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Seven key innovators in the history of industrial chain
Seven key innovators in the history of industrial chain The history of chain dates back thousands of years, although the rapid development o...
How much is your roller chain really costing you?
How much is your roller chain really costing you? When purchasing a new roller chain, it can be tempting to look primarily at the upfro...
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 surface...
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...
Premium quality conveyor chain manufactured in Europe
Premium quality conveyor chain manufactured in Europe We design and manufacture conveyor chain, sprockets and associated parts according to...
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...
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 indust...
How to quickly and easily identify roller chain
How to quickly and easily identify roller chain I carry around a large number of chain catalogues to help with roller chain identification w...
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...
Fabio Perini vs FBkc overhead flight chain: Which is...
Fabio Perini vs FBkc overhead flight chain: Which is a better choice? Fabio Perini may be the global leader in equipment for the paper makin...
Three simple ways to take the weight out of your con...
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 app...
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...
5 ways to reduce the downtime of your conveyor system
5 ways to reduce the downtime of your conveyor system Unplanned conveyor system downtime is one of the biggest problems in manufac...
New custom chain for log stackers improves service life
New custom chain for log stackers improves service life The wood and paper industries have some of the most arduous applications for industr...
Biomass conveyor chains: 15 years of experience and ...
Biomass conveyor chains: 15 years of experience and counting Through the wider FB Group, we’ve been involved in the European energy-from-was...
How adjustable sprockets reduce the downtime of indu...
How adjustable sprockets reduce the downtime of industrial conveyors Every component of a conveyor system, from chains to sprocket wheels to...
How can I measure the efficiency of my chain conveyor?
How can I measure the efficiency of my chain conveyor? Graphing motor amps is a simple and inexpensive method of conveyor condition monitori...
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 oppor...
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...
FB Chain keeps wet ash removal conveyor running at U...
FB Chain keeps wet ash removal conveyor running at UK’s first straw-fuelled biomass plant FB Chain – and now FBkc – has worked with EPR Ely...
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.