Plate Material: C45 (medium carbon) through hardened Pin Material: C15 (low carbon) Properites: Through hardening top plates to 44-46 Rc provides high strength, toughness and excellent resistance to wear abrasion. Carburizing chain pins results in high surface hardness, approximately 60 Rc, which provides excellent wear properties while maintaining a ductile core for shock resistance. These chains are particularly well suited for glass manufacturing and for handling heavy-duty automotive components. Note: This material will rust if not properly lubrificated.
2. Stainless Steel
2.1 Standard Plate Material: AISI 430 (EN 1.4016) Primary Alloy: 17% Chromium Pin Material: AISI 431 (En 1.4057) Properites: Rust and corrosion resistant stainless which offers an economical price structure.Acceptable for use in applications where hgh speed or resistance to chemicals are not operating consideration.
2.2 Extra Specialty Stainless Plate Material: EN 1.4589 Extra Primary Alloys: 15% Chromium, 2.5% Nickel, 1.2% Molybdenum, 0.5% Titanium. Pin Material: Special Cr-Ni Stainless which undergoes an additional hardening process specifically designed to not impair corrosion resistance. Properties: A unique stainless steel featuring an addictional level of cold rolling which raises both the tensile strenght and surface hardness significantly. This process also creates a very flat and smooth surface which is necessary for high speed bottling lines. The hardened pin provides excellent resistance to wear and galling even under harsh conditions where lubrification may not be possible.
2.3 Austic (300 Series) Plate Material: AISI 304 (EN 1.4301) Primary Alloys: 18% chromium, 8% Nickel Pin Material: AISI 301 (En 1.4310) Properties : The traditional Austenitic grade of stainless steel which provides excellent chemical and acid resistance. This material is non-magnetic. Note: Extra chains are available with vacuum hardened pins=HB
Comparison Chart
Explanation of chain Nomenclature-Order References Carbon and Stainless Steel
