How wide is a 530 chain?

Overall Chain Width: 0.888″

How do I know my chain width?

To measure the chain size, if you have just the sprocket, use calipers to measure between the teeth. Measure from center to center of where the chain roller would set between the teeth that will give you the pitch. Once you know the pitch you can determine what chain size you would need.

How wide is a #35 chain?

#35 Chain That Meets Rigorous Quality Standards

Part No. 35R
Plate Thickness (T) 0.050
Overall Width (F) 0.232
Overall Width (G) 0.303
Unit of Measure (Inches or Millimeters) in

How wide is a 530 O ring chain?

Parts Unlimited 530 heavy duty O-Ring drive chain. This chain is 24.5mm wide (at it’s widest point – the rivets) some vintage bikes can’t use certain O-Ring chains if they are too wide.

What does 530 mean on a chain?

The size convention for chain is set in a system of 1/8ths. The first number indicates the pitch of the chain (the distance between the centerline of the pins, link to link) a “5” indicates a 5/8ths of an inch pitch, where a “6” indicates a 6/8ths of an inch pitch (3/4″).

What size is standard bicycle chain?

Chains come in 3⁄32 in (2.4 mm), 1⁄8 in (3.2 mm), 5⁄32 in (4.0 mm), or 3⁄16 in (4.8 mm) roller widths, the internal width between the inner plates. 1⁄8 in (3.2 mm) chains are typically used on bikes with a single rear sprocket: those with coaster brakes, hub gears, fixed gears such as track bicycles, or BMX bikes.

Is 530 chain the same as 50?

Nowadays there is little to no difference between 50 and 530 chains, but the difference originated from where 50 chains were used in industrial applications whereas 530 chains were used primarily for transport and vehicles. Therefore 50 chains were traditionally more durable but heavier and more expensive.

Will a 520 chain fit a 530 sprocket?

hah uNREAL! The OP asked if a 520 sprocket could be used with a 530 chain, the answer to this is yes it can without any ill side effects, its not any more likely to jump off than if it were on a 530 sprocket.

What’s the difference between a 520 chain and a 530 chain?

turner38 Well-Known Member. A 530 chain on a 520 sprocket will work just fine, a 532 will not. The differance between a 520 and 530 is the width, the roller diamiter and pitch are the same.