Food processing efficiency with Donghua ’ s chain solutions
The food processing industry demands chain solutions that maximise working life and minimise maintenance downtime . Donghua Limited , the UK arm of the Hangzhou Donghua Chain Group , is at the forefront of high-quality chain solutions , ensuring that food processing operations achieve performance and reliability .
Unplanned maintenance can significantly disrupt production schedules , leading to decreased productivity and increased costs . Donghua chains are designed to meet these challenges head-on , offering robust performance under the most demanding conditions .
Comprehensive product range From their 25,000 sq ft warehouse in the West Midlands , Donghua Limited stocks an extensive range of Conveyor Chains , Roller Chains , and Attachment Chains . These chains are available in a variety of materials and finishes , ensuring they meet the diverse needs of customers in the food processing industry .
Special coatings Donghua ’ s chains are available with special alloy coatings that protect against corrosion caused by aggressive wash-down procedures , ensuring longevity and reliability .
Lubrication To further enhance chain performance , Donghua applies H1 food grade lubrication through a hot-dipping process in their UK workshop . This method ensures the lubricant reaches part of the chain that standard lubrication cannot , provides superior protection , and extends the chain ’ s life .
Pre-loading All Attachment Chains are preloaded as standard , reducing fatigue and extending wear life . Chains with insufficient pre-load experience significant elongation during
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initial use , necessitating in early replacement .
Matching
Unplanned maintenance can significantly disrupt production schedules , leading to decreased productivity and increased costs .
Donghua ensures Attachment Chains are matched to very close tolerances , allowing attachment links to engage with sprockets simultaneously . This precision eliminates undue stress , a major cause of fatigue failure in attachments .
Donghua ’ s Food Industry chain solutions include :
Polymer Conveyor chain – designed to prevent the ingress of foreign matter and reduce maintenance costs and downtime . Manufactured using food grade engineering plastic , the lightweight Polymer chain is lube-free .
Universal Attachment chain – a ‘ one chain fits all ’ solution that replaces 99 per cent of other manufacturer ’ s chain . Built in the UK specifically for the distribution market .
Drytec chain – custom-built to specific customer requirements and manufactured to the highest standards with bespoke attachments .
Donghua chains are compatible with the leading food equipment manufacturers , and have quickly become the preferred choice for companies in the food processing industry . Produced to extremely narrow tolerances , chains from the same production batches consistently meet or exceed 1 / 3 DIN standards .
Donghua ’ s Food Industry chains are supplied through a growing network of product partners , stockists and distributors , making it easier than ever to access these high-quality solutions . To learn more about how Donghua can enhance your food processing operations , visit www . donghua . co . uk / food-industry /.