499 Products Indexed
Engineering Chain — Conveyor & Heavy-Duty Chain Specifications
Search heavy-duty engineering class chain for conveyor, elevator, drag, and material handling applications from Tsubaki, Rexnord, Ralphs-Peto, and other manufacturers.
Key Specification Fields
Chain Type
Conveyor, Elevator, Drag, Apron, Scraper, Pintle
Pitch (inches)
Larger pitches for heavier loads: 2", 3", 4", 6"
Ultimate Strength (lbs)
Breaking load — design load typically 1/7 to 1/10 of this
Working Load (lbs)
Maximum recommended operating load
Material
Carbon steel, stainless steel, or engineered plastic links
Attachments
K-1, K-2, A-1, A-2 attachment types for holding or pushing product
Common Applications
- Bulk material conveyors
- Bucket elevators
- Drag conveyors for grain/coal
- Slat conveyors
- Steel mill apron conveyors
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use engineering chain vs. standard roller chain?
Engineering class chain is designed for conveying applications with heavy, abrasive, or shock loads where standard roller chain would wear too quickly or fail. Engineering chain has thicker sidebars, larger pins, and heavier bushings. It operates at lower speeds (typically under 200 FPM) compared to standard drive chain.
Sample Engineering Chain
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81X Lumber/Conveyor 2.609
U.S. Tsubaki 81X Lumber/Conveyor 2.609 - 81X, 2.609" Pitch
U.S. Tsubaki
81XH Heavy Lumber 2.609
U.S. Tsubaki 81XH Heavy Lumber 2.609 - 81XH, 2.609" Pitch
U.S. Tsubaki
81XXH Extra Heavy Lumber 2.609
U.S. Tsubaki 81XXH Extra Heavy Lumber 2.609 - 81XXH, 2.609" Pitch
U.S. Tsubaki
US1031 Drive Chain (Offset) 3.075
U.S. Tsubaki US1031 Drive Chain (Offset) 3.075 - US1031, 3.075" Pitch
U.S. Tsubaki
US1035 Heavy Drive Chain 3.075
U.S. Tsubaki US1035 Heavy Drive Chain 3.075 - US1035, 3.075" Pitch
U.S. Tsubaki
US1241 Steel Bushed 4
U.S. Tsubaki US1241 Steel Bushed 4 - US1241, 4" Pitch
U.S. Tsubaki
US1245 Heavy Steel Bushed 4
U.S. Tsubaki US1245 Heavy Steel Bushed 4 - US1245, 4" Pitch
U.S. Tsubaki
US1641 Steel Bushed 6
U.S. Tsubaki US1641 Steel Bushed 6 - US1641, 6" Pitch
U.S. Tsubaki
US1645 Heavy Steel Bushed 6
U.S. Tsubaki US1645 Heavy Steel Bushed 6 - US1645, 6" Pitch
U.S. Tsubaki
US2401 Drive Chain 3
U.S. Tsubaki US2401 Drive Chain 3 - US2401, 3" Pitch