Renold Chain Catalogue

Lifting chain
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2 I Renold Lifting Chain Catalogue
Renold Chain Product Range
Roller Chain
• British, ANSI, API, DIN, ISO • Nickel Plated Chains
and Works Standard Chains • Oilfield Chains
• Adapted Chains • Plastic Bush Chains
• Extended Pitch Chains • Power and Free Chains
• Hollow Pin Chains • Polymer Block Chains
• Made to Order, Special Chains • Side Bow Chains
• Mini Pitch Chains • Stainless Steel Chains
Applications
• Abattoirs • Air Conditioning • Aircraft - Civil & Military • Bakery Machines • Battery Manufacturing
• Brewing • Canning • Carpet Machines • Chart Tables/Marine • Chocolate Manufacturing
• Concrete Moulding Equipment • Copying Machines • Dairy Machinery • Drying Machinery
• Earth Moving Equipment • Extrusion Machines • Filtration Plants • Food & Drink Manufacture
• Glass Manufacture • Health Care Equipment • Hydraulic Components • Ice-Cream Manufacture
• In-flight Refueling • Ingot Casting & Scrap Metal Processing • Latex Machinery • Laundry Machinery
• Lawnmower Manufacture • Mill Machinery • Mining • MOT Brake Testing Machinery • Nuclear Power
• Off Road Vehicles • Oil Industry • Packaging Machines • Paper & Card Making • Paper Shredders
• Plastic Machinery • Potato Grading Machinery • Power Generation • Printing Machines • Quarry Plant
• Road Making & Plant Machinery • Robotic Systems • Roof Tile Manufacture • Ship's Engines
• Silkscreen Machinery • Ski-Lifts • Soot Blowers • Steel Making • Straddle Carriers • Sugar Beet Machines
• Sun-Blinds • Telecommunications • Textile Machinery • Timber and Woodworking Machines
• Tin Printer Ovens • Tobacco/Cigarette Machinery • Tunnelling Machines • T.V. and Audio Equipment
• Tyre Manufacture • Waste Handling • X-Ray Equipment
Conveyor Chain
• British, ISO and Works • Escalator Chains
Standard Chains • Made to Order, Specials
• Adapted Chains • Stainless Steel Chains
• Agricultural Chains • Sugar Cane Chains
• Bakery Chains • Zinc Plated Chains
• Deep Link Chains
Applications
• Abattoirs • Agricultural Machines • Bakery Machines • Bottle Washing Plants
• Brick & Tile Machinery OEM • Car Plants • Cement Plants • Chemical Plants • Chicken Process Equipment
• Cigarette/Tobacco Machinery • Dust Filters • Egg Sorting Conveyors • Electrical Switchgears • Escalators
• Extrusion Machines • Feed Mill Machines • Feed Silo Equipment • Fibreglass Industry • Filtration Plants
• Fish Conveyor • Food Sterilisation • Food Processing • Freezing Equipment • Freezing Tunnels • Glass
Manufacturing • Grain Conveyor • Harvesting Machines • Ice Cream Machines • Induction Furnaces •
Ingot Casting & Scrap Metal Processing Mfr • Latex Machinery • Leisure Rides • Luggage & Parcel Handling
• Machine Tools • Mail Sorting • Metal Casting • Mushroom Compost Machinery • Nuclear • Ovens/Provers
• Potato Grading Machinery • Potting Machinery • Quarries • Radio Astronomy • Roof Tile Manufacture
• Rope Machinery • Saw Mill Equipment • Sewage Plants • Shaker Conveyors • Ski-Lifts • Sluice Gates
• Steel Making • Sugar Factories • Swarf Conveyors • Textile Machinery • Timber & Woodworking Machines
• Tool Changer • Tunnelling Machines • Tyre Manufacture • Washing & Sterilising Machines
• Water Treatment • Wire Belts
Lifting Chain
• LH(BL), AL, LL and Works Standard Chains
Applications
• Bottle Washing Plants • Cement Plants • Chemical • Counterbalance Sets • Cranes
• Dust/Swarf Conveyors • Elevators • Food Processing • Food Sterilisation • Fork Lift Trucks
• Pipe Line Valves/Taps • Printing Machines • Rock Drilling • Straddle Carriers • Sun-Blinds • Tail Lifts
Renold Lifting Chain Catalogue I3
Table of Contents
Leaf/LFT Chain
Renold Ultimate Specification 4
Leaf Chain LH (BL) Series -
NFE26107 / ISO4347 / DIN8152 / ANSI B29.8 5
Leaf Chain AL Series - ANSI B29.8 6
Leaf Chain LL Series - NFE26107 / ISO4347 / DIN8152 7
Leaf Chain Works Standard 8
Roller Chain
ANSI Standard Chain -
ISO606 A Series / ANSI B29.8 9
Large Pitch and Heavy Series Chain -
ISO606 / ANSI B29.100 10
European BS Standard Chain -
BS226 / ISO606 / DIN8187 11
Lifting Chain Installation and Maintenance

Introduction 12
Types of Lifting Chain 12
Chain Numbering 12
Equipment Needed 12
Preparation 13
Checking Alignment 13
Installation of Chain 13
Test Run 13
Maintenance Schedule 13
Chain Protection 14
Lubrication 14
Environmental Factors 14
To Measure Chain Wear 15
Riveting Chain 15
Chain Matching 15
Repair and Replacement 16
Disconnecting Chain 16-17
Safety Warnings 17
Safety Warning FLT Chain 18
Modes of Failure 18
Troubleshooting 19 - 21
Special Applications 22
Leaf/FLT Chain
Renold Ultimate Specification
Section 1
Special design features
• High Fatigue Strength

• Long Service Life
• Maximum Resistance to wear
• Compact Design
Link Plates
plates are made from a special steel
which can withstand sudden loads and
provides maximum resistance to breakage
Bearing Pins
pins are manufactured from a special steel which
has excellent resistance to bending. This increases
the wear life of the chain.
CH
PIT
Inner Link Plates

movement of the inner plates is improved
by close control of the pin and plate hole
dimensions. This reduces rubbing (friction)
to a minimum so the chain operates more
economically and efficiently.
Chain pitch
pitch (distance between each pin or plate hole)
accuracy and pin hole diameters (holes in link
plates) are maintained on every component
during manufacture. This ensures consistent
precision performance and good movement
of the chain joints.
Leaf Chain LH (BL) Series

