Nitro's N2 Series Roller Chain - The Next Generation

New Chain Features

Solid Bushings

A new solid cold forged bushing with a true cylindrical shape is being built into Nitro roller chains. ¹

Benefit:
Greater wear resistance, load distribution & less lubricant loss for increased service life. ³
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New Pre-Lubricant

Chains are pre-lubricated through hot-dipping in a new formula for better coverage and retention.

Benefit:
Better wear protection before first service is required.

Improved Shot Peening

Chain parts undergo an improved shot peening process for a better compressive stress layer.

Benefit:
Increases the chains overall fatigue strength.

Roller Chain Wear Tests

Factory wear testing is conducted on a regular basis to ensure Nitro roller chains continue to meet strict quality & performance standards.

During controlled wear testing, the N2 Series had far greater wear resistance, which resulted in 40% less elongation (stretch) than 2 other industry brands for the duration of the test.

Test Conditions:

• Chain Size: ANSI #40
• Speed: 580 Feet/Min
• Sprocket Size: 14 Teeth & 45 Teeth
• Load: 154 Lbs
• Lubricant: Initial Factory Lubricant
• Duration: 360 Hours
• Measurement Intervals: Every 40 Hours

New Packaging

On top of new chain features, we also redesigned our product packaging with an improved appearance & identification while stocked on your shelves.² The boxes now include our Item ID, general chain description and a barcode that reflects our Item ID. Perfect for scanning into your inventory management system!

FAQ

Does The Chain Use Solid Rollers?

Answer: Yes. Nitro roller chains have always used solid rollers.

Will All Sizes Be Available In The New Generation Right Away?

Answer: No. The N2 Series is being phased in and replacing the first generation as it's sold out. Due to material shortages, logistic issues and maxed out manufacturing capacity, it's going to take longer than we would like to roll in the N2 series. We anticipate most chains should be converted to the N2 Series by late 2022 and some into 2023.

Will Pricing Change?

Answer: Yes, the N2 Series roller chain does cost more to manufacture. With the added benefit of improved service life, you should experience lower overall costs when factoring down time, maintenance costs and replacement chain costs.

How Will I Know When The N2 Series Is Available?

Answer: In the chains product description, we will be adding a temporary attribute that's labeled "Chain Generation" as pictured below.

• N1 = First Generation
• N2 = New N2 Series