SKF PHC C2040H-O/L roller chain

SKF PHC C2040H-O/L 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 C2040H-O/L and any equivalents.

This SKF PHC series chain carries the designation C…H-O/L. It is a single-pitch roller chain built with hollow pins and supplied with an O/L connecting link, and its job is to carry motion between parallel shafts on industrial machinery. Because the pins are hollow and the chain closes with a connecting link, it can be assembled and taken apart on site with less trouble.

Reading the code helps you order the right item. PHC points to the SKF roller chain line, C tells you it is a single-pitch roller chain, and the number after the C sets the size under the ANSI standard, with the first two digits tied to pitch and the last two to strand count. The H marks hollow pins, which accept bolts or retaining pins, and O/L identifies the connecting link type, either clip or pin. PHC C2040H-O/L and PHC C2060H-O/L show how the number changes with size.

You will find these chains in food processing, metallurgy, cement and material handling operations. Typical equipment includes roller conveyors, bucket elevators, machine tool drives, packaging lines and general transmission systems. Plants, metalworking shops and production lines that want mechanical transmission with little maintenance are common users. The hollow pin construction makes it easier to mount attachments and secure loads.

Selection comes down to pitch, strand count, the load being transmitted, working speed and the environment around the drive. Confirm that the bolts or pins you plan to use fit the hollow pins. At assembly, check sprocket alignment and tension, since misalignment speeds up wear. Lubrication matters just as much: match the lubricant to speed and temperature and refresh it on a schedule. Watch roller wear and chain elongation to plan replacements.

SKF PHC series chains can be swapped with chains from other makers that follow the ANSI standard when pitch, strand count and pin type line up. For a replacement, compare the full designation, H-O/L suffix included, so the hollow pins and the connecting system stay compatible. If anything is unclear, ask your supplier and check the critical dimensions before installation.

To get a quote, send the complete code by WhatsApp or email. If the designation is not clear, a photo or the main measurements is enough for us to help identify the chain. Our team also suggests equivalents and helps you pick the right one for the application.