NFE26107 / ISO4347 / DIN8152 / ANSI B29.8
Section 1
Plate
Combination 2x2 2x3 3x4 4x4 4x6 6x6
Chain Ref. Technical Details (mm)
Renold ISO ANSI Pitch Pitch Plate Chain Length Plate Plate Pin Width Tensile Weight
Chain Ref. Ref. (inch) (mm) Combination over 100 Width Depth Diam. Over Pin Strength
No. pitches
(± 0.25%) (Newtons) kg/m
NOM NOM MAX MAX MAX MAX MIN
A A B C D E
1400779 LH0822 BL 422 0.500 12.700 2x2 1270 2.06 12.1 5.08 10.9 27800 0.60
1400702 LH0823 BL 423 0.500 12.700 2x3 1270 2.06 12.1 5.08 13.0 27800 0.75
1400703 LH0834 BL 434 0.500 12.700 3x4 1270 2.06 12.1 5.08 17.2 42500 1.04
1400704 LH0844 BL 444 0.500 12.700 4x4 1270 2.06 12.1 5.08 19.3 58000 1.20
1400705 LH0846 BL 446 0.500 12.700 4x6 1270 2.06 12.1 5.08 23.5 58000 1.46
1400706 LH0866 BL 466 0.500 12.700 6x6 1270 2.06 12.1 5.08 27.8 90000 1.74
1400772 LH0888 BL 488 0.500 12.700 8x8 1270 2.06 12.1 5.08 36.3 110000 2.56
1400707 LH1023 BL 523 0.625 15.875 2x3 1587 2.46 15.1 5.95 15.0 40100 1.05
1400708 LH1034 BL 534 0.625 15.875 3x4 1587 2.46 15.1 5.95 19.9 60000 1.47
1400709 LH1044 BL 544 0.625 15.875 4x4 1587 2.46 15.1 5.95 22.4 78000 1.69
1400710 LH1046 BL 546 0.625 15.875 4x6 1587 2.46 15.1 5.95 27.3 78000 2.07
1400711 LH1066 BL 566 0.625 15.875 6x6 1587 2.46 15.1 5.95 32.3 120000 2.67
1400713 LH1223 BL 623 0.750 19.050 2x3 1905 3.23 18.2 7.93 20.0 60000 1.84
1400714 LH1234 BL 634 0.750 19.050 3x4 1905 3.23 18.2 7.93 26.3 101500 2.58
1400715 LH1244 BL 644 0.750 19.050 4x4 1905 3.23 18.2 7.93 29.6 126000 2.95
1400716 LH1246 BL 646 0.750 19.050 4x6 1905 3.23 18.2 7.93 36.5 126000 3.70
1400717 LH1266 BL 666 0.750 19.050 6x6 1905 3.23 18.2 7.93 43.0 190000 4.30
1400719 LH1623 BL 823 1.000 25.400 2x3 2540 4.06 23.9 9.53 24.2 100000 2.55
1400720 LH1634 BL 834 1.000 25.400 3x4 2540 4.06 23.9 9.53 32.6 152000 3.56
1400721 LH1644 BL 844 1.000 25.400 4x4 2540 4.06 23.9 9.53 36.7 186000 4.10
1400722 LH1646 BL 846 1.000 25.400 4x6 2540 4.06 23.9 9.53 45.0 186000 5.10
1400723 LH1666 BL 866 1.000 25.400 6x6 2540 4.06 23.9 9.53 53.2 285000 6.20
1400724 LH2023 BL 1023 1.250 31.750 2x3 3175 4.88 29.6 11.10 28.7 142000 4.25
1400725 LH2034 BL 1034 1.250 31.750 3x4 3175 4.88 29.6 11.10 38.6 244000 6.01
1400726 LH2044 BL 1044 1.250 31.750 4x4 3175 4.88 29.6 11.10 43.6 284000 6.80
1400727 LH2046 BL 1046 1.250 31.750 4x6 3175 4.88 29.6 11.10 53.5 305000 8.40
1400728 LH2066 BL 1066 1.250 31.750 6x6 3175 4.88 29.6 11.10 63.4 417000 10.20
1400688 LH2434 BL 1234 1.500 38.100 3x4 3810 5.68 35.9 12.71 45.1 245000 8.70
1400689 LH2446 BL 1246 1.500 38.100 4x6 3810 5.68 35.9 12.71 62.5 371500 12.40
1400690 LH2466 BL 1266 1.500 38.100 6x6 3810 5.68 35.9 12.71 74.2 454000 14.80
1400559 LH2834 BL 1434 1.750 44.450 3x4 4445 6.38 41.9 14.28 51.2 316000 11.00
1400557 LH2846 BL 1446 1.750 44.450 4x6 4445 6.38 41.9 14.28 71.0 427500 15.20
1400646 LH3234 BL 1634 2.000 50.800 3x4 5080 7.18 47.8 17.46 58.5 530000 14.00
1400691 LH3244 BL 1644 2.000 50.800 4x4 5080 7.18 47.8 17.46 66.0 579000 17.40
1400647 LH3246 BL 1646 2.000 50.800 4x6 5080 7.18 47.8 17.46 81.0 579000 21.60
1400692 LH3266 BL 1666 2.000 50.800 6x6 5080 7.18 48.3 17.46 96.0 868000 25.90
1400648 LH3288 BL 1688 2.000 50.800 8x8 5080 7.18 48.3 17.46 125.0 1157000 34.50
Other sizes available on request.

Standard end links and fixings are available. Details on request.
Leaf Chain AL Series

ANSI B29.8
Section 1
Plate
No. pitches
A A B C D E
1400464 - AL 422 0.500 12.700 2x2 1257 1.55 9.7 3.97 8.0 17000 0.35
1400465 - AL 444 0.500 12.700 4x4 1257 1.55 9.7 3.97 14.8 34000 0.68
1400466 - AL 466 0.500 12.700 6x6 1257 1.55 9.7 3.97 21.1 51000 1.01
1400396 - AL 544 0.625 15.875 4x4 1578 2.06 12.8 5.08 18.8 58000 1.20
1400397 - AL 566 0.625 15.875 6x6 1578 2.06 12.8 5.08 27.2 90000 1.79
1400642 - AL 622 0.750 19.050 2x2 1893 2.45 15.3 5.95 12.6 40000 0.88
1400273 - AL 644 0.750 19.050 4x4 1893 2.45 15.3 5.95 22.4 80000 1.73
1400285 - AL 666 0.750 19.050 6x6 1893 2.45 15.3 5.95 32.5 120000 2.57
1400643 - AL 822 1.000 25.400 2x2 2525 3.06 20.2 7.93 15.6 70000 1.45
1400210 - AL 844 1.000 25.400 4x4 2525 3.06 20.2 7.93 28.2 145000 2.84
1400262 - AL 866 1.000 25.400 6x6 2525 3.06 20.2 7.93 40.8 200000 4.24
1400286 - AL 1044 1.250 31.750 4x4 3165 4.02 25.3 9.53 36.7 200000 4.68
1400263 - AL 1066 1.250 31.750 6x6 3165 4.02 25.3 9.53 53.2 300000 6.99
1400287 - AL 1244 1.500 38.100 4x4 3808 4.88 30.7 11.10 43.4 245000 6.65
1400269 - AL 1266 1.500 38.100 6x6 3808 4.88 30.7 11.10 63.5 368000 9.94

Leaf Chain LL Series

NFE26107 / ISO4347 / DIN8152
Section 1
Plate
No. pitches
A A B C D E
1400021 LL 0822 - 0.500 12.700 2x2 1259 1.69 10.7 4.45 8.9 21000 0.44
1400024 LL 0844 - 0.500 12.700 4x4 1259 1.69 10.7 4.45 15.9 42000 0.87
1400027 LL 0866 - 0.500 12.700 6x6 1259 1.69 10.7 4.45 22.8 64000 1.30
1400369 LL 1022 - 0.625 15.875 2x2 1577 1.55 12.8 5.08 8.9 22700 0.47
1400370 LL 1044 - 0.625 15.875 4x4 1577 1.55 12.8 5.08 15.6 45400 0.92
1400371 LL 1066 - 0.625 15.875 6x6 1577 1.55 12.8 5.08 22.2 68100 1.36
1400372 LL 1222 - 0.750 19.050 2x2 1892 1.81 14.8 5.72 10.0 32000 0.62
1400373 LL 1244 - 0.750 19.050 4x4 1892 1.81 14.8 5.72 17.8 64000 1.21
1400374 LL 1266 - 0.750 19.050 6x6 1892 1.81 14.8 5.72 24.8 96000 1.79
1400057 LL 1622 - 1.000 25.400 2x2 2532 3.06 20.2 8.27 15.5 72000 1.42
1400060 LL 1644 - 1.000 25.400 4x4 2532 3.06 20.2 8.27 28.1 144000 2.79
1400063 LL 1666 - 1.000 25.400 6x6 2532 3.06 20.2 8.27 40.5 216000 4.15
1400375 LL 2022 - 1.250 31.750 2x2 3157 3.56 25.3 10.17 18.2 95000 2.03
1400376 LL 2044 - 1.250 31.750 4x4 3157 3.56 25.3 10.17 33.4 190000 4.00
1400377 LL 2066 - 1.250 31.750 6x6 3157 3.56 25.3 10.17 47.9 285000 5.96
1400378 LL 2422 - 1.500 38.100 2x2 3797 5.08 30.7 14.63 25.4 170000 3.60
1400379 LL 2444 - 1.500 38.100 4x4 3797 5.08 30.7 14.63 46.8 340000 7.07
1400380 LL 2466 - 1.500 38.100 6x6 3797 5.08 30.7 14.63 68.2 510000 10.53

