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How To Find The Right Chain For Your Chainsaw

How To Measure Your Chainsaw Chain

Are you struggling with how to find the right chain for your chainsaw? First of all, you need to locate your chainsaws key identifiers: Gauge + Pitch + Number of Drive Links. The Gauge is the thickness of the chain / channel in the guide bar for the chain to run. The Pitch is the distance between rivets. And the Number of Drive Links is the quantity of sections that fit into the guide bar.

How To Find The Right Chain For Your Chainsaw - Gauge - Pitch - Drive Links

The best place to find this information is from your chainsaw’s original guide bar as this info will be stamped in to it. Alternatively, you can count / measure the links on your old chain, or consult your chainsaw’s operator’s manual. Taking your old chain to a dealer (such as ourselves) is also another reliable method to find replacement chainsaw chain.

How To Find Correct Chainsaw Chain

Once you have found these 3 main identifiers, finding the right chain for your chainsaw is a breeze! Simply head over to our Replacement Chainsaw Chain & Guide Bars page and use the handy filtration options down the left hand side of your screen (if you’re on desktop computer) to find the exact chain and guide bar you’re looking for:

Use Product Filters To Find The Right Chain and Guide Bar For Your Chainsaw

 

However, if you’re on a mobile device, simply click on the “Filter” button:

Filter Your Chainsaw Chain

Here at GLC | Gateshead Lawnmower Centre, we only supply the best replacement chainsaw chain and guide bars produced by Stihl. These items are designed to perfectly accompany Stihl Chainsaws however, they may also be suitable for other brands. You can use our enhanced filtration system to find suitable Stihl alternatives for you chainsaw.

Here’s a few quick links to popular chain size’s to help you:

12″ Chainsaw Chain | 14″ Chainsaw Chain | 16″ Chainsaw Chain | 18″ Chainsaw Chain

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Trevor

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