SKF 40-1 1 Roller Chain, 5 m, PHC, ANSI

This roller chain is designed to transmit mechanical power in industrial drive and conveyor systems, providing linear motion and torque transfer for automation and mechanical installations. Manufactured from carbon steel, it suits single-strand applications where standardised pitch and robust roller engagement are required, and it is supplied in a 5 m length for on-site installation or replacement.

• 12.7mm pitch ensures accurate sprocket engagement and smooth motion
• 7.95mm roller diameter reduces friction and improves tracking consistency
• 0.62 kg/m mass offers predictable load calculations and inertia control
• Width between plates 7.85mm allows Compact sprocket compatibility
• Single-strand configuration simplifies alignment and maintenance

• Suitable for conveyor lines requiring single-strand power transmission
• Ideal for indexing mechanisms in automation assemblies
• Used for drive chains in packaging machinery with standard sprockets
• Can be used for retrofitting 5 m drive loops in manufacturing cells

The links and rollers are formed from carbon steel which provides a balance of tensile strength and surface hardness when heat-treated, influencing wear rate under sliding and rolling contact.

The 12.7mm pitch matches sprockets manufactured to the same ANSI standard pitch spacing, ensuring correct tooth engagement and minimising premature fatigue of links.

Use the chain weight of 0.62 kg/m to compute moving mass, add component inertia, and include roller diameter for contact geometry when modelling vibration and tension transients.

The 7.85mm internal plate spacing sets the allowable sprocket tooth thickness and guides clearance requirements in guide channels and lubrication access.