What Are Agricultural Machinery Chains
Industrial and agricultural machinery require heavy transmission and transportation chains. The type of chain used in agricultural machinery must be sturdy and durable. In addition to being sturdy and durable, these chains also have a good track record.
The most common type of agricultural chain is “F” type Roller chain, which has oval plate instead of standard Roller chain. This type is used for ordinary transportation and direct material transportation.
“CA type” Roller chain is mainly used for power transmission with long wheelbase and accessories. If you want to learn more about the types of chains used in agriculture, please continue reading this article.
Types of Agricultural Chains
• Silage Rope Chains – These chains are made with large links that are perforated to allow silage to fill the holes. They are used to pull silage up from silos for feeding livestock.
• Drag Chains – Farmers use heavy duty drag chains behind tractors and equipment to break up soil and level fields. They have heat treated links for durability.
• Hay Rope Chains – Similar to silage chains, hay rope chains have large perforated links that allow hay to fill the spaces. They are used to pull hay up from barns and stacks.
• Conveyor Chains – Bucket, roller and drag link conveyor chains are used in many agricultural machines to move grain, seed, fertilizer and other materials. They are corrosion resistant.
• Bucket Elevator Chain – These chains have brackets and buckets attached to efficiently move grain and seed inside elevators and storage systems. Our company’s best-selling model is 567 pintle chain for Bucket Elevator
• Logger Chains – Logger chains with large links are used on log splitters, debarkers and other forestry equipment found on farms. Their heavy duty construction withstands impacts.
• Pintle Chain – Standard and heavy duty pintle chains are used to tow agricultural trailers, wagons and implements. They are often zinc plated for corrosion resistance.
• Tow Chains – Heavy duty tow chains help pull stuck or broken down tractors and equipment. They have heat treated alloy steel links and hooks.
So in summary, silage chains, drag chains, hay rope chains, conveyor chains, bucket elevator chains, logger chains, pintle chains and tow chains are all common types of chain used in various agricultural applications. The key is selecting chains designed for the corrosion, abrasion, impacts and loads they will experience on the farm.
Hope this overview of chains used in agriculture is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.