SKF PHC AL688X5MTR roller chain
- Brand
- SKF
- Category
- Power transmission
- Subcategory
- Roller chains
- Series
- PHC
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Description
SKF PHC AL688X5MTR 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 AL688X5MTR and any equivalents.
The SKF PHC AL MTR roller chain is built for drives that carry heavy loads at moderate speed. Its dimensions are held to close tolerances, which helps when a machine needs its shafts to stay in step. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies this line within its power transmission range and can help you pin down the right size before you order.
Read the code in parts. PHC points to the SKF power transmission family, AL marks a build variant, and the number that follows gives the size along with the strand or pitch count. MTR appears to relate to how the chain is finished or packed. Because those letters can mean different things from one line to the next, the data sheet is the only reliable place to confirm them.
You will find chains like this on conveyors moving bulk material, on farm implements, on bottling lines, on lifting gear and on drives inside food and beverage plants. Dust, damp air and moderate heat are all conditions they handle, which is why cement, mining, food and material handling operations keep them on hand.
Choosing one comes down to four things: the load the drive has to move, how fast it turns, how it will be lubricated and what the surroundings are like. Line the sprockets up with care and set tension correctly, or the chain will wear out early. Keep it lubricated on schedule and shield it from grit and moisture to get more time out of it. At installation, check alignment again and leave the clearance the manufacturer calls for.
Interchange with other brands is possible when both follow the same dimensional standard, ISO 606 or ANSI being the common ones. The codes still do not always line up, so compare pitch, roller width, pin diameter and tensile strength before you swap anything. The material and any treatment also need to suit the job. MR Industrial Accessories LLC can review the equivalence for you so the drive keeps performing.
Have your part number ready? Send it over WhatsApp or by email and the team will come back quickly. If you only have a sample or a photo of the old chain, that works too. We also suggest equivalents and help you settle on the right option.
Dimensions
Dimensions and tolerances: Message us the part number on WhatsApp and we'll verify its dimensions and version with the manufacturer's datasheet.
Frequently asked questions
- What do the letters and numbers in PHC AL MTR stand for?
- PHC is the SKF power transmission line. AL is a construction variant, the number shows size and strand count, and MTR likely covers finish or packaging. Check the data sheet to be sure.
- What kind of equipment uses this roller chain?
- Conveyors, agricultural implements, bottling lines, lifting systems and drives in food, cement and mining plants. It copes well with dusty, humid and moderately warm conditions.
- How do I pick the correct chain for my drive?
- Start with load, speed, lubrication and the environment. Then confirm sprocket alignment and tension. Send your equipment details or part number by WhatsApp and we will help you match it.