Welded Steel Chain
Welded Steel Chain
Welded steel chain is a type of chain used in industrial and manufacturing applications. It is made by welding links together using high-precision electric or gas welding processes. The chain is typically made of steel, which is strong and durable and can be used for a variety of heavy-duty applications such as conveying and lifting. Welded steel chain is available in a range of grades, sizes, and configurations, and it is often used in combination with other chain types such as roller chains or attachment chains.
▍High Strength Welded Steel Chain Types
▍Offset-Sidebar Welded Steel Chain
WR = standard
WH = standard with all components heat-treated
WR**HD = heavy-duty welded steel chain
WH**HD = heavy-duty welded steel chain with all components heat-treated
WR**XHD = extra heavy-duty welded steel chain
WH**XHD = extra heavy-duty welded steel chain with all components heat-treated
SS = stainless steel welded steel chain
▍Offset-Sidebar Welded Steel Chain Specifications
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Pitch (A)
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(B)
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(C)
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(D)
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(E)
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(F)
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(H)
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(G)
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Weight Per Ft
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2.609″ | 1.250″ | 0.250″ | 0.500″ | 3.000″ | 2.000″ | 0.880″ | 1.000″ | 4.0 LBS | |
2.609″ | 1.250″ | 0.250″ | 0.500″ | 3.000″ | 2.000″ | 0.880″ | 1.000″ | 4.0 LBS | |
2.636″ | 1.25″ | 0.380″ | 0.560″ | 3.38″ | 2.000″ | – | 1.000″ | 6.0 LBS | |
WH78XHD | 2.640″ | 1.250″ | 3/8″ | 9/16″ | 3-9/32″ | 2.000″ | – | 1.000″ | 6.3 LBS |
WS78 | 2.609″ | 1.000″ | 0.236″ | 0.500″ | 2.602″ | 1.626″ | 0.839″ | 0.787″ | 3.37 LBS |
WSR78 | 2.609″ | 1.000″ | 0.236″ | 0.500″ | 2.602″ | 1.626″ | 0.839″ | 0.787″ | 3.45 LBS |
AF78 | 2.609″ | 1.252″ | 0.252″ | 0.500″ | 2.984″ | 2.000″ | 1.063″ | 1.118″ | 4.66 LBS |
WH78B | 2.609″ | 1.252″ | 0.252″ | 0.500″ | 2.984″ | 2.000″ | 1.063″ | 1.118″ | 4.66 LBS |
WR78-4 | 4.000″ | 1.250″ | 0.250″ | 0.500″ | 3.000″ | 2.000″ | 0.880″ | 1.000″ | 4.0 LBS |
WH78-4 | 4.000″ | 1.250″ | 0.250″ | 0.500″ | 3.000″ | 2.000″ | 0.880″ | 1.000″ | 4.0 LBS |
WR82 | 3.075″ | 1.250″ | 0.250″ | 9/16″ | 3-5/16″ | 2.250″ | 1.060″ | 1-3/8″ | 4.8 LBS |
WH82 | 3.075″ | 1.250″ | 0.250″ | 9/16″ | 3-5/16″ | 2.250″ | 1.060″ | 1-3/8″ | 4.8 LBS |
WH82XHD | 3.075″ | 1.500″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 3-13/16″ | 2-3/8″ | – | 1-1/8″ | 8.5 LBS |
WR106 | 6.000″ | 1.500″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 4-1/4″ | 2-13/16″ | 1.250″ | 1-1/2″ | 7.0 LBS |
WH106 | 6.000″ | 1.500″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 4-1/4″ | 2-13/16″ | 1.250″ | 1-1/2″ | 7.0 LBS |
WH106HD | 6.000″ | 1.500″ | 0.500″ | 0.750″ | 4.750″ | 3.000″ | 1.250″ | 1.620″ | 9.0 LBS |
WH106XHD | 6.050″ | 2.000″ | 1/2″ | 1.000″ | 4-7/8″ | 3.000″ | 1.620″ | 1-1/2″ | 11.8 LBS |
