PEER Chain - Model 40R -ANSI Standard Roller Chain

PEER 40 roller chain is manufactured under rigid quality control, from raw material to finished products, providing high accuracy, strength, and greater durability. Accurately controlling heat treatment of chain components provides uniform quality and performance. Some common applications for 40 roller chain include drive systems, agricultural equipment, industrial equipment and much more. This 40 roller chain is commonly used in lighter duty applications and not commonly seen in heavy duty applications. This power transmission chain conforms with the ANSI/ASME B29.1 standard, which defines roller chain standards. With PEER 40 roller chains and sprockets, you can be confident that our chains and sprockets meet your needs and requirements.

Part No.: 40R
Industry No.: 40
Pitch (P): 0.500
Pin Diameter (D): 0.157
Roller Width (W): 0.312
Roller Diameter (R): 0.312
Plate Height (H): 0.475
Plate Thickness (T): 0.060
Overall Width (F): 0.324
Overall Width (G): 0.406
Unit of Measure (Inches or Millimeters): in
Average Tensile Strength (Lbs.): 4,188
Average Weight Per Foot (Lbs./Ft.): 0.417

An ANSI 40 roller chain is one of the most common chain drives used in domestic, industrial and agricultural equipment, roller chains are used on conveyors, wire-drawing machines, printing presses, cars, motorcycles and bicycles. Chain rollers are commonly used in industrial applications such as conveyor and machinery manufacture, industrial processing, machine rebuilding, wastewater treatment, sand and gravel, steel, metal and scrap processing.

During processes that involve shifting gears, roller chains play a significant role in ensuring that energy is transferred between several machinery parts efficiently and with the smallest amount of energy loss possible. The excellent level of power-to-weight ratio and efficiency of roller chains make them an essential component of agricultural, heavy-duty and domestic machinery. Vehicles, conveyors and industrial equipment all use roller chains to transmit power.

An ANSI 40 roller chain is one of the most common chain drives used in domestic, industrial and agricultural equipment, roller chains are used on conveyors, wire-drawing machines, printing presses, cars, motorcycles and bicycles. Chain rollers are commonly used in industrial applications such as conveyor and machinery manufacture, industrial processing, machine rebuilding, wastewater treatment, sand and gravel, steel, metal and scrap processing.
During processes that involve shifting gears, roller chains play a significant role in ensuring that energy is transferred between several machinery parts efficiently and with the smallest amount of energy loss possible. The excellent level of power-to-weight ratio and efficiency of roller chains make them an essential component of agricultural, heavy-duty and domestic machinery. Vehicles, conveyors and industrial equipment all use roller chains to transmit power.

If you are uncertain on what size of roller chain you need for your application, there are some key chain dimensions which can help you determine the best option for your needs. As an example, below are some key dimensions for your measurements:

• Pitch
• Roller width
• Roller diameter
• Overall width
• Plate height
• Plate thickness
• Pin diameter

When determining the right chain for your needs, also consider tensile strength requirements. For further details about PEER 40 roller chain tensile strength, please reference our product specifications as outlined on  ANSI Standard Roller Chain. Do you have a need for 40 roller chain sprockets? PEER provides a complete line of 40 roller chain sprockets such as A-hub and B-hub. The 40 roller chain and sprocket combination is ideal for your light-to-medium duty applications. Do you have an older chain that you are unable to identify?

You can quickly and easily match up your chain to one of our PEER Chain sizes with our handy Interchangeability Guide online. As always, if you get stuck do not hesitate to contact our team — we are always happy to work with you to size your project. 

If you have questions about finding the right chain and sprocket combination for your needs and applications, don’t hesitate to contact the professionals at PEER Chain at 1-888-526-4506. You can always fill out our online contact form to receive a quick call back or check out our handy roller chain size chart to identify the proper chain for your needs. Our team knows that you put your heart into every project, and we want to be sure that you have the best quality solutions for your needs. We stand behind our chains and sprockets, such as leaf chain, roller chain, specialty chain, engineering class chain, problem-solver chain, roller chain sprockets, idler sprockets, and much more!

With their unique design, roller chains make transferring mechanical energy in industrial equipment convenient and straightforward. If you need to improve your production output, roller chains can be used regardless of scale and application. In addition to reducing friction, these chains also help reduce tear on machine parts, saving you money on repairs.

Essentially, the world revolves around ANSI 40 roller chains. The chains that power machinery that drives vehicle assembly lines, harvest wheat and transmit power in conveyor systems of all types. Industrial growth has been driven by roller chains since the manufacturing revolution. As they are versatile chains, they can also be used to hoist heavy loads, or you can add attachments that provide them with additional functions for transport. They are durable, cost-effective and reliable, but you know when your chain becomes slack or breaks because they cause an immediate breakdown and halt your work. As a result, it’s imperative to identify and order the exact chain for your project as soon as possible.