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Plastic Chains • Standard chain Materials |
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| Stiles Material Number Suffix |
Material |
Description |
Food approval2) |
Density [g/cm3] |
Temperature range |
Standard color |
| BGT |
DP |
Standard POM (Acetal)1) with good strength and good coefficient of friction. For standard low speed applications. |
EU, FDA |
1.42 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to +194°F), Wet conditions: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) |
Light gray |
| BGF |
LF |
Low-friction POM (Acetal)1) with high strength and good abrasion resistance. Suitable for high speed applications. |
EU, FDA |
1.42 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to +194°F), Wet conditions: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) |
Light brown |
| BHU |
PT |
Extra low-friction POM (Acetal)1) with a special self-lubricating agent incorporated into the molecular structure. The material shows a low coefficient of friction, high strength and good abrasion resistance. Suitable for high speed applications with redu |
EU, FDA |
1.43 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to +194°F), Wet conditions: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) |
Dark gray for Flexi Chains: White |
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Special Plastic Chain Materials |
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| Stiles Material Number Suffix |
Material |
Description |
Food approval2) |
Density [g/cm3] |
Temperature range |
Standard color |
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TS |
Extra low-friction POM (Acetal)1) with special self-lubricating agents incorporated into the molecular structure. The material shows a very low coefficient of friction, good strength and abrasion resistance. Suitable for dry running high speed application |
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1.43 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to +194°F), Wet conditions: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) |
Silver |
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EC |
POM (Acetal)1) with a electrical surface resistivity below 50.000 Ohm/sq (DIN/EN 1637). Material has high strength and a good coefficient of friction. Especially for applications where belt charge-up must be avoided |
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1.42 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to +194°F) |
Black |
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AS |
POM (Acetal)1) with reduced electrical surface resistance to avoid dust accumulation and belt charge-up. Material has high strength and a low coefficient of friction. |
– |
1.42 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to +194°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) |
White |
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MD |
POM (Acetal)1) with a special detectable additive (X-ray and metal detectors). The material has high strength and a low coefficient of friction, but is not suitable for long-term contact with high concentrations of acids and chlorine. |
EU, FDA |
1.51 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to +195°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) |
Blue |
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MG |
Special patented magnetic-sensitive thermoplastic material formulated for magnetic conveyor system applications. |
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1.5 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +82°C (0°F to +180°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +66°C (0°F to +151°F) |
Black |
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PK |
Extra wear-resistant aramidic fiber-filled thermoplastic material, for wet and dry applications and abrasive conditions. This special coefficient of friction compound ensures good wear resistance and a low coefficient of friction, especially for abrasive, |
– |
1.41 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +82°C (0°F to +180°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +66°C (0°F to +151°F) |
Dark gray |
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WR |
Extra wear-resistant thermoplastic material for dry applications and abrasive conditions (glass). This special coefficient of friction compound ensures better wear resistance than NY and a low coefficient of friction. When using this material, it is neces |
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1.35 |
Dry conditions: -18°C to +82°C (0°F to +180°F) Wet conditions: -18°C to +66°C (0°F to +151°F) |
Black |
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WK |
Extra wear-resistant aramidic fiber-filled thermoplastic material, for dry applications and abrasive conditions (glass). This special coefficient of friction compound ensures better wear resistance than NY and a low coefficient of friction. When using thi |
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1.15 |
Dry conditions: -18°C to +82°C (0°F to +180°F) Wet conditions: -18°C to +66°C (0°F to +151°F) |
Light green |
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NY |
Thermoplastic material with high strength and abrasion resistance. Material has very good long-term heat resistance. Suitable for heavy conveying applications in dry conditions and at elevated temperatures. Material is specially modified for improved stab |
EU |
1.14 |
Wet conditions: not recommended Dry conditions*: -46°C to +130°C short-term +160°C (-50°F to +270°F (short-term +320°F) |
