Understanding Metric Roller Chains: Dimensions, Applications, and Maintenance

Understanding Metric Roller Chains: Dimensions, Applications, and Maintenance

Summary

The page discusses Metric roller chains and the metric roller chain dimensions. The ISO/DIN standard helps manufacturers produce roller chains that can be used interchangeably with sprockets from other vendors.

Understanding Metric Roller Chains: Dimensions, Applications, and Maintenance

Metric Roller Chain

Metric roller chains are an essential component in various industrial applications, and they are known for their efficiency, durability, and reliability. Unlike ANSI roller chains, which use inch-based measurements, metric roller chains are measured in millimeters, making them ideal for machinery and components manufactured in Europe. Metric roller chains are designed to meet ISO and British Standard specifications, ensuring compatibility with European-manufactured equipment.

We manufacture metric roller chains to meet ISO and British Standards, our standard roller chains be used interchangeably with sprockets from other vendors, simplifying maintenance, and enhancing equipment compatibility.

Metric Roller Chain Pitch Size

Metric Roller Chain SizePitch(mm) Metric Roller Chain SizePitch(mm)
05B Roller Chain8.000 28B Roller Chain44.450
06B Roller Chain9.525 32B Roller Chain50.800
08B Roller Chain12.700 40B Roller Chain63.500
10B Roller Chain15.875 48B Roller Chain76.200
12B Roller Chain19.050 56B Roller Chain88.900
16B Roller Chain25.400 64B Roller Chain101.600
20B Roller Chain31.750 72B Roller Chain114.300
24B Roller Chain38.100

Types of Metric Roller Chain

Metric Single-Strand Roller Chain
Single-Strand Roller Chain
Metric Double-Strand Roller Chain
Double-Strand Roller Chain
Metric Triple-Strand Roller Chain
Triple-Strand Roller Chain
Metric Hollow Pin Roller Chain
Hollow Pin Roller Chain

Metric Roller Chain Dimension

Metric Roller Chain Dimension
✔ Pitch (P):
Distance between roller centers.

✔ Inner Width (b1):
Distance between inner plates.

✔ Roller Diameter (d1):
Diameter of the rollers.

✔ Plate Height (h2) and Thickness (T):
Dimensions of the chain plates.

✔ Pin Diameter (d2)
The diameter of the connecting pins.

Metric Simplex Roller Chain Dimension

Chain SizePitch Roller diameterWidth between
innner plates		 Pin diameterPin length Inner plate depthPlate thickness Average tensile strengthWeight per meter
Pd1
max		 b1
min		d2
max		 L
max		Lc
max		 h2
max		t/T
max		 Q0q
mmmm mmmm mmmm mmmm kNkg/m
05B-1 Chain8.000  5.00 3.00 2.31  8.208.97.10  0.80 5.9 0.20 
06B-1 Chain9.525  6.35 5.72 3.28  13.15 14.10 8.20  1.30 10.4 0.41 
08B-1 Chain12.700  8.51 7.75 4.45  16.70 18.20 11.80  1.60 19.4 0.69 
10B-1 Chain15.875  10.16 9.65 5.08  19.50 20.914.70  1.70 27.5 0.93 
12B-1 Chain19.050  12.07 11.68 5.72  22.50 24.216.00 1.85 32.2 1.15 
16B-1 Chain25.400  15.88 17.02 8.28  36.10 37.421.00 4.15/3.177.1 2.71 
20B-1 Chain31.750  19.05 19.56 10.19  41.30 45.026.40 4.50/3.5112.8 3.70 
24B-1 Chain38.100  25.40 25.40 14.63  53.40 57.833.20 6.00/4.8178.0 7.10 
28B-1 Chain44.450  27.94 30.99 15.90  65.10 69.536.70 7.50/6.0236.4 8.50 
32B-1 Chain50.800  29.21 30.99 17.81  66.00 71.042.00 7.00/6.0277.5 10.25 
40B-1 Chain63.500  39.37 38.10 22.89  82.20 89.252.96 8.50/8.0394.0 16.35 
48B-1 Chain76.200  48.26 45.72 29.24  99.10 107.00 63.80 12.00/10.0621.6 25.00 
56B-1 Chain88.900  53.98 53.34 34.32  114.60 123.00 77.80 13.50/12.0940.0 35.78 
64B-1 Chain101.600  63.50 60.96 39.40  130.00 138.50 90.17 15.00/13.01240.0 46.00 
72B-1 Chain114.300  72.39 68.58 44.48  147.40 156.40   103.60 17.00/15.01550.0 60.80 

