Asme B29.22

ASME B29.
22-2001
(Revision of ASME B29.22M-1995)
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DROP FORGED RIVETLESS

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CHAINS, SPROCKET TEETH

DRIVE CHAIN/DRIVE DOGS
AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
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A N A M E R I C A N N A T I O N A L S T A N D A R D
DROP FORGED RIVETLESS

CHAINS, SPROCKET TEETH
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ASME B29.22-2001
(Revision of ASME B29.22M-1995)
Date of Issuance: July 1, 2002
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CONTENTS
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Correspondence with B29 Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 Minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Measuring Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Strand Length Tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6 Dimensions for Chain Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
7 Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
8 Numbering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
9 Chain Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
10 Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
11 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
12 Drive Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figures
1 Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Regular Drop Forged Rivetless Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 X-Type Drop Forged Rivetless Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 X-Type Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Chain Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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6 Sprocket Tooth Form A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7 Sprocket Tooth Form B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9 X 348 and 348 Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10 X 458 and 458 Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
11 X 678 and 678 Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12 X 100-16 and 100-16 Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
13 X 75-13 and 75-13 Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
14 X 150-22 and 150-22 Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tables
1 Maximum and Minimum Strand Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Regular Drop Forged Rivetless Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 X-Type Drop Forged Rivetless Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Modified X-Type Drop Forged Rivetless Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5 Sprockets: Maximum Eccentricity and Face Runout at Root Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6 Sprocket Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7 Sprocket Tooth Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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FOREWORD
A subcommittee was appointed by the ANSI B29 Committee in September of 1978 to

establish an interchangeability standard for Drop Forged Rivetless Chains. The terminology
of this chain series was established many years ago and has become generic for this
referenced chain.
As in all other B29 chain standards, no attempt is made to establish absolute engineering
characteristics or tolerances where interchangeability is not involved.
Other materials and methods have been used to manufacture the rivetless chain. However,
this standard is promulgated for the Drop Forged type of heat-treated medium carbon steel
chain in the sizes that comprise the vast majority of use. Cast or fabricated chains of alloys
or stainless steel are not considered.
Particularly worthy of note is the actual and reference pitch of these chains. Rivetless
chains, in general, are a slight degree longer than reference pitch. This allows the use of
ANSI and ISO standard roller chains in combination with attached “dogs” to act as drives.
According to the experienced estimate of the subcommittee members, roller chain/dog drives
are used with more than half the drop forged rivetless chain systems in existence. Use of
these drives permits systems of unlimited length.
When considering metrication for these chains, the example followed was previously
established for ANSI and BSA (DIN) chains, that is: soft metric conversion. This standard
considers that the close even integers of pitch to the reference pitch is the appropriate
metric pitch conversion. All other metric conversions are made in accordance with accepted
SI conversion principles. The 2001 revision includes an update of the M.U.T.S. definition
in Section 3.
This Standard was approved by the American National Standards Institute on November
8, 2001.
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ASME B29 COMMITTEE
Chains, Attachments, and Sprockets for Power
Transmission and Conveying
(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)
OFFICERS
J. L. Wright, Chair
C. G. Springman, Vice Chair
M. Lo, Secretary
COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
W. C. Hall, Ramsey Production Corp.
L. E. Hampel, Allied-Locke Industries Inc.
A. M. McCarty, Emerson Power Transmission
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D. Moore, Jeffrey Chain Co.

R. W. Neuhengen, Drives, Inc.
V. D. Petershack, Hitachi Maxco, Ltd.
V. E. Skipper, Alternate, Hitachi Maxco, Ltd.
R. A. Reinfried, Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association
S. Rhoad, Webster Industries Inc.
R. J. Rothchild, U.S. Tsubaki, Inc.
K. J. Smith, Kone, Inc.

