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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 .750

Roller Width (W)

N/A 0.460

Roller Diameter (D)

N/A 0.475

Riv. End to Center Line (A)

N/A 0.440

Conn. End to Center Line (B)

N/A 0.483

Link Plate Height (H)

N/A 0.635

Link Plate Thickness (T)

N/A 0.073

Pin Diameter (E)

N/A 0.225

Avg. Ultimate Strength

N/A 7,060 lb

Avg. Weight

N/A 0.81 lb/ft

Applications Served

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