40 Roller Chain Information

What is #40 roller chain?

# 40 chain is an American standard size that is built to ANSI B29.1 standards. This size is commonly referred to as 1/2" pitch roller chain, which comes from the pin to pin measurement. 40 chain is one of the most widely used chain sizes out of the 14 available ANSI standard chains.

About Nitro 40 Roller Chain

Nitro ANSI #40 chains are built using the latest technology and made from quality materials that undergo special processes to enhance the strength. We're dedicated on continually researching and finding way to improve our already high quality roller chains.

#40 ANSI Roller Chain Dimension Table

Types Of 40 Roller Chain

You can find 40 chain available from standard for your basic applications to multiple levels of corrosive resistance for harsh environments.

Standard 40 Roller Chain

The standard #40 roller chain is your most common chain type that comes in 10ft, 50ft & 100ft. The standard chains are available on single, double and triple strand widths. Along with the chain, we offer a full line of connecting links, offset link and attachment links.

#40 Attachment Roller Chains

Attachment roller chain is available pre-made and made-to-order in a wide selection of attachment links. This chain is great for applications that must convey products, trip triggers and many other things.

Corrosion Resistant 40 Roller Chain

Corrosive environments can take a toll on standard carbon steel chains. This is why we offer 4 different options for our #40 roller chains.

• Stainless Steel: High Resistance To Corrosion & Temperatures
• Nickel Plated: Mildly Corrosive Resistant
• Dacromet Plated: High Corrosion Resistance & High Strength Over Stainless
• Plastic: High Corrosion Resistant & Lightweight

Super Premium Roller Chain

Our #40 super premium roller chain is available for applications that have severe shock loads or frequent forward/reverse actions. These chain are carefully manufacture high grade materials and have slight dimensional chains the components to offer extreme strength.

Specialty 40 Roller Chain

We stock several specialty roller chains that have unique features over standard roller chains. The features run from hollow pin to sidebow/flexible roller chain.