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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 0.625

Roller Width (W)

N/A 0.380

Roller Diameter (D)

N/A 0.400

Riv. End to Center Line (A)

N/A 0.717

Conn. End to Center Line (B)

N/A 0.776

Link Plate Height (H)

N/A 0.580

Link Plate Thickness (T)

N/A 0.067

Pin Diameter (E)

N/A 0.200

Avg. Ultimate Strength

N/A 11,680 lb

Avg. Weight

N/A 1.22 lb/ft

Applications Served

N/A automotive industry conveyors heavy duty conveyors packaging poultry processing steel mills