Leaf Chain Works Standard

Section 1
Plate
Renold ANSI Pitch Pitch Plate Chain Length Plate Plate Pin Width Tensile Weight
Chain Ref. (inch) (mm) Combination over 100 Width Depth Diam. Over Pin Strength
No. pitches
A A B C D E
1400023 1234 0.500 12.700 3x4 1259 1.69 10.70 4.45 14.20 31000 0.71
1400026 1256 0.500 12.700 5x6 1259 1.69 10.70 4.45 21.10 53000 1.10
1400030 1288 0.500 12.700 8x8 1259 1.69 10.70 4.45 30.00 85000 1.60
1400034 1523 0.625 15.875 2x3 1580 1.94 12.70 5.08 12.10 29000 0.69
1400035 1534 0.625 15.875 3x4 1580 1.94 12.70 5.08 16.00 46000 0.94
1400036 1544 0.625 15.875 4x4 1580 1.94 12.70 5.08 18.10 58000 1.07
1400037 1545 0.625 15.875 4x5 1580 1.94 12.70 5.08 20.30 58000 1.22
1400039 1556 0.625 15.875 5x6 1580 1.94 12.70 5.08 24.00 72000 1.47
1400040 1566 0.625 15.875 6x6 1580 1.94 12.70 5.08 25.90 87000 1.60
1400041 1567 0.625 15.875 6x7 1580 1.94 12.70 5.08 27.80 90000 1.74
1400042 1578 0.625 15.875 7x8 1580 1.94 12.70 5.08 32.50 101000 2.00
1400043 1588 0.625 15.875 8x8 1580 1.94 12.70 5.08 34.00 115000 2.15
1400606 LL1223 0.750 19.050 2x3 1892 1.81 14.80 5.72 12.00 32000 0.82
1400548 LL1234 0.750 19.050 3x4 1892 1.81 14.80 5.72 16.00 48000 1.14
1400607 LL1245 0.750 19.050 4x5 1892 1.81 14.80 5.72 19.70 64000 1.47
1400608 LL1256 0.750 19.050 5x6 1892 1.81 14.80 5.72 22.90 80000 1.70
1400609 LL1267 0.750 19.050 6x7 1892 1.81 14.80 5.72 26.70 96000 2.00
1400610 LL1278 0.750 19.050 7x8 1892 1.81 14.80 5.72 30.30 112000 2.30
1400048 1944 0.750 19.050 4x4 1891 2.29 14.80 5.72 21.30 73000 1.20
1400051 1966 0.750 19.050 6x6 1891 2.29 14.80 5.72 30.30 110000 1.78
1400054 1988 0.750 19.050 8x8 1891 2.29 14.80 5.72 40.00 140000 2.40
1400058 2523 1.000 25.400 2x3 2532 3.06 20.20 8.27 18.60 72000 1.65
1400059 2534 1.000 25.400 3x4 2532 3.06 20.20 8.27 25.30 108000 2.27
1400061 2545 1.000 25.400 4x5 2532 3.06 20.20 8.27 31.60 144000 2.93
1400062 2556 1.000 25.400 5x6 2532 3.06 20.20 8.27 37.20 180000 3.54
1400064 2567 1.000 25.400 6x7 2532 3.06 20.20 8.27 43.60 216000 4.20
1400065 2578 1.000 25.400 7x8 2532 3.06 20.20 8.27 50.00 252000 4.47
1400066 2588 1.000 25.400 8x8 2532 3.06 20.20 8.27 52.80 290000 5.20
1400071 3144 1.250 31.750 4x4 3154 4.16 22.80 10.17 37.90 214000 4.05
1400074 3166 1.250 31.750 6x6 3154 4.16 22.80 10.17 55.00 304000 6.04
1400082 3844 1.500 38.100 4x4 3806 5.55 30.70 14.63 49.10 360000 7.37
160244 - 2.000 50.800 4x4 5077 7.14 47.63 20.32 73.66 667200 17.58
160266 - 2.000 50.800 6x6 5077 7.14 47.63 20.32 103.38 934100 26.00
160288 - 2.000 50.800 8x8 5077 7.14 47.63 20.32 133.10 1245000 34.32
160388 - 3.000 76.200 8x8 7617 7.14 73.03 34.67 160.02 1842000 61.02
160300 - 3.000 76.200 10x10 7617 7.14 73.03 34.67 189.61 2342000 74.41

ANSI Standard Chain

ISO606 A Series / ANSI B29.8
Section 1
D 08 B
No.4 No. 26
A A
No. 107 No. 12
No. 11/58 No. 30
Chain Ref. Technical Details (mm) Connecting Links
Renold ANSI Pitch Pitch Inside Roller Plate Plate Plate Pin Pin Conn. Link Transverse ISO606 Weight No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
Chain No. (inch) (mm) Width Diam. Height Width Width Diam. Length Extension Pitch Tensile 4 107 11 26 58 12 30
No. Inner Outer Strength
(Newtons) kg/m
MIN MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX NOM MIN
A A B C D E F G H1 J K
25R 25-1 0.250 6.350 3.10 3.30 5.90 0.76 0.76 2.30 7.9 1.2 - 3500 0.12 - - -
35R 35-1 0.375 9.525 4.68 5.08 8.60 1.29 1.29 3.59 12.0 1.7 - 7900 0.35 - -
40R 40 0.500 12.700 7.85 7.92 11.20 1.55 1.55 3.97 16.4 2.1 - 13900 0.60 -
41R 41 0.500 12.700 6.35 7.77 9.91 1.30 1.30 3.59 14.5 2.1 - 6700 0.42 - -
50R 50-1 0.625 15.875 9.40 10.16 14.60 2.04 2.04 5.08 20.4 2.7 - 21800 1.00 -
60R 60-1 0.750 19.050 12.57 11.91 17.50 2.45 2.45 5.94 25.3 2.6 - 31300 1.47 -
80R 80-1 1.000 25.400 15.75 15.88 24.13 3.25 3.25 7.94 32.7 3.0 - 55600 2.80 - -
100R 100-1 1.250 31.750 18.90 19.05 30.17 4.06 4.06 9.54 39.7 4.2 - 87000 4.20 - -
120R 120-1 1.500 38.100 25.23 22.23 36.20 4.80 4.80 11.11 49.3 5.3 - 125000 5.70 - -
140R 140-1 1.750 44.450 25.23 25.40 42.23 5.61 5.61 12.71 52.9 5.2 - 170000 7.80 - -
160R 160-1 2.000 50.800 31.55 28.58 48.26 6.35 6.35 14.29 63.1 6.5 - 223000 10.40 - -
180R 180-1 2.250 57.150 35.48 35.71 54.30 7.11 7.11 17.46 70.6 7.9 - 281000 13.94 - - -
200R 200-1 2.500 63.500 37.85 39.67 60.33 8.13 8.13 19.85 76.9 9.0 - 347000 17.30 - -
Large Pitch and Heavy Series Chain

ISO606 / ANSI B29.100
Section 1
D 08 B
A A
No.4 No. 26
No. 107 No. 12
No. 11/58 No. 30
Renold ISO Pitch Pitch Inside Roller Plate Plate Plate Pin Pin Conn. Link Transverse ISO606 Weight No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
Chain Ref. (inch) (mm) Width Diam. Height Width Width Diam. Length Extension Pitch Tensile 4 107 11 26 58 12 30
(Newtons) kg/m
ANSI large pitch chain - simplex

140R 140-1 1.75 44.45 25.23 25.40 42.23 5.61 5.61 12.71 54.90 7.40 - 170000 7.80 - -
160R 160-1 2.00 50.80 31.55 28.58 48.26 6.35 6.35 14.29 65.50 7.90 - 223000 10.40 - -
180R 180-1 2.25 57.15 35.48 35.71 54.30 7.11 7.11 17.46 73.90 9.10 - 281000 13.94 - - -
200R 200-1 2.50 63.50 37.85 39.67 60.33 8.13 8.13 19.85 80.30 10.20 - 355000 17.30 - -
240R 240-1 3.00 76.20 47.35 47.62 72.39 9.80 9.80 23.80 95.50 10.50 - 500000 25.00 - - -
ANSI large pitch chain - duplex

