05B-1 British Standard Series Chain – per foot
£6.96
| Parameter | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | 05B-1 | Aroflex part number |
| Product Type | British Standard Roller Chain | |
| Chain Series / Size | 05B BS/ISO | |
| Strand Configuration | Single Strand (Simplex) | |
| Manufacturing Standard | BS 228 / ISO 606 (05B) / DIN 8187 | |
| Pitch (P) | 8.00 mm (0.315 in) | |
| Roller Diameter (d1) | 5.00 mm (0.197 in) | |
| Inner Width (b1) | 3.00 mm (0.118 in) | |
| Pin Diameter (d2) | 2.31 mm (0.091 in) | |
| Plate Height (h2) | 7.10 mm (0.280 in) | |
| Plate Thickness (T) | 0.80 mm (0.031 in) | |
| Min. Ultimate Tensile Strength | 124 lbf), 5.0 kN (1 | |
| Material & Finish | High-Grade Heat-Treated Carbon / Alloy Steel | |
| Special Feature / Design | Standard British Series | |
| Unit / Package Type | Per Foot | |
| Weight | 0.5 kg | |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015 | Quality assured |
The 05B-1 British Standard Series Chain (8.00 mm (0.315 in) pitch) is manufactured to precision BS 228 / ISO 606 (05B) / DIN 8187 specifications. Engineered for European drive systems, heavy-duty industrial machinery, conveyors, and mechanical power transmission, this British Standard chain provides superior fatigue life, accurate articulation, and outstanding wear endurance under sustained operating conditions.
Key Engineering Features & Performance Benefits
- Precision Pitch Alignment: Standardized 8.00 mm (0.315 in) pitch and 3.00 mm (0.118 in) inner width ensure perfect tooth engagement with British Standard sprockets, minimizing vibration and wear.
- High Breaking Strength: Delivers a minimum ultimate tensile breaking load of 5.0 kN (1,124 lbf) across its single strand (simplex) design.
- Superior Wear Components: Case-hardened alloy pins and solid rollers (5.00 mm (0.197 in) diameter) deliver exceptional resistance against pin galling, chain elongation, and fatigue cracking.
- Material & Treatment: High-Grade Heat-Treated Carbon / Alloy Steel. Precision heat treatment maximizes toughness and cyclic fatigue endurance.
- Factory Pre-Stressed & Pre-Lubricated: Pre-loaded during assembly to eliminate initial stretch and treated with high-grade rust-preventative industrial lubricants.
Primary Industrial & Commercial Applications
Widely utilized across manufacturing plant drives, automated packaging lines, agricultural machinery, printing equipment, bucket elevators, and heavy material handling conveyors.
Supplied per foot. Continuous lengths can be customized or joined using matching 05B connecting links and offset crank links.
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