4,200 || 0.37

| 420 || 12.70 || 0.252 || 0.306 || 4,200 || 0.37

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