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21-02-2004, 14:27

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Re: Aluminum chain?

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Originally Posted by Brawler006

Does anyone know if anybody makes aluminim chain? Our team is hurting for weight, and we've got alot of chain. Thanks

Do you know how much tension the chain might be under during operation? I don't know of any suppliers of aluminum roller chain, but several sources have plastic chain that's much lighter than typical steel. It is, as a result, also considerably weaker, rated for a tensile load of about 130 lbs. at best.

Try www.globalspec.com to find what you need. For plastic roller chain, Stock Drive Products (www.sdp-si.com) and W.M. Berg (www.wmberg.com) are the most common suppliers.

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