WR110 | 6.000″ | 1.500″ | 0.380″ | 0.750″ | 4.620″ | 3.000″ | 1.250″ | 1.880″ | 7.2 LBS |
WH110 | 6.000″ | 1.500″ | 0.380″ | 0.750″ | 4.620″ | 3.000″ | 1.250″ | 1.880″ | 7.2 LBS |
WR111 | 4.760″ | 1.750″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 4-13/16″ | 3-3/8″ | 1.250″ | 1-1/8″ | 9.5 LBS |
WH111 | 4.760″ | 1.750″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 4-13/16″ | 3-3/8″ | 1.250″ | 1-1/8″ | 9.5 LBS |
WR124 | 4.000″ | 1.500″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 4-1/4″ | 2-13/16″ | 1.250″ | 1-1/8″ | 8.3 LBS |
WH124 | 4.000″ | 1.500″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 4-1/4″ | 2-13/16″ | 1.250″ | 1-1/8″ | 8.3 LBS |
WH124XHD | 4.050″ | 2.000″ | 1/2″ | 1.000″ | 4-7/8″ | 3.000″ | 1.620″ | 1-1/2″ | 14.60 LBS |
WR132 | 6.050″ | 2.000″ | 1/2″ | 1.000″ | 6-1/4″ | 4-27/64″ | 1.620″ | 2-3/4″ | 14.2 LBS |
WH132 | 6.050″ | 2.000″ | 1/2″ | 1.000″ | 6-1/4″ | 4-27/64″ | 1.620″ | 2-3/4″ | 14.2 LBS |
WH132HD | 6.050″ | 2.000″ | 0.620″ | 1.000″ | 6.750″ | 4.620″ | 1.620″ | 2.880″ | 16.40 LBS |
WH132XHD | 6.050″ | 2.000″ | 5/8″ | 1.000″ | 6-3/4″ | 4-11/16″ | 1.620″ | 2-3/4″ | 15.30 LBS |
WR150 | 6.050″ | 2.500″ | 1/2″ | 1.000″ | 6-1/4″ | 4-27/64″ | 1.620″ | 2-3/4″ | 16.80 LBS |
WH150 | 6.050″ | 2.500″ | 1/2″ | 1.000″ | 6-1/4″ | 4-27/64″ | 1.620″ | 2-3/4″ | 16.80 LBS |
WH150HD | 6.050″ | 2.500″ | 0.620″ | 1.000″ | 6.750″ | 4.620″ | 1.620″ | 2.880″ | 19.3 LBS |
WH150XHD | 6.050″ | 2.500″ | 5/8″ | 1.000″ | 6-3/4″ | 4-11/16″ | 1.620″ | 2-3/4″ | 19.70 LBS |
WR155 | 6.050″ | 4.440″ | 0.560″ | 1.130″ | 6.410″ | 4.440″ | 1.750″ | 2.750″ | 19.00 LBS |
WH155 | 6.050″ | 4.440″ | 0.560″ | 1.130″ | 6.410″ | 4.440″ | 1.750″ | 2.750″ | 19.00 LBS |
WH157 | 6.050″ | 2.500″ | 0.630″ | 1.130″ | 6.750″ | 4.630″ | 1.750″ | 2.750″ | 20.00 LBS |
WH159 | 6.125″ | 3.000″ | 0.630″ | 1.250″ | 6.750″ | 4.630″ | 2.000″ | 2.750″ | 26.00 LBS |
WH188 | 2.609″ | 1.120″ | 0.250″ | 0.500″ | 2.690″ | 1.620″ | 0.880″ | 1.000″ | 3.8 LBS |
WH200 | 6.125″ | 2.500″ | 0.630″ | 1.250″ | 6.750″ | 4.630″ | 2.000″ | 2.750″ | 22.10 LBS |
▍Welded Steel Drag Chain
WD*** = Standard drag chain
WDH*** = Standard drag chain with fully heat-treated components
WDH***XHD = Extra heavy-duty drag chain with fully heat-treated components
▍Welded Steel Drag Chain Sizes Chart
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Pitch (A)
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(B)
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(C)
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(D)
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(E)
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(F)
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(G)
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Weight Per Ft
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WD102 | 5.00″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 9-1/4″ | 7-3/4″ | 6-3/8″ | 12.0 LBS |
WDH102 | 5.00″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 9-1/4″ | 7-3/4″ | 6-3/8″ | 12.0 LBS |
WD104 | 6.00″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 6-3/4″ | 5-3/8″ | 4-1/8″ | 8.6 LBS |
WDH104 | 6.00″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 6-3/4″ | 5-3/8″ | 4-1/8″ | 8.6 LBS |
