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When leaf chain fails, it’s usually the result of a gradual process in which the chain elongates with long-term use. And the more that chain wears, the greater the increase in the actual pitch of the chain. This is why we invented the Chain Wear Gauge. Any sudden failure can […]
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In the UK, businesses need to adhere to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). Lifting operations within the workplace can be extremely dangerous – whether it’s the positioning of steel beams on a construction site, the shifting of heavy pallets in a warehouse or the hoisting of
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Leaf chain anchor bolts (also known as leaf chain clevises) play a safety-critical role in forklift truck operations. Depending upon the application, they can be manufactured to a wide variety of sizes and designs. It is widely accepted that the strongest possible connection is achieved when the leaf chain ends on the inner links and fits
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Regular leaf chain inspection is vital for ensuring the safe operation of any form of safety-critical material handling equipment, such as forklift trucks or telehandlers, and reducing the need for leaf chain replacement. Some signs of leaf chain wear are obvious. Turned pins, for example, are easy to spot and
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Ensuring your boom leaf chain is in good health is of utmost importance to telehandler and MEWPs (mobile elevated work platform owners.) Proactive maintenance not only guarantees safe operation, it also hugely reduces the risk of unscheduled downtime and improves the total cost of ownership. There are two specific maintenance
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Installed and maintained correctly, the hard-working leaf chain on your forklift or telehandler will give many years of service. But any industrial leaf chain will suffer from wear or potential environmental damage and should be periodically inspected. To carry out a leaf chain inspection, you need to know certain facts about
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Some years ago, a number of forklift manufacturers started to factory-fit leaf chain with plastic guides. These guides were added to prevent wear on hydraulic cylinders or to control guide hoses which were routed through or near the mast of the forklift. Leaf chain with plastic inserts is now available in
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Leaf chain is a type of chain found most commonly on telehandlers and forklift trucks. In both applications it plays a crucial role. Failure of a leaf chain component can result in catastrophic consequences – leading to a loss of production with associated financial implications or even worse, serious injuries to an operator.
I am sometimes asked whether you can extend the life of a leaf chain fitted to a forklift, simply by swapping or reversing ends? How would this work? In a nutshell, following a leaf chain being measured for wear, it is removed, cleaned and inspected for continued suitability. If it
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Why should I use a Chain Wear Gauge? Leaf chain is deemed to be worn beyond its safe service life when the nominal pitch length has been extended by 2% to 3%. At this point, the fatigue life of the leaf chain is reduced and the ultimate breaking strength is