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81-X Chain

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Can-Am 81-X chain come under the catagory of imperial chain.

A common running gear chain  is the American roller chain series 81X. This chain has a  2,609” pitch (66,27 mm). As duties have increased a demand for a heavy duty version and extra heavy duty version has developed. This has been achieved by increasing the height and thickness of the side plates, although maintaining the same sprocket details. This enables upgrading of existing equipment. Flights of many different styles can be added as required.

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STRAIGHT SIDEBAR STYLE

 IMPERIAL DIMENSIONS

Chain Ref Pitch Sidebars Pins Roller Ultimate Strength Links Average Weight
P P D H Matl C Lc Matl G F Matl
Inches mm Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches kN pcs/mtr (kg/m)
MS-88 2.609 66.269 1/4 1 1/8 C 7/16 2 11/32 CH 7/8 1 1/16 CC 116.7 15.09 5.7
81-X 2.609 66.269 5/32 1 1/8 CH 7/16 1 55/64 AC 29/64 1 1/16 CH 98.8 15.09 3.9
81-XH 2.609 66.269 5/16 1 1/4 CH 7/16 2.33 AC 29/64 1 1/16 CH 187.7 15.09 5.8
81-XHS 2.609 66.269 5/16 1 1/4 CH 7/16 2 1/2 AC 29/64 1 1/16 CH 187.7 15.09 6.3
SS-188 2.609 66.269 1/4 1 1/8 CH 7/16 2 11/32 AC 7/8 1 1/16 CC 116.7 15.09 5.7

METRIC DIMENSIONS

Chain Ref Pitch Sidebars Pins Roller Ultimate Strength Links Average Weight
P P D H Matl C Lc Matl G F Matl
mm Inches mm mm mm mm mm mm kN pcs/mtr (kg/m)
MS-88 66.269 2.609 6.4 28.6 11.1 59.5 22.2 27 116.7 15.09 5.7
81-X 66.269 2.609 4 28.6 11.1 47.2 23 27 98.8 15.09 3.9
81-XH 66.269 2.609 7.9 31.8 11.1 59.2 23 27 187.7 15.09 5.8
81-XHS 66.269 2.609 7.9 31.8 11.1 63.5 23 27 187.7 15.09 6.3
SS-188 66.269 2.609 6.4 28.6 11.1 59.5 22.2 27 116.7 15.09 5.7

C: Carbon Steel      CC: Carbon Steel case hardened  AC: Alloy Steel case hardened

CH: Carbon Steel heat treated   AH: Alloy Steel heat treated

CAST STEEL TRIMMER LUGS

 

Suitable for use on 81-X chains. Available with self cleaning holes.

 

PUSHER LUGS

Strong integral pusher lug for many sawmill applications.

Also available as a connecting link or roller link.

FABRICATED STEEL BULLNOSE ATTACHMENTS

Standard heights of 38mm 44mm and 50mm. Manufactured for welded steel chain and trimmer chain

 

 

OFFSET SIDEBAR STYLE

 IMPERIAL DIMENSIONS

Chain Ref Pitch Sidebars Pins Roller Ultimate Strength Links Average Weight
P P D H Matl C Lc Matl G F Matl
Inches mm Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches kN pcs/mtr (kg/m)
SO-578 2.609 66.269 5/32 1 CH 3/8 2. 5/64 CH 7/8 1 1/16 CC 83.6 15.09 4
MO-88 2.609 66.269 1/4 1 1/8 C 7/16 2 11/32 CH 7/8 1 1/16 CC 88 15.09 5.7
LXS-882 2.609 66.269 1/4 1 1/8 CH 7/16 2 11/32 AH 7/8 1 1/8 CH 127.7 15.09 5.8
MOH-578 2.609 66.269 7/32 1 CH 3/8 2 5/64 CH 7/8 1 1/16 CH 83.6 15.09 4

METRIC DIMENSIONS

Chain Ref Pitch Sidebars Pins Roller Ultimate Strength Links Average Weight
P P D H Matl C Lc Matl G F Matl
mm Inches mm mm mm mm mm mm kN pcs/mtr (kg/m)
SO-578 66.269 2.609 4 25.4 CH 9.5 52.8 CH 22.2 27 CC 83.6 15.09 4
MO-88 66.269 2.609 6.4 28.6 C 11.1 59.5 CH 22.2 27 CC 88 15.09 5.7
LXS-882 66.269 2.609 6.4 28.6 CH 11.1 59.5 AH 22.2 28.6 CH 127.7 15.09 5.8
MOH-578 66.269 2.609 5.6 25.4 CH 9.5 52.8 CH 22.2 27 CH 83.6 15.09 4

C: Carbon Steel      CC: Carbon Steel case hardened  AC: Alloy Steel case hardened

CH: Carbon Steel heat treated   AH: Alloy Steel heat treated

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