the 40 chain will fit on a 41 sprocket and the 41 chain will fit on a 40 sprocket but only if you shave the edges down a bit because a 40 sprocket is wider. What does Chain size mean? Chain 'pitch' is the distance from pin to pin, and width is "inner width", the roller width, that's what matters to fit into the appropriate sprocket.
What is the difference between 40 and 41 roller chains?
PEER Chain’s standard single strand 41 roller chains are built to keep you running! We have size 41 chain you need in stock and ready to ship. The differences between 41 roller chain and 40 roller chain are the roller width and diameter, plate height and thickness, overall width, and tensile strength.
What size chain do I need for a 35 sprocket?
DIFFERENT CHAIN SIZES- explained #35 Chain will ONLY fit #35 sprockets, no questions asked. #41 Chain will only fit #41 sprockets, #40 sprockets are too wide. #420 will fit on #41 sprockets, its just a little bit heavier duty with a larger pin.
How to contact peerchain for 41 roller chain?
Whether you need guidance on purchasing the right length of 41 roller chain or finding attachments that will make your project work perfectly, we are only a phone call away at 1-800-523-4567 or you can always reach us via email to [email protected].
What's the difference between a number 40 and a number 41 roller chain?
#40 will be the beefiest chain in this class. This will help with thicker sprockets since there is more room between the side plates. #41 will look just like the #420 chain, but will stand shorter.
What is 41 chain used for?
Because of its design, 41 chain has become the most common size of chain used for gate operators, garage door openers, roll-up doors, and an assortment of light to medium duty conveying and drive applications.
What size is a 41 chain?
#41 Roller Chain DimensionsSizePitch (P)Roller Diameter (D)41-10.50"0.306"1 more row
How strong is 41 chain?
#41 Roller ChainInner Plate Depth0.390 InchPlate Thickness0.051 InchAverage Tensile Strength2400 lbMaterialCarbon SteelWeight Per Foot0.275 lbs
How strong is 40 chain?
With a high-tensile strength of 3,700 LBS this chain possess an excellent side-to-strength ratio, as well as weight-to-strength ratio (Chain weighs 0.41 LBS/ FT). #40 roller chain is one of the most common chain sizes used around the world today because of its versatility and productive nature.
What size chain is best for a go-kart?
A go-kart chain should have about 1/4″ or 3/8″ of flex. This means that once you've installed the chain on the sprockets, it should feel relatively tight with a little bit of slack.
Can you use 40 chain on a 420 sprocket?
40, 41, and 420 chains all have the same pitch (1/2″) and use the same sprocket, even though the roller width is not identical. The difference is minute and won't cause any failure.
How do I know my chain size?
To measure the chain size, if you have just the sprocket, use calipers to measure between the teeth. Measure from center to center of where the chain roller would set between the teeth that will give you the pitch. Once you know the pitch you can determine what chain size you would need.
How wide is a 420 chain?
420 Non-Standard Roller ChainPart No.420Plate Thickness (T)0.060Overall Width (F)0.288Overall Width (G)0.344Unit of Measure (Inches or Millimeters)in8 more rows
Is 41 chain the same as 415 chain?
He says the difference is that the #41 is 1/16th inch wider than a factory 415 chain. He told me that the additional width will actually add life to the chain and sprockets because of lessened "chain side wear". He said no swingarm alignment is perfect.
What size chain is 40?
Single-Strand Roller Chain Size ChartChain SizePitch (P)Weight (Per Ft)#40-10.500"0.42 LBS#41-10.500"0.28 LBS#50-10.625"0.68 LBS10 more rows
Will a 415 chain fit a 41 sprocket?
#41 motorized bike chain. The #41 chain is a strong alternative chain that replaces the 415 & 410 motorized bike chains. (under options select sizes to order 4-8 foot lengths, includes 1 master link) Fits all Manic Mechanic sprockets!