Drop Forged Chain
Drop Forged Chain
Drop forged chain is a type of chain that is created by using a process known as drop forging. This process involves using a hammer and anvil to form the chain links out of a single piece of metal. This type of chain is stronger and more durable than other types of chain because of the forging process. Drop forged chain is often used in many industrial applications such as conveyor systems, agricultural machinery, and the lifting of heavy objects. It is also used in more specialized applications such as waste-to-energy systems, fossil fuel power utilities, chemical plants, cement, and pulp and paper production.
▍Types of Drop Forged Chain
▍Drop Forged Rivetless Chain
▍Drop Forged Rivetless Chain Applications
Special features of this chain include maximum strength without excessive weight, and resistance to lengthening even after extensive operation.
▍Drop Forged Conveyor Chain(Forged Fork Link Chain)
▍Drop Forged Conveyor Chain Links Types
Single-strand Drop Forged Chain Link |
Twin-strand Drop Forged Chain Links |
▍ Drop Forged Chains Material Options
Drop forged conveyor chains are also commonly referred to as drop forged chains and have been in production for hundreds of years. Common applications include mining, wastewater, cement transport, lumber, grain, and many more! Our drop forged chains begin their manufacturing process by utilizing premium alloys of steel, they are then cast to form the drop forged chain links and then heat-treated and inspected for quality assurance! We supply the standard series drop forged chains through to the triple series as well as custom-manufactured forged chains. We also supply drop forged chain attachments, flights, and sprockets. Our drop forged chains come standard in three different material options; case hardened manganese chrome alloy steel (TN), case-hardened chrome nickel alloy steel (CN), and hardened & tempered chrome-moly alloy steel (CD).
- TN – Manganese Chrome Alloy Steel (20MnCr5) Case hardened
- CN – Chrome Nickel Alloy Steel (18NiCoMo5) Case Hardened
- CD- Chrome Molly Alloy Steel (42CrMo4) Hardened & Tempered