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#304 Stainless Steel Roller Chains

Do you need a chain solution for corrosive environments or high-temperature applications? Stainless steel roller chain is best suited for both of those situations, which are common issues mechanical engineers face when designing a chain drive. Our stainless steel roller chains offer great resistance to large range of corrosive substances. All Nitro® stainless steel chains are manufactured from #304 material and built with both solid rollers & solid bushing for enhanced wear resistance. All stainless chain sizes are built to meet ANSI, ISO, DIN & BS dimensional standards.

If #304 is not suitable, we can quote other stainless steel materials to meet your requirements. We offer stainless steel attachment roller chain as a made-to-order option.

  • Single Strand Stainless Steel Roller Chain Single Strand Stainless Steel Roller Chain
  • Double Strand Stainless Steel Roller Chain Double Strand Stainless Steel Roller Chain
  • Conveyor Stainless Steel Roller Chain Conveyor Stainless Steel Roller Chain
  • Extended Pitch Stainless Steel Roller Chain Extended Pitch Stainless Steel Roller Chain
  • Metric Stainless Steel Roller Chain Metric Stainless Steel Roller Chain
stainless steel chain grades

Stainless Steel Roller Chain Grades

Unlike most carbon steel chain, there are different grades of material used to produce stainless chains, which varies in strength and resistance to acids and alkalis. The two most common grades is AISI 304 & AISI 316 materials. Both have similar corrosion resistance to many of the same substances, but the AISI 316 does have a better resistance. A few example substances where AISI 316 has resistance over AISI 304 is 5% concentrated sulfuric acid, formic acid and chlorinated water.


stainless temp ranges

Stainless Steel Chain Temperature Ranges

Stainless has extraordinary temperature resistance making it a great option for many industries. We suggest staying within the recommend range for AISI 304 stainless (listed below), if possible to maximize the service life. Some temperatures outside of this range are acceptable, however temperature factors will apply and result in much faster wear.

  • Recommended Ambient Temperatures: -40°F Up To 752°F
  • Maximum Ambient Temperatures: -200°F Up To 1,200°F

stainless steel grades

Stainless Steel Magnetism

Most stainless steels are usually considered non-magnetic, however that is not particularly true for #304 material. During the cold forming process of the material, this chain can acquire magnetic properties. This is naturally occurring affect for any product made from #304 stainless.

  • AISI 304: Can be slightly magnetic due to cold forming
  • AISI 316: Non-magnetic

Common Uses

Stainless chain is used in many different industries that may have high temperature to acidic solutions. Below are a handful of the common uses that our stainless roller chains are used for.

  • Industrial Ovens
  • Medical Equipment
  • Parts Washdown Units
  • Fertilizer Equipment

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