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ASME B29.22-2001
DROP FORGED RIVETLESS CHAINS, SPROCKET TEETH DRIVE CHAIN/

DRIVE DOGS
1 INTRODUCTION X-type chain: chain with greater side-flexing capabili-

ties compared to regular chain (see Figs. 3 and 4).
The drop forged rivetless chain has widespread use
modified X-type rivetless chain: chain with the same
in many industries on trolleys, scraper flights, assembly,
feature as X-type (see Fig. 4); additionally, modified
and similar conveyors. Because materials do not tend
X-type has a controlled area, C, on the center link
to pack in its open structure, the drop forged rivetless
that helps prevent movement of attachments, which may
chain is used extensively for flight conveyors. Its design
be mounted to the center link (see Fig. 5, dimension C.)
permits both horizontal and vertical operation over
irregular routes, making it particularly acceptable for
trolley conveyor service.
3 MINIMUM ULTIMATE TENSILE STRENGTH
Minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength (M.U.T.S.) for
2 DEFINITIONS chains covered by this Standard, is the minimum force
drop forged rivetless chain: chain made from drop at which an unused, undamaged chain could fail when
forged steel parts that are heat treated and are propor- subjected to a single tensile loading test.
tioned for high strength and comparative light weight. (a) WARNING: The minimum ultimate tensile
Its simple design permits assembly or dismantling by strength is NOT a “working load.” The M.U.T.S.
hand and this chain is available in three general types greatly exceeds the maximum force that may be applied
as illustrated and described (see regular drop forged to the chain.
rivetless chain, X-type chain, and modified X-type riv- (b) Test procedure. A tensile force is slowly applied,
etless chain). Numerous attachments are available to in uniaxial direction, to the ends of the chain sample.
suit a wide variety of applications including trolley (c) The tensile test is a destructive test. Even though
conveyor service. the chain may not visibly fail when subjected to the
minimum ultimate tensile force, it will have been dam-
pin: part forged symmetrically with T-heads on both
aged and will be unfit for service.
ends that lock into the sidebars (see Fig. 1).
The values adopted for this Standard are for heat-
regular drop forged rivetless chain: chain used for treated medium carbon steel chain only. Medium carbon
general applications where minimal side flexing is steels not in the heat-treated condition are not covered
required (see Fig. 2). Attachments are available for by this Standard.
mounting on center links or on extended pins. Chains produced of other materials not covered in
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this Standard (alloys, stainless steel) or by casting or

sidebar: part made with a center panel that acts as
fabricating will also have significantly different values
a shield to reduce material falling through the link and
of M.U.T.S.
provides strength. The center panel is provided with a
center drainage hole (see Fig. 3).
FIG. 2 REGULAR DROP FORGED RIVETLESS

FIG. 1 PIN CHAIN

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DROP FORGED RIVETLESS CHAINS, SPROCKET TEETH
ASME B29.22-2001 DRIVE CHAIN/DRIVE DOGS
8 NUMBERING SYSTEM
The numbering system for the rivetless chain gives
significance to the chain number as shown.
“X” type chain.

No prefix designates “regular” rivetless chain.
FIG. 3 X-TYPE DROP FORGED RIVETLESS
CHAIN Reference chain pitch in inches.
Last two digits designate nominal pin diameter

X 4 58 in inches, i.e., 58 p 5⁄8 in.
C
X 100 - 16
Last two digits designate nominal pin diameter
in millimeters.
FIG. 4 X-TYPE CHAIN Reference chain pitch in millimeters.
NOTE: Modified X-type chain is identified as X-type without addi-

4 MEASURING LOAD tional notation on the chain.
The measuring load is determined as five times the

weight of a 10 ft strand rounded to the nearest 100
9 CHAIN ASSEMBLY
lb. This value is then converted to kilonewtons for the
metric equivalent. See Fig. 5 and Tables 2, 3, and 4.
5 STRAND LENGTH TOLERANCE 10 SPROCKETS

