SKF PHC 80-1HPX10FT roller chain

SKF PHC 80-1HPX10FT 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 PHC 80-1HPX10FT and any equivalents.

The SKF PHC HPX roller chain connects sprockets and carries motion through a drive system. It appears in agricultural equipment, conveying lines and general manufacturing, where the chain has to hold up under continuous duty. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies this line to maintenance and purchasing teams in the United States and Latin America, and can help match a chain to the drive you are working on.

Reading the code tells you most of what you need. PHC is the precision roller chain family, HPX is the high-performance version, and the digits after the hyphen give the pitch measured in eighths of an inch under the ANSI system. So PHC 40-1HPX10FT is a 40 pitch chain, which is 1/2 inch, single strand, supplied in a 10-foot length. PHC 50-1HPX10FT is 50 pitch, or 5/8 inch, also single strand. PHC 2042HPX10FT is different: it pairs two pitches, 20 (1/4 inch) and 42 (1/2 inch), for special layouts. A trailing 1, 2 or 3 tells you how many strands the chain has, and the last letters can refer to the termination or the packaging.

Where do these chains show up? In power transmission on farm equipment such as combine harvesters and seeders, where load capacity and resistance to wear matter. Also on conveying and lifting gear, including conveyor belts and bucket elevators, plus food processing, woodworking and metal fabrication. Mills, workshops and production plants rely on them for drive systems as well.

Selection starts with three things: pitch, strand count and the length you need. Check that the chain matches the sprockets already on the machine, with the same pitch and tooth count. At installation, look at shaft alignment and tension. Too tight and wear speeds up; too loose and the chain jumps. Lubrication has a direct effect on how long the chain lasts, so follow the recommendation for your speed and load. Inspect rollers and plates on a regular schedule so you can replace the chain before it fails.

Roller chains are built to international standards such as ANSI and ISO, so a chain from one maker can generally replace another when pitch and configuration match. Tolerances and heat treatment are not identical between manufacturers, so those are worth checking. If you are replacing a chain, compare the critical dimensions, or send us the code and we will help you confirm the match.

Have the part number ready? Send it over WhatsApp or email and we will get a quote back to you. We can also suggest equivalents and help you choose the right SKF PHC HPX chain for the application.