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A brief history of chain

Who invented industrial chain? Was it Hans Renold, André Galle, Leonardo da Vinci or perhaps even Imhotep? We look back over the key innovations that laid the foundations for today’s lifting and transmission chain. Chain has been around for thousands of years. The earliest signs of its likely use date …

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Chain for car lifts

Chain for all types of car lift FB Leaf Chain have been manufacturers for many years producing Leaf chain for various OEM forklift companies. However not only do FB supply the materials handling industry, FB also supply a vast array of niche markets. Chain for car lifts being one of …

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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? Traditionally, lubrication needed for a forklift chain application could be fulfilled by using all round, off-the-shelf lubricants and chosen generally based on experience. Nowadays, demanding environments dictate that the forklift mast chain runs faster, longer and at different …

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Hydrogen Embrittlement effecting leaf chain and chain anchor bolts

Introduction Hydrogen Embrittlement is the process by which high-strength steels become brittle and fracture following exposure to hydrogen.  It is generally the result of unintentional introduction of hydrogen into susceptible metals during processing. Hydrogen Embrittlement normally affects thin sections of high strength steel, such as chain plates, but can also …

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