British standard chains are also known as metric chains. They are similar to ANSI chains in that the pitch is based on fractions of an inch, but they are different in some key dimensions. Dimensions are given in inches.
Unit of Measure
Specifications
Drawing |
N/A
Dimensions<!--British Standard Chains--> |
Pitch (P) |
N/A 2.00 |
Roller Width (W) |
N/A 1.220 |
Roller Diameter (D) |
N/A 1.150 |
Riv. End to Center Line (A) |
N/A 1.327 |
Conn. End to Center Line (B) |
N/A 1.556 |
Link Plate Height (H) |
N/A 1.662 |
Link Plate Thickness (T) |
N/A 0.275 |
Pin Diameter (E) |
N/A 0.703 |
Avg. Ultimate Strength |
N/A 57,330 lb |
Avg. Weight |
N/A 6.59 lb/ft |
