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Unread 27-03-2015, 17:42
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Re: Plastic Chain

#25 chain is the way to go. It's great stuff. #35 chain is OVERKILL on all mechanisms except chain driven arm pivots in my opinion.

McMaster lists a working load of 88 lbs for #25 chain and 200! for #35. Acetal #35 chain is listed as 45 lbs working load.

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