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Understanding the difference between chain wear and chain stretch in leaf chains Chain wear and chain stretch both increase the length of leaf chain but it is important to understand the difference and what you are actually measuring when carrying out inspections with a chain wear gauge. Leaf chain wear […]
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Environmental impacts Leaf chain service life and the environments in which leaf chain mechanisms operate can differ widely. Forklift truck leaf chain, for example, may be exposed to normal outdoor moisture, abrasion from sand or grit or highly corrosive industrial atmospheres. Some of the key environmental challenges include: Each specific
The table below provides detailed information on the symptoms of leaf chain wear, the probable causes and the corrective measures that should be taken when regularly doing an equipment inspection. Symptom Appearance Probable cause Correction Worn contour Normal wear on sheaveAbnormal wear rubbing on guides Replace leaf chain when 5%