19th Jan 2025

What’s The Chain Working Load & How To Determine

A chain’s working load limit (WLL) represents the maximum weight a chain can safely handle during operation. You calculate it by dividing the chain’s minimum breaking strength by a safety factor (typically 5:1 for industrial chains, 4:1 for overhead lifting chains, or 3:1 for general-purpose chains). Working with industrial chains demands precision and careful calculation. […]

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18th Jan 2025

What Is An 81X Chain?

An 81X chain is a heavy-duty conveyor-style chain designed for material handling applications. It’s particularly common in the lumber industry. These chains feature solid rollers, bushings, and quad staked pins for maximum durability. Material Construction & Processing The performance of an 81X roller chain stems from its superior material composition and manufacturing process. Each component […]

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12th Dec 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Roller Chain: The Complete Guide

Take a look around any factory floor, farm, or warehouse. Notice how everything keeps moving smoothly? Roller chains are the reason. These hardworking chains power the conveyor belts moving your Amazon packages, the lifts stacking warehouse pallets, and the farm equipment harvesting crops. At Universal Chain, we’ve been supplying these essential chains to businesses for […]

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12th Dec 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Leaf Chains

If you’ve ever dealt with heavy-duty machinery or industrial lifting, chances are you’ve come across a leaf chain. These chains might not be as flashy as some high-tech gadgets, but they’re the backbone of many industries. From forklifts to hoists, leaf chains handle tough jobs that demand strength, durability, and reliability. But what sets them […]

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11th Dec 2024

What Is an Engineering Chain?

The perfect chain doesn’t exist… or does it? When it comes to heavy-duty tasks—lifting steel beams, running industrial conveyors, or handling rugged mining operations—engineering chains come pretty close. These chains are built to take on the toughest jobs without breaking a sweat. Whether you’re moving heavy loads or powering machinery in extreme environments, they keep […]

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21st Nov 2024

When It Is Time to Replace Your Roller Chain final

Introduction Roller chains should be changed if the percentage of elongation is more than 1.5 or if there are observable signs of wear on the chain. These flaws should be watched regularly to preempt emergencies that lead to expensive breakdowns of equipment and loss of time. Realizing when one needs to change their roller chain […]

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21st Nov 2024

Riveted vs Cottered Roller Chain: What’s the Difference?

Introduction The only noticeable difference between a riveted roller chain and a cotterless roller chain is how the pin is secured. A cotter type chain utilizes a cotter on one end and a staked pin on the other end, while a roller type chain has pins that are staked on both sides. Both types meet […]

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20th Nov 2024

Mechanical Power Transmission Products Explained

The foundation of Industrial Automation and Manufacturing Processes is based on mechanical power transmission products. Mechanically, devices like chains or drives are utilized to transfer energy and motion efficiently. This allows various industries to continue operating throughout the world today. However, as Universal Chain has done for the last half a century, they stand for […]

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19th Nov 2024

#40 Roller Chain Vs #41 Roller Chain, How to Choose final

Introduction The only distinction that exists between a #40 and a #41 roller chain is their inner plate width, which for #40 is 0.312 inches while that of #41 is 0.25 inches. This one difference determines their best use cases, wherein #40 is for heavy-duty while #41 is for precision. In this article, we shall […]

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