2.609" 81X Rooftop Transfer Chain - 10ft Box

81X Rooftop Chain is a 2.609" pitch roof-top style conveying chain designed to convey heavy loads from one point to another. Our premium 81X rooftop chain sets the bar in terms of performance, lifespan, and capability. onto of features such as solid bushings, solid rollers, hardened pins, heat-treated side bars, and quad-staked rivets, this chain is made from superior grade carbon and alloy steels. Additionally, we factory pre-load our 81X rooftop chain to drastically decrease elongation over time. It's one of the most commonly used conveyor type chains used in the lumber and aggregate industries because of its extremely rugged design and economical price point. Some of the common interchanges for 81X rooftop chain is; 81XRT or 81X F1 conveyor chain due to other brands nomenclature, our 81X rooftop chain will directly interchange with other chains.

Solid Bushing Solid Roller (SBR)

Automatically all of our 81X chains are made with solid bushings and solid rollers because of the extremely prolonged working life and performance that comes from this design. So inherently our 81X rooftop chains will have the SBR feature.

Quad Staked Rivets

More often than realized 81X rooftop chain is put in circumstances where a side-load may be present or side-shock can happen. Because of this, we use a quad-staked rivet this doubles the side-load capacity of the chain.

81X Rooftop Chain Dimensions

Flat Top Style:

• Chain Size: 81X Rooftop
• Pitch (P): 2.609"
• Roller Width (W): 1.063"
• Roller Diameter (R): 0.905"
• Pin Diameter (D): 0.437"
• Pin Length (L1): 0.945"
• Pin Length (L2): 1.118"
• Plate Height (H): 1.125"
• Plate Thickness (T): 0.154"
• Roof Width (M): 2.500"
• Roof Height (RH): 1.000"
• Tensile Strength: 30,000 LBS
• Weight Per Foot: 3.68 LBS

Alternate Type "A" Style:

Note: type A 81X rooftop chain is available upon request. For orders placed online, the standard flat-top style will be supplied.


Besides the chain, we also supply a full range of 81X sprockets. For more information or to get a quote please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.