What is a cast chain? Applications of cast chains

Cast chain is a durable solution for lifting and heavy industrial applications. While not providing cast chains, Naltako offers equipment such as hydraulic lift tables, freight elevators, and mini cranes, providing optimal support when using cast chains. This article provides detailed information about cast chains and how to combine them with Naltako equipment. Explore now to find efficient lifting solutions!

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What is Cast Chain?

Cast chain is a sequence of seamless links, manufactured by melting alloy steel at high temperatures, belonging to the industrial accessory group. Common materials include high-grade alloy steel, galvanized steel, or stainless steel, with round or flat links, ensuring durability and good load-bearing capacity. Cast chains are applied in lifting (gantry cranes, overhead cranes), ship anchoring, and construction. Link diameters range from 6-32mm, withstanding loads of dozens of tons, meeting G80, ANSI, ISO, and JIS standards.

Cast chain without welds, suitable for heavy industry

Cast chains integrate well with equipment such as Naltako’s mini cranes and freight elevators, ensuring safety and efficiency. Oil maintenance helps increase chain life in harsh environments. Naltako provides optimal lifting solutions for tasks using cast chains.

Characteristics of Cast Chain

Cast chain stands out with seamless alloy steel links, high load capacity, and superior impact and abrasion resistance. Compared to welded chain, cast chain is more durable due to the absence of welds, making it suitable for heavy industry. Compared to steel wire rope, cast chain is more flexible and easier to combine with crane hooks and master links. The galvanized layer (50 micrometers) increases corrosion resistance, suitable for marine environments.

Cast chain without welds, suitable for heavy industrial sectors

The 10mm chain can withstand loads of 3-5 tons, meeting DIN standards and ensuring safety when lifting goods. Naltako provides scissor lifts and tilt lift tables, supporting efficient operations when using cast chains. The melt-casting process creates high durability, but periodic maintenance is required to maintain performance.

Applications of Cast Chain

Cast chain is widely used in many fields thanks to its durability and large load capacity. In industry, 12mm chain (5-7 ton load capacity) is used for gantry cranes, overhead cranes, and warehousing. In the marine sector, cast chains for ship anchors withstand harsh environments. In construction, cast chains are used for railings, fences, or bracing heavy objects. Its flexibility allows integration with lifting accessories like crane hooks.

How to Choose Cast Chain

To choose the right cast chain, consider:

Load capacity: 10mm chain carries 3-5 tons, suitable for medium lifting.
Link diameter: Choose 6-12mm for civil use, 12-20mm for heavy industry.
Environment: Galvanized chain for outdoors, stainless steel for marine.
Standards: Check G80, JIS to ensure quality.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cast Chain

What is cast chain? What types are there?
Cast chain is a sequence of seamless links, including round links, long links, and ladder links, made from alloy steel or galvanized steel.
How many tons can cast chain withstand?
10mm chain withstands 3-5 tons, 12mm chain withstands 5-7 tons, depending on the material and G80 standard.
What is cast chain used for?
Used for lifting goods, ship anchors, bracing, railings, and fences in industry, marine, and construction.
What is the current price of cast chain?
The price for 10mm is approximately 50,000-70,000 VND/m, depending on the material and import status.
What are the advantages of cast chain over welded chain?
More durable, higher load capacity, better impact and abrasion resistance thanks to seamless links.