WD110 | 6.00″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/8″ | 11-3/4″ | 10-1/4″ | 9.00″ | 12.0 LBS |
WDH110 | 6.00″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/8″ | 11-3/4″ | 10-1/4″ | 9.00″ | 12.0 LBS |
WD112 | 8.00″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 11-3/4″ | 10-1/4″ | 9.00″ | 10.0 LBS |
WDH112 | 8.00″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 11-3/4″ | 10-1/4″ | 9.00″ | 10.0 LBS |
WD116 | 8.00″ | 1-3/4″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 15-1/2″ | 14-1/8″ | 13.00″ | 12.9 LBS |
WDH116 | 8.00″ | 1-3/4″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 15-1/2″ | 14-1/8″ | 13.00″ | 12.9 LBS |
WD118 | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 1/2″ | 7/8″ | 16-5/8″ | 14-7/8″ | 13-1/4″ | 18.0 LBS |
WDH118 | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 1/2″ | 7/8″ | 16-5/8″ | 14-7/8″ | 13-1/4″ | 18.0 LBS |
WDH118XHD | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 5/8″ | 1.00″ | 17-3/8″ | 15-1/8″ | 13-1/4″ | 21.0 LBS |
WD120 | 6.00″ | 2.00″ | 1/2″ | 7/8″ | 12.0″ | 10-1/4″ | 8-3/4″ | 18.0 LBS |
WDH120 | 6.00″ | 2.00″ | 1/2″ | 7/8″ | 12.0″ | 10-1/4″ | 8-3/4″ | 18.0 LBS |
WDH120XHD | 6.00″ | 2.00″ | 5/8″ | 1.00″ | 12-3/4″ | 10-1/2″ | 8-3/4″ | 21.0 LBS |
WD122 | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 1/2″ | 7/8″ | 12.0″ | 10-1/4″ | 8-3/4″ | 15.0 LBS |
WDH122 | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 1/2″ | 7/8″ | 12.0″ | 10-1/4″ | 8-3/4″ | 15.0 LBS |
WDH122XHD | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 5/8″ | 1.00″ | 12-3/4″ | 10-1/2″ | 8-3/4″ | 17.60 LBS |
WD480 | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 1/2″ | 7/8″ | 14-1/2″ | 12-3/4″ | 11.00″ | 16.90 LBS |
WDH480 | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 1/2″ | 7/8″ | 14-1/2″ | 12-3/4″ | 11.00″ | 16.90 LBS |
WDH480XHD | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 5/8″ | 1.00″ | 15-1/4″ | 13.00″ | 11.00″ | 19.50 LBS |
WD580 | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 0.50″ | 1.00″ | 14.63″ | 12.10″ | 11.20″ | 19.40 LBS |
WDH580 | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 0.50″ | 1.00″ | 14.63″ | 12.10″ | 11.20″ | 19.40 LBS |
WD680 | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 0.63″ | 1.00″ | 15.33″ | 13.00″ | 11.20″ | 21.00 LBS |
WDH680 | 8.00″ | 2.00″ | 0.63″ | 1.00″ | 15.33″ | 13.00″ | 11.20″ | 21.00 LBS |
▍Straight-Sidebar Welded Steel Chain
WRC = standard
WHC = standard with all components heat-treated
WHC**XHD = extra heavy-duty welded steel chain with all components heat-treated
▍Straight-Sidebar Welded Steel Chain Specifications
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Pitch (A)
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(B)
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(C)
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(D)
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(E)
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(F)
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(G)
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(H)
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Weight Per Ft