The length of new chains subjected to the specified Two sprocket tooth forms are included: Forms A
measuring load must fall within the plus and minus and B. The major difference between these two forms
tolerances shown in Table 1. Specific maximum and is in the method of generating the tooth form. Form
minimum strand lengths are shown in Tables 2, 3, and A produces a curved tooth face and Form B a straight
4 for each chain. tooth face. Either form may be used. See Tables 5, 6,
Maximum and minimum strand tolerances for the and 7, and Figs. 6 and 7.
given number of pitches in a measuring strand are
shown in Table 1. 10.1 Sprocket Tooth Form Data
Root diameter (Dr), pocket radius (Rp), and outside
6 DIMENSIONS FOR CHAIN LINKS diameter (Do) must not exceed the values obtained by
the formulae. Oversize dimensions may cause improper
To assure interchangeability of links as produced by chain and sprocket interaction and excessive chain loads
different makers of chains, standard maximum and (see Fig. 6).
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minimum dimensions are adopted. They are not actual In some cases the outside diameter (Do) may be
dimensions used in manufacturing, but limiting dimen- limited by special attachments mounted on the chain.
sions, maximum or minimum, required to assure the For this reason, the outside diameter (Do) should be
desired interchangeability. checked to assure that interference does not exist. Do
The metric equivalent dimensions are for reference obtained by the formula should be rounded off to the
only. next smallest 1⁄8 in. (3 mm).
Chain clearance circle (Cc) established by the formula
is the maximum and will provide clearance under most
7 FINISH
conditions. However, the value obtained by the formula
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Sharp edges and protrusions shall be absent from should be checked to assure that a given hub diameter
the pin seating and driving face areas of the center link. does not interfere with chain attachments.

DRIVE CHAIN/DRIVE DOGS ASME B29.22-2001
F X F X F X
B Xa B Xa B Xa C
P P P
T T T
P P P
Z Z Z
D D D
L L L
(a) Regular (b) X-Type (c) Modified X-Type

Rivetless Chain Rivetless Chain Rivetless Chain
B p width of center link opening

C p center link mounting dimension
D p pin diameter
F p chain height
L p chain width over pins
P p chain pitch
T p sidebar thickness
X p center link width — primary
Xa p center link width — secondary
Z p width between sidebars
FIG. 5 CHAIN ASSEMBLY
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Pocket radius (Rp) is the maximum and must not Drive dogs that follow in Figs. 9 – 14 are for chains
be made greater than the value obtained by this formula. having reference pitch of 3, 4, and 6 in. (75 mm, 100
For this reason, the calculated value is reduced to the mm, and 150 mm) only. Drive dogs for chains with
next smaller 1⁄2 in. (13 mm). reference pitch of 2 and 9 in. (50 mm and 230 mm)
have not been included, since standards for these sizes
have not been established.
11 DRIVE
11.1 Typical Drive

12 DRIVE DOGS
The drive shown in Fig. 8 is widely used and can
be located on any straight run of track. The driving 12.1 ANSI 160 Drive Chain
chain is an endless ASME B29.1M steel roller chain
fitted with cast, forged, or fabricated steel driving dogs See Figs. 9, 10, and 11.
that mesh with the rivetless conveyor chain to drive
the conveyor. The drive and conveyor chains are held
12.2 ISO 32A1 Drive Chain
in proper engagement through the drive by a back-up
bar and a series of guide rollers. See Figs. 12, 13, and 14.

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TABLE 1 MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM STRAND
TOLERANCES
Tolerance on Measuring
Strand
Total
Reference Pitch in. mm Range
in. mm plus minus plus minus in. mm
2 50 1.25 0.50 31.8 12.7 1.75 44.5

3 75 1.25 0.50 31.8 12.7 1.75 44.5
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4 100 0.75 0.50 19.1 12.7 1.25 31.8
6 150 0.75 0.25 19.1 6.4 1.00 25.4
9 230 0.75 0.25 19.1 6.4 1.00 25.4

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TABLE 2 REGULAR DROPPED FORGED RIVETLESS CHAIN
General Chain Dimensions, Minimum Ultimate Strength Rating, Strand Length, and Measuring Load for Checking Chain Lengths
Dimensions in., (mm)
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458 468 658 678 698 998 9118

(100-16) (100-19) (150-16) (150-22) (150-28) (230-28) (230-35)
Chain No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
Reference pitch 4 (100) 4 (100) 6 (150) 6 (150) 6 (150) 9 (230) 9 (230)

