#240-3 Oilfield Roller Chain
Carbon Steel Chains
| Features | Premium/Premier | General Duty Plus | Economy Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Bushings | Split Bushings in most cases | Split Bushings | |
| Solid Rollers | |||
| Through-Hardened Pins | Case-Hardened Pins | Heat-Treated Pins | |
| Case-Hardened Rollers | Heat-Treated in Some Chains | ||
| Case-Hardened Bushings | Heat-Treated in Some Chains | ||
| Wide Contour Plates | Standard Contour Plates | Standard Contour Plates | |
| Superior Pin to Plate Contact | |||
| High-Hold Riveting | Standard Dual-Stake Rivets | Standard Dual-Stake Rivets | |
| Factory Pre-Loading | Not Standard on Economy Chains | ||
| Specific Heat-Treatment on Every Component | Some Components Might be Heat-Treated | ||
| Premium Alloy & Carbon Materials | High-Quality Carbon Materials | Standard-Quality Carbon Materials | |
| Shot-Peened Components | Non Shot-Peened Components | Non Shot-Peened Components | |
| High-Precision Components | Standard Precision Components | Low Precision Components | |
| Conforms to ANSI B29.1 or ISO/DIN Standards |
240-3 Oilfield Roller Chain Dimensions

- Chain Size: 240-3 API
- Pitch (P): 3.000"
- Inside Width (W): 1.875"
- Roller Diameter (R): 1.875"
- Pin Diameter (D): 0.937"
- Link Plate Thickness (T): 0.375"
- Plate Height (H): 2.768"
- Chain to Riv. Pin End (LR): 5.354"
- Chain to Cot. Pin End (LC): 5.654"
- Rated Working Load: 55,680 LBS
- Average Ultimate Strength: 456,000 LBS
- Chain Weight: 47.45 LBS/ FT
- Chain Size: 240-3 API
- Pitch (P): 3.000"
- Inside Width (W): 1.875"
- Roller Diameter (R): 1.875"
- Pin Diameter (D): 0.937"
- Link Plate Thickness (T): 0.375"
- Plate Height (H): 2.768"
- Chain to Riv. Pin End (LR): 5.354"
- Chain to Cot. Pin End (LC): 5.654"
- Rated Working Load: 55,680 LBS
- Average Ultimate Strength: 456,000 LBS
- Chain Weight: 47.45 LBS/ FT