SKF PHC 998-L6SPATTX18LK roller chain

SKF PHC 998-L6SPATTX18LK 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 998-L6SPATTX18LK and any equivalents.

SKF PHC roller chains are metric-pitch drive chains that connect sprockets and carry motion through industrial equipment. You will find them on conveyors, elevators and synchronized drive lines where a steady pull and correct timing between shafts matter. The roller-and-plate design suits a range of mounting arrangements and operating conditions. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies this line to maintenance and purchasing teams throughout the United States and Latin America.

PHC is the designation for metric-pitch roller chains built to the European standard. A full code carries the nominal pitch, the strand count and the construction variants. Take PHC 998-L6SPATTX18LK: pitch 9.98 mm, single strand, followed by suffixes that set plate type, surface treatment and length. SP, ATT and LK point to features such as straight plates, riveted pins and lifetime lubrication. Reading a code correctly means working from the manufacturer's tables, and our team can help with that.

Typical users are the food, cement, automotive and material handling sectors. Belt conveyors, bucket elevators, packaging machines and plant drive systems are common homes for these chains. They handle moderate speeds and tolerate dusty or damp surroundings, which makes them a fit for continuous processes. Agricultural equipment and lines needing exact synchronization between shafts are also frequent applications.

When specifying a chain, work from pitch, strand count, working load and linear speed. Confirm the sprockets match the pitch and tooth count. Alignment of the shafts and correct tension at installation head off early wear. Use the lubricant called for by the environment and operating temperature, then check elongation and roller condition at intervals so replacements can be planned.

SKF PHC chains can be swapped for other brands that share the same pitch and configuration standard. For an equivalent, compare pitch, strand count and construction suffixes, because a different treatment or pin type changes how the chain performs. Matching pitch alone is not enough; check the standard and the critical dimensions first. MR Industrial Accessories LLC can review your data and point you to a suitable equivalent.