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FB doubles the service life of Swiss biomass CH...
FB doubles the service life of Swiss biomass CHP plant’s chain conveyor Biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plant IWB Basel in Switzerland was unhappy with the service...
Side plate material selection
The major requirements of a high quality conveyor chain are excellent wear life, optimum strength and consistently high fatigue resistance. In order to achieve such benefits we pre...
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...
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...
6 sprocket solutions to reduce conveyor system ...
6 sprocket solutions to reduce conveyor system downtime Conveyor chains are frequently required to operate in arduous and challenging environments, from the transport of biomass fu...
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...
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...
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...
Are you paying unnecessarily for a changeover o...
Are you paying unnecessarily for a changeover option on your TMC upender chain? At FBkc we’ve done away with the frequently unused changeover option on TMC upender chains for the p...
Which roller chain applications are best for th...
Which roller chain applications are best for the biomass industry? Biomass facilities rely on being able to consistently generate power round the clock, 24/7. However thi...
Innovative conveyor wear strip design makes mai...
Innovative conveyor wear strip design makes maintenance easy Polyethylene wear strips are a common sight in many conveyor applications, protecting chains from damage and reducing n...
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...
How can I prevent conveyor sprockets from clogg...
How can I prevent conveyor sprockets from clogging? FB Chain offers specially designed anti-clog conveyor chain sprockets with self-cleaning grooves to prevent loose, moist materia...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.