Dark gray |
| BOY |
HT |
Reinforced thermoplastic material with very high strength and toughness. Suitable for heavy conveying applications in dry conditions and at elevated temperatures. Material is specially modified for improved stability at elevated temperatures. Flammability |
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1.41 |
Wet conditions: not recommended Dry conditions: 0°C to +170°C short-term +200°C (+32°F to +338°F short-term +392°F) |
Gray |
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NG |
Extra low friction PBT material with good strength and very good abrasion resistance. Suitable for high speed, dry running applications. |
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1.32 |
Wet conditions: -40°C to +60°C (-40 °F to +140°F) Dry conditions: -40°C to +130°C short-term +150°C (-40°F to +266°F short-term +302°F) |
Gray |
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FR |
Flame retardant PBT material with excellent stiffness, hardness, low coefficient of friction and good abrasion resistance. Suitable for conveying applications with special demands for low flammability. Increased wear-life due to good friction and wear pro |
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1.47 |
Wet conditions: -40°C to +60°C -40°F to +140°F Dry conditions: -40°C to +130°C short-term +150°C (-40°F to + 266°F short-term + 302°F) |
Green |
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GR |
Thermoplastic material with chemical resistance to acids, alkalines and hot water. For continuous use in boiling water. Density allows the material to sink in water. For details on chemical resistance please contact Habasit. |
EU, FDA |
1.24 |
+5°C to +105°C (+40°F to + 220°F) |
Natural white |
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PP |
Thermoplastic material, chemical resistant, glass fiber reinforced, for all applications with chemical agents. |
EU |
1.13 |
+5°C to +105°C (+40°F to + 220°F) |
Natural white |
| BOZ |
PC |
Strong, impact resistant thermoplastic material suitable for heavy duty conveying applications, particularly case conveyors. |
FDA |
1.2 |
Dry conditions: -20°C to +130°C (-4°F to +266°F) Wet conditions: ???? |
Gray |
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GR |
Thermoplastic material with chemical resistance to acids, alkalines and hot water. For continuous use in boiling water. Density allows the material to sink in water. For details on chemical resistance please contact Habasit. |
EU, FDA |
1.24 |
+5°C to +105°C (+40°F to + 220°F) |
Natural white |
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PP |
Thermoplastic material, chemical resistant, glass fiber reinforced, for all applications with chemical agents. |
EU |
1.13 |
+5°C to +105°C (+40°F to + 220°F) |
Natural white |
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PC |
Strong, impact resistant thermoplastic material suitable for heavy duty conveying applications, particularly case conveyors. |
FDA |
1.2 |
Dry conditions: -20°C to +130°C (-4°F to +266°F) Wet conditions: ???? |
Gray |
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| Stiles Material Number Suffix |
Material |
Description |
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Density [g/cm3] |
Temperature range |
Standard color |
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CS |
Carbon steel - 43 HRC |
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7.85 |
Wet conditions: not recommended Dry conditions: -40°C to +180°C (-40°F to +355°F) |
Black |
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SS |
Standard applications - Ferritic stainless steel, magnetic qualities, and good chemical resistance. Suitable for most applications and environments. |
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7.9 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +260°C (-40°F to +500°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +120°C (-40°F to +248°F) |
Gray |
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SH |
High strength applications - Martensitic stainless steel, magnetic qualities, better mechanical resistance and less chemical resistance, Ra <0.3 |
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7.7 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +400°C (-40°F to +752°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +120°C (-40°F to +248°F) |
Gray |
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SA |
High chemical resistance - Austenitic stainless steel, non-magnetic, with better chemical resistance and wear resistance, but less mechanical strength. Used in tough environments or for esthetic reasons. |
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7.9 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +400°C (-40°F to +752°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +120°C (-40°F to +248°F) |
Gray |
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| Stiles Material Number Suffix |
Material |
Description |
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Density [g/cm3] |
Temperature range |
Standard color |
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SS |
Standard applications - Ferritic stainless steel, magnetic qualities, and good chemical resistance. Suitable for most applications and environments. |
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7.9 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +260°C (-40°F to +500°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +120°C (-40°F to +248°F) |
Gray |
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SH |
