Welded steel mill chains are recommended for most conveying, driving, and elevating applications where a high-strength steel rollerless chain is required. These chains will operate on the same sprockets as their cast chain counterparts.

WHX Series is available for many welded steel chains. WHX series have with induction hardened pins or rivets, which give a much harder surface to the bearing area of the pin. Induction hardened pins maintain a level of ductility with their thru-hardened cores.

The direction of travel for welded mill chain is determined by the application. If used in a conveyor application, the direction should be with the widest, or the open end first. If used as a drive chain, the closed end, or the end with the barrel, should be first.

Dimensions are given in inches.
Unit of Measure
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WELDED STEEL SOFT BEND DRAWING

Welded Mill Chain

Welded-Steel-Soft-Bend

Welded Mill Chain

WELDED STEEL SOFT BEND DRAWING

Welded Mill Chain

WELDED STEEL SOFT BEND DRAWING

Welded Mill Chain

WELDED STEEL SOFT BEND DRAWING

Welded Mill Chain
Pitch (P) N/A 2.609 N/A 2.609 N/A 4.000 N/A 3.075 N/A 4.000
Rivet Diameter (D) N/A 0.500 N/A 0.500 N/A 0.500 N/A 0.560 N/A 0.750
Side Bar Width (F) N/A 1.12 N/A 1.12 N/A 1.12 N/A 1.250 N/A 1.50
Barrel Diameter (H) N/A 0.88 N/A 0.88 N/A 0.88 N/A 1.06 N/A 1.25
Max. Sprocket Face (A) N/A 0.88 N/A 1.12 N/A 1.12 N/A 1.25 N/A 1.50
Length of Bearing (X) N/A 1.62 N/A 2.00 N/A 2.00 N/A 2.25 N/A 2.75
Max. Recommended Working Load N/A 2,850 lb N/A 3,500 lb N/A 3,500 lb N/A 4,400 lb N/A 7,200 lb
Overall Width (JK) N/A 2.69 N/A 3.00 N/A 3.00 N/A 3.25 N/A 4.25
Side Bar Thickness (T) N/A 0.250 N/A 0.250 N/A 0.250 N/A 0.250 N/A 0.38
Avg. Ultimate Strength N/A 30,000 lb N/A 30,000 lb N/A 30,000 lb N/A 36,000 lb N/A 60,000 lb
Approx. Links per 10 ft. N/A 46 N/A 46 N/A 30 N/A 39 N/A 30
Avg. Weight N/A 3.8 lb/ft N/A 4.0 lb/ft N/A 4.0 lb/ft N/A 4.8 lb/ft N/A 8.3 lb/ft
Applications Served N/A conveyors forest products grain handling heavy duty conveyors pulp and paper sugar processing