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Roller Chain Lubricant

Like bearings need grease, roller chains need lubricant. At USA Roller Chain, we have the largest selection of roller chain oil lubricants and lubrication systems. Ranging from food-grade, high-temp, low-temp, and even dry, we're sure to have the roller chain lubricant for your application. Proper roller chain lubricating not only improves the life of the chain but also improves sprocket life and reduces noise and shock loads. Lubrication can increase the life and performance of any roller chain, regardless of chain grade/ quality level and material. The lubricant types that we supply are specially formulated for industrial and manufacturing uses, and they are all proven performers in the industry

Roller Chain Lubrication Placement

Proper placement of lubricant is essential for obtaining the optimal life out of your roller chain and lubricant.

  • A - Apply roller chain lubricant between the roller and inner side plate; this disperses the lube between the roller and bushing.
  • B - Apply Apply roller chain lubricant between the inner and outer side plates to lubricate the plates where they contact each other and the pin for optimal pin-on-bushing contact.

Lube Free Roller Chain

in applications where proper lubrication is uneconomical or impractical, we also supply a lube-free roller chain that does not require additional lubrication.

Roller Chain Oiling Types

The power transmission industry adopts several standardized practices for applying and or keeping roller chain lubrication on the chain. The chart below displays some of these practices and methods. Regardless of your specific method, we have the chain lube you need!
Oiling Type
Oiling Method
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Manual Lubrication Apply oil manually with filler or brush as needed.
Grip Lubrication A consistent drop of oil onto the roller chain as many times as needed per hour.
Disc Lubrication Disc rotor transporting oil from a pan that splashes onto the sprocket and chain.
Oil Bath Lubrication Chain and sprocket casing that acts as an oil pan where the chain is dipped in oil at the bottom of the system.
Spray Lubrication Oil pump circulating and spraying oil onto the chain within an enclosed casing.
With consistent innovation and development in the world of lubricants, we offer a brand-new line of lubricants and penetrants that have proven themselves in countless industrial applications!
Deep Blue Chain Conditioner -
This unique lubricant can be applied via a spray can (pictured above) by brush or automatic lubricator and is supplied in cans, 5-gallon buckets, or 55-gallon drums. It is engineered to first clean the chain of contaminants like corrosion or old lubricants, then leave an anti-friction barrier surface on the chain that drastically decreases wear and friction (even in high RPM applications). Unlike other roller chain lubricants, this product penetrates deep into the metal surface and continues work after the product is dry. It is classified as a "dry" lubricant because it applies wet and dries onto the chain surface. Contact our customer service team for this highly versatile chain lubricant!

There is a vast selection in the world of automatic roller chain lubricators. However, it is nothing quite like the one we supply. This unique lubricator utilizes a high-tech programmable pump that dispenses the lubricating into a specially manufactured applicator that precisely lubricates the roller chain without drippage. Unlike others, these highly versatile lubricators are customizable for engineer class chains such as; 81X WH78, WH124, 94R, CC5, etc..

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