Originally Posted by
dsbrantjr
According to Wippermann "The inner link of the 9sX model is made of high-tensile stainless steel that increases the life span of the chain up to 20%" No steel is truly corrosion proof, hence the correct "corrosion resistant" vs the common, but incorrect, "stainless" designation.
Wippermann says the 10s1 and 9s1 chains are all stainless steel, both inner and outer links. The 10sX and 9sX chains have stainless steel inner links and nickel plated outer links. And, yes, they are corrosion resistant, not corrosion proof.