FAQ
About Saw Chain - What Is Chain Pitch? [2008-10-13]
Chain pitch is the distance between any three consective rivets divided by two. Pitch defines the size of the chain. 1/4" is the smallest, 3/8" and .325" is the most common for hand held chain saws. For Harvester machines the pitch is usually .404" or 3/4". Other parts of the cutting elements are pitch related. The drive sprocket on the saw must be the same pitch as the chain, and so must the nose sprocket on sprocket-nose bars.
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