Flyer chains

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Flyer chains

In this simplest version of a link chain, the link plates rotate on pins that are riveted or pinned. A subspecies of this type of chain is also called a gall chain after the inventor André Galle (1761-1841). Another subtype is the flyer chain. It consists only of lugs and bolts. This is mainly used as a load chain for cranes and hoists. As a rule, leaf chains have a higher tensile strength than roller chains and are guided by toothless rollers (hence the name) instead of sprockets, which means that no torque can be transferred from the wheel to the chain. The flyer chain is suitable for suspended, swinging or motion-transmitting applications. Leaf chains are often used as tension or counterweight chains for machine tools, elevator doors, forklifts, spinning machines and similar lifting or load devices. You are welcome to make use of our consulting expertise to select the right Fleyer chain for your application.