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Forked Link Chain FORKY

Forked Link Chain FORKY

Forked Link Chain FORKY

Product catalog summary
RUD's Mission Statement and Innovation Strategy
RUD is a globally active, dynamic family enterprise with a 135-year history in mechanical engineering, specializing in forming, welding, heat treatment, surface technology, forging, and machining. The company is recognized for its quality, innovation, and safety in hoisting, pulling, and conveying systems, as well as non-skid and tyre protection chains. RUD emphasizes technological advancement and environmental management, aiming for continual growth and resource conservation.
Product Overview
  • Sling and Lashing Systems
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Hoist Chains and Drive Systems
  • Tyre Protection Chains
  • Non-Skid Chains
  • Military Technology
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Human Care Products
Forked Link Chains
RUD offers both single and double-strand forked link chains with features such as visible wear indicators, stress-optimized link design, paraxial holes for smooth running, and extra-large radii for stability. The chains are designed for high lateral rigidity and minimal wear.
Technical Specifications
  • Single Strand: Sizes range from 142 x 50 x 19 mm to 260 x 75 x 31 mm with breaking forces from 300 kN to 700 kN.
  • Double Strand: Sizes range from 142 x 50 x 19 mm to 250 x 60 x 30 mm with breaking forces from 300 kN to 520 kN.
All chains feature deburred holes for long-term strength and reliability.
Ordering Information
Examples of ordering include specifying the chain type (single or double-strand), dimensions, type of attachment, attachment pitch, and the amount of meters required. Custom attachments can be manufactured upon request.
Wheels and Guide Wheels
RUD provides wheels and guide wheels for forked link chains, with dimensions and teeth specifications available upon request. The wheels feature induction-hardened teeth and exchangeable sprocket elements.
Global Presence
RUD has a global distribution network with locations in Germany, Great Britain, Poland, Spain, USA, Brazil, Australia, India, and China. For more information on RUD products, customers are encouraged to visit their website or contact their offices directly.
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Catalog excerpts

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CONVEYING TECHNOLOGY – FORKED LINK CHAINS

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Sling and Lashing Systems Conveyor Systems Hoist Chains and Drive Systems Tyre Protection Non-Skid Chains Chains Human Care Outdoor Furniture Military Technology RUD‘s Mission Statement We are a dynamic and modern family enterprise, that is active worldwide. We have held key positions in the mechanical engineering fields of forming, welding, heat treatment, surface technology, forging and machining for 135 years. That is the best qualification for a company’s future as a “Hidden Champion of the 21st Century“. RUD’s innovation strategy When it comes to hoisting, pulling and conveying, our RUD...

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Forked link chain single strand / double strand Optimized performance for conveyor systems Deburred holes Even on the inner sides of the forks, for the highest long-term strength and reliability Paraxial holes with a highly accurate pitch For very smooth running For minimum wear Stress-optimized link design For highest lateral rigidity Extra large radii For greater fork stability Visible wear indicator The amount of wear on each individual chain link can be seen at a glance – single strand Size – double strand Size * Priority sizes ** Theoretical value for casehardened forked chains

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Attachments for single-strand forked link chain F * All types can be manufactured to customer request (sample or drawing required)! Attachment pitch Forked link chain: single-strand

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Attachments for double-strand forked link chain * All types can be manufactured to customer request (sample or drawing required)! Attachment pitch Forked link chain: double-strand

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Wheels for forked link chain Dimension Properties • Multipart construction • The anks of the teeth are induction hardened • The sprocket elements on the tted hubs are exchangeable * All wheel dimensions on request!

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Guide wheels for forked link chain Dimension Properties • One-piece model • The contact surface is induction hardened * All wheel dimensions on request!

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www.rud-conveyor-systems.com Global presence and global distribution of FORKY link chains GREAT BRITAIN RUD Chains Ltd. John Wilson Business Park Units 10-14, Thanet Way Whitstable, Kent. CT5 3QT Tel. +44 1227 276 611 Fax +44 1227 276 586 [email protected] www.rud.co.uk SPAIN Incomimex S.L. Poligono Industrial Gatika Parcela 3 - Pabellón 1 48110 Gatika (Vizcaya) Tel.: +34 94 674-8232 Fax: +34 94 615-6078 [email protected] www.incomimex.com POLAND RUD systemy przenoszenia POLSKA sp. z o.o. ul. Cieszynska 434 lokal 2, 43-382 Bielsko-Biała Tel. +48 33 822 60 33 Fax +48 33 822 60 34 [email protected]...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.