140-2R 140-2 1.75 44.45 25.23 25.40 42.23 5.61 5.61 12.71 103.60 7.40 48.87 340000 15.50 - -
160-2R 160-2 2.00 50.80 31.55 28.58 48.26 6.35 6.35 14.29 121.60 7.90 58.55 446000 20.60 - -
180-2R 180-2 2.25 57.15 35.48 35.71 54.30 7.11 7.11 17.46 140.80 9.10 65.84 562000 27.72 - - -
200-2R 200-2 2.50 63.50 37.85 39.67 60.33 8.13 8.13 19.85 151.90 10.20 71.55 630000 34.40 - -
240-2R 240-2 3.00 76.20 47.35 47.62 72.39 9.80 9.80 23.80 183.33 10.50 87.83 1000800 50.00 - - -
HV series - simplex
140HV-1R 140HV-1 1.75 44.45 25.23 25.40 41.81 6.35 6.35 12.71 57.90 7.40 - 258000 8.60 RL PL CL PLA
160HV-1R 160HV-1 2.00 50.80 31.55 28.58 47.73 7.11 7.11 14.29 68.50 7.90 - 311400 11.20 RL CL PL PLA
180HV-1R 180HV-1 2.25 57.15 35.48 35.71 53.51 8.13 8.13 17.46 73.90 9.10 - 422500 15.20 RL CL
200HV-1R 200HV-1 2.50 63.50 37.85 39.67 59.56 9.65 9.65 19.85 86.40 10.20 - 600500 19.50 - - -
HV series - duplex
140HV-2R 140HV-2 1.75 44.45 25.23 25.40 41.81 6.35 6.35 12.71 106.90 7.40 48.87 516000 16.74 PL CL PLA RL
160HV-2R 160HV-2 2.00 50.80 31.55 28.58 47.73 7.11 7.11 14.29 130.40 7.90 61.90 622800 23.50 RL CL PL PLA
V series - simplex
140V-1R 140V-1 1.75 44.45 25.23 25.40 41.81 5.61 5.61 12.71 54.90 7.40 - 235000 7.80 - - -
160V-1R 160V-1 2.00 50.80 31.55 28.58 47.73 6.35 6.35 14.29 65.50 7.90 - 289000 10.40 - - -
180V-1R 180V-1 2.25 57.15 35.48 35.71 53.51 7.11 7.11 17.46 73.90 9.10 - 382500 13.94 - - -
200V-1R 200V-1 2.50 63.50 37.85 39.67 59.56 8.13 8.13 19.85 80.30 10.20 - 445000 17.30 - - -
V series - duplex
140V-2R 140V-2 1.75 44.45 25.23 25.40 41.81 5.61 5.61 12.71 103.60 7.40 48.87 470000 15.50 - - -
Cottered chain is available on request.

Renold Lifting Chain Catalogue I 11
European (BS) Standard Chain

BS226 / ISO606 / DIN8187
Section 1
D 08 B
SYNERGY
No.4 No. 26
A A
No. 107 No. 12
No. 11/58 No. 30
Renold ISO Pitch Pitch Inside Roller Plate Plate Plate Pin Pin Conn. Link Transverse ISO606 Weight No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
Chain No. (inch) (mm) Width Diam. Height Width Width Diam. Length Extension Pitch Tensile 4 107 11 26 58 12 30
(Newtons) kg/m
1141* - - 4.000 2.70 2.50 4.10 0.57 0.57 1.65 6.8 1.2 - 1800 0.07 - - - -
1151 03 - 5.000 2.50 3.20 4.10 0.57 0.57 1.49 7.4 2.5 - 2200 0.08 - - -
1161 04 - 6.000 2.80 4.00 5.00 0.57 0.57 1.85 7.4 2.9 - 3000 0.12 - - -
110500 05B-1 0.315 8.000 3.00 5.00 7.11 0.73 0.73 2.31 8.6 3.1 - 5000 0.18 - - -
110037 - 0.375 9.525 3.94 6.35 8.26 1.30 1.04 3.28 10.9 3.3 - 11100 0.34 - - -
GY06B1 06B-1 0.375 9.525 5.72 6.35 8.26 1.30 1.04 3.28 13.5 3.3 - 11100 0.39 - - -
111044 - 0.500 12.700 3.30 7.75 9.90 1.10 0.95 4.09 9.8 3.9 - 8900 0.30 - - -
111046 - 0.500 12.700 4.88 7.75 9.90 1.10 0.95 4.09 11.4 3.9 - 8900 0.35 - - -
110044 - 0.500 12.700 5.21 8.51 11.81 1.55 1.55 4.45 14.2 3.9 - 19000 0.62 - - -
GY08B1 08B-1 0.500 12.700 7.75 8.51 11.81 1.55 1.55 4.45 17.0 3.9 - 19000 0.70 - - -
110054 - 0.625 15.875 6.50 10.16 14.70 1.55 1.55 5.08 16.0 4.1 - 23000 0.81 - - -
GY10B1 10B-1 0.625 15.875 9.65 10.16 14.73 1.55 1.55 5.08 18.8 4.1 - 23000 0.92 - - -
GY12B1 12B-1 0.750 19.050 11.68 12.07 16.13 1.80 1.80 5.72 22.7 4.6 - 30500 1.20 - - -
GY16B1 16B-1 1.000 25.400 17.02 15.88 21.08 4.12 3.10 8.28 36.1 5.4 - 67000 2.80 - - -
GY20B1 20B-1 1.250 31.750 19.56 19.05 26.42 4.62 3.61 10.19 43.2 6.1 - 98070 3.85 - - -
GY24B1 24B-1 1.500 38.100 25.40 25.40 33.40 6.10 5.08 14.63 53.4 6.6 - 166700 7.45 - - -
110147 28B-1 1.750 44.450 30.99 27.94 37.08 7.62 6.35 15.90 65.1 7.4 - 200000 9.35 - - -
110166 32B-1 2.000 50.800 30.99 29.21 42.29 7.11 6.35 17.81 67.4 7.9 - 255000 10.10 - - -
110206 40B-1 2.500 63.500 38.10 39.37 52.96 8.64 8.13 22.89 82.6 10.2 - 372700 16.50 - - -
180709 - 3.000 76.200 45.72 48.26 63.88 12.19 10.16 29.24 99.1 10.5 - 578266 25.80 - - - -
180781 - 3.500 88.900 53.34 53.98 77.85 13.72 12.45 34.30 114.6 11.7 - 778435 35.20 - - - -
110325 - 4.000 101.600 60.96 63.50 90.17 15.24 13.72 39.40 130.9 13.0 - 711800 49.30 - - - -
180807 - 4.500 114.300 68.58 72.39 104.14 17.27 16.00 44.48 147.4 14.3 - 1378942 63.40 - - - -
* Bush chain.
Chain Installation and Maintenance

