Product category:
Chains and belts
News Release from: Tsubakimoto UK | Subject: DP series chain
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 29 March 2001
Improved anti-corrosion performance from
chain
Tsubaki's new DP series is an environmentally friendly chain that offers significantly improved anti-corrosion performance in harsh environments, compared to zinc plated and nickel plated chains.
Tsubaki's new DP series is an environmentally friendly chain that offers significantly improved anti-corrosion performance in harsh environments, compared to zinc plated and nickel plated chains In tests DP treated chain endured salt-water (brine) spray for more than 500 hours, providing 5 times the anti-corrosion performance of zinc plated chain and 20 times the performance of nickel-plated types
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 13 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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DP Chain is the ideal solution where carbon steel chains must be replaced frequently, due to excessive corrosion, or where plated chain is flaking and causing problems.
It offers the same strength and wear resistance as standard carbon steel chain, but a unique "Double Plating" (DP) surface finish, prior to assembly, means that its corrosion resistance is much improved when compared to standard roller chains, nickel plated chains and even zinc plated chains.
The "Double Plating" process involves the chain being galvanised and then surface treated with a special coating to protect against corrosive environments.
The coating does not reduce chain strength, it adheres well, is very smooth and is difficult to scratch.
Furthermore, its application does not involve the use of chromium, so the process is environmentally safe.
In environmental terms this is ground breaking technology and is in-line with the increasing regulation of harmful materials worldwide.
The use of chromium, as a material for surface treatment to prevent rusting, is gradually being restricted.
Tsubaki has recognised the importance of this development, and its newest chain contains no harmful chromium as a result, corresponding fully to the needs of the 21st Century.
DP chain is available in both roller and conveyor versions.
Its superior corrosion performance, including resistance to acid rain and other adverse weather conditions, makes it extremely reliable for outdoor use.
This means that the chain can be used with confidence on such equipment as Vertical Parking Systems, Seafood Processing Machines, Car Washers, Case Washers and Water Treatment Plants.
DP chain is equally suitable for use in indoor applications on such equipment as Industrial Washing Plant, Canning and Bottling lines, and Food Processing applications where the product does not come into direct contact with the chain. Request a free brochure from Tsubakimoto UK ...
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