Why Mega Chain for your Stainless Steel Needs
Many applications require stainless steel either due to corrosion resistance, high operating temps, or regulatory requirement. The age old problem is working loads of stainless are a fraction of carbon steel... NOT ANYMORE! See comparison below:
Working Load in Lbs.
| ANSI Pitch/Size | Mega Chain 304 SS Mega Chain Work Load | 304 SS Regular 304 ANSI Chain | Carbon Steel ANSI Hi Max Working Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40SS | 250 | 100 | 800 |
| 50SS | 400 | 150 | 1350 |
| 60SS | 570 | 230 | 2000 |
| 80SS | 990 | 400 | 3200 |
Average Ultimate Strength in LBS.
| ANSI Pitch/Size | Mega Chain 304 SS Mega Chain | 3044SS Regular 304 ANSI Chain | Carbon Steel ANSI Hi Max Brand | ANSI B29.1-2011 Stds Carbon Steel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40SS | 3970 | 2790 | 4080 | 3125 |
| 50SS | 7050 | 4560 | 6830 | 4880 |
| 60SS | 9700 | 6160 | 9250 | 7030 |
| 80SS | 15850 | 10590 | 17500 | 12500 |
This is a real game changer in the world of stainless steel roller chain!