Introduction
Section 1
Renold Chain has over 100 years experience Bush Chain Example ANSI 60H
in the operation and maintenance of lifting Identical to roller chain but with the omission i.e. 3/4” pitch roller chain - heavy series.
chain. Involvement with designers, of the roller. The main disadvantage is that
manufacturers and users of all types of sprocket/ bush wear can be rapid in highly The ISO standard number system consists of at
equipment has enabled Renold to develop this loaded applications. least two or three digits and a suffix. The digits
concise manual for chain lifting applications. refer to the pitch size in 1/16 inch units. The
This definitive manual is designed to pass on right hand number refers to the chain style.
the preferred methods of correct handling, Chain Numbering
adjustment, installation and maintenance of Leaf Chain For example:
lifting chain systems resulting in maximum 1” Pitch ISO 16B - European Type
chain life. Renold chain conforms to International
standards and can be ordered using the ISO
Renold can supply leaf chain for use in machine or ANSI Part Number. For Multiple Strand chains, add a dash and the
tool applications. If you require chain for this number of strands, e.g. 16B-3.
purpose, please ensure that you state this The letters prefixing the part number refer
clearly on your correspondence. to the root transmission chain standard, as
shown below:
If further information is required, please Equipment Needed
contact our technical sales staff. The breaking of roller and bush chain can be
LH = Chain based on ISO4347
(ANSI Chain) achieved by using a Renold Chain Extractor,
these being:
Types of Lifting Chain BL = Identical to LH
There are three main categories of lifting (North American terminology)
• 311015 for light industrial chains
chain covered by this guide. Of these the LL = Chain based on ISO4347 up to 0.5” pitch
most popular is leaf chain also referred to (European Type)
as Fork Lift Truck (FLT) chain since it is used • 10101 for chains from 0.375” to
in large quantities on this type of application. AL = Obsolete standard. 0.625” pitch
No longer covered by ISO or
ANSI standards. • 10102 for chains from 0.75” to 1.25”
Leaf Chain pitch European and 0.75” to 1” ANSI
Made from interlaced plates connected Example BL646. (or LH1246.)
with a hardened pin. Defined in ISO4347 Pin heads will need to be removed using a
latest edition. The left hand numbers refer to the chain pitch
size in 1/8 (or 1/16 for LH) inch units i.e. 3/4” hand grinder on all types of leaf chain and
These chains cannot be used with sprockets pitch. The right hand numbers refer to the larger roller and bush chains.
since there is no means of engagement. Leaf chain lacing i.e. 4 x 6. For joining any chain up to 2.5” pitch, a drift
chains have a greater strength/weight ratio punch will be required. Note however that it
than Roller chains. is not recommended that the user attempts
Roller Chain to join lengths of FLT chain.
Roller Chain The ANSI standard number system consists Erection of medium or heavy chain systems
Conventional pin, roller and bush construction of at least two or three digits and possibly a requires millwrighting equipment such as
normally used for transmission applications suffix. The left hand digit or digits refer to the lifting tackle, slings, wedges, packing etc.
but easily adapted for lifting purposes. Defined pitch size in 1/8 inch units. The right hand
in ISO 606 latest edition. number refers to the chain style. For multiple
strand chains a dash and a number is added. Other Useful Equipment
Heavy duty ANSI chains with thick side plates
are particularly suitable for lifting applications. • Straight edges and/or strong, fine line
• Spirit level
• Plumb line
• Selection of hammers, files, key blanks, etc
• Hand Grinding Machine
Section 1
Preparation Installation of Chain Maintenance Schedule
Check equipment to ensure that general Should endwise float of shafts be present, Regular chain maintenance is important if
requirements are correct (e.g. sprockets, make due allowances so that alignment is maximum life is to be achieved. In a correctly
sheaves, means of adjustment). correct at the mid position of float. sized and installed system with adequate
When alignment is correct within closest maintenance lubrication, the chain is expected
Check condition and rigidity of the shafts
practical limits, drive any keys home and take to last for approximately 6,000 hours or 3
and bearings, particularly if there has been
a final check. years whichever is shorter.
considerable previous service. Replace or
rectify if necessary. When sheaves are used it should be checked The following maintenance schedule is
that the chain sits comfortably between the suggested.
Drive/headshaft/sprockets should be checked
to ensure they are level, parallel and square flanges with equal clearance on both sides.
with any slides or bearings. Pins should not rub on the sheave flanges. Regularly
Use a spirit level and adjustable comparator Renold Chain should not be assembled into • Check chain adjustment/load sharing
bar or micrometer between shafts at extreme the system until attention has been paid to and rectify if necessary
points on each side of the drive. Rectify any cleanliness of the sprocket teeth and sheave • Check for smooth operation while under
parallelism error present. working area, particularly if debris of an load in both lifting and lowering directions
Place sprockets or respective shafts in abrasive nature (cement dust, weld spatter
• Check for wear on side plates
approximate alignment and fit the keys in etc.) has been prevalent whilst work was in
(Max 5% of plate height)
accordance with correct engineering practice. progress.
Do not finally secure keys at this stage. • Check for evidence for twist or side bow
Ensure the chain is clean and free from debris
Care must be taken with sprockets of split and place around the sprockets or sheave, • Check for damaged or cracked plates
design to ensure perfect abutting of the observing instructions where matched strands • Check for chain elongation
faces of each half. Proceed with the key fitting are involved. Ensure that the strength of tackle (Max 3% FLT chain, 2% Roller chain).
after the halves are finally bolted together, is sufficient to hold the chain. Chain weights
otherwise the key can prevent correct assembly are shown in the Renold catalogue. Do not • Check for turned or protruding pins
and subsequently result in malgearing. detach any tackle until the chain is completely • Check for cleanliness of components
assembled.
It should be verified that key heads will not • Check for shaft and sprocket or
project beyond the width of any cases, guards Never paint a chain since this will prevent the sheave alignment
or guides. penetration of maintenance lubricant.
• Check for wear on sprockets or sheaves
Adjustment • Check the condition of the lubricant

Checking Alignment
After chain installation ensure that all • Relubricate if necessary
Accurate alignment of shafts, sheaves and
sprocket tooth faces provides a uniform
fastenings have been properly tightened. • Check the lubrication system if present
distribution of load across the entire chain Carry out any adjustment operations to ensure
width and contributes substantially to that all chains are equally loaded. The frequency of maintenance checks
maximum drive life. depends upon environmental conditions such
as presence of moisture, temperature extremes,
Use a straight edge in several different Test Run corrosive atmospheres, abrasive contamination
positions, if possible, as a check against
It is advisable to give the system a short test etc. The presence of shock or overloads will
wobble. A nylon or similar line is a good
run for the following reasons: also reduce life expectancy and increase the
substitute for a straight edge particularly
requirement for regular checks.
on longer centre distances. • To check for correct operation
• To ensure there is no cross binding and all At Least Every 6 Months
chains are carrying an equal load
Carry out the above checks and procedures
• To check for any unusual noise or vibration on the entire chain. If all parts of the chain
cannot be accessed remove it and replace in
accordance with manufactures instructions.

Section 1
Chain Protection Abnormal Ambient Temperatures Environmental Factors

A new Renold chain should always be stored For elevated temperatures up to 250°C, dry Effect of Temperature
in its original packing until installation. Renold lubricants, such as colloidal graphite or MoS2
During operation an important factor to control
chain is lubricated at the factory, but this in white spirit or poly-alkaline glycol carriers
in a drive system is the chain temperature.
lubrication will not stand up to outdoor are most suitable.
Depending on the severity of the drive service,
conditions for prolonged periods particularly Conversely, at low temperatures between continuity of use, etc., special attention to the
where there is a salt water atmosphere. -5° and -40°C, special low temperature initial lubrication method may be required.
Unprotected, lubricated chains will become greases and subsequent oil lubricants are
Chain temperature above 100°C should be
contaminated with grit and other materials necessary. Lubricant suppliers will give
avoided if possible due to lubricant limitations,
which will harm the chain. recommendations.
although chain can generally give acceptable
performance up to around 250°C in some
Lubricating Methods circumstances.
Lubrication
There are two basic methods of lubricating Low temperatures reduce chain strength by
Renold Chain should be protected against
lifting systems: embrittlement. Going in and out of cold stor-
dirt and moisture and be lubricated with good
• TYPE 1, Manual Lubrication. age can result in moisture from condensation.
quality, non-detergent petroleum based oil.
A periodic reoiling is desirable as already Oil is applied periodically with a brush or oil
outlined. Heavy oils and greases are generally can, preferably once every 8 hours of Chemical Solutions or Vapours
too stiff to enter the chain working surfaces operation. Volume and frequency should be Corrosive attack on the chain components can
and should not be used. sufficient to just keep the chain wet with oil cause microscopic cracking. This can lead to
Care must be taken to ensure that the and allow penetration of clean lubricant into progressive deterioration followed by dramatic
lubricant reaches the bearing area of the the chain joints. failure.
chain. This can be done by directing the oil Applying lubricant by aerosol can be
into the clearances between the inner and satisfactory under some conditions, but it is Abrasives
outer link plates. important that the aerosol lubricant is of an
These will cause accelerated wear and is
The table below indicates the correct lubricant approved type for the application, such as
difficult to detect at an early stage.
viscosity for various ambient temperatures. that supplied by Renold. This type of
lubricant penetrates into the pin/ bush/
roller clearances resisting both the tendency Dynamic/Shock Loads
Ambient to drip or drain when the chain is stationary
Temperature Lubricant Rating These can lead to early fatigue failure of pins
and dripping when the chain is moving. and plates.
Celsius SAE BS4231
All of the above conditions make it very difficult
-5 to +5 20 46 to 68 • TYPE 2, Drip or Pressurised Lubrication to predict chain life. It is therefore important
5 to 40 30 100 Oil drips or jets are directed between the to monitor chain performance closely until a
40 to 50 40 150 to 220 link plate edges from a lubricator. Volume proper schedule is established.
50 to 60 50 320 and frequency should be sufficient to allow
penetration of lubricant into the chain joints.
For the majority of applications in the above

temperature ranges, a multigrade SAE 20/50
TYPE 1, Manual Lubrication TYPE 2, Drip or
oil would be suitable.
Pressurised Lubrication
Use of Grease
As mentioned, the use of grease is not
recommended. However, if grease lubrication
is essential it should be noted that applying
normal greases to the outside surfaces of a RENOLD
chain only seals the bearing surfaces and will

not work into them. This causes premature
failure. Grease has to be heated until fluid and
the chain immersed and allowed to soak until
all air bubbles cease to rise. If this system is
used the chains need regular cleaning and
regreasing at intervals, depending on the
loads in the lifting system.
Section 1
To Measure Chain Wear
Fig A:
Chain wear can be ascertained by length M
measurement as follows:
Lay the chain on a flat surface and, after
anchoring it at one end, attach to the other
end a turnbuckle and a spring balance
suitably anchored.
Apply a tension load by means of the
turnbuckle amounting to approximately
5% of the chain breaking load.
As an alternative to the use of turnbuckle Fig B:
and spring balance, the chain may be
measured in-situ with a nominal weight
in the lifting system.
• Measure length ‘M’ (see Fig A) in
millimetres from which the percentage
extension can be obtained from the
When the pin centre comes to or past the indicated point,
following formula:
the chain is worn out: it is time to change the chain.
Percentage extension = M - (X x P)
x 100
XxP
Hollow punch
Where X = number of pitches measured Correct Incorrect
P = pitch in mm riveting riveting
• As a general rule, the useful life of the chain