Metric Duplex Roller Chain Dimension

Chain SizePitch Roller diameterWidth between
innner plates		 Pin diameterPin length Inner plate depthPlate thickness TransverseAverage
tensile strength		 Weight per meter
Pd1
max		 b1
min		d2
max		 L
max		Lc
max		 h2
max		T
max		 PtQ0 q
mmmm mmmm mmmm mmmm mmkN kg/m
05B-2 Chain8.000  5.00 3.00 2.31  13.914.5 7.10  0.80 5.64 10.2  0.33 
06B-2 Chain9.525  6.35 5.72 3.28  23.4 24.4 8.20  1.30 10.24 18.7  0.77 
08B-2 Chain12.700  8.51 7.75 4.45  31.0 32.2 11.80  1.60 13.92 38.7  1.34 
10B-2 Chain15.875  10.16 9.65 5.08  36.1 37.5 14.70  1.70 16.59 56.2  1.84 
12B-2 Chain19.050  12.07 11.68 5.72  42.0 43.6 16.00  1.85 19.46 66.1  2.31 
16B-2 Chain25.400  15.88 17.02 8.28  68.0 69.3 21.00  4.15/3.131.88 152.1  5.42 
20B-2 Chain31.750  19.05 19.56 10.19  77.8 81.5 26.40  4.50/3.536.45 229.0  7.20 
24B-2 Chain38.100  25.40 25.40 14.63  101.7 106.2 33.20  6.00/4.848.36 319.2  13.40 
28B-2 Chain44.450  27.94 30.99 15.90  24.6 129.1 36.70  7.50/6.059.56 406.8  16.60 
32B-2 Chain50.800  29.21 30.99 17.81  24.6 129.6 42.00  7.00/6.058.55 508.5  21.00 
40B-2 Chain63.500  39.37 38.10 22.89  154.5 161.5 52.96  8.50/8.072.29 711.9  32.00 
48B-2 Chain76.200  48.26 45.72 29.24  190.4 198.2 63.80  2.00/0.091.21 1130.0  50.00 
56B-2 Chain88.900  53.98 53.34 34.32  221.2 229.6 77.80  3.50/12.0106.60 1760.0  71.48 
64B-2 Chain101.600  63.50 60.96 39.40  249.9 258.4 90.17  5.00/13.0119.89 2200.0  91.00 
72B-2 Chain114.300  72.39 68.58 44.48  283.7 292.7 103.60  17.00/15.0136.27 2750.0  120.40 

Metric Triplex Roller Chain Dimension

Chain SizePitch Roller diameterWidth between
innner plates		 Pin diameterPin length Inner plate depthPlate thickness TransverseAverage
tensile strength		 Weight per meter
Pd1
max		 b1
min		d2
max		 L
max		Lc
max		 h2
max		t/T
max		 PtQ0 q
mmmm mmmm mmmm mmmm mmkN kg/m
05B-3 Chain8.000  5.003.00 2.31  19.5 20.27.10  0.80 5.64 13.80  0.48
06B-3 Chain9.525  6.355.72 3.28  33.5 34.68.20  1.30 10.24 30.10  1.16
08B-3 Chain12.700  8.517.75 4.45  45.1 46.111.80  1.60 13.92 57.80  2.03
10B-3 Chain15.875  10.16 9.65 5.08  52.7 54.114.70  1.70 16.59 84.50  2.77 
12B-3 Chain19.050  12.07 11.68 5.72  61.5 63.116.00  1.85 19.46 101.80  3.46
16B-3 Chain25.400  15.88 17.02 8.28  99.8 101.2 21.00  4.15/3.131.88 227.10  8.13
20B-3 Chain31.750  19.05 19.56 10.19  114.2 117.9 26.40  4.50/3.536.45 334.30  10.82 
24B-3 Chain38.100  25.40 25.40 14.63  150.1 154.6 33.20  6.00/4.848.36 493.00  20.10 
28B-3 Chain44.450  27.94 30.99 15.90  84.2 188.7 36.70  7.50/6.059.56 609.50  24.92 
32B-3 Chain50.800  29.21 30.99 17.81  83.2 188.2 42.00  7.00/6.058.55 770.50  31.56 
40B-3 Chain63.500  39.37 38.10 22.89  226.8 233.8 52.60  8.50/8.072.20 1092.50  48.10 
48B-3 Chain76.200  48.26 45.72 29.24  281.6 289.4 63.80  12.00/10.091.21 1710.00  75.00 
56B-3 Chain88.900  53.98 53.34 34.32  327.8 336.2 77.80  13.50/12.0106.60 2464.00  107.18 
64B-3 Chain101.600  63.50 60.96 39.40  369.8 378.3 90.17  15.00/13.0119.89 3300.00  136.00 
72B-3 Chain114.300  72.39 68.00 44.48  420.0 429.0 103.60  17.00/15.0136.27 4125.00  180.00 

Metric Roller Chain Maintenance

✔ Regular Lubrication: This keeps the chain running smoothly and reduces wear.
✔ Proper Tensioning: Ensures optimal performance and prevents premature wear.
✔ Inspection and Cleaning: Regular checks for wear and tear, keeping the chains clean from debris and contaminants.

Proper maintenance is key to extending the life of roller chains. Regular lubrication, tension checks, and timely replacement of worn-out components can prevent common issues like chain elongation and sprocket wear. Understanding and troubleshooting these issues can ensure smooth and reliable operation
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Metric Roller Chain Application

Metric roller chains are used across a variety of industries, including:
Manufacturing: For conveyor systems and machinery.
Agriculture: In equipment like harvesters and balers.
Automotive: For engine and transmission systems.
Food Processing: Ensuring hygiene and reliability in operations.
Agricultural Chain
Sugarcane Mill Chain
Lifting Chain
Conveyor Chain

Benefits of CTS® Metric Roller Chain

Durability: Made from high-quality materials to withstand rigorous use.
Efficiency: Designed to provide smooth and efficient power transmission.
Compatibility: Metric roller chains are designed to meet ISO and British Standard specifications, ensuring compatibility with European-manufactured equipment.

CTS® is a professional roller chain manufacturer, and your partner on the road to success. We have been providing industrial chain solutions for 14 years. We offer a wide range of industrial chain options: roller chains, conveyor chains, stainless steel chains, heavy-duty roller chains, double-pitch roller chains, roller chain attachments, etc. We also support roller chain customization services. We believe that every customer deserves our full attention, and you can depend on our professional team members to help you find the right product.