{"product_id":"simplex-roller-chain-stainless-steel-04c-06b-08b-12a","title":"10A 04C 06B 08B 12A 16A Simplex Roller Chain A2\/201 Stainless Steel Transmission","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-desc\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-overview\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eStainless Steel Simplex Roller Chain — Corrosion-Resistant Drive Solution for Demanding Environments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhen standard carbon-steel chains corrode, seize, or contaminate the process, engineers and makers reach for a stainless steel alternative. This simplex roller chain is designed for DIYers, maintenance technicians, and OEM builders who need reliable power transmission in wet, chemical-exposed, or hygiene-critical settings where ordinary chains fail within months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEach chain is constructed from 304 \/ A2 stainless steel plates, pins, bushings, and rollers. Available chain numbers span 04C-1, 06B-1, 08B-1, and 12A-1, covering pitch ranges from approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) up to 38.1 mm (1.50 in). Cut lengths are offered in 1 m, 1.5 m, and 5 m sections to suit both short-run prototypes and longer conveyor or drive runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTypical applications include food-processing conveyor lines where washdown resistance is mandatory, marine deck machinery and boat-lift drives exposed to salt spray, pharmaceutical packaging equipment requiring non-reactive drive components, and agricultural machinery operating in muddy or fertilizer-rich environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-compat\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-compat-icon\"\u003e🔗\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits standard ISO\/DIN simplex sprockets matching the selected chain number (04C \/ 06B \/ 08B \/ 12A). Verify sprocket pitch and tooth profile before ordering.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-features\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003e✅ Key Features of These Stainless Steel Simplex Roller Chains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"hdiy-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e🦀\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003e304 \/ A2 Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        All load-bearing components — side plates, pins, bushings, and rollers — are manufactured from 304 \/ A2 stainless steel, delivering strong resistance to rust, oxidation, and mild chemical exposure without surface coatings that can flake or wear away.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e📐\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Chain Numbers in One Listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Choose from 04C-1, 06B-1, 08B-1, or 12A-1 to match your existing sprocket set. Each number corresponds to a specific ISO pitch and roller diameter, so you can source the exact replacement or upgrade you need without hunting across multiple listings.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Cut Lengths: 1 m, 1.5 m, and 5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Order the length closest to your drive run — 1 m for compact mechanisms, 1.5 m for mid-range conveyors, or 5 m for longer installations. Each section ships as a continuous strand ready to cut and connect with a standard connecting link.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eWashdown and Marine-Grade Corrosion Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Unlike zinc-plated or black-oxide chains, 304 stainless resists salt spray, steam cleaning, and dilute acids encountered in food, marine, and agricultural environments — reducing replacement frequency and downtime.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e⚙️\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eISO-Compliant Simplex (Single-Strand) Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Manufactured to ISO 606 \/ DIN 8187 dimensional standards, ensuring interchangeability with sprockets and connecting links from major drive-component suppliers worldwide.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e🔧\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eReady for Field Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Each length arrives pre-assembled and lubricated, requiring only a connecting link (sold separately) to close the loop. Compatible with standard chain breaker and riveting tools for quick on-site installation.\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-table-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003e📐 Technical Specifications — Stainless Steel Simplex Roller Chain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChain Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 606 \/ DIN 8187 Simplex (Single-Strand)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailable Chain Numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04C-1, 06B-1, 08B-1, 12A-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePitch Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 6 mm – 38.1 mm (0.24 in – 1.50 in) depending on chain number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 \/ A2 Stainless Steel (plates, pins, bushings, rollers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural stainless (no coating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrand Configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimplex (1 strand)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Meter \/ 1.5 Meter \/ 5 Meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBreaking Load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSee variant options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight per Meter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSee variant options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnecting Link\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold separately; use matching chain-number link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLubrication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-lubricated at assembly; periodic re-lubrication recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. −20 °C to +300 °C (−4 °F to +572 °F) for 304 SS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow do I choose the right chain number — 04C, 06B, 08B, or 12A?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the chain number to your existing sprocket. The number encodes the pitch: 04C-1 has a 6 mm pitch, 06B-1 has a 9.525 mm pitch, 08B-1 has a 12.7 mm pitch, and 12A-1 has a 19.05 mm pitch. Check the sprocket's stamped designation or measure the center-to-center distance between two adjacent teeth to confirm the pitch before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat length should I order for my application?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure the required chain run and add at least 10–15% for tensioner travel and connecting-link overlap. The 1 m length suits compact drives and prototypes; 1.5 m covers most mid-range conveyor spans; the 5 m length is ideal for longer runs or when you want spare links on hand. All lengths can be shortened with a standard chain breaker tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs 304 \/ A2 stainless steel strong enough to replace my carbon-steel chain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e304 stainless steel has a lower tensile strength than hardened carbon steel of the same pitch, so the breaking load is typically 20–30% less than an equivalent carbon-steel chain. For most light-to-medium duty conveyor and drive applications this is more than adequate. If your application is near the rated load of a carbon-steel chain, consult the specific breaking-load data for the chain number you need or consider upsizing one chain number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWill this chain rust or corrode in saltwater or washdown environments?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e304 \/ A2 stainless steel offers good resistance to fresh water, mild salt spray, steam, and dilute acids. It is widely used in food processing, marine deck hardware, and agricultural equipment for this reason. In highly concentrated chloride environments (e.g., continuous seawater immersion), 316 \/ A4 stainless would be a better choice. For typical washdown and outdoor marine use, 304 performs reliably with periodic re-lubrication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDoes this chain fit standard sprockets I already own?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — provided your sprocket is rated for the same chain number and conforms to ISO 606 \/ DIN 8187 dimensions. Stainless simplex chains share identical pitch, roller diameter, and inner-plate width with carbon-steel chains of the same designation, so they drop straight onto compatible sprockets without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a special connecting link to close the chain loop?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. You will need a simplex connecting link (also called a master link) that matches your chain number — for example, a 06B-1 connecting link for a 06B-1 chain. For stainless steel applications, use a stainless steel connecting link to avoid galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals. Connecting links are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow do I maintain this chain to maximize its service life?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply a light machine oil or food-grade lubricant (where applicable) to the inner link plates and rollers every 50–100 operating hours, or more frequently in wet or dirty environments. Periodically check chain elongation — replace the chain when it has stretched more than 2% of its nominal pitch length. Keep the chain tension within the sprocket manufacturer's recommended range to avoid accelerated wear on pins and bushings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-cta\"\u003e\n    🛒 Select your Chain Number, Length, and Material above, then add to cart.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How do I choose the right chain number — 04C, 06B, 08B, or 12A?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Match the chain number to your existing sprocket. The number encodes the pitch: 04C-1 has a 6 mm pitch, 06B-1 has a 9.525 mm pitch, 08B-1 has a 12.7 mm pitch, and 12A-1 has a 19.05 mm pitch. 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