DESIGNED FOR applications that require long e-chain travels, igus has launched a new drive-chain that offers almost limitless long travel distances, with high dynamics and long running times. Reported to be world’s first energy chain with its own drive, it helps ensure significantly higher running times on extremely long travel distances because hardly any tensile loads or thrust forces act on the e-chain.

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The automotive production line is a high-pressure environment, where downtime costs thousands of pounds a minute. Despite the sky-high costs of poor reliability, many manufacturers are still specifying the chain that drives their conveyors as a commodity product – basing buying decisions on price rather than performance. In many cases such a strategy is a false economy as the correctly specified chain may last many times longer than the budget option and also improve the efficiency of the production line.

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Producer of precision roller and conveyor chains, iwis antriebssysteme has in recent years conducted intensive research into solutions that prolong chain service life, as well as developing its own range of lubricants.

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Following the success of its VP6 Kombi Superplus Spray for industrial chain applications, drive systems supplier iwis antriebssysteme has launched another innovative product: VP8 FoodPlus Spray.

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The second longest roller coaster in the world, and the longest in Europe, has specified replacement chain from Renold for its two huge chain lift hills that take the coaster trains on a long climb to the thrilling heights of 102 and then 107 feet respectively.

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Automotive supplier Hirschvogel Eisennach relies on Renold tooth chains for a long-lasting and safe solution for the transport of hot steel blanks.

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Offering variety in functionality when designing linear motion and automation, Drive Lines Technologies has introduced a new range of linear chain from Grob.

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Global manufacturer of industrial chain, coupling and gearbox solutions,Renold is investing in new technology to drive greater efficiency and accuracy in its processes, replacing its former ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems and also introducing new WMS (warehouse management) systems worldwide.

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For situations that require particular cleanliness or especially gentle conveying of sensitive or fragile goods iwis has developed a comprehensive range of transfer chains with durable plastic attachments.

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Meeting the trend for modular complete systems in mechanical engineering and plant engineering, KabelSchlepp Metool offers the Totaltrax concept as a turnkey solution with carefully coordinated components.

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Nationwide specialist bearing distributor, Industria Bearings & Transmissions, is highlighting its range of chain guide products from Murtfeldt, which are suitable for multiple industrial applications.

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Kabelschlepp Metool designed and implemented a solid stainless steel drag chain including a support structure for a rotating tower crane from AXTech, used on the gigantic multi-function vessel “North Sea Giant” in the offshore business.

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New from igus the TH3 series hygienic design energy chain has been developed for use on machines in the food and beverage processing and packaging industries.

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What is believed to be UK’s first App dedicated to the identification of chain has been launched by Donghua, which has taken the popular Online Chain ID Tool from its website and converted it into a free App.

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New from KabelSchlepp Metool, the TKK series is a cable carrier for small installation spaces in harsh operation conditions, as required, for example, in lifting devices.

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Manufacturer of inverted tooth conveyor chains used in the material handling sector, including applications in the conveying of hot glass containers, conveyors on automotive assembly lines and robotic machine tools, Pennine Industrial has launched the Penn-Power Inverted Tooth Power Transmission Chain.

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The next time you tuck into some crumpets, there is every chance that they made it to your plate courtesy of specially adapted oven chain from Renold. The company supplied an award winning bakery with 15,000lb breaking load, 5” pitch BS conveyor chain, designed with special attachments and produced at Renold's dedicated Service Centre in Bredbury, Stockport.

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Pennine Industrial – a major manufacturer of Inverted tooth conveyor chains used in the materials handling sector – is pleased to announce the launch of its new range of Penn-Power inverted tooth power transmission chain.

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Industria Bearings & Transmissions, with its nationwide branch network, is highlighting its exclusive distributorship of Murtfeldt high performance plastic products for a wide range of industrial applications.

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To help distributors and OEMs differentiate more easily between its roller chain products, Donghua has created two new brands for its popular roller chain range - Donghua Standard and Donghua Standard Plus.

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