EDITOR ’ S CHOICE ONE CHAIN FITS ALL
DONGHUA
Multiple Brands , One Universal Attachment Chain
No matter what brand of chain you use , Donghua ’ s Universal Attachment Chain will replace 99 % of other manufacturer ’ s chain .
Chain manufacturers typically design and build attachments that are unique to their own brand of chain which makes it difficult to replace with a different make . However , Donghua , one of the world ’ s largest chain manufacturers , has designed a range of Attachment Chain that does just that .
Their Universal Attachment Chain has been designed specifically for the UK distribution market who supply end-users with chain from a range of manufacturers .
Bob Wellsbury , managing director of Donghua Limited , explains “ Because our Universal Attachment Chain has the same critical dimensions as other manufacturers ’ chain , it means distributors and end-users are no longer tied into using the same brand for their replacement Chain . It provides the UK market with a unique ‘ one chain fits all ’ solution ’.”
Donghua ’ s Universal Attachment Chain is assembled in the UK in a purposebuilt , technical workshop at Donghua ’ s UK headquarters and distribution centre in the West Midlands . The facilities have been specifically developed to allow for quick turnaround of standard Attachment Chain and the design and build of bespoke Attachment Chain .
The workshop boasts some impressive machinery including a Chain Length Measuring Machine which measures chain to within 10 microns per metre ( that ’ s thinner
UK-built Universal Attachment Chain
Chain Length Measuring Machine
than a human hair which is approximately 70 microns ) and is capable of measuring up to five metres of chain at a time .
Chain with little or no pre-load will have increased initial elongation before it levels off . To reduce the initial elongation which can often be found in ‘ in-house ’ built chain , Donghua ’ s Pre-loading machine prestretches their Attachment Chain to provide the best possible service and fatigue life .
When two or more chains are used in parallel , such as in the food processing industry , precise positioning of chain is required . Donghua ’ s Matching Machine matches chain to within a close tolerance for correct tensioning which helps ensure the attachment links engage with the sprockets together to eliminate undue stress which can cause fatigue failure of the attachments .
By ensuring Attachment Chain is measured , pre-loaded and matched , Donghua ’ s Attachment Chain is ready to fit from the box , saving engineer ’ s valuable time . Add a 72 hour turnaround to quote
Elongation of chain with & without Pre-load
and deliver ready-to-fit , you can see why Donghua ’ s Attachment Chain has become a popular choice in the UK .
With a 25,000 sq ft warehouse which stocks common builds of Attachment Chain and loose attachments , plus a network of UK Product Partners and Stockists who carry their own stock of chain , there ’ s plenty of Attachment Chain available ex-stock to supply the UK market .
For more information about Donghua ’ s Attachment Chain visit their website at : https :// www . donghua . co . uk / attachmentchain or call the team on 01902 866200 .
For further information , please visit www . donghua . co . uk / attachment-chain
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