Crafting Strength: How Industrial Metal Chains Are Made
Whether you buy chain for agricultural equipment, maritime applications, traction, cargo control, construction, playground equipment, amusement parks, or any of the numerous hundreds of uses for which we make goods, industrial metal chain quality is critical. It protects industrial workers, military troops, and the general public since it is sturdy enough to withstand the pressures of its surroundings. And when a chain is designed to survive, it prevents premature replacement, saving both natural resources and money for the user.
But how can you tell whether your chain is decent quality? It all boils down to how it is designed and tested to keep you and others safe. Read the blog below to learn how metal chains are made to improve their quality.
Raw resources are crucial.
High-quality chains begin with superb steel rods. Your industrial metal chain supplier must source high-quality raw material from a reputable steel producer or distribution channel. All steel should have a quality certification paper trail to assure it won’t fail under harsh conditions. Lifton Chains & Tackles sources all of its raw materials directly from the mills.
The Industrial Metal Chain-Making Procedure
- The raw material is received and processed. We get our steel rods in enormous metal spools. Pickling removes contaminants, rust, and scale from the surface. Then, our steel rod is pulled to the precise wire diameter. At this stage, the steel rod is converted into wire.
- Making each pin. The wire is then placed into a shaping machine, which straightens it before stamping it. Once stamped, the chain is notched on both sides of the wire. The notches indicate where the wire will be chopped into pieces, a process known as cutting to “pin length.” A pin is one link in a constructed chain.
- Forming the pin. The pin enters another forming machine, where roller arms bend it around a steel head to create an open-ended link. Then, the freshly generated connection is pushed into the prior one and completely closed. After that, it slowly crawls towards the welder.
- Preparing to weld. As it reaches the welding spot, the industrial metal chain automatically rotates to ensure that the weld is administered directly to the chain’s notched region, which is crucial for optimal weld strength.
- Welding. The coppers shut on the connection and apply power, heating it and pressing it completely closed at the final moment. This is when the weld is produced, and a new chain link is created. Before it exits the saddle, the welding burrs are smoothed. After being smoothed, the link gently creeps back down from the welder and toward the calibrator.
- Calibration and tolerance check. On the calibrator, the chain is drawn to its ultimate exact length. It is pulled to a force that is 2.2 times the necessary strength for each chain grade.
Testing the Industrial Metal Chain
We frequently undertake two types of testing after the chain has been made and heat-treated: proof testing and ultimate pull testing.
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Lifton Chains & Tackles has been devoted to chain manufacturing innovation and safety. Our commitment to producing high-quality items backed by the greatest service in the domestic chain continues. For assistance with your chain needs, contact us today.
Lifton Chains & Tackles
Since 2020, Lifton Chains and Tackles Pvt Ltd has been manufacturing premium-quality Industrial Chains. Our lifting equipment is in high demand as they can easily lift heavy materials.