is terminated and the chain should be RENOLD
replaced when the percentage extension
reaches 2 per cent (1 per cent in the case of
extended pitch chains). For drives with no
provision for adjustment, the rejection limit
is lower, dependent upon the speed and
layout. A usual figure is between 0.7 and
1.0 per cent extension. Bench or solid support
It is not satisfactory to determine the Riveting Chain Chain Matching

elongation of a chain by checking its overall
length against the nominal length of a new Roller Chains up to 63.5mm (2.5”) Pitch Any application in which two or more strands
of chain are required to work side by side
chain. Worn chains must be examined over • Insert the bearing pins of the outer link
their full length and then measured on that would benefit from special matching proce-
(No. 107) through the inner links of the
portion of the chain which has obviously had dures. These procedures only apply to roller
chain to be joined. If multiplex chain,
the most wear. Maximum wear occurs generally chain and can be summarised as follows:
assemble intermediate plates at the
to those sections which articulate under load same time
i.e. where the chain passes over a sprocket or Length Matching
sheave.
• Provide support for the outer link (No.107)
while assembling the separate outer plate. Chains are accurately measured in handling
This has a force fit and is driven onto the lengths between 3m and 8m and selected
Renold Chain Wear Guide bearing pins using a hollow punch to give overall length uniformity of two (or
A simple to use chain wear guide is available alternatively on each pin. The plate should more) strands.
from Renold for most popular sizes of chain be driven to the point of similar clearance
pitch (see Fig B) between outer and inner links as with the
Pitch Matching
adjacent chain
Pitch matched chains are made from shorter
• Still supporting the outer link (No.107), rivet subsections around 0.3 to 0.6m in length,
the bearing pin ends, taking care to finish
graded and joined to give even greater
with a neat uniform spread having a similar
accuracy on both pitch to pitch dimensions
appearance to the pins in the adjacent
and overall lengths.
chain. The force required to spread the pin
end will vary with the pitch of the chain,
excessive riveting force should always be Colour Coding
avoided. Except where final chain joining The above two methods are factory applied. It
in-situ is necessary, the work should be is also possible to receive chain coded to give
carried out on a bench a graded length tolerance within the normal
• Check that the newly fitted link manufacturing limits of 0 to +0.15%.
articulates freely Contact Renold Chain for further details.

Section 1
General Renold chain is prelubricated at the factory • The anchors holding the used chain may
to ensure good corrosion resistance and wear be at the limit of their adjustment causing
A correctly installed chain will enhance service
properties. If a chain is dry of this lubricant misalignment of both the used and new
life and ensure safe operation.
due to cleaning, the chain must be relubricated chain.
When ordering replacement chains consult before fitting to the system..
your operating/service manual to ensure that • A new chain will have a lower rolling
the new chain or chains will be supplied to the resistance than its mating chain causing
Other Points stress on cylinder cross-heads and sheaves.
correct size, length and configuration.
Before refitting the chain check that the chain • The time and labour cost to change the
Where a lift truck has a pair of chains, a new
anchors and sheaves are undamaged. Broken, second chain is minimal once the truck is
pair should always be ordered and replaced.
damaged or worn out anchors and sheaves stripped down ready.
The replacement of only one chain will lead to
must be replaced before fitting the chain or
premature failure of both the new and used
chains.
chain.
Disconnecting Chain
Never fit a chain with a used anchor pin. Pins
may have been bent or damaged or have Disconnecting Leaf Chain
Sprockets
fatigue cracks that cannot be seen by the naked • Two pins need to be removed from one joint.
Examination of the tooth faces will give an eye. Your operating/service manual will give Both pins should be in the same outside
indication of the amount of wear which has full and detailed instructions on fitting and plate. With a grinding wheel, grind the
occurred (Fig A). Under normal circumstances adjusting the chain. heads of both pins flush with the pin link
this will be evident as a polished worn strip
Never paint chain or clean chain using steam or plate. This prevents scoring damage to inside
about the pitch circle diameter on each of the
high pressure water jets. link holes during disassembly. If chain is
sprocket teeth as shown.
exposed to grinding dust, chain should be
If a lifting chain sustains damage due to an
If the depth of this wear ‘X’ has reached an cleaned and relubricated.
overload, jam-up, or by riding over the sprocket
amount equal to 10% of the ‘Y’ dimension,
then steps should be taken to replace the
teeth or sheave flanges, it should be carefully • Position a support ring in a clearance hole in
removed from the drive and given a thorough the work surface. The support ring serves to
sprocket. Running new chain on sprockets
visual examination. Remove the lubricating support the bottom pin link plate and avoid
having this amount of tooth wear will cause
grease and oil to make the task easier. damage to chain components while driving
rapid chain wear.
the pin through the chain.
Depending on the damage, it may be practicable
It should be noted that in normal operating
conditions, with correct lubrication the
to effect temporary repairs using replacement • Drive the pin through the chain with a
links. It is not, however, a guarantee that the hammer and punch. The punch should have
amount of wear ‘X’ will not occur until
chain has not been overstressed and so made a diameter slightly less than the pin link
several chains have been used.
vulnerable to a future failure. plate aperture. Use a series of small blows
rather than a few heavy ones.
The best policy therefore is to remove the
Sheaves
source of trouble and fit a new chain. • Repeat the above steps with the other pin
Check the running diameter and side faces in the same link.
of the flanges of sheaves. There should be
Replacing Chain Sets
no evidence of side wear on the flanges
(indicating malalignment). The sheave When replacing chain in multiple point lifting
diameter should not be excessively worn. systems the entire chain set should be replaced
for the following reasons:
Chain • Used chain may have sustained fatigue
cracking that will eventually cause failure.
Chain repair should not as a rule be undertaken.
A correctly selected and maintained chain • Used chain may have elongated which will
should gradually wear out over a period of lead to a premature replacement of a new
time, but it should not fail. A length extension chain running in parallel.
check will give an indication of the service life
remaining.
Fig A
Depth
of wear
Y
X=
10
X
PCD PCD
Y
Section 1
Disconnecting Roller Chain
Fig A: Method 2 - Pressing
Renold Chain has end softened pins and for
chain up to 1” pitch the pin may be removed
using a suitable chain extractor. Otherwise
follow the above procedure.
In order to obtain the longest life from a leaf
chain, Renold recommends the following
procedures for cutting short chain lengths from
a new coil or shortening an existing leaf chain.
• Method 1 - Grinding
Two pins need to be removed. Both pins
should be in the same outer link plate. With
a grinding wheel, grind the heads of both
pins flush with the outer link plate. This will Fig B: Pin removal
ensure that the pin when pushed out will
not damage the portion of the inner link
plate holes noted in Fig. B. The joint may now
be easily removed with a suitable hammer
and punch. If the chain is contaminated
with grinding dust, it should be cleaned and
re-lubricated before use.
• Method 2 - Pressing
Two pins need to be removed. Both pins
should be in the same outer link plate.
Arrange the joint, which is to be removed as
shown in Fig. A such that it is at right angles insufficient collapse of the pin head or poor 8. Ensure that directions for the correct use of
to the line of the chain. This will ensure that grinding, excessive damage can occur to the any tools are followed.
the riveted wedge of the pin head when holes of the inner link plates. Inner link plate
pushed out will not damage the portion of 9. Never reuse individual components.
holes should be visually checked on each
the inner link plate holes noted in Fig. B. cutting operation. Excessively damaged holes 10. Never reuse a damaged chain or chain part.
Push the pins directly through the inner link will have one or more very discernible grooves
plates using a suitable hydraulic or manual running in the direction of the pin removal. If
press. The movement of the pin through General Advice
excessive damage is noticed in the portion of
the outer link plate will tend to collapse the the inner link plate holes noted in Fig. B, the • Never mix chain from various manufacturers.
riveted end of the pin and allow it to pass
freely through the inner link plate holes.
chain should not be used. • Never build chain from individual components.
General
• If a chain has been damaged it is likely that
Safety Warnings parts not obviously damaged are also affected.
When using either of the above methods Replace the entire chain.
ensure that: Health & Safety Warning
• Do not electroplate chain, this can only be
• The outer plates are not reused The following precautions must be taken before accomplished at the factory by plating
disconnecting and removing a chain from a individual components before assembly.
• The portion of the inner link plate system prior to replacement.
holes noted in Fig. B are not damaged. Post electroplated chain will fail due to
1. Always isolate the power source from the hydrogen embrittlement.
drive or equipment. • Do not carry out welding operations on c
Pin removal
2. Always wear safety glasses. chain.
To remove the pins, position the chain on
a solid support with a clearance hole 3. Always wear appropriate protective • Do not paint chain.
corresponding to the pin positions. Drive the clothing, hats, gloves and safety shoes as • Do not anneal or otherwise heat chain
pin through the first outer link plate using a warranted by the circumstances. above 250ºC. If a torch is used to cut chain,
suitable hammer and punch, with a series of 4. Always ensure tools are in good working the chain should be discarded.
light blows rather than one heavy blow condition and used in the proper manner.
(Method 1) or with a suitable hydraulic or
• Do not join lengths of chain together,
5. Ensure there is no residual load in the particularly in safety critical applications.
manual press (Method 2).
system by supporting hung weights etc. • Note that the minimum tensile strength
Once the pin is clear of this outer link plate,
6. Always support the chain to avoid sudden quoted in catalogues does not refer to the
carry out the same operation on the second
unexpected movement of chain or working load. Designers generally use a
adjacent pin. At this point the pins may be
components. factor of at least 5:1 on lifting applications.
removed by hand or with minimal additional
force and should pass unimpeded through 7. Never attempt to disconnect or reconnect
the inner link plates. If the pin has to be a chain unless the correct procedure is fully
forced through the inner link plates, due to understood.

