The double-pitch conveyor chain is similar to a standard roller chain, except the pitch is twice that of a standard roller chain. These chains weigh less and are lower in cost than standard roller chains of the same strength. They are ideal for slow and moderate-speed applications, mainly when shaft centers are relatively long. There are two types of double-pitch conveyor roller chains. The transmission type has figure-eight-shaped link plates. The conveyor type has straight-edged link plates and isis available with standard rollers or oversized carrier rollers. Conveyor series chains with 1.5” pitch and larger are constructed with heavy series.
Double-pitch conveyor chains are available in C2000 (standard roller) and C2002 (large roller) series. 1 1/2″ pitch and larger chains utilize heavy style link pates (i.e., one size larger than a standard chain). The chain number is found by adding 2,000 or 2002 to the standard chains and using the prefix “C.” An “H” suffix is added to chains with heavy-style link plates. For example, 60 double pitch conveyor series (1 1/2″) is designed C2060H.
