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The 600 Class Ley Bushed Chains, also known as cement sleeve or intermediate carrier chains, are heavy-duty chains designed for demanding industrial applications, particularly in cement mills. They feature a tensile strength ranging from 20,000 to 35,000 pounds and are available in pitch sizes from 3.00 to 6.04 inches. These chains are constructed with high-quality alloy steel, precision-machined bushings, and heat-treated components to ensure durability, wear resistance, and reliable performance under abrasive conditions. Applications include agricultural equipment, conveyors, and heavy machinery.

600 Class Ley Bushed Chain Dimensions

600 Class Ley Bushed Chain Advantages 

The 600 Class Ley Bushed Chain, often used in demanding industrial applications like cement mills, offers several advantages due to its robust design and specialized engineering. Here are the key advantages:

1. High Tensile Strength: The 600 Class Ley Bushed Chain boasts exceptional tensile strength, ranging from 20,000 to 35,000 pounds, enabling it to handle heavy loads and shock loading in harsh environments like cement mills and conveyors. This durability ensures reliable performance under extreme stress.
2. Superior Wear Resistance: Featuring case-hardened bushings and pins, the chain minimizes wear even in gritty, abrasive conditions, such as handling ashes, coal, or cement. This reduces maintenance costs and extends operational life significantly.
3. Versatile Pitch Range: Available in pitch sizes from 3.00 to 6.04 inches, the chain accommodates diverse applications, from elevators to conveyors. This flexibility allows customization to meet specific machinery requirements effectively.
4. Optimized for Abrasive Environments: Designed for gritty conditions, the chain’s “rollerless” construction and heat-treated components enhance performance in abrasive settings like cement or gravel processing, ensuring consistent operation and reduced downtime.
5. Enhanced Fatigue Resistance: Alloy steel pins containing nickel, chrome, and molybdenum improve fatigue resistance, allowing the chain to withstand repeated stress cycles in high-load applications, thus enhancing longevity and reliability.
6. Customizable Configurations: The chain supports various attachments and sprocket options, enabling tailored solutions for specific applications, such as conveying or elevating, which boosts efficiency and adaptability in industrial settings.

600 Class Ley Bushed Chain Applications

The 600 Class Ley Bushed Chain, known for its durability and high tensile strength, is designed for demanding industrial applications. Here are key applications:

1. Cement Mills: Frequently called "Cement sleeve chain," the 600 Class Ley Bushed Chain is extensively used in cement mills to handle abrasive materials like clinker and limestone, ensuring reliable conveying under gritty conditions. Its robust construction withstands heavy loads and harsh environments.
2. Agricultural Equipment: These chains are employed in agricultural machinery such as forage harvesters, manure spreaders, and baggers, providing high strength and wear resistance to manage bulk products in rugged outdoor settings, ensuring long-lasting performance.
3. Bulk Material Handling: Used in conveying systems for heavy, abrasive materials like ores, coal, and aggregates, the chain’s solid bushings and alloy steel construction ensure smooth operation, extended life, and minimal downtime in tough industrial environments.
4. Sand and Salt Spreaders: The 600 Class Ley Bushed Chain is ideal for sand and salt spreaders, offering superior durability and corrosion resistance to handle abrasive materials in harsh weather, ensuring reliable operation for road maintenance vehicles.
5. Conveyor Systems: Widely used in industrial conveyor belts for moving abrasive and non-abrasive materials, the chain’s design ensures smooth operation, high load capacity, and resistance to wear, making it suitable for manufacturing and processing plants.
6. Grain Handling: Employed in grain handling systems, these chains manage the transport of grains in elevators and conveyors, offering durability and strength to withstand continuous operation and abrasive conditions in agricultural processing facilities.