Maintenance-free chains

Maintenance-free chains feature a special coating and typically feature special hardening technology for the hinges.

K&W Transmissies’ product range includes the ability to deliver low-maintenance and maintenance-free chains. Unlike standard chains, maintenance-free chains are suitable to continue operating temporarily without or with inadequate lubrication. Maintenance-free chains feature a special coating and typically feature special hardening technology for the hinges. Maintenance-free chains can be applied in situations where lubrication is not possible or not desirable. Because of this, maintenance-free conveyor chains, in particular, are widely used in the food industry, where lubrication is undesirable because of the environment.