Hitachi is one of the largest, most diversified manufacturers in the world with annual sales of approximately $80 billion, US.  They have service centers located in Atlanta, GA; and Portland, OR with warehouses in Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; and Winnepeg, MB Canada.

Hitachi was founded in 1910; and in the current years while the world and society have changed greatly, they have never lost their pioneering spirit.  As a pioneer in the industry, Hitachi cast its first malleable iron chain in 1910 and is now one of the world’s larges chain manufacturers.  Today, the Inspire Series SBR chains, supplied by Hitachi Maxco, are the highest rated standard roller chains in the world.

They have adopted the phrase “Inspire the Next” as a declaration of their vow that the Hitachi brand will meet the expectations of their customers society in this new age.  The statement embodies Hitachi’s commitment to continue to inspire coming generations with the latest products, systems and servicesm for a more vibrant society.  It is also an expression of their strong commitment to boldly face whatever new challenges the times want to throw at them … Whatever comes “Next”.

Users of products supplied by Hitachi Maxco can be assured of the latest in technology, engineering and application, all within their perpective of commitment to “Quality”.

And the chain of choice is Hitachi Maxco, with 3 stateside locations in Atlanta, GA; Portland, OR; and Chicago, IL. 

In 1987 Hitachi Maxco, Ltd, introduced the first premium line of solid bushing/solid roller industrial roller chains to the North American marketplace.  Technology advanced manufacturing and part finishing techniques allow this series to competitively replace traditional curled components and extend chain life.

Today, Hitachi continues to invest heavily in developing advanced product solutions for industry.  Their innovations in the area of chain strength and wear performance, corrosion protection and maintenance free operation are solving problems, and providing value to their customers and partners.

Whether for power transmission or conveying; in the food and beverage, packaging, forest products, mining, pharmaceutical, automotive, or high-speed printing industries, count on Hitachi to provide the ultimate in performance and value in industrial roller chain products.

Neo-SBR

In 1997, Hitachi added a unique coating to pins and bushings and re-designed the connecting line.  A good product was made better as their design focus shifted to improving chain wear life and improving the endurance of the connecting link.

The new coating assisted lubrication and protected against corrosion.  A 5%-10% increase in wear life was achieved and Hitachi roller chains were now challenging the best products in the world.

The INSPIRE SERIES SBR

Today Hitachi stands poised to offer a quantum leap in the performance of standard roller chain.  New innovations in manufacturing technologies and parts processing have led to the development of their new INSPIRE SERIES SBR line of standard roller chain products.

A unique patent pending, “Hi-Energy Mechanical Process” is performed on all of the chain’s components and has yielded surprising benefits in both the fatigue strength and wear performance of this remarkable new series.  Hitachi’s  INSPIRE SERIES SBR chains possess the highest working load and horsepower capacity ratings in the world.