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Fabio Perini vs FBkc overhead flight chain: Whi...
Fabio Perini vs FBkc overhead flight chain: Which is a better choice? Fabio Perini may be the global leader in equipment for the paper making and tissue converting industries, but...
5 ways to reduce the downtime of your conveyor ...
5 ways to reduce the downtime of your conveyor system Unplanned conveyor system downtime is one of the biggest problems in manufacturing, with the potential to affect eve...
Roller chain sprocket wear
Roller chain sprocket wear Once a sprocket has worn, it can cause rapid chain wear and will need to be replaced at the first available opportunity. Replace it too early, however, a...
Roller Chain inspection check-list
Another FB Chain speciality is our ability to manufacture high-quality sprocket segments. Split sprocket solutions can save large amounts of downtime when it comes to replacing lar...
Why choose FBkc over TMC overhead flight belts?
Why choose FBkc over TMC overhead flight belts? TMC may be the big-name brand in equipment for the paper making and tissue converting industry, but we’re giving them some healthy c...
Could a change of scraper solve your conveyor s...
Could a change of scraper solve your conveyor system downtime issues? If you’ve ever seen the kind of chaos that a failed conveyor flight (or scraper) can cause, then you’ll...
New custom chain for log stackers improves serv...
New custom chain for log stackers improves service life The wood and paper industries have some of the most arduous applications for industrial chain. And a particular challenge is...
How adjustable sprockets reduce the downtime of...
How adjustable sprockets reduce the downtime of industrial conveyors Every component of a conveyor system, from chains to sprocket wheels to attachments, needs to be designed to ac...
How can I make my conveyor operations more sust...
How can I make my conveyor operations more sustainable? Lightweight and long-lasting conveyor chains that are tailored to your individual application and set-up can significantly l...
Reduce conveyor downtime with INNO wooden flights
Reduce conveyor downtime with INNO wooden flights One of the most common causes of chain conveyor standstill is deformed steel scrapers. Due to the often inherently heavy nature of...
Why induction harden conveyor chain?
Induction hardening is a form of heat treatment where carbon steel part is heated by induction heating and then quenched. This highly controllable method is consistently repeatable...
Conveyor chain sprocket and chain wear life
The last thirty years have seen numerous innovations in conveyor technology that have brought greater safety and efficiency. However, change in this field has not always been neces...
Why measure roller chain?
Roller chain is a precision made item that is manufactured to very tight tolerances. When it is first manufactured, the chain can be wrapped around the sprocket and the rollers wil...
Recommended replacement for roller chain
Measure the roller chain for wear elongation If the chain exceeds functional limits, or is greater than 1.5% (0.36 inch per one foot), then it’s time to replace the enti...
How a plastic wear strip can increase the life ...
How a plastic wear strip can increase the life of your conveyor chain Demanding conveyor environments, such as biomass plants, cement works, pulp and paper factories or...
How can I measure the efficiency of my chain co...
How can I measure the efficiency of my chain conveyor? Graphing motor amps is a simple and inexpensive method of conveyor condition monitoring. Over time, you will gain insigh...
Three simple ways to take the weight out of you...
Three simple ways to take the weight out of your conveyor chain Conveyor chain is used in a wide variety of arduous and highly demanding applications – from the transport of...
How to increase conveyor chain life
If your conveyor chain often runs on metal or plastic wear strips then it’s important to carefully consider both the hardness of the surfaces and the finished condition of the conv...
Premium quality conveyor chain manufactured in ...
Premium quality conveyor chain manufactured in Europe We design and manufacture conveyor chain, sprockets and associated parts according to customers’ exact requirements using our...
How can I make my ash removal chain last longer?
How can I make my ash removal chain last longer? When specifying a conveyor chain for a corrosive environment, such as wet ash removal at a biomass energy plant, it’s important to...
The FB Chain Wear Gauge is a tool that accurately measures leaf chain and roller chain wear and indicates the percentage of elongation so you know when it's time to replace your leaf chain safely.