Which direction does a half-link chain go?

The big part of the link should be in front- in front of the smaller side of the link. The rounded part of the link should face the sprocket teeth. Half Link chains do not have a master link.

Do half-link chains have a master link?

A half-link chain allows you to add or remove a single link. Remember, that with a full-link chain you are forced to remove a full link, two half links equalling 1 inner, 1 outer link.

How does a half-link work?

A half-link (pintle) chain uses the same link throughout. You can add or remove one link at a time. This lets you adjust length in one-half-inch increments. Pintle chains let BMXers and singlespeeders get more precise adjustments without relying on chain tensioners.

When to replace MissingLink with chain in KMC?

CL571R applies for: Z92, Z82, Z72, Z51 of KMC chains. CL573R applies for: Z8, Z7, Z50, Z33 of KMC chain. Note: MissingLink should be replaced together with chain, 3 to 5 times the most if frequency.

What makes a half link chain so durable?

In concert with our famously durable riveting technology, you’ll be riding longer and harder with more control and less effort. Solid from the inside out, one of the secrets in making our extremely durable and tensile chains is in the high temperature used to treat the chains.

Which is the drive link on a chainsaw?

First thing to check is the drive link, which should be pointing forward. The drive link is the wave-shaped piece that fits into groove on the chainsaw bar. If that little wave is pointing towards the end of the bar (e.g. forward), then your chain is pointed in the correct direction.

What makes KMC chain so durable and tensile?

Solid from the inside out, one of the secrets in making our extremely durable and tensile chains is in the high temperature used to treat the chains. Go out there and earn a new badge. Our chain is there to help you kill it.