About Diamond-Drives
Diamond-Drives by Timken, a leading manufacturer of power transmission products, offers a broad line of superior quality precision roller chain, engineered class chain and augers engineered to push the world’s toughest applications further.
Committed to High-Performance Drive Solutions
The Timken Company Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To use our knowledge to make the world’s industries work better.
Our Vision
To be the global leader in bearings and mechanical power transmission, continually improving performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Our Values
Our Guiding Principles
Engineering & Quality
From corrosive environments to heavy shock loads, we engineer the optimum chain for your application to help increase uptime and reduce maintenance costs. All high-quality must start with the right material selection and precise heat treatment for optimal performance.
Our entire range of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard precision roller chain, specialty chain, and attachment chain meet or exceed ANSI standard B29.1 and British Standard ISO 606:2015. Conveyor series chain meet ANSI standard B29.3. We also offer high strength chain that meet the new ANSI B29.28 standard. Drives’ engineered class chain is manufactured utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to a ensure a high-quality, high-value product.
Frequently Asked Questions
When were Diamond and Drives acquired by Timken?
Drives was acquired in 2011, while Diamond was acquired in 2019. Since 2019, we have been focused on combining operations into a central location in Fulton, Illinois and Clinton, Iowa.
Where are Diamond® and Drives® products made?
Most Diamond and Drives products are made at our manufacturing plants located in Fulton, Illinois and Clinton, Iowa. The Fulton facility focuses on making roller chain, while the Clinton facility specializes in augers.
Where can I purchase Diamond® or Drives® products?
Our products are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or through distributors. You can use our Distributor Locator to find an authorized distributor near you.
Our Company’s Roots – And Future



Diamond and Drives are now together as part of The Timken Company’s growing portfolio of engineered bearings and industrial motion products. Diamond-Drives employs more than 660 team members with a combined manufacturing space of 483,000 square feet in Fulton, Illinois and Clinton, Iowa.
Historic Events
Important stories from Diamond-Drives history.Industry Affiliations
Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA)
Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA)
Mechanical Power Transmission Association (MPTA)
Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association
European Transmission Distributors Association (EPTDA)
To learn more about our commitment to quality, visit the Timken website.