Chains for mechanical and hand operated chain hoists
Our chains for chain hoists are internationally recognized for their high quality and versatility and long life. All chains are manufactured under strict norms and all comply with industry standards.
When choosing a chain for a chain hoist, it is necessary to take into account the construction of the hoist, the weight of the load meant to be lifted and the environment in which the hoist operates
Chain operation
Chains should be handled just like any other machine element. It is recommended to avoid dragging the chains along the floor or subjecting them to atmospheric effects, overloading and performing non-professional repairs on them.
In order to achiever maximm life, hoisting chains must be lubricated especially in locations where chains come in contact with sprockets. Hoisting chains need to be kept clean, so that impurities and dirt do not obstruct free movement of the chain.
When handling a load, it is necessary to follow these rules:
- It is forbidden to use hoisting chains as binding chains
- Hoisting chains may not be overloaded
- Hoisting chains must be led straight along sprockets, without twisting
- Loads must be attached properly in order to protect them from slipping out
- Hoisting chains must be protected from shocks and jerks
- It is forbidden to use the chain when links are deformed or worn-out
- It is forbidden to use the chain to fix loads by looping or by under-running
Sizes according to CSN EN 818-7 / JIS B 8812 / ISO 3077
|
d (mm) |
tolerance |
t (mm) |
tolerance |
w1 min. |
w2 max. |
11 x t (mm) |
tolerance |
kg/m |
|
4 |
+/- 0,2 |
12 |
+0,15 / -0,1 |
4,8 |
13,6 |
132 |
+0,4 / -0,2 |
0,35 |
|
4 |
+0,1 / -0,2 |
12,2 |
+0,15 / - 0,0 |
5,2 |
13,8 |
134,2 |
+0,6 / -0,0 |
0,35 |
|
4,2 |
+0,05 / - 0,2 |
12,2 |
+0,10 / -0,15 |
4,8 |
13,7 |
134,2 |
+0,3 / -0,3 |
0,38 |
|
5 |
+/- 0,2 |
15 |
+0,2 / - 0,1 |
6,0 |
17,0 |
165 |
+0,5 / -0,3 |
0,54 |
|
5 |
+0,1 / -0,2 |
16 |
+0,2 / -0,1 |
6,5 |
17,0 |
176 |
+0,56 / -0,28 |
0,53 |
|
5 |
+/- 0,2 |
18,5 |
+0,25 / -0,1 |
6,0 |
17,0 |
203,5 |
+0,7 / -0,3 |
0,5 |
|
5,3 |
+0,1 / -0,2 |
15,2 |
+0,1 / -0,2 |
5,8 |
16,9 |
167,2 |
+0,3 / -0,5 |
0,62 |
|
6 |
+/- 0,2 |
18 |
+0,25 / -0,1 |
7,2 |
20,4 |
198 |
+0,7 / -0,3 |
0,8 |
|
6 |
+/- 0,2 |
18,5 |
+0,25 / -0,1 |
7,2 |
20,4 |
203,5 |
+0,7 / -0,3 |
0,8 |
|
6,3 |
+/- 0,2 |
19,1 |
+0,25 / -0,12 |
7,6 |
21,4 |
210,1 |
+0,7 / -0,3 |
0,86 |
|
7 |
+/- 0,3 |
21 |
+0,25 / -0,15 |
8,4 |
23,8 |
231 |
+0,7 / -0,4 |
1,1 |
|
7 |
+/- 0,3 |
22 |
+0,3 / -0,1 |
8,4 |
23,8 |
242 |
+0,8 / -0,4 |
1,1 |
|
7,1 |
+0,14 / -0,43 |
21 |
+0,41 / -0,0 |
8,9 |
25,5 |
231 |
+1,1 / -0,0 |
1,1 |
|
7,1 |
+/- 0,3 |
21,2 |
+0,25 / -0,15 |
8,4 |
23,8 |
233,2 |
+0,7 / - 0,4 |
1,1 |
|
-7,9 |
+/- 0,2 |
21,6 |
+0,3 / - 0,1 |
9,8 |
26,5 |
237,6 |
+0,7 / - 0,4 |
1,41 |
|
8 |
+/- 0,3 |
24 |
+0,3 / -0,2 |
9,6 |
27,2 |
264 |
+0,9 / -0,4 |
1,4 |
|
9 |
+/- 0,4 |
27 |
+0,3 / -0,2 |
10,8 |
30,6 |
297 |
+0,9 / -0,5 |
1,8 |
|
10 |
+/- 0,4 |
28 |
