User manual

08
Understanding Saw Chain
PITCH is determined by measuring
the distance between the centers of any
3 consecutive rivets and dividing by two.
GAUGE of a chain is the thickness
of the drive link measured at the tang.
It’s essential that the drive link thickness
correctly matches the width of the
groove in the guide bar.
KERF is the width of the cut in the
wood made by the saw chain cutter.
Optimum kerf for a saw chain is dependent
on the chain saw’s horsepower, saw chain
speed, length of the guide bar and the size,
hardness and type of timber being cut.
TriLink
®
saw chain is available with the ideal
kerf for every combination of equipment
and timber.
.325" pitch (15.87mm)
3/8" LP pitch (19.05mm)
3/8" pitch (19.05mm)
.404" pitch (20.62mm)
Distance Between
Center of Rivets
Saw Chain Pitch
5/8" approx.
3/4"
3/4"
13/16"
÷
2
PITCH
GAUGE
KERF