{"id":664,"date":"2026-01-13T07:39:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T07:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roller-chain-manufacturers.com\/?post_type=product&p=664"},"modified":"2026-08-28T01:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T01:59:42","slug":"%e3%82%b7%e3%83%b3%e3%83%97%e3%83%ab%e3%81%aa%e3%83%ad%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%83%81%e3%82%a7%e3%83%bc%e3%83%b3","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/roller-chain-manufacturers.com\/ja\/product\/%e3%82%b7%e3%83%b3%e3%83%97%e3%83%ab%e3%81%aa%e3%83%ad%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%83%81%e3%82%a7%e3%83%bc%e3%83%b3\/","title":{"rendered":"\u30b7\u30f3\u30d7\u30eb\u306a\u30ed\u30fc\u30e9\u30fc\u30c1\u30a7\u30fc\u30f3"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Product Overview<\/p>\n

ISO 08B-1 to 48B-1 simplex roller chains \u2014 carbon steel & stainless steel, tensile strength 17.8 kN to 400 kN<\/strong>. Manufactured to ISO 606:2015 and ANSI B29.1. Duplex and triplex multi-strand configurations available. UK stock on standard sizes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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97\u201399%<\/div>\n
Drive Efficiency<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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400 kN<\/div>\n
Max Tensile<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u221240\u00b0C<\/div>\n
to +150\u00b0C<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Next Day<\/div>\n
UK Delivery<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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What Is a Simple (Simplex) Roller Chain?<\/h2>\n
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Simple roller chain \u2014 also called simplex roller chain \u2014 is a single-strand drive chain consisting of alternating inner and outer link plates, hardened steel pins, precision bushings, and free-rotating rollers. It is the most widely produced and stocked roller chain configuration in global industry, covering pitches from 12.70 mm (08B-1) through to 76.2 mm (48B-1) under ISO 606, and a matching range under ANSI B29.1. The simplex strand is the base unit from which duplex (two-strand) and triplex (three-strand) assemblies are built when higher load capacity is required without increasing pitch.<\/p>\n

The working principle is unchanged since Hans Renold’s 1879 patent: each sprocket tooth engages a roller, transmitting torque through the pin-bushing interface. The roller rotates freely on the bushing, converting sliding friction into rolling contact \u2014 which is why correctly lubricated roller chain drives achieve 97\u201399% mechanical efficiency, outperforming V-belt alternatives on most continuous-duty cycles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Ever Power simple roller chains are manufactured in carbon steel and stainless steel to ISO 606:2015 and ASME B29.1-2011. Every production batch is proof-load tested to 50% of published minimum tensile strength before despatch. Full dimensional inspection certificates and EN 10204 3.1 material mill certificates are supplied as standard on food-grade and regulated-environment orders.<\/p>\n

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Specification Table \u2014 ISO 606 & ANSI B29.1 Simplex Roller Chain<\/h2>\n

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Data per ISO 606:2015 and ASME B29.1-2011. Max. speed values are indicative for simplex, well-lubricated drives on 19-tooth sprockets.<\/p>\n

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08B-1<\/td>\nISO 606<\/td>\n12.70<\/td>\n8.51<\/td>\n7.75<\/td>\n17.8<\/td>\n3,000<\/td>\n0.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10B-1<\/td>\nISO 606<\/td>\n15.875<\/td>\n10.16<\/td>\n9.65<\/td>\n22.2<\/td>\n2,400<\/td>\n0.93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12B-1<\/td>\nISO 606<\/td>\n19.05<\/td>\n12.07<\/td>\n11.68<\/td>\n28.9<\/td>\n2,000<\/td>\n1.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16B-1<\/td>\nISO 606<\/td>\n25.40<\/td>\n15.88<\/td>\n17.02<\/td>\n60.0<\/td>\n1,700<\/td>\n2.71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40-1<\/td>\nANSI B29.1<\/td>\n12.70<\/td>\n7.92<\/td>\n7.85<\/td>\n17.8<\/td>\n3,200<\/td>\n0.62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60-1<\/td>\nANSI B29.1<\/td>\n19.05<\/td>\n11.91<\/td>\n12.57<\/td>\n31.3<\/td>\n2,500<\/td>\n1.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80-1<\/td>\nANSI B29.1<\/td>\n25.40<\/td>\n15.88<\/td>\n15.75<\/td>\n58.0<\/td>\n1,800<\/td>\n2.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
120-1<\/td>\nANSI B29.1<\/td>\n38.10<\/td>\n22.23<\/td>\n25.22<\/td>\n127.5<\/td>\n1,200<\/td>\n5.62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Note:<\/strong> ISO 08B-1 and ANSI 40-1 share the same 12.70 mm pitch but have different roller diameters (8.51 mm vs 7.92 mm) and are not interchangeable<\/strong> on the same sprocket. Always match chain and sprocket to the same standard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Browse by ANSI Chain Number<\/p>\n