+0,3 / -0,2 |
12,0 |
34,0 |
308 |
+1 / -0,5 |
2,2 |
|
10 |
+/- 0,4 |
30 |
+0,4 / -0,2 |
12,0 |
34,0 |
330 |
+ 1,1 / -0,5 |
2,2 |
|
11 |
+/- 0,4 |
31 |
+0,4 / -0,2 |
13,2 |
37,4 |
341 |
+ 1,1 / -0,5 |
2,7 |
|
11 |
+/- 0,4 |
33 |
+0,4 / -0,2 |
13,2 |
37,4 |
363 |
+1,1 / -0,6 |
2,6 |
|
12 |
+/- 0,5 |
36 |
+0,45 / -0,25 |
14,4 |
40,8 |
396 |
+1,25 / -0,65 |
3,1 |
|
13 |
+/- 0,5 |
36 |
+0,45 / -0,25 |
15,6 |
44,2 |
396 |
+1,3 / -0,6 |
3,8 |
|
13 |
+/- 0,5 |
39 |
+0,5 / -0,3 |
15,6 |
44,2 |
429 |
+1,4 / -0,7 |
3,7 |
|
14 |
+/- 0,6 |
41 |
+0,5 / -0,3 |
16,8 |
47,6 |
451 |
+1,4 / -0,7 |
4,4 |
|
14 |
+/- 0,6 |
42 |
+0,5 / -0,3 |
16,8 |
47,6 |
462 |
+1,5 / -0,7 |
4,25 |
|
16 |
+/- 0,6 |
45 |
+0,6 / - 0,3 |
19,2 |
54,4 |
495 |
+1,6 / -0,8 |
5,7 |
|
16 |
+/- 0,6 |
48 |
+0,6 / - 0,3 |
19,2 |
54,4 |
528 |
+1,7 / -0,8 |
5,54 |
|
18 |
+/- 0,9 |
50 |
+0,65 / -0,3 |
21,6 |
61,2 |
550 |
+1,8 / -0,9 |
7,3 |
|
18 |
+/- 0,9 |
51 |
+0,65 / -0,3 |
21,6 |
61,2 |
561 |
+1,8 / -0,9 |
7,3 |
|
18 |
+/- 0,9 |
54 |
+0,7 / -0,3 |
21,6 |
61,2 |
594 |
+1,9 / -1,0 |
7,0 |
|
20 |
+/- 1,0 |
60 |
+0,8 / -0,4 |
24 |
68 |
660 |
+2,1 / -1,1 |
8,7 |
|
22 |
+1,1 |
66 |
+0,9 / -0,4 |
26,4 |
74,8 |
726 |
+2,3 / -1,2 |
10,5 |
T and DAT designs
The T design is specifically recommended for use in hand-operated hoists or in low-speed motorized hoists working in highly abrasive environments.
The DAT design is recommended for use in high-speed motorized hoists. This type of chain possesses higher abrasive hadness in comparison to the core hardness, hence it is more wear-resistant. This type of chain is not suitable for use in portable hand-operated hoists.
Temperature ranges
Chains for chain hoists can be used with respective load limitations only within a specific temperature range. This range depends on the type of chain.
|
Lifting chain type |
Lower temperature limit |
Upper temperature limit |
|
T-grade, V-grade, heat-treated grade 5 |
-40 C |
+200C |
|
DAT |
-20 C |
+200C |
Mechanical properties T, DAT
|
Type |
T |
DAT |
|
|
Nominal tension at production testing force N/mm2 |
500 |
500 |
|
|
Nominal tension at minimal breaking force N/mm2 |
800 |
800 |
|
|
Total elongation Amin. % |
10 |
10 |
|
|
Deflection f mm min. |
0,8 d |
- |
|
|
Surface hardness |
d < 7mm, HV5 |
360 |
500 |
|
Hardness depth |
d < 8 mm |
- |
0,04 +/- 0,01 d |
|
Drive group according to ISO 4301-1 |
M1 |
M2 |
M3 |
M2 |
M3 |
|
Nominal tension N/mm2 |
200 |
160 |
160 |
||
|
Nominal tension at dynamic boarder load N/mm2 |
- |
225 |
200 |
225 |
200 |
|
ID (type) |
T |
DAT |
|||
Load bearing capacity
The maximum load-bearing capacity for which a chain can be used is defined in technical standards of the respective chain norm. When using hoisting chains, it is necessary to comply with the respective construction and operating parameters of the hoist (eg. drive group, hoisting and lowering speeds, number of teeth in the sprocket). The hoist manufacturer specifies the grade and design of the chain meant to be used in the hoist.
