Stainless steel roller chain is quite different from carbon steel roller chain in a variety of ways. While the construction and sizes of stainless steel chains are the same as traditional ANSI standard roller chains, the parts are formed from high-grade stainless steel for use in medical, food applications, chemicals and more. While slightly more expensive than traditional roller chains, stainless steel offers a wide range of benefits:
Stainless steel is corrosion-resistant at high temperatures
Extremely low temperatures do not cause problems as these chains are not subject to cracking
Stainless steel is glossy and attractive, giving the appearance of cleanliness for indoor or food-related applications
