GALLE CHAIN (DIN 8150)

What is Galle Chain?

The first industrial chain that was designed for lifting was the Galle chain. This chain was developed by adding extra outer links to the bush chain, which increases its strength.

Galle chains are custom-made chains that are used for industrial applications. They are necessary where transmit high tensile force and small circumferential velocity alongside needed, etc. Galle chain is one of the types of industrial chains used at the sluice gates on the dams, escalators, elevators, and other lifting devices.

This type of chain is preferred as a heavy load-lifting chain in many industries such as iron and steel, as it is suitable for heavy industry conditions that require high strength. They are also called load chains that are applied for high forces at low speed. Also, the Galle Chain that Makelsan manufactures is resistant to deformation in spite of transverse stiffness.

Makelsan manufactures Galle Chains that have plates rotating directly on the pins. The simplest form of steel link chain is called as Galle Chain (DIN 8150). They are not used for power transmission but mostly used exclusively as load chains. For this reason, Makelsan manufactures customized Galle Chain for lifting and loading purposes. In addition, industrial sprockets and chains are manufactured too if it is necessary when lifting and loading applications are done.

This type of chain that Makelsan manufactures provides lifting solutions and can operate even under high mechanical stress and stiff working environments. It can be applied for many upward transmission constructions such as slipways and damming constructions.

What are the Uses of Galle Chain?

Normally applied for areas where very slow-moving lifting is needed, the Galle Chain is used in large floodwater control sluice gates. Other than that, it is mostly used in wire and pipe drawing plants thanks to its hardened steel bushings and hardened pin surfaces. Where Galle Chain is used are:

• Load chains
• Sluice gates on the dams
• Cranes
• Slipways
• Elevators & Escalators
• Tack chains
• Lock chains
• Industrial lifting devices.

At all application areas, Galle Chains speeds of up to 1 m/second are permissible. This chain can be riveted or detachable according to usage type. Surface coatings such as zinc can be added to the chain by Makelsan according to industrial needs.

 

What are the Advantages of Galle Chain?

As Makelsan Chain, we exclusively design and manufacture Galle Chains depending on the needs and demands of our customers.

These types of chains provide;

• A lower cost/power ratio
• High tensile strength
• Anti-corrosive thanks to stainless steel coating for wet applications
• Extremely durable
• Optimal operationGALLE CHAIN (DIN 8150)
• And wear resistance compared to other types of chains.

They can be designed differently and can be manufactured in a variety of materials such as steel, stainless steel, or zinc-plated steel. Makelsan Chain designs and manufactures many kinds of custom chains for many industrial purposes.

For more detailed information, you can review the “MAKELSAN CUSTOM-MADE CHAIN CATALOG” to examine the examples of the Galle and the other industrial chains that Makelsan Chain manufactures.