08B-3 British Standard Series Chain – per metre
£11.03
| Parameter | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | 08B-3 | Aroflex part number |
| Product Type | British Standard Roller Chain | |
| Chain Series / Size | 08B BS/ISO | |
| Strand Configuration | Triple Strand (Triplex) | |
| Manufacturing Standard | BS 228 / ISO 606 (08B) / DIN 8187 | |
| Pitch (P) | 12.70 mm (0.500 in / 1/2") | |
| Roller Diameter (d1) | 8.51 mm (0.335 in) | |
| Inner Width (b1) | 7.75 mm (0.305 in) | |
| Pin Diameter (d2) | 4.45 mm (0.175 in) | |
| Plate Height (h2) | 11.80 mm (0.465 in) | |
| Plate Thickness (T) | 1.60 mm (0.063 in) | |
| Min. Ultimate Tensile Strength | 47.5 kN (10, 679 lbf) | |
| Material & Finish | High-Grade Heat-Treated Carbon / Alloy Steel | |
| Special Feature / Design | Standard British Series | |
| Unit / Package Type | Per Metre | |
| Weight | 0.5 kg | |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015 | Quality assured |
The 08B-3 British Standard Series Chain (12.70 mm (0.500 in / 1/2″) pitch) is manufactured to precision BS 228 / ISO 606 (08B) / 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 12.70 mm (0.500 in / 1/2″) pitch and 7.75 mm (0.305 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 47.5 kN (10,679 lbf) across its triple strand (triplex) design.
- Superior Wear Components: Case-hardened alloy pins and solid rollers (8.51 mm (0.335 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 metre. Continuous lengths can be customized or joined using matching 08B connecting links and offset crank links.
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