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News Release from: Wedge Group Galvanizing | Subject: Galvanising
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 14 November 2002
40-year-old chain gains a new lease of
life
BE Wedge of Willenhall, West Midlands, has breathed new life into half a tonne of spike chain that surrounds the village green in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire.
BE Wedge of Willenhall, West Midlands, has breathed new life into half a tonne of spike chain that surrounds the village green in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire Ruddington Parish Council had decided to replace the 40-year old spike chain and posts surrounding the village green to brighten-up the area
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 30 Jul 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The oak posts had to be replaced for new but, after talking to BE Wedge, the Council realised that it didn't have to invest lots of money in new chain and that the existing chain could cost-effectively be restored instead.
Malcolm Wright, General Manager, BE Wedge, comments: "We examined the chain and although it was tarnished in some places it was in remarkably good condition.
In fact, although it had been galvanised more than 40 years ago the galvanised coating had kept the chain in good condition.
We actually believe it was originally hot dip galvanised here at BE Wedge all those years ago".
BE Wedge is perfectly placed to galvanise chain as it has the only dedicated chain galvanising bath in the UK.
The rust on the Ruddington Green chain was removed by a standard acid pickle, and the chain was then galvanised on a continuous line through the bath to ensure a quality finish.
Importantly, the consistent finish allows full freedom of movement.
The chain was then immediately water quenched to prevent any further reaction taking place and then air-cooled.
The whole process only took a matter of days and was then delivered back to Ruddington where it can now be seen in its full glory, ready for at least another 40 years in service.
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