P 4.031 (102.4) 4.031 (102.4) 6.031 (153.2) 6.031 (153.2) 6.031 (153.2) 9.031 (229.4) 9.031 (229.4)
B – Min. 0.66 (16.8) 0.84 (21.3) 0.66 (16.8) 0.95 (24.1) 1.18 (30.0) 1.18 (30.0) 1.47 (37.3)
D 0.63 (16.0) 0.75 (19.1) 0.63 (16.0) 0.87 (22.1) 1.12 (28.4) 1.12 (28.4) 1.36 (34.5)
F – Max. 1.44 (36.6) 1.93 (49.0) 1.44 (36.6) 2.03 (51.6) 2.69 (68.3) 2.69 (68.3) 3.03 (77.0)
L – Max. 2.31 (58.7) 3.31 (84.1) 2.31 (58.7) 3.03 (77.0) 3.75 (95.3) 3.75 (95.3) 4.88 (124.0)
T 0.31 (7.9) 0.43 (10.9) 0.47 (11.9) 0.47 (11.9) 0.58 (14.7) 0.63 (16.0) 0.75 (19.1)
X 1.00 (25.4) 1.61 (40.9) 1.00 (25.4) 1.28 (32.5) 1.54 (39.1) 1.54 (39.1) 1.95 (49.5)
Xa 0.64 (16.3) 1.14 (29.0) 0.64 (16.3) 0.83 (21.1) 1.00 (25.4) 1.00 (25.4) 1.31 (33.3)
5
Z 1.08 (27.4) 1.70 (43.2) 1.08 (27.4) 1.41 (35.8) 1.64 (41.7) 1.64 (41.7) 2.05 (52.1)
Minimum ultimate 42,000 (187) 68,000 (302) 42,000 (187) 72,000 (320) 136,000 (605) 136,000 (605) 187,000 (832)
tensile strength,
lb (kN)
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No. of chain 30 (30) 30 (30) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) 14 (14) 14 (14)
pitches in
standard
measuring
length
Standard
Measuring
Length
Max. 121.68 (3090.7) 121.68 (3090.7) 121.37 (3082.8) 121.37 (3082.8) 121.37 (3082.8) 127.18 (3230.4) 127.18 (3230.4)
Max. 120.43 (3058.9) 120.43 (3058.9) 129.37 (3057.4) 120.37 (3057.4) 120.37 (3057.4) 126.18 (3205.0) 126.18 (3205.0)
Measuring load, 200 (0.9) 400 (1.8) 100 (-0.4) 300 (1.3) 600 (2.7) 500 (2.2) 800 (3.6)
lb (kN)
CAUTION: The numerical values in this table must be read in conjunction with the definition and explanatory note appearing in Section 6, “Dimensions for Chain
Links.” The M.U.T.S. values do not provide a sufficient or appropriate basis for determining chain application.
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TABLE 3 X-TYPE DROP FORGED RIVETLESS CHAIN

General Chain Dimensions, Minimum Ultimate Strength Rating, Strand Length, and Measuring
Load for Checking Chain Lengths
Dimensions, in. (mm)
X228 X348 X458 X678

(X50–6) (X75–13) (X100–16) (X150–22)
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Chain No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
Reference pitch 2 (50) 3 (75) 4 (100) 6 (150)

