British Standard Roller Chains

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British Standard Roller Chains — Precision Manufactured as per BS 228 / ISO 606

Galaxy Chains Pvt. Ltd. manufactures high-performance British Standard roller chains conforming to BS 228 / DIN 8187 / IS 2403 / ISO 606 standards. Designed for reliability, strength, and long service life, our chains are available in Simplex, Duplex, and Triplex configurations across a wide pitch range from 1/2" to 2-1/2".

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British Standard roller chains — Galaxy Chains Pvt. Ltd.

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Technical Drawings & Specifications — British Standard Roller Chains

Dimensional data for British Standard (European series) roller chains — pitch, roller diameter, plate thickness, and tensile ratings across Simplex, Duplex, and Triplex strands.

Simplex British Standard roller chain — Galaxy Chains Pvt. Ltd.

Simplex roller chain technical drawing — BS / ISO 606

Chain Number GALAXY No. / ISO No.	Description Pitch x WIP (Inch / mm)	Pitch 'P' (mm)	Transverse Pitch 'Pt' (mm)	Roller Diameter 'D' (Max) (mm)	Bearing Pin Diameter 'd' (Max) (mm)	Width Between Inner Plate 'W' (Min) (mm)	Width Over Bearing Pin 'B' (Max) (mm)	Plate Height (Max) (mm)	Tensile Strength (Min) (KN)	Average Weight Per Meter (Kg.)
GB 081 08B-1	1/2 x 5/16 (12.70 x 7.75)	12.70	-	8.51	4.45	7.75	17.00	11.81	17.80	0.650
GB 101 10B-1	5/8 x 3/8 (15.875 x 9.65)	15.875	-	10.16	5.08	9.65	19.60	14.73	22.27	0.928
GB 121 12B-1	3/4 x 7/16 (19.05 x 11.68)	19.05	-	12.07	5.72	11.68	22.70	16.13	28.94	1.244
GB 161 16B-1	1 x 11/16 (25.40 x 17.02)	25.40	-	15.88	8.28	17.02	36.10	21.08	60.92	2.612
GB 201 20B-1	1 1/4 x 0.77 (31.75 x 19.56)	31.75	-	19.05	10.19	19.56	43.20	26.42	95.16	3.802
GB 241 24B-1	1 1/2 x 1 (38.10 x 25.40)	38.10	-	25.40	14.63	25.40	53.40	33.40	160.04	7.138
GB 281 28B-1	1 3/4 x 1.22 (44.45 x 30.99)	44.45	-	27.94	15.90	30.99	65.10	37.08	200.05	8.955
GB 321 32B-1	2 x 1.22 (50.80 x 30.99)	50.80	-	29.21	17.81	30.99	67.40	42.29	250.60	9.695
GB 401 40B-1	2 1/2 x 1 1/2 (63.50 x 38.10)	63.50	-	39.37	22.88	38.10	82.60	52.56	355.00	16.019

Duplex British Standard roller chain — Galaxy Chains Pvt. Ltd.

