Description

1. Chain Size and Classification:

• 20B refers to the size of the chain:
  • 20 indicates the pitch, which is the distance between the centers of two adjacent pins. For the 20B chain, the pitch is 1 inch (or 25.4 mm).
  • B typically denotes a specific style of chain that includes hardened steel rollers and pins, improving wear resistance, strength, and overall durability.
• 1 at the end signifies that the chain is a Simplex chain, meaning it has a single row of rollers, as opposed to duplex or triplex chains that have multiple rows.

2. Simplex Chain:

• Simplex means the chain has one row of rollers. This design is simpler and more cost-effective compared to duplex and triplex chains, and it provides several benefits:
  • Cost-Effective: Simplex chains tend to be more affordable due to their simpler construction.
  • Moderate Load Capacity: The simplex design is suitable for applications requiring moderate load-bearing capacity. While not designed for heavy-duty applications, it performs well in situations where the load is manageable.
  • Simpler Maintenance: With fewer components, simplex chains are easier to maintain, leading to reduced maintenance costs and lower downtime.
  • Compact and Lightweight: The single-row design makes simplex chains more compact and lighter than duplex or triplex chains.

3. Common Applications:

The 20B-1 Simplex roller chain is suitable for various medium-duty applications requiring reliable power transmission. Some common uses include:

• Conveyor Systems: Used in material handling and light-duty conveyor applications.
• Power Transmission: Ideal for light to medium-duty power transmission systems in machinery, motors, or drives.
• Agricultural Equipment: Found in machinery like seeders, harvesters, and other agricultural machinery.
• General Machinery: Suitable for light to medium machinery, including food processing, light manufacturing, and packaging equipment.

4. Material and Construction:

• Steel Construction: The 20B-1 roller chain is made of high-quality steel, ensuring durability and resistance to wear.
• Corrosion Resistance: Some versions of the chain may have corrosion-resistant coatings (e.g., zinc-plated or coated with other protective materials) to help protect against rust and wear in humid or corrosive environments.
• Heat Treatment: The pins and rollers are heat-treated to improve their hardness and overall strength, ensuring longer service life and better resistance to wear.
• Lubrication: Proper lubrication is essential for the performance of the chain. Lubrication helps reduce friction, prevent wear, and extend the chain’s lifespan.

5. Dimensions:

• The 20B-1 Simplex roller chain has the following key dimensions:
  • Pitch: 1 inch (25.4 mm), which is the standard distance between the centers of two adjacent pins.
  • Simplex Design: The chain features one row of rollers, offering a simpler and more cost-effective design compared to duplex or triplex chains.

6. Advantages of Simplex Chains:

• Cost-Effective: The 20B-1 simplex chain is generally more affordable compared to duplex or triplex chains due to its simpler design and fewer components.
• Moderate Load Capacity: It is ideal for applications that do not require heavy-duty chains, such as light industrial machinery, conveyors, or agricultural equipment.
• Easier to Maintain: With fewer parts, the simplex chain is easier to maintain, leading to fewer maintenance tasks and reducing downtime in the system.
• Compact and Lightweight: The simplex design is lighter and more compact, which is beneficial in space-constrained applications.

Bearings Specialist Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1999 and has since emerged as a premier supplier of bearings and power transmission components in the Thailand automotive and industrial market place. We offer a wide range of products from leading brands. Our partners  include TIMKEN, REXNORD,  RENOLD, OPTIBLET, NSK, NIS, FENNER, FALK  and MOMENTUM

Our Bearings and Industrial Power Transmission Components  are used in a variety of industries, including Cement, Construction, Food & Beverage, Mining, Oil & Gas, Palm Oil, Power Plant, Pulp & Paper, Semiconductor manufacturing, Steel, and Mining.

We supply and distribute wide ranges of Bearings, Transmission and Conveyor Chains, Oil seals, Transmission Belts and Pulley, Shaft couplings, Gear Drives, Maintenance Tools and many more.

The key to our continued growth and success lie on our commitment to become the most preferred business partners by providing reliable solution to our customer through the products we distribute and services we provide.

Our commitment, to enhance customer satisfaction is our priority, by creating values for our customer through deep understanding of each application is our greatest assets.