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WRC110 | 6.000″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 4-1/4″ | 2.812″ | 1-1/2″ | 1.250″ | 6.40 LBS |
WHC110 | 6.000″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 4-1/4″ | 2.812″ | 1-1/2″ | 1.250″ | 6.40 LBS |
WHC110XHD | 6.050″ | 2.00″ | 1/2″ | 1.00″ | 4-7/8″ | 3.00″ | 1-1/2″ | 1.660″ | 11.50 LBS |
WRC111 | 4.760″ | 1-3/4″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 4.812″ | 3-3/8″ | 2.00″ | 1.250″ | 8.60 LBS |
WHC111 | 4.760″ | 1-3/4″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 4.812″ | 3-3/8″ | 2.00″ | 1.250″ | 8.60 LBS |
WRC124 | 4.000″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 4-1/4″ | 2.812″ | 1-1/2″ | 1-1/4″ | 8.00 LBS |
WHC124 | 4.000″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 4-1/4″ | 2.812″ | 1-1/2″ | 1-1/4″ | 8.00 LBS |
WHC124XHD | 4.050″ | 2.00″ | 1/2″ | 1.00″ | 4-7/8″ | 3.00″ | 1-1/2″ | 1.660″ | 14.50 LBS |
WRC131 | 3.075″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 3.562″ | 2-1/8″ | 1-1/8″ | 1-1/4″ | 8.40 LBS |
WHC131 | 3.075″ | 1-1/2″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 3.562″ | 2-1/8″ | 1-1/8″ | 1-1/4″ | 8.40 LBS |
WRC132 | 6.050″ | 2.00″ | 1/2″ | 1.00″ | 6-1/4″ | 4.437″ | 3-1/8″ | 1.660″ | 13.00 LBS |
WHC132 | 6.050″ | 2.00″ | 1/2″ | 1.00″ | 6-1/4″ | 4.437″ | 3-1/8″ | 1.660″ | 13.00 LBS |
WHC132XHD | 6.050″ | 2.00″ | 5/8″ | 1.00″ | 6-3/4″ | 4.687″ | 3-1/8″ | 1.660″ | 15.90 LBS |
WRC150 | 6.050″ | 2-1/2″ | 1/2″ | 1.00″ | 6-1/4″ | 4.437″ | 3-1/8″ | 1.660″ | 15.50 LBS |
WHC150 | 6.050″ | 2-1/2″ | 1/2″ | 1.00″ | 6-1/4″ | 4.437″ | 3-1/8″ | 1.660″ | 15.50 LBS |
WHC150XHD | 6.050″ | 2-1/2″ | 5/8″ | 1.00″ | 6-3/4″ | 4.687″ | 3-1/8″ | 1.660″ | 18.00 LBS |
▍Narrow Welded Steel Chains
▍Narrow Welded Steel Chains Specifications
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Pitch (A)
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(G)
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(F)
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(H)
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(B)
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(C)
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(D)
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(E)
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Weight (LBS/FT)
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2.609″ | 1.126″ | 2.055″ | 0.897″ | 1.252″ | 0.276″ | 0.500″ | 3.091″ | 4.62 | |
3.075″ | 1.252″ | 2.248″ | 1.000″ | 1.252″ | 0.252″ | 0.562″ | 3.287″ | 4.58 |
▍Stainless Steel Welded Steel Chain
▍Stainless Steel Welded Steel Chain Specifications
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Pitch
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(JK)
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(X)
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(D)
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(T)
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(F)
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(H)
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(A)
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Weight (LBS/FT)
