Chain – Power Transmission for the Trade
Chain drives transfer serious power with minimal fuss. No stretch, no slip — just mechanical strength from shaft to shaft.
Whether it’s lifting, pulling, or driving under load, it is the go-to for harsh environments and high-torque systems.
Godiva Bearings stocks industrial roller chain in all sizes and formats: simplex, duplex, triplex, and specials. Trade-only. No fluff.
What Is Transmission Chain?
Industrial Transmission chain is a series of interconnected links designed to transmit power in mechanical drive systems. It’s used to:
- Drive shafts via sprockets
- Convey loads across lines
- Lift or pull in tension applications
Godiva Bearings supplies:
- British Standard (BS)
- ANSI (American standard)
- Simplex (single strand)
- Duplex (double strand)
- Triplex (triple strand)
- Attachment
- Stainless steel and nickel-plated
What Is It Made Of?
We supply industrial standard drives built for real-world trade use:
- Carbon steel – Heat-treated and hardened for long wear
- Stainless steel – For washdown or corrosive environments
- Nickel-plated – For mild corrosion protection
- Specials – For high-temp or non-standard applications
All supplied with:
- Connecting links (spring or cotter)
- Extended pins or attachments as needed
Where Is Transmission Chain Used?
It’s generally found anywhere reliable torque transfer or load movement is required. Typical trade applications include:
- Conveyors: Moving product along packaging, logistics, and sorting lines
- Agriculture: Drives in balers, harvesters, and feed conveyors
- Construction plant: Lifting systems and drives on tracked vehicles
- Food processing: Stainless steel in washdown zones
- Forestry and timber: High-load transmission and feed conveyors
- Material handling: Hoists, elevators, and chain blocks
- Industrial machinery: Shaft-to-shaft drives in mixers and crushers
It’s built for torque, repetition, and punishment.
What Does Transmission Chain Help Prevent?
When properly specified and tensioned, it will prevent:
- Slippage under load
- Premature wear in sprockets or drives
- Belt stretch or elongation
- Loss of timing in mechanical systems
- Downtime from snapped or misaligned belts
Correctly fitted Chain doesn’t stretch. It stays locked in.
Installation, Use and Maintenance Tips
Get the most from your drive:
- Always align sprockets accurately
- Set correct tension – too tight shortens life, too loose risks jump
- Lubricate regularly using lube (not grease)
- Replace worn sprockets at the same time to avoid premature wear
- Keep spares and joining links in the van or toolroom
Inspect for stiff links or elongation at regular intervals.
Conclusion: Built for Load, Ready for Trade
Chain delivers power with zero nonsense. No slippage. No drama. Just torque.
Godiva Bearings stocks full ranges in simplex to triplex — BS, ANSI, stainless, or specials. Available now, supported by people who get the job.
