ASME B29.27-2002

REAFFIRMED 2016

SINGLE-PITCH AND DOUBLE-PITCH HOLLOW PIN CONVEYOR CHAINS AND ATTACHMENTS

A N A M E R I C A N N A T I O N A L S T A N D A R D

A N A M E R I C A N N A T I O N A L S T A N D A R D

SINGLE-PITCH AND DOUBLE-PITCH HOLLOW PIN CONVEYOR CHAINS AND ATTACHMENTS

ASME B29.27-2002

Date of Issuance: August 7, 2002

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CONTENTS

Foreword iv

Committee Roster v

Correspondence With B29 Committee vi

1. Scope 1

2. Hollow Pin Chains 1

3. Sprockets 3

   Figures

   1. Single-Pitch Connecting Link 1

   2. Double-Pitch Connecting Link 1

   3. Double-Pitch Hollow Pin Chain With Small Rollers 2

   4. Double-Pitch Hollow Pin Chain With Large Rollers 2

   5. Single-Pitch Hollow Pin Chain 2

   6. Single-Pitch Pin Link 3

   7. Double-Pitch Pin Link 3

   8. Double-Pitch Roller Link With Large Rollers 3

   9. Double-Pitch Roller Link With Small Rollers 3

   10. Single-Pitch Roller Link 3

   11. General Chain Dimensions 5

Table

1 General Chain Dimensions, Limiting Dimensions for Interchangeability,

Measuring Loads, and Ultimate Tensile Strengths 4

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