Leaf chain

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Leaf chains are the simplest of steel chains, consisting only of link plates and pins. This kind of chain generally has greater tensile strength than roller chains and runs over sheaves rather than sprockets. They are suitable for hanging, balancing, or motion-transmitting applications and are ideal for heavy-duty applications. Leaf chains are formed by arranging a large number of plates on both sides of the chain pin. Used in forklifts, elevator applications, hand tools, steel processing industry. Leaf chains are often used as counterweight chains for machine tools, elevator and oven doors, forklift truck masts, spinning frames, and similar lifting or balancing applications as they can be used as forklift chains and forklift mast chains. The leaf chain with plastic guides can be used as a forklift leaf chain and prevent wear on the hydraulic cylinders on forklifts. Discover what is a leaf chain in detail here! Features of Leaf Chains One of the features of leaf chain is that it’s manufactured from a minimum of 0.35mm diameter high carbon steel plate. The plates are mounted together to form an arc so that they overlap at their ends by more than half their length. The ends of each plate are then given a crimp by ultrasonic welding with a specialized tool to create a smooth finish which allows it to run smoothly along its entire length without catching on anything else such as pulleys etc.. Leaf chains are often used as counterweight chains for machine tools, elevator and oven doors, forklift truck masts, spinning frames, and similar lifting or balancing applications.