The invention provides a dummy bar chain. Chain links each adopts a Y-shaped structure, the requirements of dummy bar chain feeding and blank drawing on a convex roll tension leveler are met, and the use requirements of a flat roll tension leveler with the same cross section can be met; the equipment composition is easier, the chain links are fixed with each other through hinge pins and pins, assembly and disassembly are more convenient and rapid, shaft sleeves are installed between the hinge pins and the chain links, each shaft sleeve adopts a self-lubricating bearing, abrasion between the chain links and the hinge pins can be slowed down, and the trouble of adding lubricating grease for oil cup lubrication is reduced. The dummy bar chain can meet the requirement of failing to bend reversely, and the effects that forward bending is achieved and the bending radius is controllable can be achieved.