Mechanical properties for each size T-Class chains
|
Nominal size |
Boarder working load (kg) |
Testing force min. |
Breaking force min. |
|
|
d x p (mm) |
T-Class |
DAT M2/M3 |
kN |
kN |
|
4 x 12 |
500 |
400 |
12,6 |
20,1 |
|
4 x 12,2 |
510 |
400 |
12,6 |
20,1 |
|
4,2 x 12,2 |
550 |
440 |
12,6 |
22 |
|
5 x 15 |
800 |
630 |
19,9 |
31,4 |
|
5 x 16 |
800 |
630 |
19,9 |
31,4 |
|
5 x 18,5 |
900 |
630 |
19,9 |
31,4 |
|
5,1 x 15,2 |
900 |
700 |
22,1 |
35,3 |
|
6 x 18 |
1100 |
900 |
28,3 |
45,2 |
|
6 x 18,5 |
1100 |
900 |
28,3 |
45,2 |
|
6,3 x 19,1 |
1250 |
1000 |
31,2 |
50 |
|
7 x 21 |
1500 |
1200 |
38,5 |
61,6 |
|
7,1 x 21 |
1500 |
1200 |
38,5 |
61,6 |
|
7,1 x 21,2 |
1500 |
1200 |
38,5 |
61,6 |
|
7,9 x 21,6 |
2000 |
1560 |
50,3 |
80,4 |
|
8 x 24 |
2000 |
1600 |
50,3 |
80,4 |
|
9 x 27 |
2500 |
2000 |
63,6 |
102 |
|
10 x 28 |
3200 |
2500 |
78,5 |
126 |
|
10 x 30 |
3200 |
2500 |
78,5 |
126 |
|
11 x 31 |
3800 |
3000 |
95 |
152 |
|
11 x 33 |
3800 |
3000 |
95 |
152 |
|
12 x 36 |
4500 |
3600 |
113 |
181 |
|
13 x 36 |
5300 |
4300 |
133 |
212 |
|
13 x 39 |
5300 |
4200 |
133 |
212 |
|
14 x 42 |
6000 |
5000 |
154 |
246 |
|
16 x 48 |
8000 |
6300 |
201 |
322 |
|
18 x 50 |
10000 |
8000 |
254 |
407 |
|
18 x 51 |
10000 |
8000 |
254 |
407 |
|
18 x 54 |
10000 |
8000 |
254 |
407 |
|
20 x 60 |
12500 |
10000 |
314 |
503 |
|
22 x 66 |
150000 |
12500 |
380 |
608 |
Mechanical properties – V-Class
|
Type |
V-Class |
|||
|
Tension in production test N/mm2 |
630 |
|||
|
Tension in takeover test N/mm2 |
500 |
|||
|
Breaking tension N/mm2 |
1000 |
|||
|
Breaking elongation Amin. % |
13 |
|||
|
Surface hardness min. |
d <= 7mm HV5 |
420 |
||
|
Drive type according to ISO 4301-1 |
M2 |
M3 |
M1 |
|
|
Tension according to allowed load |
200 |
250 |
||
|
Relationship between tension according to allowed load and tension in takeover and breaking tension |
1:3 , 15:5 |
1:2 , 5:4 |
||
Mechanical properties for each size V-Class chains
| Nominal size |
Working load limit |
Testing force in production min. |
Takeover testing force min. |
Breaking force min. |
|
|
d x p (mm) |
Hand powered lifts |
Engine powered lifts |
kN |
kN |
kN |
|
5 x 15 |
1000 |
800 |
25 |
20 |
40 |
|
6 x 18 |
1400 |
1100 |
35 |
28 |
56 |
|
6,3 x 19,1 |
1500 |
1250 |
39 |
31,5 |
63 |
|
7,1 x 21 |
2000 |
1600 |
50 |
40 |
80 |
|
8 x 24 |
2500 |
2000 |
62,5 |
50 |
100 |
|
9 x 27 |
3100 |
2500 |
79 |
63 |
125 |
|
10 x 30 |
4000 |
3150 |
100 |
80 |
160 |
Mechanical properties of 5-Class chains
| Type |
5 Class |
|||
|
Tension in production test N/mm2 |
315 |
|||
|
Tension in takeover test N/mm2 |
250 |
|||
|
Breaking tension N/mm2 |
500 |
|||
|
Breaking elongation Amin. % |
10 |
|||
|
Surface hardness min. |
d <= 11 mm HV5 |
330 HV |
||
|
Drive group according to ISO 4301-1 |
M2 |
M3 |
M1 |
|
|
Tension according to allowed load |
100 |
125 |
||
|
Relationship between tension according to allowed load and tension in takeover and breaking tension |
1:3 , 15:5 |
1:2 , 5:4 |
||
Mechanical properties for each size 5-Class chains
| Nominal size |
Working load limit |
Testing force in production min. |
Takeover testing force min. |
Breaking force min. |
|
|
d x p (mm) |
Hand powered lifts |
Engine powered lifts |
kN |
kN |
kN |
|
4 x 12 |
320 |
250 |
8 |
6,3 |
12,5 |
|
5 x 15 |
500 |
400 |
12,5 |
10 |
20 |
|
6 x 18 |
750 |
600 |
19 |
15 |
30 |
|
6 x 18,5 |
750 |
500 |
19 |
15 |
30 |
|
7 x 21 |
1000 |
800 |
25 |
20 |
40 |
|
8 x 24 |
1250 |
1000 |
32 |
25 |
50 |
|
9 x 27 |
1600 |
1250 |
40 |
32 |
63 |
|
10 x 28 |
2000 |
1600 |
50 |
40 |
80 |
|
11 x 31 |
2500 |
2000 |
63 |
50 |
100 |
|
13 x 36 |
3350 |
2650 |
85 |
67 |
132 |
|
14 x 41 |
4000 |
3200 |
100 |
80 |
160 |
|
16 x 45 |
5000 |
4000 |
125 |
100 |
200 |
|
18 x 50 |
6300 |
5000 |
160 |
125 |
250 |
|
20 x 60 |
7900 |
6300 |
198 |
157 |
314 |
|
22 x 66 |
9500 |
7600 |
240 |
190 |
380 |