Roller Chain Temperature Limitations

Carbon steel roller chains can routinely be used where temperatures are between 0 & 350° F. For temperatures between 350 & 500° F, specially designed chains having extra internal clearances are recommended. At these temperatures, however, some loss of component hardness and reduced wear life can be expected.

Stainless steel chains should be considered when the operating temperature will be below 0° or above 500° F.

Our O-ring chain can be routinely used at temperatures of up to 150° F. If temperatures exceed this value, contact GiDi for alternate O-ring materials, which may be serviceable up to 450° F.

GiDi Duralube roller chains are generally limited to ambient temperatures of 120°