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Chain Lubrication

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What is Tribology and how can lubricant selection improve leaf chain performance?

What is Tribology and how can lubricant selection improve leaf chain performance? Here, we discuss the importance of tribology and lubricant. Traditionally, the lubricant needed for a forklift chain application could be fulfilled by using all-round, off-the-shelf lubricants chosen generally based on experience. Nowadays, demanding environments dictate that the forklift […]

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What temperature can leaf chain operate at?

What temperature can leaf chain operate at? Leaf chain, with the right specification and lubricant, can successfully operate in temperatures from -20°C to +°40C. I was recently asked for advice from a customer who was sending a machine to Antarctica. The average winter temperature at the South Pole is about

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What is the best type of lubricant for leaf chain?

In our experience, a brush on formula, with high adhesion and a capillary action, as well as water-repellent, extreme pressure and anti-wear additives will deliver the best results for leaf chain lubrication. Effective leaf chain lubrication is essential for maximising the chain’s service life, as well as ensuring the safe

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5 reasons to avoid spray on leaf chain lubrication

Why the right lubrication matters for the service life of leaf chain

Why should you avoid spray on chain lubrication? While aerosols no longer contain the chlorofluorocarbons that damage the ozone layer, there are reasons other than environmental impact to avoid using leaf chain lubrication from a spray can. Spray on leaf chain lubrication may not reach the joints of the link

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Chain lubrication. Snake oil or critical factor?

Why does chain need it? Sometimes overlooked, lubrication should be considered as a major component in the chain’s construction. As well as being an important factor in prolonging chain life by slowing the wear between the pins and bushings in the chain joints, it also serves to flush out debris

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5 questions to ask before buying corrosion-resistant leaf chain

Why should you be asking questions? Not all corrosion-resistant leaf chain is created equal, so it’s vital to question your supplier thoroughly to ensure you get the optimal product for the job. When standard leaf chain is fitted to materials handling equipment, such as forklifts or telehandlers, that is repeatedly being cleaned to meet hygiene standards or used outside on roads

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Is my leaf chain rusty or is it fretting?

Is my leaf chain rusty or fretting? The best way to answer the question, ‘Is my leaf chain rusty or fretting’ is to identify what rust and fretting look like. Red dust that looks like chilli powder between your leaf chain link plates is more likely the result of fretting—abrasion

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Why the right lubrication matters for the service life of leaf chain

Even when engineers are confident that they’ve applied sufficient lubrication to their leaf chain, they can still encounter issues with friction, corrosion, pitting, and more. So what steps should you follow to ensure your chain lubricant is applied to achieve optimum performance life? And how can you be sure you’ve

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How to reduce the risk of turned pins in high bearing pressure applications

Some applications like drilling rigs, piling rigs and port equipment experience very high temporary loads. These high loads are generated by the harsh environment, dirt and debris. When drilling and piling, an additional factor is the inconsistency of the ground structure that’s being worked through. Peak Loads Basic physics can

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