Plastic chains have been created for light duty power agricultural Chain transmission applications. They can be utilized with steel or plastic-type sprockets, and perform a variety of speeds.
A real advantage of plastic roller chain is that it can perform in harsh chemical substances, moisture and various temperature applications.
They self-lubricate and are perfect for applications where cleanliness is important. Meals processing, medical and computer equipment and clean rooms are common uses for plastic-type material roller chain.