High strength applications - Martensitic stainless steel, magnetic qualities, better mechanical resistance and less chemical resistance. |
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7.7 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +400°C (-40°F to +752°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +120°C (-40°F to +248°F) |
Gray |
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SA |
High chemical resistance - Austenitic stainless steel, non-magnetic, with better chemical resistance and wear resistance, but less mechanical strength. Used in tough environments or for esthetic reasons. |
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7.9 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +400°C (-40°F to +752°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +120°C (-40°F to +248°F) |
Gray |
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IN |
High chemical resistance - Austenitic stainless steel, nonmagnetic with increased resistance to chloride corrosion. |
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7.9 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +400°C (-40°F to +752°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +120°C (-40°F to +248°F) |
Gray |
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PP |
Thermoplastic material, chemical resistant, glass fiber reinforced, for all applications with chemical agents. |
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1.13 |
+5°C to +105°C (+40°F to +220°F) |
Natural white |
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| Stiles Material Number Suffix |
Material |
Description |
Food approval2) |
Density [g/cm3] |
Temperature range |
Standard color |
| BHV |
CS |
Carbon steel for solid sprockets. Suitable in non-corrosive, abrasive environments, such as glass conveying. |
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7.85 |
Wet conditions: not recommended Dry conditions: -40°C to +180°C (-40°F to +355°F) |
Black |
| BHW |
SA |
Austenitic stainless steel (non-magnetic) for solid sprockets. Suitable in corrosive, abrasive environments, such as vegetable processing. |
EU, FDA |
7.9 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +400°C (-40°F to +752°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +120°C (-40°F to +248°F) |
Gray |
| BHX |
NY |
High heat resistant, good abrasion resistant thermoplastic sprocket material. |
– |
1.14 |
Wet conditions: not recommended Dry conditions: -46°C to +130°C short-term +160°C (-50°F to +270°F short-term +320 °F) |
Black |
| AAV |
PE |
Suitable in chemical conveying with plastic and metal chains. Not suitable for abrasive applications. Low noise compared to steel sprockets, good wear resistance. *Below -40°C (-40°F), thermal chain shrinkage requires a sprocket pitch diameter adaptation. |
EU, FDA |
0.94 |
-70°C to +65°C (-94°F to +150°F) |
Natural white |
| BIB |
ND |
Special noise dampening compound for Multi-Hub sprockets.Tough sprocket material for very low temperature applications. Especially for applications where lower noise and a longer sprocket lifetime are required. Excellent chemical resistance. |
– |
1.24 |
-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to + 120°F) |
Dark gray |
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LI |
High strength, abrasion resistant thermoplastic sprocket material. |
– |
1.37 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +82°C (-40°F to +180°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) |
Black |
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L |
Extra low friction thermoplastic material with self-lubricating agent for Multi-Hub idlers. |
EU, FDA |
1.41 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to +194°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) |
Black |
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| Stiles Material Number Suffix |
Material |
Description |
Food approval2) |
Density [g/cm3] |
Temperature range |
Standard color |
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GF |
High stiffness thermoplastic material for conveyor system chain bushing. |
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1.57 |
Wet conditions: not recommended Dry conditions: 0°C to +170°C Short-term +200°C (+32°F to +338°F) Short-term +392°F |
Natural white |
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H |
Wear resistant thermoplastic material. Available for LBP rollers. |
FDA |
1.26 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to +194°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) |
Blue |
| BGF |
LF |
Low-friction POM. Available for LBP rollers. |
EU, FDA |
1.42 |
Dry conditions: -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to +194°F) Wet conditions: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) |
Dark gray |
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G |
For GripTop inserts on Slat Top Plastic Chains |
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1.16 |
-40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) |
Black or White |
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PL |
For GripTop inserts on Slat Top Plastic and Snap-on Chains |
– |
1.14 |
-40°C to +80°C (-40°F to +176°F) |
Black or White |
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HY |
For GripTop inserts on Slat Top Plastic and Snap-on Chains |
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1.2 |
-40°C to +110°C (-40°F to +230°F) |
Black |
1) POM (Acetal) generally shows good resistance to oil and alkalines and has a cut-resistant surface.
2) For details on food approvals, please ask for technical support from our office. |
