SKF 16B 3 Roller Chain, 10 ft, PHC, BS

This roller chain is a multi-strand transmission component designed for power and motion transfer in industrial systems. It is intended for heavy-duty conveyor and drive assemblies where robust tensile capacity and consistent engagement with sprockets are required. The product is manufactured from carbon steel and meets British Standards for chain construction, making it suitable for continuous operation in mechanical and automation equipment.

• Three parallel strands increase load distribution and torque capacity • Pitch of 25.4mm provides accurate sprocket indexing and timing • Roller diameter 15.88mm reduces friction and wear at contact points • Plate height 21mm enhances plate stiffness under bending loads • Width between link plates 17.02mm maintains lateral stability during operation • Mass of 8.13kg/m supports reliable tensioning and inertia calculations

• Suitable for conveyor drives in manufacturing lines • Ideal for heavy-duty gearboxes in material handling systems • Used with sprockets in automated assembly machinery • Can be used for power transmission in substation hoists • Used for timing drives in large-scale electromechanical equipment

The chain is MADE from carbon steel, which provides a balance of tensile strength and fatigue resistance

Having three strands spreads load across more links, reducing individual link stress and potentially lengthening inspection intervals compared with single-strand chains when operated under similar loads.

Use the specified mass per metre to model rotating inertia and tension

The chain conforms to BS geometries for pitch and plate spacing, ensuring consistent meshing and reduced risk of premature tooth or roller damage.