DIAMOND 160HS roller chain

DIAMOND 160HS belongs to roller chain, part of our Power transmission range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for 160HS and any equivalents.

A Diamond HS series roller chain is built for synchronous motion transfer between shafts in equipment that runs under heavy load at moderate speed. The plates are hardened carbon steel, and the pins are hardened as well, which gives the chain its resistance to wear and fatigue. That makes it a practical choice for plants where conveyors, drives and processing lines run continuously.

Reading the code is the fastest way to identify a size. The digits before the HS suffix give the pitch in eighths of an inch: 60HS is 3/4 inch, 80HS is 1 inch, 100HS is 1 1/4 inches, and the range continues up to 200HS at 2 1/2 inches. The suffix itself marks the high-strength version, which carries thicker plates and pins of larger diameter than the standard chain, so tensile capacity and fatigue resistance are higher. With that logic, a maintenance tech can confirm pitch and performance level before ordering.

These chains show up in clinker and mineral conveyors, bucket elevators, mill drives, mixers, road machinery, drilling rigs and transmission systems in cement, mining, steel and food plants. Combine harvesters and agricultural implements use them too, as do wood and paper operations. Dust, humidity and moderate temperatures are part of the working environment in many of those settings, and the chain is designed to keep running through them.

Selection comes down to the power being transmitted, the rotation speed, the number of sprocket teeth and the center distance. During installation, align the shafts carefully and set tension correctly: an over-tight chain wears bearings and sprockets faster, while a slack one can jump the teeth or strike the housing. Lubrication matters as well. Bath or circulation systems suit high-speed drives, while dirty locations call for frequent manual lubrication. Measure elongation to track wear, and swap the chain once it passes 2% so the sprockets are not damaged.

Roller chains follow international standards such as ISO 606 or ANSI B29.1, which define dimensions and capacities and make interchange between brands possible. A chain from one maker can replace another's when pitch, inner width and roller diameter line up. For a quote, send the full part number and the brand of origin, or the pitch measurements and number of strands. MR supplies the Diamond brand and can point you to the equivalent that fits your equipment.

To request a quote for a Diamond HS series roller chain, message us on WhatsApp or by email with the part number or your machine measurements. Our team replies promptly, suggests equivalents and helps you choose the right chain. We serve customers throughout the United States and in several Latin American countries.