Link plate

A link plate for a chain having a plurality of link plates interconnected by a plurality of cross pin members for pivotally connecting together two said link plates at pivot points located at each end thereof, said link plate comprising an elongated body of high tensile strength fiber material with a circular bearing portion lying at each end for receiving in bearing contact said cross pin members at said pivot points, said circular bearing portions comprising a winding of high tensile strength fiber material circularly wound around said pivot points and, said elongated body comprising a plurality of turns of high tensile strength fiber material wound around both pivot points and extending between said two circular bearing portions, said turns being fixed to each other by adhesive material.