Connecting and offset links
Connecting and offset links for roller chains to European (B type) and American standard (A type and ANSI) – from small 04B and 05B pitches up to 28B chains, in simplex, duplex and triplex versions, plus heavy-duty (AH) and stainless steel (SS) links. A link always has the same designation as the chain it is intended for.
Connecting link or offset link
Connecting links join the two ends of a chain with an even number of links. Offset links (half links) are used when the chain has an odd number of links or needs to be shortened or extended by half a link, e.g. when tensioning a chain on a combine.
How to find the right link
Read the designation on the chain and enter it in the search or choose a subcategory. The number after the dash shows the number of strands: 12A-1 is simplex, 12A-2 duplex and 12A-3 triplex chain. American chains also carry an ANSI number, e.g. 12A-1 corresponds to ANSI 60-1.
| Code | Product Name | Designation | Brand | Catalogue Number | Pitch P (mm) | Pitch P (zoll) | Width between Inner plates b1 (mm) | Roller diameter d1 (mm) | Weight (kg) | Price | Add To Cart | |
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1003396 | S55R connecting link | S55R CL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 308,00 RSD | |
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1003397 | S55R offset link | S55R OL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 665,00 RSD | |
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1004851 | 55V connecting link | 55V CL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 243,00 RSD | |
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1004852 | 55V offset link | 55V OL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 516,00 RSD | |
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1004849 | A557 connecting link | A557 CL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 189,00 RSD | |
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1004850 | A557 offset link | A557 OL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 361,00 RSD | |
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1002050 | S62 connecting link | S62 CL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 238,00 RSD | |
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1002051 | S62 offset link | S62 OL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 543,00 RSD | |
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1002048 | S62R connecting link | S62R CL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 268,00 RSD | |
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1002049 | S62R offset link | S62R OL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 164,00 RSD | |
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1003287 | S88 connecting link | S88 CL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 498,00 RSD | |
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1003288 | S88 offset link | S88 OL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 991,00 RSD | |
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1006243 | 06B-3 connecting link | 06B-3 CL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 69,00 RSD | |
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1006244 | 06B-3 offset link | 06B-3 OL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 144,00 RSD | |
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1006619 | 06B-1 SS connecting links | 06B-1 SS CL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,00 RSD | |
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1006620 | 06B-1 SS offset links | 06B-1 SS OL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 87,00 RSD | |
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1006622 | 08B-1 SS connecting links | 08B-1 SS CL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 78,00 RSD | |
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1006623 | 08B-1 SS offset links | 08B-1 SS OL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 140,00 RSD | |
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1006628 | 10B-1 SS connecting links | 10B-1 SS CL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 157,00 RSD | |
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1006629 | 10B-1 SS offset links | 10B-1 SS OL | SHWARTZ | - | - | - | - | - | - | 181,00 RSD |
When do I need an offset link instead of a connecting link?
When the chain has an odd number of links or needs to be shortened or extended by half a link. A connecting link is used when the number of links is even.
What does ANSI 60-1 next to 12A-1 mean?
It is the same chain size according to the American ANSI standard. 12A-1 and ANSI 60-1 are the same chain, so the same connecting link fits both.
Is an offset link weaker than the rest of the chain?
An offset link has bent plates, so it has a somewhat lower load capacity than a straight link. On heavily loaded drives it is better, whenever possible, to use a chain with an even number of links and a standard connecting link.