Section 1
Safety Warning FLT Chain The pin head rivets should be examined to a static stress. The interference fit between a
determine if the “VEE” flats are still in correct pin and plate gives sufficient static stress. This
Never use a connecting link in any lifting
alignment. Chain with rotated/displaced heads means that in the right environmental conditions,
application to join leaf or roller chain lengths
or abnormal pin protrusion should be replaced the chain can crack even if under no load. For
together, in any manner that does not have
immediately. Do not attempt to repair the chain example, the presence of battery acid fumes in
the truck manufacturers approval. Misuse of
by welding or driving the pin(s) back into the a warehouse could cause cracking in a chain
connecting links will render your chain
chain. Once the press fit integrity between stored on the shelf.
warranty void and subject the user to a safety
outside plates and pins has been altered it
hazard. Renold Distributors will not supply
cannot be restored.
connecting links for this purpose. • Never electroplate a chain or its components.
This process liberates hydrogen, and hydrogen
When chains are sold as assemblies, the
Wear on the Pin Heads embrittlement cracks will appear. These are
connecting pins must be fitted to the chain
Caused by chain misalignment. This condition similar in appearance to stress corrosion
anchor and chain using the approved method
damages the chain and should be corrected. cracks.
outlined by the truck manufacturer.
Plated chains have to be produced by Renold
If you are unsure about the correct method,
Cracked Plates (Fig 1) Chain under controlled conditions which
contact your local Renold Chain Representative
ensure no embrittlement takes place.
or the Truck Manufacturer direct. Cracked plates can have a number of causes. In
any event any cracks discovered in a chain will Corrosion fatigue cracks are in appearance
The following notes highlight the common
render it unsafe. Chain should be immediately very similar to normal fatigue cracks.
modes of failure in lifting chain.
replaced. • Corrosion fatigue results from an aggressive
environment combined with a cyclic stress.
Modes of Failure Reasons for Plate Cracking (Stress corrosion cracks are caused by a
Normal Wear • Fatigue cracks caused by cyclic loading static stress).
When the chain reaches the end of its normal beyond the chain’s endurance limit, which
wear life it should be replaced. It is important normally start at the plate hole (point of Tensile Failure (Fig 5)
to measure the chain in the section that moves highest stress) and perpendicular to the
Tensile failure results from repeatedly loading
over the sprockets or sheaves which do the chain pitch line.
the chain above its elastic limit. (Approximately
greater amount of work. There is no noticeable yielding (stretch) 65% of breaking load).
of the material.
Side plates appear stretched and distorted and
Plate Edge Wear (Fig 3) • Stress corrosion cracking (Fig 2) due to the plate holes often elongate and break out.
Plate edge wear occurs where the chain runs presence of harsh environmental conditions.
over the sheave. This can be compared to a These also start at the plate hole but tend
Tight Joints
normal plate height by measuring an unworn to extend in an arc-like path between the
plate holes. Tight joints do not rotate freely, resulting
portion.
in high friction. This means that the lifting
mechanism becomes less efficient and
Distorted or Damaged Plates More than one crack can often appear on a
accelerates the onset of wear and fatigue
plate. This can be caused by the presence of acid
These can cause tight joints and prevent chain related problems.
or caustic fluids or vapours in combination with
articulation.
Turned or Protuding Pins (Fig 4) Fig 1 Fig 2

Inadequately lubricated or highly loaded chain
generates high frictional load between pin and
plates. In extreme cases the torque exceeds
interference fit between the pin and the outer
plates, resulting in pin turning. This ultimately
causes the pin to screw out of the plates
resulting in failure.
Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5


Troubleshooting
Section 1
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Anchor fails • High overload • Replace anchor and chain set.

• Correct cause of overload.
Chain climbing or jumping • Chain or sprockets worn • Replace the chain and sprockets/
off the sprocket or sheave sheave if necessary.
• Foreign build up in the tooth gap
(sprockets only) • Clean the sprocket teeth of all material
so that the chain engages correctly.
Chain elongation • Lubrication failure • Replace chain and sprockets or sheaves.

( A gradual increase over its life is normal)
• Check lubrication failure.
• Check lubrication, drive configuration
and loadings.
• Overload conditions • Replace chain.
Chain running hot • Lubrication method or type of lubrication • Increase the lubrication frequency
is unsuitable for the operating speed and and quantity
the load being transmitted
• Consider changing lubricant
• Insufficient lubrication • Increase the frequency oflubrication
in line with good maintenance practice
• Chain continually hitting an obstruction • Remove the obstruction
• Incorrect chain size selected for the • Check the chain selection as a larger
speed and load pitch or multistrand chain of equivalent
capacity may be required
Corrosion pitting • Exposure to corrosive environment • Replace chain set and protect
from hostile environment
Enlarged holes • Chain misaligned • Replace chain set and correct

cause of overload
Excessive noise • Misalignment of sprockets/sheaves • Misalignment introduces abnormal

loading and wear
• Recheck alignment to maintain
normal drive conditions
• Inadequate lubrication • Improve the lubrication method to
ensure the proper amount of lubrication
is available in the bearing areas
• Worn or incorrectly fitted bearings • Replace or correct the bearings as these
will malign the entire drive
• Worn chain or sprockets/sheaves • Replace the chain and, where necessary,
the sprockets/sheaves
• Tight joints • Replace chain set
• Heavy impulsive loads • Reduce the load
• Obstruction in the chain path • Remove the obstruction

Troubleshooting
Section 1
Heavy wear on sprocket teeth • Poor lubrication • Improve the method of lubrication,
working faces. (a bright polished (see lubrication section).
appearance is normal)
• Presence of abrasive • Check for presence of foreign
materials and eliminate the source.
• Replace sprockets and chain if necessary.
Kinks in chain (Joints tight) • Worn chain or sprockets/sheaves • Replace chain sets and sprockets/sheaves.
• Bent pins due to overload • Check lubrication.
• Chain corroded • Correct overload condition,
replace chain set.
• Peened plate edges • Clean chain with wire brush and
relubricate. Replace chain set as soon
as possible.
• Dirt or foreign substance in joints • Mechanical damage, remove cause.
Replace chain set as soon as possible.
• Clean chain and relubricate.
Pin fails • System loading is greater than • Check the safety factor to determine
the capacity of the chain if the chain capacity has been exceeded.
• Reduce high load condition.
• Replace with chain of larger capacity.
Protruding or turned pins • Lack of lubrication • Replace chain set immediately.

• Ensure proper lubrication regime.
• High loads • Replace chain set.
Rust present on chain • Inadequate lubrication. This will also • Remove several joints and check that the
affect the joints which will be discoloured, components are not severely damaged.
(light to dark brown) and could be rough, Replace chain and sprockets as necessary
grooved or galled
• Improve lubrication method
Sheave worn • Chain misaligned • Replace chain and sheave.

