Roller Chains

RM Fowler stock a wide range of standard BS, ANSI and specialist roller drive chains for many historical vehicles. All of the roller chain we supply is specifically designed for automotive drive use and has a much higher specification than normal commercial chains.

Some samples from our range of non-standard chains are shown below.

1904 MMC fitted with 1.1/4" Pitch 20 364

A sample of 1" Pitch 20 441

A sample of 35mm Pitch Elite branded 20 400

Chain Measurements

In order to identify the chain you require we will need the 3 measurements shown in the diagram below.

P = Pitch
DR = Roller Diameter
W = Distance between inner plates

Popular sizes of non-standard Roller Chain for historic vehicles that RM Fowler have supplied to our customers are detailed below.

REF	Pitch P	Width W	Roller Dia Dr	Pin Dia Dp	Vehicle Type
20 525	1 inch	1/2 inch	1/2 inch	7mm	Rex
20 435x 1/2	1 inch	1/2 inch	9/16 inch	0.281 inch	Franklin, Rambler, Oldsmobile
20 441	1 inch	1/2 inch	5/8 inch	0.325 inch	Cadillac Ford
20 ANSI 80	1 inch	5/8 inch	5/8 inch	0.312 inch	American Standard
20 514	1 inch	1/2 inch	14mm	7mm	American Steamers, Oldsmobile, Norfolk
20 364L Light	1.1/4 inch	1/2 inch	5/8 inch	0.325 inch	Benz Hurtu, MMC Marshall Belsize
20 364	1.1/4 inch	5/8 inch	5/8 inch	0.325 inch	Star Martini, Napier, Wolseley
20 519	30mm	1/2 inch	5/8 inch	0.325 inch	Gladiator, Clement
20 98613	30mm	5/8 inch	5/8 inch	0.325 inch	De Dietrich, Gladiator, Benz
20 401	35mm	17mm	5/8 inch	0.325 inch	Panhard Levassor CGV
20 400	35mm	18mm	18 mm	0.325 inch	Mercedes, Panhard Levassor, Berliet, Sunbeam Fiat

R M Fowler can make bespoke chains made to exact customer requirements. This can include obscure pitches and roller diameters or double roller chains as shown in the picture below

Double roller chain made for an 1892 Peugeot

For a quote go to our Contact Us page and fill in our online form, email sales@rmfowler.co.uk or call 01565 651 051.