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2.609″ | 2.88″ | 1.96″ | 0.50″ | 0.25″ | 1.12″ | 0.86″ | 1.12″ | 3.9 | |
4.000″ | 4.25″ | 2-13/16″ | 0.75″ | 3/8″ | 1.50″ | 1.25″ | 1-1/8″ | 8.3 | |
6.050″ | 6.25″ | 4-27/64″ | 1.00″ | 0.50″ | 2.00″ | 1.62″ | 2.75″ | 14.04 |
▍WHX Welded Steel Chains
▍WHX Welded Steel Chains Specifications
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Pitch (P)
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(D)
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(L)
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(T)
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(H)
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(N)
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(B)
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(W)
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Tensile Strength (LBS)
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Weight (LBS/ FT)
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WHX78 | 2.609″ | 0.84″ | 1.00″ | 0.25″ | 1.25″ | 0.50″ | 2.00″ | 3.00″ | 33,000 | 4.30 |
WHX82 | 3.075″ | 1.00″ | 1.13″ | 0.25″ | 1.25″ | 0.56″ | 2.25″ | 3.38″ | 36,000 | 4.70 |
WHX124 | 4.000″ | 1.25″ | 1.50″ | 0.38″ | 1.50″ | 0.75″ | 2.75″ | 4.25″ | 57,000 | 7.80 |
WHX111 | 4.760″ | 1.25″ | 1.75″ | 0.38″ | 1.75″ | 0.75″ | 3.38″ | 4.81″ | 60,000 | 8.60 |
WHX110 | 6.000″ | 1.25″ | 1.88″ | 0.38″ | 1.50″ | 0.75″ | 3.00″ | 4.00″ | 50,500 | 7.00 |
WHX106 | 6.000″ | 1.25″ | 1.50″ | 0.38″ | 1.50″ | 0.75″ | 2.75″ | 4.25″ | 60,000 | 6.20 |
WHX132 | 6.050″ | 1.75″ | 2.75″ | 0.50″ | 2.00″ | 1.00″ | 4.41″ | 6.38″ | 122,000 | 14.10 |
WHX150 | 6.050″ | 1.75″ | 2.75″ | 0.50″ | 2.50″ | 1.00″ | 4.41″ | 6.50″ | 122,000 | 16.30 |
WHX155 | 6.050″ | 1.75″ | 2.75″ | 0.56″ | 2.50″ | 1.13″ | 4.44″ | 6.41″ | 175,000 | 19.00 |
WHX157 | 6.050″ | 1.75″ | 2.75″ | 0.63″ | 2.50″ | 1.13″ | 4.63″ | 6.75″ | 175,000 | 20.00 |
WHX159 | 6.125″ | 2.00″ | 2.75″ | 0.63″ | 3.00″ | 1.25″ | 4.63″ | 6.75″ | 210,000 | 26.00 |
WHX200 | 6.125″ | 2.00″ | 2.75″ | 0.63″ | 2.50″ | 1.25″ | 4.63″ | 6.75″ | 190,000 | 22.10 |
▍Common Application for Welded Steel Chains
- Grain Conveyors
- Lumber & Wood Processing
- Sugar Mills
- Recycling
- General & Abrasive Conveying
▍Welded Steel Chain Attachments
▍Welded Steel Chain Sprockets
Welded steel chain sprockets are components used in many conveying, driving, and elevating applications. They are designed to work with welded steel mill chains and provide a means of transferring power from one part of a system to another. These sprockets are usually made from high-strength steel and feature hardened teeth to ensure they remain resistant to wear and tear. They are available in a variety of sizes and configurations to suit different applications. Depending on the application, they may also feature lube grooves and teeth with a special coating to reduce friction.
Additionally, we offer a full line of high-quality welded steel chain sprockets that range in tooth size, bore size, and hub configuration, and are manufactured specifically for the welded chain. We can even supply Made To Order welded steel chains and custom welded chain sprockets to meet your exact application needs.
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