• Correct misalignment.
Side plates are worn • Wear on the inside of the plate is • Check and adjust sprocket and
caused by sprocket misalignment shaft alignment
• Wear on the top of the side plate is • Remove source of rubbing by
caused by the chain rubbing against removing the obstruction
some obstruction
• Normal wear on leaf chain against sheave • Replace chain at 5% wear
• Abnormal wear on leaf chain rubbing • Check alignment, increase clearance.
against guides

Troubleshooting
Section 1
Side plate fails • Fatigue cracks due to high dynamic load • Reduce loads
• Stress corrosion due to severe rusting • Replace chain with higher capacity
or exposure to acidic or caustic medium
• Tensile failure due to high overload • Replace chain set and protect from
hostile environment
• Replace chain set and correct cause
of overload
Twisted chain • Lubrication failure • Replace chain and sprockets or sheaves

• Overload conditions • Check lubrication failure
• Check lubrication, drive configuration
and loadings
• Replace chain
Wear on the sides of the • Drive misalignment • Check and correct sprocket and
sprocket teeth shaft alignment
Worn surfaces on outside links • Misalignment rubbing on guides • Check alignment and correct
or pin heads
Special Applications
Section 1
Renold supplies leaf chain

to many of the world's largest
truck manufacturers.
Renold heavy duty large pitch

transmission chains are used
on straddle carriers transporting
ocean going containers on
docks worldwide.
Side loading fork lift trucks

run on Renold leaf chain are
used to store and pick products
in warehouses worldwide.
Reliability and performance with

safety built in as standard.
Safety warning Health and Safety at work Guidance notes

Outer Link: for high speed drives or In the interests of safety, customers are Whilst all reasonable care in compiling
drives operating in arduous conditions a reminded that when purchasing any the information contained in this
properly riveted outer link (No 107) must technical product for use at work (or catalogue is taken, no responsibility
always be used for optimum security, otherwise), any additional or up-to-date is accepted for errors. All information
in preference to any other form of chain information and guidance, which it contained in this catalogue is subject
joint. The use of other connectors and has not been possible to include in the to change without notice.
cranked links (No 12 and No 30) must publication, should be obtained by you Illustrations - The illustrations used
always be restricted to light duty, non- from your local sales office in relation in this catalogue represent the type
critical applications, in drives where an to the suitability and the safe and proper of product described but the goods
odd number of pitches is absolutely use of the product. All relevant information supplied may vary in some detail from
unavoidable. Wherever possible, drives and guidance must be passed on by you those illustrated.
should have sufficient overall adjustment to the person engaged in, or likely to be
to ensure the use of an even number of affected by or responsible for the use of Specifications - The right is reserved to
pitches throughout the useful life of the the product. make modifications to the product to
chain. A cranked link joint should only be meet manufacturing conditions and/or
used as a last resort. developments (for example in design
Chain performance or materials).
The performance levels and tolerances Renold - Product can be supplied by
of our product stated in this catalogue Renold companies or representatives
(including without limitation, serviceability, around the world on the standard terms
wear life, resistance to fatigue, corrosion and conditions of sale of the company
protection) have been verified in a or representative from which the product
programme of testing and quality control is purchased.
in accordance with Renold, independent
and/or international standard
recommendations. Copyright - Copyright Renold Power
Transmission Limited 2009. All rights
No representations or warranties are reserved.
given that our product shall meet the
stated performance levels or tolerances
for any given application outside the Nothing contained in this publication
performance levels and tolerances for the shall constitute a part of any contract,
product’s own specific application and express or implied.
environment.
Australia India Singapore
Melbourne (Victoria) Coimbatore
Tel: + 65 6760 2422
Tel: + 61 (0) 3 9262 3333 Tel: +91 - 422 2532325 / 3911108 Fax: + 65 6760 1507
Fax: + 61 (0) 3 9561 8561 Fax: +91 - 422 2532333 / 2534470 e-mail: [email protected]
e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]
also at: Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, South Africa

Newcastle, Wollongong, Townsville Malaysia Benoni (Johannesburg)
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: + 27 11 747 9500
Austria Tel: + 60 3-5122 7880 Fax: + 27 11 747 9505
Vienna Fax: + 60 3-5122 7881 e-mail: [email protected]
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: + 43 (0) 1 330 3484 also at: Richards Bay,
Fax: + 43 (0) 1 330 3484-5 also at: Johor Bharu, Ipoh, Penang Port Elizabeth, Cape Town
also at: Budapest (Hungary), Netherlands Spain

Zlin (Czech Republic) Amsterdam Gavá (Barcelona)
Tel: + 31 (0) 20 6146661 Tel: + 34 93 638 9641
Belgium Fax: + 31 (0) 20 6146391 Fax: + 34 93 638 0737
Brussels e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: + 32 (0) 2 201 1262

Fax: + 32 (0) 2 203 2210 New Zealand Switzerland
e-mail: [email protected] Auckland Dübendorf (Zürich)
Tel: + 64 9828 5018 Tel: + 41 (0) 44 824 8484
Canada Fax: + 64 9828 5019 Fax: + 41 (0) 44 824 8411
Montreal (Quebec) e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: + 1 514 367 1764 also at: Christchurch also at: Crissier (Lausanne)
Fax: + 1 514 367 4993
Philippines UK
Paranaque City Burton upon Trent
China
Tel: + 63 2 829 6086 Tel: + 44 (0) 1283 512940
Shanghai
Fax: + 63 2 826 5211 Fax: + 44 (0) 1283 512628
Tel: + 21 5046 2696 e-mail: [email protected]
Fax: + 21 5046 2695
Poland
USA
Tel: + 48 663 842 487
Morristown TN
France
Tel: + 1 800 251 9012
Seclin
Fax: + 1 423 581 2399
Russia
Tel: + 33 (0) 320 16 29 29 e-mail: [email protected]
Moscow
Fax: + 33 (0) 320 16 29 00
e-mail: [email protected] Tel: + 7 495 645 2250
Fax: + 7 495 645 2251
Germany For other country distributors please consult
Einbeck www.renold.com.
Scandinavia
Tel: + 49 (0) 5562 810 Whilst all reasonable care is taken in compiling
Hvidovre (Copenhagen)
Fax: + 49 (0) 5562 81130 the information contained in this brochure, no
e-mail: [email protected] Tel: + 45 43 45 26 11 responsibility is accepted for printing errors.
Fax: + 45 43 45 65 92
also at: Düsseldorf All information contained in this brochure is
subject to change after the date of publication.
© Renold Power Transmission 2009.

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Lifting chain

Renold Chain Product Range

Lifting Chain Installation and Maintenance

Special design features

• High Fatigue Strength

Inner Link Plates

Leaf Chain LH (BL) Series

Chain Ref. Technical Details (mm)

Other sizes available on request.

Leaf Chain AL Series

Chain Ref. Technical Details (mm)

Other sizes available on request.

Leaf Chain LL Series

Chain Ref. Technical Details (mm)

Other sizes available on request.

Leaf Chain Works Standard

Chain Ref. Technical Details (mm)

Other sizes available on request.

ANSI Standard Chain

No. 107 No. 12

No. 11/58 No. 30

Chain Ref. Technical Details (mm) Connecting Links

Large Pitch and Heavy Series Chain

No. 107 No. 12

No. 11/58 No. 30

Chain Ref. Technical Details (mm) Connecting Links

ANSI large pitch chain - simplex

ANSI large pitch chain - duplex

Cottered chain is available on request.

European (BS) Standard Chain

No. 107 No. 12

No. 11/58 No. 30

Chain Ref. Technical Details (mm) Connecting Links

Chain Installation and Maintenance

Chain Installation and Maintenance

Adjustment • Check the condition of the lubricant

Chain Installation and Maintenance

Chain Protection Abnormal Ambient Temperatures Environmental Factors

For the majority of applications in the above

chain only seals the bearing surfaces and will

Chain Installation and Maintenance

• As a general rule, the useful life of the chain

It is not satisfactory to determine the Riveting Chain Chain Matching

Chain Installation and Maintenance

Chain Installation and Maintenance

Chain Installation and Maintenance

Turned or Protuding Pins (Fig 4) Fig 1 Fig 2

Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5

Chain Installation and Maintenance

Anchor fails • High overload • Replace anchor and chain set.

Chain elongation • Lubrication failure • Replace chain and sprockets or sheaves.

Enlarged holes • Chain misaligned • Replace chain set and correct

Excessive noise • Misalignment of sprockets/sheaves • Misalignment introduces abnormal

Chain Installation and Maintenance

Problem Probable Cause Solution

Protruding or turned pins • Lack of lubrication • Replace chain set immediately.

Sheave worn • Chain misaligned • Replace chain and sheave.

Chain Installation and Maintenance

Twisted chain • Lubrication failure • Replace chain and sprockets or sheaves

Renold supplies leaf chain