Our newest chain, designed specifically for battery-operated saws, is available in .375 low profile, .050 gauge. It requires a 50-gauge bar, which can be purchased from a variety of retailers, including Rapco. This new product is ideal for lighter-duty roof ventilation and demolition tasks.
Chainsaw chains are a crucial component of chainsaws, playing a vital role in cutting through wood, trees, and other materials. The chain is designed to rotate around the guide bar, using its teeth to cut through the material with ease. There are various types of chainsaw chains available, including carbide tipped chain, semi-chisel chain, and regular chain, each with its unique characteristics and benefits.
Carbide tipped chains are known for their exceptional durability and ability to stay sharp longer, making them ideal for tough cutting jobs. Semi-chisel chains, on the other hand, offer a balance between cutting speed and ease of maintenance, making them a popular choice for general use. Regular chains are suitable for lighter tasks and are often more affordable.
Chainsaw chains come in different gauges, pitches, and lengths, making it essential to choose the right one for your specific needs and saw type. Proper maintenance and sharpening of the chain are necessary to ensure optimal performance, safety, and longevity. Whether you’re cutting wood, trees, or other materials, selecting the right chain and keeping it in good condition will make your cutting tasks more efficient and effective.
For over 40 years, Rapco has been recognized as the leading supplier of carbide-tipped chainsaw chains. Rapco Industries manufactures saw chains for typical and specialty cutting applications. Many thousands of customers use our chainsaw chains worldwide in over 66 countries, making it the most widely used product of its type on the market. If you’re looking for the best chainsaw chains, you’re at the right place.
Carbide chains are known for their durability and longevity, reducing the cost of replacement and labor. However, these chains can be compromised if they hit hard objects like stones, leading to the potential stripping of the teeth.
Carbide chain is a popular choice among professionals and hobbyists due to its exceptional durability and long lifespan. The carbide-tipped teeth on the chain stay sharper for longer, reducing the need for frequent sharpening and maintenance. This means you can spend more time cutting and less time maintaining your chainsaw.
Carbide chain is ideal for cutting through hardwoods, nails, and dirt, making it a great option for heavy-duty applications. Whether you’re dealing with dirty wood, frozen timber, or even materials with embedded nails, a carbide chain can handle the job with ease. Compared to a regular chain, a carbide chain is more resistant to wear and tear, reducing the cost of replacement and labor.
The use of carbide chain can also improve the overall performance of your chainsaw, allowing you to complete jobs more efficiently and effectively. With a carbide chain, you can tackle tough cutting tasks with confidence, knowing that your chain will stay sharp and perform well even under challenging conditions. Investing in a carbide chain is a smart choice for anyone looking to enhance their cutting capabilities and reduce downtime.
Whether you are dealing with extreme cutting conditions such as fire department roof ventilation, or lighter duty applications such as firewood cutting, stump removal, and ripping, Rapco Industries manufactures chainsaw chains designed specifically, or can design a carbide chain for your needs. Rapco manufactures two familiar styles of chainsaw chain cutting teeth, the chisel and the chamfer. We also manufacture two specialty chainsaw cutting teeth, the Dragon and the Terminator. Each of the four styles of cutting teeth can be ground with an efficient round grind for cutting efficiency or with a flat grind for the best impact resistance when encountering applications requiring impact resistance.
Rapco also offers two superior grades of carbide on our chains, one for impact resistance and one for cutting-edge endurance. This allows our carbide chainsaw chains to stay sharper, up to 25 times longer than standard steel chainsaw chains.
We are the only company in the world to manufacture multiple saw chain designs and configurations of all the standard pitches and gauges of carbide chainsaw chains. This allows us to fit most chainsaws with a carbide chain that can be customized to your unique cutting requirements and conditions.
Rapco carbide chainsaw chains are easily sharpened with a diamond sharpener. We sell diamond sharpeners for chain bench grinders and small handheld grinders to sharpen all styles of the chain we manufacture. A rotary diamond burr or file is suitable for maintaining the sharpness of carbide chains, which might otherwise wear out quickly under challenging conditions. For a reasonable charge, we also offer a sharpening and repair service that will re-sharpen your chain on the same equipment it was originally manufactured on for the best cutting performance.
We take great pride in the ability to help our customers, for over 40 years, resolve tough and unique cutting applications. We have the ability to provide special designs at the same price as our standard designs. Our manufacturing team has tremendous skill and ability in maintaining our strict quality demands.
Download our chain selection guide for help in selecting the best chain design for your application, or call us at 800-959-6130 for personal assistance in making a selection and ordering.
Rapco carbide chainsaw chains are easily sharpened with a diamond sharpener. We sell diamond sharpeners for chain bench grinders and small handheld grinders to sharpen all styles of the chain we manufacture. For a reasonable charge, we also offer a sharpening and repair service that will re-sharpen your chain on the same equipment it was originally manufactured on for the best cutting performance.
We take great pride in the ability to help our customers, for over 40 years, resolve tough and unique cutting applications. We have the ability to provide special designs at the same price as our standard designs. Our manufacturing team has tremendous skill and ability in maintaining our strict quality demands.
Download our chain selection guide for help in selecting the best chain design for your application, or call us at 800-959-6130 for personal assistance in making a selection and ordering.
Find out what you have been missing in cutting performance; it’s your time to get a better chain, and you’ll know that it’s more than just a chainsaw chain. It’s a Rapco carbide chainsaw chain!
