40-4
4-strand ANSI B29.1 standard roller chain — pitch 0.5" (12.7 mm). ANSI 40 is dimensionally identical to ISO 08A — interchangeable across all major brands at matching designation.
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Specifications
| Designation | ANSI 40 / ISO 08A |
| Series | ANSI B29.1 standard roller chain |
| Strand count | 4 (4-strand) |
| Pitch | 0.5" (12.7 mm) |
| Roller diameter | 0.312" |
| Width between plates | 0.312" |
| Pin diameter | 0.156" |
| Plate thickness | 0.06" |
| Plate height | 0.472" |
| Min tensile (ANSI) | 12,500 lb |
| Avg tensile | 17,160 lb |
| Max allowable load | 2,670 lb |
| Mass | 1.7 lb/ft |
| Pin type | riveted |
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Equivalents Across Brands
ANSI B29.1 / ISO 606 standardize all primary dimensions across manufacturers — chains at matching designation are dimensionally interchangeable. Always verify brand-rated working load against your application before substitution.
| Brand | Part Number | Grade name | OEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsubaki | 40-4RB | RS | Yes |
Related Chains
Other strand counts in the same designation, plus cross-series equivalents at matching pitch.