Offset links — also called half links — let you fine-tune chain length by adding a single pitch increment instead of the two-pitch minimum that a standard connecting link requires. When your sprocket centers are fixed and the chain length falls between even-link counts, an offset link is the answer. Without it, you’d have to move a sprocket, add a chain tensioner, or accept a chain that’s either too loose or too tight.

Available in 13 ANSI sizes from #35 through #240, covering the full range of Timken Drives single strand roller chain. Each offset link is manufactured to ANSI B29.1 standards with the same materials and heat treatment as the chain itself. The cranked plate design accommodates the half-pitch geometry while maintaining full load capacity.

A word of caution: offset links are slightly weaker than standard chain links due to the cranked plate geometry. In critical or high-load applications, it’s better to adjust sprocket centers to achieve an even-link chain length. Use offset links for moderate-duty applications where the convenience of half-pitch adjustment outweighs the marginal reduction in fatigue life.

• Half-Pitch Adjustment — add exactly one pitch to chain length without moving sprockets
• ANSI B29.1 Standard — interchangeable with all ANSI single strand roller chain
• Cranked Plate Design — accommodates half-pitch geometry while maintaining load capacity
• 13 Sizes Available — #35 through #240 covering the full chain range
• Sold Individually — buy exactly the quantity your application requires