Who knew saws could be so complex? It turns out that not all saw chain types are equal. For example, carbide tipped saw chains can tackle tougher jobs that regular saw chains simply cannot handle. This type can saw through mud, soil, frozen wood, some metals, and so much more! For example, Stihl offers various models and specifications of carbide saw chains, such as the Stihl 23RD3 and Stihl 36RD3, which are known for their performance in challenging cutting scenarios. But what sets these saw chain types apart? Each type includes crucial configurations like chain gauge, pitch, cutting teeth sequence, length, style, and material–all of which must match up perfectly for the saw chain to have optimum performance. No matter what type of sawing job you’re taking on–from a simple home improvement project to a more challenging backyard forestry job–make sure you understand the different saw chain types before you start!
Choosing the right saw chain type for your sawing needs is essential for a successful sawing job! The first thing is to match the pitch, gauge & drive link count to fit your saw. Larger saw chains generally have larger pitches, and they’re better-suited to tougher jobs that a standard saw chain may not be able to handle. Go the extra mile and opt for carbide tipped saw chains – this type can saw through mud, soil, frozen wood, some metals, and so much more! Plus, you know it’s up to any professional application you can throw its way. Adding water into the kerf can assist in lubricating and cooling the chain, which can improve its performance when dealing with very dry timber.
Carbide tipped chains are the way to go when you need a hard-hitting solution! Not only will they stay sharper up to 25 times longer than most other types, but their superior hardness can easily cut through metal, ice, tree roots, and even nails. Plus with less sharpening needed compared to regular chains, it’s almost like having an investment in your saw. The only downside is they are more expensive. The connection between the chain’s durability and its ability to cut through tough materials like metal and ice is evident in its superior performance and longevity. However, if you look at the overall investment they last, can be re-sharpened, and their cutting teeth can be repurposed into a new chain.
If you’re looking for the best chainsaw chain around for household or commercial use, Rapco Industries has got what you need. From tackling challenging projects to dealing with tough conditions, there’s a reliable and sturdy option for whatever kind of job is at hand. People using carbide-tipped chainsaw chains have shared insights into the pros and cons based on individual feedback, highlighting how different types of chains perform and the challenges faced by individuals when using these chains. Choose from Chamfer (most versatile), Chisel (rips through even the most abrasive materials fast) Terminator (the firefighter favorite!) or Dragon – perfect when it comes to demolition work in industrial settings!
“I definitely love these chains never again will I go back to a regular chain”
Robert
“You have a fantastic product. We have to cut out massive root systems below ground level (and blind). Your chain is doing the trick, cutting our labor way down. We’ve been running it for almost a year, with great results. It finally needs sharpening, but has held up extremely well in adverse conditions. I was concerned the connecting links may be an issue, but we have had no problem. We’ll be purchasing another. Thanks for the customer support as well.”
John B.
“Your chains are AWESOME! I purchased two in 2014 and have been cutting drought-killed timber ever since. Standard steel chains were only lasting about 15 minutes!”
Joel S.
“Your chain cut like butter for a long time, and I have never bought a carbide chain even close to as good as your since. I sent it back to be resharpened and you said it was completely worn out. I bought cheaper chains after that, and life has never been the same. I cut mainly wood but I do occasionally tough the dirt which is deadly to a non-carbide chain”
Gary
“I’ve had such great results with the blade I ordered last year that I’d like to order two more, one as a backup and one as a gift for a friend. I’ve got to tell you, these are great blades. The first one I ordered doesn’t even need to be sharpened yet, it’s still plowing through junipers like a champ. After the dozens of trees, I’ve disassembled with this blade, and it has lost the ridiculously sharp razor edge it had out of the box, but it’s still sharper than any steel blade I’ve ever used. Even if it had only lasted this long before totally falling to pieces, it still would have been worth twice the price, but it’s still going strong. I have a feeling that I’ll be a lifelong customer.”
Paul D.
“I wanted to let you know how happy I am with my recently purchased carbide tipped chainsaw chain. What a surprise it was to me to have it work the way it does. When trying to cut wood with dirt on it, I had to sharpen my old chain 4 times. I was not getting much wood cut. After putting your carbide tipped chain on my Husqvarna saw, I finished cutting the wood in 15 minutes. It was so easy, I just let the saw do the work with no pushing, and it went through the wood fast. I’ve been cutting wood for 50 years, and never have I had a chainsaw that cut like that.
Thank you so much for your great product!”
Ken P. – Pittsfield NH
“I bought 2 of these chains in January 2013, they have cut in half, or better, the time it takes us to cut hardwood. What used to take us two and a half hours now only takes forty-five minutes. These chains are worth the money!”
James D. Plains, TX
“I have been very pleased with the results of having this carbide chainsaw chain on my saw, even now that it’s due for sharpening and service, it was still cutting like a hot knife thru butter.”
Gordon J. Anchorage, AK
“I recently ordered one of your carbide chains for a 16″ Homelite that I have used for about 15 years, replacing the standard chain many times. I have never enjoyed such performance trimming mesquite limbs on our ranch. It seems to cut through a 5″ limb in about one-third the time. Rick was most helpful in helping me choose the correct specifications for my application. Kudos to him and your company.”
Dennis K. Tucson, AZ
“The Rapco carbide tip chain saw blade is a must! My previous stock metal blade initially lasted 20 minutes, then 2 minutes after sharpening, then 15 seconds after the second sharpening, and finally 20 seconds after pro-sharpening. Gave up on that one. Rapco’s carbide blade, after 120 minutes, is still going strong and so far has lasted 360 times longer than my last pro-sharpening and counting. Well worth the investment in money and value of loss of time and frustration…”
Gene R. North Vancouver, Canada