P 2.010 (51.5) 3.015 (76.6) 4.031 (102.4) 6.031 (153.2)
B – Min. 0.31 (7.9) 0.53 (13.5) 0.66 (16.8) 0.95 (24.1)
D 0.25 (6.4) 0.49 (12.4) 0.63 (16.0) 0.87 (22.1)
F – Max. 0.71 (18.0) 1.10 (27.9) 1.44 (36.6) 2.03 (51.6)
L – Max. 1.09 (27.7) 1.73 (43.9) 2.25 (57.2) 3.03 (77.0)
T 0.25 (6.4) 0.40 (10.2) 0.48 (12.2) 0.70 (17.8)
X 0.47 (11.9) 0.74 (18.8) 1.00 (25.4) 1.28 (32.5)
Xa 0.37 (9.4) 0.51 (13.0) 0.64 (16.3) 0.83 (21.1)
Z 0.51 (13.0) 0.79 (20.1) 1.07 (27.2) 1.35 (34.3)
Minimum ultimate 6,000 (27) 22,000 (98) 42,000 (187) 72,000 (320)
tensile strength,
lb (kN)
No. of chain pitches 60 (60) 40 (40) 30 (30) 20 (20)
in standard
measuring length
Standard measuring
length
Max. 121.85 (3095.0) 121.85 (3095.0) 121.68 (3090.7) 121.37 (3082.8)
Min. 120.10 (3050.5) 120.10 (3050.5) 120.43 (3058.9) 120.37 (3057.4)
Measuring load, 100 (0.4) 100 (0.4) 200 (0.9) 300 (1.3)
lb (kN)
CAUTION: The numerical values in this table must be read in conjunction with the definition and explanatory note appearing
in Section 6, “Dimensions for Chain Links.” The M.U.T.S. values do not provide a sufficient or appropriate basis for determining
chain application.
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TABLE 4 MODIFIED X–TYPE DROP FORGED RIVETLESS CHAIN

General Chain Dimensions, Minimum Ultimate Strength Rating, Strand Length, and Measuring
Load for Checking Chain Lengths
Dimensions, in. (mm)
X348 X458 X678

(X75–13) (X100–16) (X150–22)
Chain No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
Reference pitch 3 (75) 4 (100) 6 (150)

P 3.015 (76.6) 4.031 (102.4) 6.031 (153.2)
B – Min. 0.53 (13.5) 0.66 (16.8) 0.95 (24.1)
C – Min. 1.59 (40.4) 2.31 (58.7) 3.34 (84.8)
D 0.49 (12.4) 0.63 (16.0) 0.87 (22.1)
F – Max. 1.10 (27.9) 1.44 (36.6) 2.03 (51.6)
L – Max. 1.73 (43.9) 2.25 (57.2) 3.03 (77.0)
T 0.40 (10.2) 0.48 (12.2) 0.70 (17.8)
X 0.74 (18.8) 1.00 (25.4) 1.28 (32.5)
Xa 0.51 (13.0) 0.64 (16.3) 0.83 (21.1)
Z 0.79 (20.1) 1.07 (27.2) 1.35 (34.3)
Minimum ultimate 22,000 (98) 42,000 (187) 72,000 (320)
tensile strength,
lb (kN)
No. of chain pitches 40 (40) 30 (30) 20 (20)
in standard
measuring length
Standard measuring
length (in.)
Max. 121.85 (3095.0) 121.68 (3090.7) 121.37 (3082.8)
Min. 120.10 (3050.5) 120.43 (3058.9) 120.37 (3057.4)
Measuring load,
lb (kN) 100 (0.4) 200 (0.9) 300 (1.3)
CAUTION: The numerical values in this table must be read in conjunction with the definition and explanatory note appearing
in Section 6, “Dimesions for Chain Links.” The M.U.T.S. values do not provide a sufficient or appropriate basis for determining
chain application.
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TABLE 5 SPROCKETS:
Maximum Eccentricity and Face Runout at Root Diameter
Max.
Face Runout Max. Eccentricity
Pitch Diameter TIR TIR
Over, in. Including, in. Over, mm Including, mm in. mm in. mm
0 up to 12 0 up to 305 0.06 1.52 0.09 2.29

12 up to 24 305 up to 610 0.12 3.05 0.15 3.81
24 up to 36 610 up to 915 0.20 5.08 0.21 5.33
36 up to 48 915 up to 1220 0.30 7.62 0.27 6.86
48 up to 60 1220 up to 1524 0.33 8.38 0.33 8.38
60 up to 72 1524 up to 1830 0.36 9.14 0.39 9.91
GENERAL NOTE: For pitch diameter over 72 in. (1830 mm), consult manufacturer.

