Oregon 72 LPX/LGX Chain Question

[eiklj]

Here's another chain-related question:
This is a brand new piece of Oregon 72 full chisel. I'm wondering what's the purpose of the rounded drive links and will they work on a regular spur/rim sprocket?
I've never seen drive links like these before.
Thanks.
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[Grande Dog]

Howdy,
That's something Oregon did for awhile, and I think they called it "durapro". It was supposed to have less vibration. There's no problem running it with standard sprockets.
Regards
Gregg

 

[eiklj]

Howdy,
That's something Oregon did for awhile, and I think they called it "durapro". It was supposed to have less vibration. There's no problem running it with standard sprockets.
Regards
Gregg

Thanks for the info.
je

 

[SawTroll]

Howdy,
That's something Oregon did for awhile, and I think they called it "durapro". It was supposed to have less vibration. There's no problem running it with standard sprockets.
Regards
Gregg

I suspect a side effect may be that the chain doesnt clean as well between the bar rails, but I don't know if it matters.

 

[166]

I suspect a side effect may be that the chain doesnt clean as well between the bar rails, but I don't know if it matters.

It was an issue on longer bars but ok on the shorter bars. The rudder link chain was discontinued a few years ago.

 

[SawTroll]

It was an issue on longer bars but ok on the shorter bars. The rudder link chain was discontinued a few years ago.

That makes sence! :msp_smile: