Steel conveyor chain Allguard FX™, Lifeguard®

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Working with glass producers around the world, Ramsey engineers have developed wear protected silent chains that resist common forms of conveyor chain wear and can greatly extend chain life. Here is how they work: Typical conveying chains have exposed pin heads that extend from the outermost links along both sides of the chain. These pin heads are vulnerable to wear and chipping when they contact lateral guides or transfer plates. Over time, pin head wear can be so extensive that pins fall out of the chain and the chain fails. Ramsey wear protected conveyor chains prevent this type of premature chain failure by recessing the pin heads in special links that cover the sides of the chain. With the pin heads recessed, they are prevented from directly contacting lateral obstructions and head wear is virtually eliminated. Also, with the pins protected in this manner, chains can be run in direct contact with lateral guides. This provides for smoother ware transfer and allows for simple, less expensive chain guide designs.