Each ANSI size has a dedicated product page with full strand configurations, heavy-series variants, ISO cross-references, and application notes. Select your chain number below to view complete specifications and request a quote.<\/p>\n

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ANSI 40<\/a><\/p>\n

40-1 \/ 40-2 \/ 40-3
\n1\/2″ pitch \u2022 17.8\u201353.4 kN<\/p>\n

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ANSI 50<\/a><\/p>\n

50-1 \/ 50-2
\n5\/8″ pitch \u2022 21.8\u201343.6 kN<\/p>\n

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ANSI 60<\/a><\/p>\n

60-1 \/ 60-2
\n3\/4″ pitch \u2022 31.3\u201362.6 kN<\/p>\n

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ANSI 80<\/a><\/p>\n

80-1 \/ 80-2 \/ 80H-1
\n1″ pitch \u2022 58\u2013116 kN<\/p>\n

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SS304 \/ SS316L
\nISO & ANSI \u2022 NSF H1<\/p>\n

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Core Technical Advantages<\/h2>\n
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97\u201399% Mechanical Efficiency<\/p>\n

Rolling contact replaces sliding friction. Under correctly lubricated conditions roller chain consistently outperforms V-belt drives on high-torque continuous duty \u2014 even a 1% efficiency gain translates to measurable energy savings at scale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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No Slip \u2014 Exact Speed Ratio<\/p>\n

Positive tooth engagement on every revolution. Speed ratio is exact and constant \u2014 essential for packaging lines, printing machinery, and multi-axis timing applications where synchronisation must hold across a full production shift.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u221240 \u00b0C to +150 \u00b0C Operating Range<\/p>\n

Standard carbon steel performs reliably across this range; high-temperature alloy variants extend to +300 \u00b0C. Tolerates oil, dust, and moderate chemical contamination \u2014 environments that rapidly degrade rubber belts or damage precision gearbox seals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Predictable, Measurable Wear<\/p>\n

Chain elongation is measurable with a simple ruler \u2014 replacement can be scheduled as planned maintenance rather than emergency response. Well-maintained drives achieve 15,000\u201325,000 hours service life before replacement is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Simple Field Maintenance<\/p>\n

Chain replacement requires hand tools and no specialist knowledge. No proprietary service tooling, no dealer callout \u2014 a compelling total-cost argument for UK manufacturing operations managing tight maintenance budgets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Simplex \/ Duplex \/ Triplex<\/p>\n

Load capacity scales by adding strands without changing pitch or sprocket tooth count. Attachment plates, extended pins, hollow-pin variants, self-lubricating bushings, and stainless steel all available across the standard range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Available Grades & Configurations<\/h2>\n
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Carbon Steel \u2014 Standard Grade<\/p>\n

SAE 1040\u20131050 side plates, pins gas-carburised to 58\u201364 HRC case \/ 35\u201345 HRC core. Operating range \u221240 \u00b0C to +150 \u00b0C. Pre-lubricated with anti-rust oil before packaging. Default specification for UK industrial drive and conveyor applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Carbon Steel \u2014 High-Strength (HSP) Series<\/p>\n

20CrMnTi alloy steel with deeper case hardening. Shot-peened rollers extend fatigue life by 20\u201335%. Matched-pair strand pitch variation held below 0.05 mm per 30 pitches for multi-strand drives. Specified for quarry, steel mill, and heavy minerals processing environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Stainless Steel \u2014 304 \/ 316L<\/p>\n

For food processing, pharmaceutical, and marine environments. 316L supplied with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates as standard. NSF H1 food-grade lubricant option. Solid outer-plate construction for HACCP-compliant high-care zones. Full BRCGS audit documentation included without being requested separately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Self-Lubricating (Sintered Bushing)<\/p>\n

Oil-impregnated sintered alloy bushings release lubricant progressively during operation \u2014 no external lubrication system required. Suited to inaccessible conveyor runs and cleanroom installations. Approximately 70% of standard chain speed rating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Attachment & Surface Treatment Variants<\/p>\n

K1, K2, A1, A2 attachment plates at every link or selected intervals. Extended pins, hollow-pin variants for cross-rod assembly. Surface treatments include zinc-nickel electroplating (>500 h salt-spray), black oxide, nickel plating, and PTFE dry-film coating. Custom configurations from 50 m MOQ; 4\u20136 week lead time from drawing approval.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Application Environments Across UK Industry<\/h2>\n
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\ud83c\udf3e Agricultural<\/p>\n

Combine harvesters, balers, grain elevators. ISO 10B-1, 12B-1, 16B-1 dominant in CLAAS, Fendt, and New Holland equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udd28 Steel & Metals<\/p>\n

Roller hearth furnace conveyors, rolling mill drives in Sheffield, Rotherham, Scunthorpe \u2014 continuous operation at 60\u2013120 \u00b0C ambient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udccd Quarrying<\/p>\n