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TABLE 6 SPROCKET FACTORS

N ␪, deg Dpf K
4 0 2.613 1.20
5 2 3.236 1.16
6 3 3.863 1.14
7 4 4.494 1.12
8 5 5.125 1.11
9 6 5.758 1.10
TABLE 7 SPROCKET TOOTH FORM

Equivalent
Chain Tooth Barrel
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Chain Pitch, Face, Diameter, Cp/2 G H R
Number P Wt d [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)]
3 23 5 11 9
228 2.010 ⁄8 ⁄32 ⁄32 1 ⁄64 ⁄64
5 1 1
348 3.015 ⁄8 1 ⁄16 ⁄4 11⁄2 3
⁄16 3
⁄16
7
458 4.031 ⁄8 13⁄8 3
⁄8 2 3
⁄16 1
⁄4
468 4.031 13⁄8 17⁄8 3
⁄8 2 3
⁄16 1
⁄4
7
658 6.031 ⁄8 13⁄8 1
⁄2 3 1
⁄4 5
⁄16
678 6.031 11⁄16 2 1
⁄2 3 1
⁄4 5
⁄16
698 6.031 13⁄8 29⁄16 1
⁄2 3 1
⁄4 5
⁄16
998 9.031 13⁄8 217⁄32 3
⁄4 41⁄2 1
⁄4 7
⁄16
9118 9.031 13⁄4 31⁄8 3
⁄4 41⁄2 1
⁄4 7
⁄16
GENERAL NOTE: Dimensions in inches.
NOTE:
(1) For other values of Cp/2, G, H, and R, use the following:
Cp/2 p P⁄12 H p P⁄96 + 5⁄32
G p P⁄2 R p P⁄24 + 1⁄16

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Wt
P
F/ Ss
2
15 deg
P Cp /
2 Cp
Rt
C p/
2
Dp
t
fla
Do
to
Rp
L.
C.
Cc Dr
The elements of sprocket tooth form may be determined by the following:
Pitch diameter, Dp p P ⴛ Dpf

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Root diameter (max.), Dr p 2 ⴛ (C.L. to Flat)
冪冢 2 冣 − 冢2冣 − 2 F
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2 2
C.L. to Flat p Dp p 1
Chain clearance circle (max.), Cc p 2 ⴛ (C.L. to Flat) − 1⁄4 in. (6.4 mm)
Outside diameter, Do p Dp ⴛ K (see Table 6)
Total pitch line clearance, Cp p D
Pitch diameter factor, Dpf p (see Table 6)
Topping radius, Rt p 0.63 ⴛ P
Pressure angle, ␪ p (see Table 6)
F
Pocket radius (max.), Rp p
2
Total width (max.), Wt p 0.95 ⴛ Z
Side slope, Ss p approx. 0.12 ⴛ Wt [not to exceed 0.38 in. (9.6 mm)]
Nomenclature:
D p pin diameter (see Tables 2, 3, 4)
180
Dpf p cosecant
Np
F p chain height (see Tables 2, 3, 4)
Np p number of pitches p 2 ⴛ Nt
Nt p number of sprocket teeth
P p chain pitch (see Tables 2, 3, 4)
Z p width between sidebars (see Tables 2, 3, 4)
FIG. 6 SPROCKET TOOTH FORM A

A deg
A deg
Cp/
2
G
R d/
2
360 deg
N
P
H
Tolerance on Chord 1/64
Non-Accumulative
Dr Dpa
Do
Dp
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Values of Angle A
Np 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50
A deg 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 31
180 deg
Dp p P ⴛ cosecant
Np
p P ⴛ Dpf
where P p chain pitch
Np p number of pitches
Nt p number of teeth p Np /2
Dpa p 0.9985 ⴛ Dp
冢冣
180 deg
Dr p Dp ⴛ cosine −d
Np
Do p Dr + (2 ⴛ d)
FIG. 7 SPROCKET TOOTH FORM B
10
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Back-up roller
bracket
Rivetless Back-up
chain roller
Back-up bar
Drive
sprocket
Take-up
sprocket
Drive
Drive dog chain
FIG. 8 DRIVE
115/32
5/
8
7/ 1/
32 4
5/ R 7/
8 32
1/ 5/ R
2 8
1/
8 11/4 R 11 / 4 R
1/
2
3/
8
5/
8
29/
32
1.250
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29/
2 32 R 1.270
1.740
1.780
3.884
FIG. 9 X 348 AND 348 DOG
11
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+0.0
131/32 0.015 1 –1 /
16
7/
16 1/ R
3/ R 7/ 7 deg 4
4 16
5/
8 3/ R
1/ 4
8
5/ 1/ R
8 8
9/
32 0.015
23/
32 0.015
15/
16
15/ R 1.250
2 16
1.270
1.740
37/8 +0.000
–0.093 1.780
31/16
13/32
29/ 29/
32 32
11/ 11/ 1
16 16 11/16 100
3/ R 7/
4 16 R
7/
8 11 / 8 R
3/
16
11 / 4 R
15/ 11/16
16
9/
32 0.015
23/
32 0.015
15/
16
1.250
15/
2 16 R 1.270
1.740
37/8 +0.000
– 0.062 1.780
51/8
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12

