Chain C2080H stainless

Product Description

Roller chain C2080H stainless

The stainless chain C2080H-1 is a simplex chain with extended (double) pitch 50.8 mm, designed for slow-running conveyors operating in a corrosive environment. Flat, non-profiled side plate (straight plate) provides a continuous, smooth link surface, typical of double-pitch chains. Manufactured in accordance with the standard ANSI/ASME B29.100 for double-pitch chains; as a Polish manufacturer, we retain the same roller and pin dimensions as in the corresponding standard-pitch chain. Thanks to hardening each component separately, even before the whole chain is assembled, Ozdowski products achieve a breaking strength about 20% higher than the minimum values specified by the standard.

Technical data

Frequently asked questions

How do you select a stainless C2080H chain for a drive or conveyor?

Three parameters are key: pitch, inner width and roller diameter - for C2080H these are 50.8 mm, 15.75 mm and 15.88 mm respectively. In addition, in a corrosive environment it is worth assessing whether standard stainless steel is sufficient or whether the acid-resistant 316L version is needed.

Why are extended (double) pitch chains used instead of ordinary single-pitch chains?

For the same conveyor length, the chain has half as many links, pins and rollers as the single-pitch version, which reduces cost and weight - worthwhile in slow-running drives where the high pitch precision typical of high-speed transmissions is not required.

Does a chain with extended (double) pitch fit standard sprockets?

No - it requires a sprocket designed for double pitch (every second tooth engaged). It must not be confused or interchanged with a standard-pitch chain of the same base designation.

What is a straight plate and what advantage does it offer in this chain?

A straight (non-profiled) plate has a continuous, flat side edge - unlike the profiled (waisted) plate of standard-pitch chains. This design is typical of double-pitch chains and performs well in accumulation conveyors and packaging lines, where a smooth, repeatable link geometry matters at lower operating speeds.

What grade of steel is the stainless chain in this version made of?

The standard stainless version is made of chromium-nickel steel (type 304) containing approx. 18% chromium and 8-10% nickel. It performs well in humid conditions and in the food and pharmaceutical industries, where carbon steel would corrode.

Where is this product used?

Extended-pitch chains are used in slow-running conveyors, transport accumulators and packaging and bottling lines - the stainless version additionally in washing systems, the food industry, and dryers and ovens operating at elevated temperatures.

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