A conveyor chain (11) is provided with: a plurality of links (12) consisting of a first synthetic resin and disposed in a series direction; and a plurality of pins (15) for sequentially connecting each of the plurality of links (12) to an adjacent link (12) so that the each of the plurality of links (12) can pivot. Each of the links (12) has a placement surface (14) on which an article (13) can be placed. Each of the pins (15) has a metallic core rod (30) and a cover member (32) which consists of a second synthetic resin and which covers the core rod (30).