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37.3
15.9
5.6 6.4
15.9 R 5.6
12.7 15.9 R
3.0 31.8 R 31.8 R
12.7
9.5
15.9
23.0
31.750
23.0 R 32.258
50.8
44.196
45.212
98.7
FIG. 12 X 100-16 AND 100-16 DOG
50.0 0.4 25.4 +0.0

–2
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11.1
7 deg 6.4 R
19.0 R 11.1
15.9
19.0 R
3.0
15.9 3.2 R
7.1
18.3 0.4
23.8
23.8 R 31.750
50.8 32.258
44.196
98.4 +0.0
–2 45.212
FIG. 13 X 75-13 AND 75-13 DOG

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13

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77.8
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23.0 23.0 27.8
17.5 17.5 27.0 0.3

19.0 R 11.1 R
22.2 28.6 R
31.8 R
23.8 27.0
18.3 0.4
23.8
31.750
50.8 23.8 R 32.258
44.196
98.4 +0.0
–2 45.212
130.18
FIG. 14 X 150-22 AND 150-22 DOG
14

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K10401

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DROP FORGED RIVETLESS

CHAINS, SPROCKET TEETH

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DROP FORGED RIVETLESS

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A subcommittee was appointed by the ANSI B29 Committee in September of 1978 to

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D. Moore, Jeffrey Chain Co.

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the application of the Standard. Approved revisions will be published periodically.

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DROP FORGED RIVETLESS CHAINS, SPROCKET TEETH DRIVE CHAIN/

1 INTRODUCTION X-type chain: chain with greater side-flexing capabili-

this Standard (alloys, stainless steel) or by casting or

FIG. 2 REGULAR DROP FORGED RIVETLESS

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“X” type chain.

Last two digits designate nominal pin diameter

FIG. 4 X-TYPE CHAIN Reference chain pitch in millimeters.

NOTE: Modified X-type chain is identified as X-type without addi-

The measuring load is determined as five times the

5 STRAND LENGTH TOLERANCE 10 SPROCKETS

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(a) Regular (b) X-Type (c) Modified X-Type

B p width of center link opening

FIG. 5 CHAIN ASSEMBLY

11.1 Typical Drive

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2 50 1.25 0.50 31.8 12.7 1.75 44.5

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Reference pitch 4 (100) 4 (100) 6 (150) 6 (150) 6 (150) 9 (230) 9 (230)

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TABLE 3 X-TYPE DROP FORGED RIVETLESS CHAIN

X228 X348 X458 X678

Reference pitch 2 (50) 3 (75) 4 (100) 6 (150)

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TABLE 4 MODIFIED X–TYPE DROP FORGED RIVETLESS CHAIN

X348 X458 X678

Reference pitch 3 (75) 4 (100) 6 (150)

0 up to 12 0 up to 305 0.06 1.52 0.09 2.29

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TABLE 6 SPROCKET FACTORS

TABLE 7 SPROCKET TOOTH FORM

GENERAL NOTE: Dimensions in inches.

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The elements of sprocket tooth form may be determined by the following:

Pitch diameter, Dp p P ⴛ Dpf

Root diameter (max.), Dr p 2 ⴛ (C.L. to Flat)

FIG. 6 SPROCKET TOOTH FORM A