Duplex roller chain technical drawing — BS / ISO 606

Chain Number GALAXY No. / ISO No.	Description Pitch x WIP (Inch / mm)	Pitch 'P' (mm)	Transverse Pitch 'Pt' (mm)	Roller Diameter 'D' (Max) (mm)	Bearing Pin Diameter 'd' (Max) (mm)	Width Between Inner Plate 'W' (Min) (mm)	Width Over Bearing Pin 'B' (Max) (mm)	Plate Height (Max) (mm)	Tensile Strength (Min) (KN)	Average Weight Per Meter (Kg.)
GB 082 08B-2	1/2 x 5/16 (12.70 x 7.75)	12.70	13.92	8.51	4.45	7.75	31.00	11.81	31.10	1.300
GB 102 10B-2	5/8 x 3/8 (15.875 x 9.65)	15.875	16.59	10.16	5.08	9.65	36.20	14.73	44.54	1.856
GB 122 12B-2	3/4 x 7/16 (19.05 x 11.68)	19.05	19.46	12.07	5.72	11.68	42.20	16.13	57.88	2.487
GB 162 16B-2	1 x 11/16 (25.40 x 17.02)	25.40	31.88	15.88	8.28	17.02	68.00	21.08	106.14	5.213
GB 202 20B-2	1 1/4 x 0.77 (31.75 x 19.56)	31.75	36.45	19.05	10.19	19.56	79.70	26.42	170.05	7.605
GB 242 24B-2	1 1/2 x 1 (38.10 x 25.40)	38.10	48.36	25.40	14.63	25.40	101.80	33.40	280.07	14.278
GB 282 28B-2	1 3/4 x 1.22 (44.45 x 30.99)	44.45	59.56	27.94	15.90	30.99	124.70	37.08	359.90	17.909
GB 322 32B-2	2 x 1.22 (50.80 x 30.99)	50.80	58.55	29.21	17.81	30.99	126.00	42.29	449.92	19.391
GB 402 40B-2	2 1/2 x 1 1/2 (63.50 x 38.10)	63.50	72.29	39.37	22.88	38.10	154.90	52.56	617.81	31.734

Triplex British Standard roller chain — Galaxy Chains Pvt. Ltd.

Triplex roller chain technical drawing — BS / ISO 606

Chain Number GALAXY No. / ISO No.	Description Pitch x WIP (Inch / mm)	Pitch 'P' (mm)	Transverse Pitch 'Pt' (mm)	Roller Diameter 'D' (Max) (mm)	Bearing Pin Diameter 'd' (Max) (mm)	Width Between Inner Plate 'W' (Min) (mm)	Width Over Bearing Pin 'B' (Max) (mm)	Plate Height (Max) (mm)	Tensile Strength (Min) (KN)	Average Weight Per Meter (Kg.)
GB 083 08B-3	1/2 x 5/16 (12.70 x 7.75)	12.70	13.92	8.51	4.45	7.75	44.90	11.81	44.50	1.920
GB 103 10B-3	5/8 x 3/8 (15.875 x 9.65)	15.875	16.59	10.16	5.08	9.65	52.80	14.73	66.81	2.785
GB 123 12B-3	3/4 x 7/16 (19.05 x 11.68)	19.05	19.46	12.07	5.72	11.68	61.70	16.13	86.82	3.731
GB 163 16B-3	1 x 11/16 (25.40 x 17.02)	25.40	31.88	15.88	8.28	17.02	99.90	21.08	160.10	7.819
GB 203 20B-3	1 1/4 x 0.77 (31.75 x 19.56)	31.75	36.45	19.05	10.19	19.56	116.10	26.42	250.16	11.407
GB 243 24B-3	1 1/2 x 1 (38.10 x 25.40)	38.10	48.36	25.40	14.63	25.40	150.20	33.40	425.02	21.417
GB 283 28B-3	1 3/4 x 1.22 (44.45 x 30.99)	44.45	59.56	27.94	15.90	30.99	184.30	37.08	529.95	26.864
GB 323 32B-3	2 x 1.22 (50.80 x 30.99)	50.80	58.55	29.21	17.81	30.99	184.50	42.29	669.79	29.086
GB 403 40B-3	2 1/2 x 1 1/2 (63.50 x 38.10)	63.50	72.29	39.37	22.88	38.10	227.20	52.56	931.63	47.703

Pitch range: 1/2" (12.7 mm) to 2-1/2" (63.5 mm). Contact us for full catalogue, Eight-Plex, and custom attachments.

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British Standard Roller Chains Manufacturer

Galaxy Chains Pvt. Ltd. is a leading British standard roller chains manufacturer in India, offering precision-engineered chains designed for reliable power transmission and industrial applications. Manufactured in accordance with BS 228 / ISO 606 / DIN 8187 standards, British standard roller chains are available in simplex, duplex, and triplex configurations to meet a wide range of operational requirements.

British standard roller chains are engineered using high-quality materials and precision components to ensure excellent tensile strength, wear resistance, and long service life. Widely used across industries such as manufacturing, material handling, agriculture, and heavy machinery, these chains deliver consistent performance in demanding industrial environments.