A555 Agricultural Roller Chain Offset Link (Half Link) - USA Made

USA Made A555 Offset Link (Half Link)

Premium quality A555 offset link (also called half link) manufactured in the USA for repairing or adjusting A555 roller chain to odd-numbered lengths. Offset links are specialty links that allow you to create chain assemblies with an odd number of pitches when standard even-length chain won't fit your application. Heat-treated components ensure reliable performance and long service life in demanding agricultural and industrial applications.

Key Features:

• USA manufactured for superior quality and consistency
• Heat-treated components for maximum strength and durability
• Allows odd-number pitch chain lengths
• Essential for precise chain length adjustments
• Compatible with A555 roller chain
• Sold individually for flexible ordering

A555 Offset Link Specifications:

• Chain Size: A555
• Pitch (P): 1.563"
• Roller Width (W): 1.000"
• Roller Diameter (D): 0.625"
• Link Plate Thickness (T): 0.109"
• Pin Diameter (E): 0.281"

What is an Offset Link?

An offset link (also called a half link) is a special link that has one inner plate and one outer plate, unlike standard roller chain links that have two matching plates. This unique design allows the offset link to connect chains with an odd number of pitches. Since standard roller chain is assembled with pairs of links (inner and outer), it naturally comes in even-numbered pitch lengths. When you need an odd number of pitches to achieve the exact chain length for your application, an offset link makes it possible.

When Do You Need an Offset Link?

• When your required chain length is an odd number of pitches
• Adjusting chain length for precise sprocket center distances
• Repairing chain when you need to remove a damaged section
• Fine-tuning chain length when even-pitch lengths are too long or too short
• Any application requiring exact chain length that can't be achieved with standard even-pitch chain

Important Note:

Offset links have one plate on each side instead of two, making them slightly weaker than standard links. For this reason, they should only be used when necessary to achieve the required chain length. When possible, design your sprocket spacing to use even-numbered pitch lengths with standard chain and a connecting link.

Applications:

• Agricultural equipment chain length adjustments
• Conveyor systems requiring precise chain lengths
• Material handling equipment
• Any A555 chain application requiring odd-pitch lengths
• Chain repairs and length modifications

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