This #40 roller chain is manufactured in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B29.1 standards and has been manufactured to the same dimensions since the beginning of ANSI/ ASA in 1930. Though dimensionally the exact same we offer three different quality levels of the #40 roller chain that goes above and beyond the standard strength and performance wise.
Economy Plus series #40 roller chain uses heat-treated precision components and feature a solid roller design for improved performance. General Duty Plus series roller chain is essentially the same except uses a higher-heat treat thus making it better for high-speed and higher load applications. Premier Series roller chain uses the highest-strength components that have been heat-treated, shot-peened, and hardened to a maximum. They also implement a solid bushing solid roller (SBR) design and use a premium-grade lubricant for the maximum durability, strength, and working life.
We stock a wide range of configurations for #40 roller chain including anti-corrosive, attachment chains, and specialty series.
#40 Roller Chain Dimensions
Size
Pitch (P)
Roller Width (W)
Roller Diameter (D)
Overall Width (A)
Plate Height (H)
Plate Thickness (T)
Pin Diameter (E)
Weight (Per Ft)
40-1
0.50"
0.312"
0.312"
0.650"
0.472"
0.059"
0.156"
0.42 LBS
40-2
0.50"
0.312"
0.312"
1.220"
0.472"
0.059"
0.156"
0.80 LBS
40-3
0.50"
0.312"
0.312"
1.787"
0.472"
0.059"
0.156"
1.19 LBS
40-4
0.50"
0.312"
0.312"
2.358"
0.472"
0.059"
0.156"
1.59 LBS
40-5
0.50"
0.312"
0.312"
2.925"
0.472"
0.059"
0.156"
1.98 LBS
40-6
0.50"
0.312"
0.312"
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0.472"
0.059"
0.156"
2.40 LBS
Note: overall width of cottered-style #40 roller chains will vary.
Standard #40 roller chain includes the most commonly sold carbon-steel 40 chains. We offer these chains in all three of our quality levels and in standard stock length sizes (10ft, 50ft, 100ft, 250ft, and 500ft). We can also supply ANSI Standard #40 roller chain in custom cut to length strands upon request.
Roller chain links consists of connecting links (master links), offset links (half links), and roller links (inner links). #40 connecting links are designed to connect two ends of the chain together, while offset links are made to make length adjustments on the chain, and roller links are made for repairs and length adjustments. We stock a range of 40 roller chain links in all of our quality levels.
#40 Roller Chain Connecting Links: #40 Roller Chain Offset Links: #40 Roller Chain Roller Links:
Heavy 40 roller chain is designed with thicker side-plates (side-bars), 0.079" VS. 0.059", that 0.020" increase in side plate thickness leads to a chain that has higher strength capacity, better shock-load absorption, and in most circumstances will last longer. Heavy 40H roller chain runs on the exact same sprockets as standard 40 chain (excluding double-single), when upgrading to heavy chain it is imperative to ensure there is enough room to accommodate the new chain type. 40 Heavy Roller Chain Dimensions:
Anti-Corrosive / corrosion resistant #40 roller chains include nickel-plated, coated, and stainless steel (304SS, 316SS, and 400SS grades). We have the most extensive and versatile corrosion resistant 40 chain offering within the market! We supply these chains in 10ft boxes, 0ft reels, 100ft reel, as well as custom cut-to-length options or even with attachments!
40 Stainless Steel O-Ring Roller Chain: O-Ring roller chain utilizes a rubberized o-ring placed between the side-plates keeping contents from getting into the chain. This can impose an extended working life of up to 10X depending upon the application.
40 Stainless Steel Hollow Pin Chain: Having a "hollow-pin" makes it possible to have rods that go through the chain to create a horizontal conveyor or elevating conveyor.
40 Stainless Steel Side-Flexing Chain: Side-flexing/ side bow rollers chains are used for making turns within conveyors and going around obstacles within a facility.
Mega 40SS Stainless Steel Roller Chain: Mega series stainless steel chains have strength capacities equivalent to their carbon-steel counterparts. This type chain is the strongest stainless steel 40 chain on the market!
Problem solver chains are manufactured for tough-wear applications where a standard roller chain just simply won't hold up or for applications that are difficult to service. For the best problem-solver chain application pairing contact one of our product experts for assistance! We also supply custom made problem solver chains in larger quantities.
Self Lubricating 40 Roller Chain: When a chain is in an application that is difficult, dangerous, or impossible for proper lubricating we recommend a chain that is self lubricating. The chain is self lubricating by having oil impregnated pins and bushings that slowly release oil as needed.
Low Noise 40 Roller Chain: 40 low noise roller chain is designed with a special part-plastic roller, this design has sown to reduce noise levels by up to 10 decibels.
#40 Low Temperature Roller Chain: Low-Temp 40 chain is made with a special lubricant/ coating making it possible to use carbon-base chain in extreme applications.
Size
Pitch (P)
Roller Width (W)
Roller Diameter (D)
Overall Width (A)
Plate Height (H)
Plate Thickness (T)
Pin Diameter (E)
Weight (Per Ft)
40TK
0.50"
0.312"
0.312"
0.650"
0.472"
0.059"
0.156"
0.42 LBS
176F - 14F Working Load Rating: 836 LBS
12F - -22F Working Load Rating: 572 LBS
-24F - -40F Working Load Rating: 484 LBS
Sealed #40 Roller Chain: Our sealed selection of chains consists of O-Ring and X-Ring chains, these chains impose a possible 10X increase in working life versus the standard 40 chains. The X-Rings or O-Rings are placed between the side plates of the chain keeping lubrication in and contents out.