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What Is An Idler Sprocket?

What Is An Idler Sprocket?

What is a roller chain idler sprocket? 

Idlers sprockets are a specialty sprocket that's used on many chain drives especially when long lengths of chain is used. Idler sprockets come in several tooth counts and bore size to suit different applications. Idler sprockets are a...

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How To Install A Roller Chain Connecting & Offset Link

Connecting links with spring slips are installed a little different than the cotter pin style. The "Riveting" style connecting links are installed and fastened completely different than a conventional connecting links.  



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What Is An Offset Link?

What Is An Offset Link?

Roller chain offset links are a valuable tool for anyone who works with roller chain drives. They can be used to repair broken links, adjust chain length, and create custom roller chain drive assemblies. However, it is important to choose the right offset link for the application and to install it correctly.

To learn more about roller chain offset links and how to use them, please click the link below to read our guide.

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Cottered Vs Riveted Roller Chain - The Difference

Ever wonder what the difference between cottered and riveted roller chain is? In this article we explain the difference between the two style roller chains.

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Roller Chain Operating Temperature

What's the recommend ambient working temperatures for roller chain?

Temperatures vary by the material roller chain is manufactured from. There are two separate temperature ratings listed for Nitro roller chain, which are "recommended" and "maximum". Recommended is the ambient temperature range that we prefer that chain to run in. Maximum is the range where that chain can run in, however special precautions need to taken for temperature outside of the recommend.

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How To Measure Roller Chain

Roller chain is typically measured by the following points to determine what size chain you have.

  1. Measure the Pitch
  2. Measure the roller diameter
  3. Measure the inner width between the plates

The easiest solution to find what size chain you have is to look at the side plates for a stamped in number.  More than likely you'll need to clean off a few side plates in order to see the size.

Click here to view complete roller chain size charts

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