CA550 Agricultural Roller Chain Offset Link (Half Link) - USA Made

USA Made CA550 Offset Link (Half Link)

Premium quality CA550 offset link (also called a half link) manufactured in the USA for adjusting CA550 roller chain length by one-half pitch increment. Essential for fine-tuning chain length when standard chain doesn't provide proper tension adjustment, or when converting between odd and even numbers of links. 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
• Adjusts chain length by one-half pitch (0.815" for CA550)
• Allows fine-tuning of chain tension
• Converts between odd and even link counts
• Compatible with CA550 roller chain
• Includes necessary plates and pins

CA550 Offset Link Specifications:

• Chain Size: CA550
• Pitch (P): 1.630"
• Half Pitch Adjustment: 0.815"
• Roller Width (W): 0.797"
• Link Plate Thickness (T): 0.105"
• Pin Diameter (E): 0.281"

What is an Offset Link (Half Link)?

An offset link, also called a half link, is a specialty chain component used to adjust chain length by one-half pitch increment. Standard roller chain can only be adjusted in full-pitch increments (two links at a time), but an offset link allows you to add or remove just one-half pitch. This is essential when you need precise chain tension but standard chain lengths don't quite fit, or when you need to convert between an odd and even number of links.

When Do You Need an Offset Link?

• Chain is too tight with standard length but too loose when you remove two links
• Converting between odd and even link counts
• Fine-tuning chain tension for optimal performance
• Replacing worn chain when exact length matching is critical
• Custom installations requiring precise length adjustment

Applications:

• Agricultural equipment requiring precise chain tension
• Conveyor systems with fixed center distances
• Material handling equipment
• Any CA550 chain application requiring half-pitch adjustment

Expert Help from the Midwest

Based in the heart of American agriculture, we bring over 17 years of hands-on experience specializing in manure spreader aprons and agricultural chain systems. Need help selecting the right parts or have questions about your application? Call us at 815-973-2648 or 800-648-5429, or email info@farmchains.com. We're here to help you find the right solution.

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