By using non-ferrous metal equipment, we can eliminate premature oil depletion in chains, contributing to reduced maintenance and cost savings.
Lambda Chain KF Series
overview
Lambda Chain KF Series was adopted for the water heater arm of the aluminum melting furnace.
Previously, we used a general-purpose Lambda Chain, which had a short lifespan due to the high ambient temperature. However, by adopting KF Series, the wear life has been extended, reducing the frequency of replacements and contributing to reduced maintenance and replacement costs.
Problem
The area around the chain that runs on the water heater arm that draws aluminum from the aluminum melting furnace and pours it into the mold is extremely hot, making it impossible to perform maintenance such as oiling.
For this reason, due to the effects of special oil-impregnated bush, we had been using the Lambda Chain (Lube-free Drive chain) available at Lube-free. However, since molten aluminum reaches temperatures exceeding 600°C, the Lambda Chain in the water heater suffered heat damage, causing the oil impregnated in the bushings to be depleted and resulting in a lack of lubrication. This led to rapid wear and the end of its service life within a short period, necessitating replacement costs.
Adopted products
Lambda Chain KF Series
Lube-free chain that can be used in high-temperature environments
This chain is ideal for applications where chain lubrication is difficult and for use in high-temperature environments (150°C to 230°C).
The bushings of Lambda Chain KF Series are impregnated with a special lubricant that is resistant to evaporation and deterioration, eliminating the need for chain oiling.
Benefits of adopting the product
By changing the chain in the water heater arm to a Lambda Chain KF Series, which uses bushings impregnated with a special lubricant that is less likely to volatilize or deteriorate even in high-temperature environments (150°C to 230°C), we were able to suppress the premature oil depletion that had occurred in the past.
This has improved the wear life of the chain and reduced the frequency of chain replacement.
By reducing the frequency of chain replacements, we suppressed the maintenance burden associated with replacement work, contributing to a reduction in replacement costs.
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