Roller chain nomenclature can slightly vary per chain company, but overall most of letters & number have the same meanings. Below are various examples of the Nitro chain nomenclature.
Standard Roller Chain
Sample Item #: RC60-1R-10FT
- RC = Roller Chain
- 60 = ANSI Chain Size
- 1R = Single Row & Riveted Construction
- 10FT = Length - 10 Feet
Stainless Roller Chain
Sample Item #: RC60SS-1R-10FT
- RC = Roller Chain
- 60 = ANSI Chain Size
- SS = Stainless Steel
- 1R = Single Row & Riveted Construction
- 10FT = Length - 10 Feet
Nickel Plated Roller Chain
Sample Item #: RC60NP-1R-10FT
- RC = Roller Chain
- 60 = ANSI Chain Size
- NP = Nickel Plated
- 1R = Single Row & Riveted Construction
- 10FT = Length - 10 Feet
Heavy Series Roller Chain
Sample Item #: RC60H-1R-10FT
- RC = Roller Chain
- 60 = ANSI Chain Size
- H = Heavy Series (Heavy Duty)
- 1R = Single Row & Riveted Construction
- 10FT = Length - 10 Feet
Super Premium Roller Chain
Sample Item #: RC60SP-1R-10FT
- RC = Roller Chain
- 60 = ANSI Chain Size
- SP = Super Premium
- 1R = Single Row & Riveted Construction
- 10FT = Length - 10 Feet
Cottered Roller Chain
Sample Item #: RC60-1C-10FT
- RC = Roller Chain
- 60 = ANSI Chain Size
- 1C = Single Row & Cottered Construction
- 10FT = Length - 10 Feet
Welded Steel Chain
Sample Item #: WH78-1R-10FT
- WH = Welded Chain & Hardened Parts
- 78 = Chain Size
- 1R = Single Row & Riveted Construction
- 10FT = Length - 10 Feet
Attachment Roller Chain
Sample Item #: RC60-1R-K1-2PL-10FT
- RC = Roller Chain
- 60 = ANSI Chain Size
- 1R = Single Row & Riveted Construction
- K1 = Type Of Attachment Link
- 2P = Spacing Of Attachment Link - Every 2nd Link On The Pin Link
- 10FT = Length - 10 Feet
