Roller and Bush Chains According to DIN 8188 ASA/ANSI (A-Series)
A-series roller and bush chains are among the most common types of drive chains. They are standardized according to ISO 606 (DIN 8188, ANSI B29.1), meaning they belong to the American A-series.
The chains consist of outer links with pins and inner links with bushes, with freely rotating rollers mounted on the bushes in roller chains. The chains are made of steel. The exact grade of steel, production method and heat treatment of the steel of the individual parts vary by chain type, size and manufacturer.
The standard design of A-series chains includes simplex, duplex or triplex designs.
06C / ASA 35 (3/8″ × 3/16″)
08A / ASA 40 (1/2″ × 5/16″)
10A / ASA 50 (5/8″ × 3/8″)
12A / ASA 60 (3/4″ × 1/2″)
16A / ASA 80 (1″ × 5/8″)
20A / ASA 100 (1 1/4″ × 3/4″)
24A / ASA 120 (1 1/2″ × 1″)
28A / ASA 140 (1 3/4″ × 1″)
32A / ASA 160 (2″ × 1 1/4″)
40A / ASA 200 (2 1/2″ × 1 1/2″)
Chains Construction
- Inner link
- Outer link
- Pin
- Bushing
- Roller
Chains Fields of Use
A-series roller and bush chains according to DIN 8188 are designed for general applications, ranging from light to heavy industry.
They are primarily used as drive chains but can also be fitted with attachments for material handling and lifting.
Chains Material
Steel.
Chains Code Description
Example:
08A-1 KÖBO (ASA 40-1, 1/2″ × 5/16″, DIN 8188) - 5 m Roll
| Code Part | Description |
|---|---|
| 08A |
Chain type (ISO 606 / DIN 8188, A-series) |
| 1 |
Simplex roller chain |
| KÖBO |
Manufacturer |
| ASA 40-1 |
Chain designation according to ANSI B29.1 standard (USA) |
| 1/2″ × 5/16″ |
Pitch × internal width |
| DIN 8188 |
American chain standard (A-series) |
| 5 m Roll |
Standard package length |
Documents for Download
Dimensions and Parameters of DIN 8188 ASA/ANSI Roller Chains
TYMA CZ Data Sheets
Czech and English (PDF 374.73 kB)
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