Hot-dipped chain lubrication now available

Hot-dipped lubrication is regarded as the best type of chain lubrication available as it allows full penetration of lube into the bearing areas, providing optimum protection for the chain and reducing premature chain wear.

Bob Wellsbury, managing director of Donghua, explains: "Good chain lubrication represents 80 per cent of a chain's wear life. Premature chain wear is mostly attributable to poor lubrication and maintenance. The most effective chain lubricant is generally one that has a high viscosity (thickness), but high viscosity lubricant does not penetrate the bearing areas found in the centre of the chain around the pin and bushing."

He continues: "By heating the lubricant it lowers its viscosity, allowing full penetration into the bearing areas for long periods, providing optimum protection for the chain and extending service life, but it can only be applied when the chain is newly assembled and before fitting."

Donghua offers hot-dipped lubrication and H1 food grade lubrication for its built in-house stainless steel attachments chains. For more information about Donghua's hot-dip lubrication service visit www.donghua.co.uk/workshop.