DUROCHAIN 04B Connecting Link
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 |
Experience the DUROCHAIN Difference
DUROCHAIN Premium #04B Connecting Links are made for specific use with #04B metric roller chain. Precision manufactured for secure installation, accurate fitment, and long-term durability, these connecting links help keep your metric roller chain performing reliably in demanding power transmission and conveying applications.
Each DUROCHAIN #04B connecting link is manufactured with heat-treated components, hardened pins, precision-prepared side plates, and carefully manufactured components to help improve wear life, strength, and dependable link performance. Manufactured to applicable ISO and British Standards, the link provides accurate dimensional compatibility with the corresponding metric roller chain.
Commonly used in industrial machinery, conveyor systems, material handling equipment, packaging machinery, agricultural equipment, and general OEM applications, DUROCHAIN #04B connecting links deliver premium performance where reliability matters most.
DUROCHAIN Premium #04B Connecting Link Features

Hardened High-Strength Pins
DUROCHAIN connecting link pins undergo a specialized hardening process to help improve wear life, strength, and fatigue resistance in demanding applications.

Unique Rivets
DUROCHAIN connecting links feature a unique rivet design that helps improve shock load resistance, side thrust capability, and overall link integrity in demanding applications.

High-Strength Spring Clip
Manufactured from premium spring steel and heat-treated for added durability, DUROCHAIN spring clips provide secure retention and dependable holding power to help keep the connecting link safely assembled during operation.

Precision Pin Groove
Precision-machined pin grooves allow for easy spring clip installation while providing secure retention and dependable holding power during operation.

Superior Plate Hole Preparation
Precision piercing, shaving, and ball drifting provide smooth installation, excellent pin-to-plate contact, and dependable holding power.