For Use in Situations Exposed to Water or Sea Water Drops
When chains are exposed to rainwater or sea water drops, reducing of power and brittleness by corrosion, sudden wear, bending failure by rusting and roller rotation failure etc. come about. In such circumstances, based on the circumstance, stainless steel or large guard chains or chains with stainless steel elements are recommended. The higher guard chains are remarkably rated by our consumers. For utilizing chains beneath water, see the following “For In-water Use”.
For In-water Use
When using chains in water or sea water, brittle fracture and corrosion have to be taken into consideration along with the adverse problems stated inside the above part. For this objective, we manufacture Water Remedy Conveyor Chains like Traveling Water Display Transfer Chain, Rake Chain, Sewage Treatment method Chain, BT Bushing Chain for Water Therapy Drive Unit. Chains with stainless steel elements, with specially coated plates or stainless steel chains are recommended. Furthermore, as corrosion resistant bearings which could be used in-water, stainless steel, Diesten and Diemec bearings are available.
For Use in Acidic or Alkali Environments
In acidic or alkali environments, strain corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement, intergranular corrosion, etc. are brought about in addition to widespread difficulties encountered in other corrosive environments. Section “5-4 Corrosion Resistance Against Several Substances” lists the corrosion resistance of chain materials to numerous substances.
Especially, components manufactured from 13Cr stainless steel may perhaps rust dependent on disorders.
Lubrication
Chain life is extended by periodical lubrication. Lubrication also minimizes the essential electrical power. Nevertheless, note that, beneath some services disorders, lubrication may perhaps adversely have an impact on the chain, or be regulated by law, and so forth.
?Lubrication intervals
It’s a basic rule to lubricate about when a week, but based on the disorders throughout operation plus the state of lubricating oil, lubricate as desired.
As lubrication methods, coating or drip lubrication is recommended. As to the destinations of lubrication, see the following illustration.
For successful lubrication, clean the chain before lubrication. Select a lubrication approach ideal for your unique services affliction.
?Automatic lubrication (oiling) gadget
We have now many automatic lubrication (oiling) products. Seek the advice of us 
if you are utilizing chains inside a setup exactly where lubrication is challenging or when you plan to automate lubrication.
When Lubrication Isn’t Feasible
Lubrication is totally vital for extending the daily life in the chain. Nonetheless, under some conditions, lubrication might not be useful.
Stay away from lubrication in the following scenarios:
one) The chain is embedded during the loads (granular material, powder, and so forth.).
two) Granular material and powder deposit within the chain when carried by pan or apron conveyors. Right here, lubrication will work adversely.
3) The chain temperature gets high.
4） Disorders by which lubrication is prohibited by rules or laws.
When the chain cannot be lubricated or is being used to convey foods, we suggest using our resin, oilless or stainless steel bearings.
For Use with Foods
When utilizing chains for driving or conveying inside a food processing machine, especially once the foods straight contacts the chain, stainless steel is required by FDA rules.
Stainless steel chains (S3) made of 18-8 stainless steel are advisable. We also manufacture chains with neat look that give a clean impression intended particularly for use with food products. Contact us for extra info.
