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Chains and belts
News Release from: Chaintec | Subject: Chaintec wear gauge
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 05 May 2008
Gauge checks wear on chains
Using the gauge, health and safety representatives can monitor wear rates, co-ordinate replacement schedules and be alerted to potential safety concerns before they arise.
Complying with today's stringent safety requirements for FLT chains can be a headache for health and safety representatives There are numerous regulations and legislation to consider, including The Factory Acts 1961, The Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulation 1998
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 15 Jan 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Larger chains are designed specifically to reduce premature failure in trucks operating at the heavier end of the forklift market.
A quick and easy to use solution to this problem has been provided by Chaintec, a supplier of chain to the FLT replacement marketplace.
Chaintec has developed a chain wear gauge that operates in accordance with the latest regulations.
Using the gauge, health and safety representatives can monitor wear rates, co-ordinate replacement schedules and be alerted to potential safety concerns before they arise.
Chaintec's chain wear gauge measures over 10 pitches and works with chains supplied by Chaintec and all other manufacturers.
The gauge accurately measures 2 and 3% wear on chain sizes from 12.7 to 63.5mm pitch.
The chain wear gauge is a simple and cost-effective tool that requires no special training to use and avoids the need for slide rules or complex data conversion. Request a free brochure from Chaintec ...
Chain wear gauges are available from stock.
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