Did you know that there are two main standards for roller chain sizing: American and British? While the American version is measured in inches and British standard roller chains have a chain size chart in mm, each of these two sizing models for roller chain should be manufactured to specific standards of excellence. How can you tell which type of chain you need for your project? Looking at a chain size chart mm sizes and a separate chart in inches, you can often quickly differentiate whether you have an American or British standard chain. This helps ensure that any replacement parts that you order will be correctly sized and will work within your project quickly and easily.
British Standard Roller Chain: ISO Standards of Excellence
Just as American-sized roller chains are built to ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards, British Standard roller chains are built to likewise demanding specifications with a different name: ISO (International Organization for Standardization). These standards dictate size uniformity and interchangeability. ISO British standard chains are commonly used throughout Europe. These specifications for excellence help ensure high-quality products that you can trust to meet specific standards that are accepted throughout the world.
Types of British Roller Chains
Heat-treated for exceptional hardness and durability, there are three key sizes of metric roller chains: single, double and triple strands. Each of these chain sizes is heavily tested to ensure it meets the ISO standard requirements and the team at PEER Chain regularly reviews the quality standards for the various chains that we sell to ensure they are meeting the correct quality standards. Metric roller chains are used extensively throughout the world and are common on machinery imported from Europe.
When you need the best quality roller chain and accessories available, contact the professionals at PEER Chain at 800-523-4567 or fill out our quick online contact form. You can share specific dimensions of your chains or sprockets so we are one step closer to providing you with the exact chain you need for your next project. Whether you are interested in ANSI standard roller chains or ISO British Standard chains, you can be confident that your project will be running smoothly when you purchase from PEER Chain.