Jaw crusher feed conveyors in Derbyshire, Cornwall, Welsh valleys. ANSI 120-1 heavy series at very low speed with high shock loading and abrasive contamination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udf73 Food & Beverage<\/p>\n

BRCGS and HACCP compliant. 316L stainless with NSF H1 lubricant and solid outer-plate construction for high-care production zones in Grimsby and Burton upon Trent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\ude97 Automotive<\/p>\n

Final assembly conveyors and transfer lines across Birmingham’s manufacturing belt. Pre-stretched chain holds loop length within millimetres over 50 m runs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Result<\/p>\n

Pennine Aggregates Ltd \u2014 Leeds, West Yorkshire<\/p>\n

Aggregate processing \u00b7 ANSI 120-1 heavy series<\/p>\n

Chain replacement intervals were running at 11 months \u2014 well below the 18-month target built into the maintenance budget. After trialling the Ever Power 120HSP high-strength series in parallel with standard 120-1 chain on an adjacent drive, the HSP chain showed 38% less elongation at the 14-month mark. The trial was extended to all conveyor drives in early 2024. Replacement intervals moved to 19\u201321 months, recovering the original design target and reducing annual chain procurement spend by approximately \u00a322,000 across the site.<\/p>\n

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“We had written off hitting our eighteen-month change interval. The Ever Power HSP chain recovered it at nineteen months without any change to our lubrication regime. The elongation figures were the best we have seen on any chain across this site.”<\/p>\n

D. Harrington, Operations Manager \u2014 Pennine Aggregates Ltd, Leeds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Manufacturing & Supply<\/p>\n

Ever Power: ISO 9001:2015 Certified Chain Production<\/h2>\n
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CMM dimensional inspection on high-strength series. Every batch proof-load tested to 50% of min. tensile strength. Test certificates available on request.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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UK Stock & Delivery<\/p>\n

Standard ISO and ANSI sizes in UK stock. Orders before midday despatched same day \u2014 next-morning delivery to most mainland UK postcodes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Custom Specification<\/p>\n

Extended pitch, modified attachments, oversized rollers, special surface treatments. From 50 m MOQ; 4\u20136 week lead time from drawing approval.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What is the price of simplex roller chain in the UK?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Standard carbon steel ISO 08B-1 runs approximately \u00a34\u2013\u00a38 per metre in volume; ANSI 80-1 runs \u00a312\u2013\u00a320 per metre depending on grade and quantity. 316L stainless commands a 60\u2013120% premium over carbon steel at the same pitch. Contact sales@roller-chain-manufacturers.com<\/strong> for an accurate quote \u2014 standard sizes returned within one working day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How do I tell whether my machine uses ISO or ANSI chain?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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UK and European machinery defaults to ISO 606 B-series (08B, 10B, 12B, 16B\u2026). Machinery from North America \u2014 or from Caterpillar and John Deere \u2014 uses ANSI B29.1 A-series (40, 60, 80, 120\u2026). Measure pitch (pin-to-pin in mm) and roller diameter, then cross-reference against the specification table above. At 12.70 mm pitch, roller diameter identifies the standard: 8.51 mm = ISO 08B-1; 7.92 mm = ANSI 40-1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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When should I replace a worn roller chain?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The standard replacement threshold is 1.5% elongation for power transmission and timing drives, and 3% for slow-speed conveying applications. To measure in the field: select a 30-link section, measure pin-centre to pin-centre across all 30 pitches, and compare to the nominal length (pitch \u00d7 30). For ISO 12B-1 at 19.05 mm pitch, nominal 30-pitch length is 571.5 mm \u2014 replace at 580.1 mm. Any \u9396<\/a> showing cracked side plates, seized links, or visible roller damage should be replaced immediately regardless of elongation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How quickly can you deliver to Birmingham or Sheffield?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For standard ISO and ANSI sizes in UK stock, orders placed before midday are despatched same day for next-morning delivery to most mainland UK postcodes. For non-standard or custom-specification chain, lead times extend to 4\u20136 weeks. Consignment stock arrangements can be established for sites where delivery lead time on critical chain cannot be tolerated \u2014 contact us to discuss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What documentation is provided with food-grade stainless steel chain?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Standard documentation for 316L food-grade orders includes EN 10204 3.1 material mill certificate, dimensional inspection report, NSF H1 lubricant approval data sheet, and proof-load test certificate \u2014 the complete set required for BRCGS site audits and HACCP records, provided without being requested separately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to Order or Need a Custom Specification?<\/p>\n

Carbon Steel \u00b7 316L Stainless \u00b7 Duplex & Triplex \u00b7 Attachment Chain \u00b7 Custom to Drawing \u00b7 UK Stock<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce9 sales@roller-chain-manufacturers.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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