EK 530 ZZZ chain

In the 60-plus years that the parent company of EK Chain has been in business, they’ve gained a reputation as an innovator, responsible for such milestones as the world’s first O-ring motorcycle chain, way back in 1974.

Now EK is moving chain technology forward again, with the introduction of the 530ZZZ chain for streetbikes. EK considers the “Triple-Z” its ultimate engineering achievement, combining a number of proprietary features to make a chain that is both incredibly strong and surprisingly lightweight.

The most noticeable feature of the 530ZZ is the unique shape of its sideplates. Using the latest computer modeling tools, EK engineers analyzed in detail the shapes of conventional sideplates. Building on this base of knowledge, they developed a groundbreaking new shape that more effectively distributes the loads on the sideplate. The result is a considerable increase in tensile strength, without adding weight.

The EK 530ZZZ has a tensile strength of 11,000 pounds – higher than that of any previous EK street chain, and some 6 percent higher than a leading competitor’s “premium” 530 chain. Yet the Triple Z weighs in at 4.78 pounds per 100 links, 5 percent less than the competitor’s chain.

Much of the credit for this weight reduction goes to the lightening holes in the 530ZZZ’s sideplates, which actually reduce overall weight by the equivalent of at least one chain link. Since that’s rotating weight, it can make a noticeable difference in acceleration. These holes also help dissipate heat and evacuate dirt and mud, which can be detrimental to a chain’s lifespan.

All this high technology comes in a chain that’s finished in a unique and durable metalflake gold or silver enamel, rather than the traditional anodized finish. So along with world-class performance, the 530ZZZ has a distinctive look that stands out in a crowd.

The Triple Z is also one of the first chains to incorporate EK’s new Zero Stretch Technology. ZST reduces initial chain stretch to nearly zero, so that chain tension won’t need adjustment in the first 600 miles of use. This eliminates the hassle of adjusting after the initial break-in period, and also provides added assurance that excessive chain slack will be minimized over the life of the chain.11,000 lbs tensil strength

The EK 530ZZZ chain’s tensile strength is rated at an impressive 11,000 pounds, though it’s lighter than comparable 530 chains. The 530ZZZ (top) gets its strength and light weight from a unique sideplate shape that’s clearly different from a conventional chain’s (bottom).

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