AC Crane Maintenance supplies heavy-duty industrial chains, mining chains, load chains, GR80 lifting chains, GR100 lifting chains, lashing chains, conveyor chains, coal feeder chains and custom chain solutions for lifting, conveying, hoisting, load securing, bulk material handling and mining applications.
We assist mines, plants, contractors, workshops and industrial clients across South Africa and Africa with chain supply, replacement chain enquiries, technical matching and chains manufactured or sourced according to sample, pitch, attachment style or engineering drawing.
Chain solutions for overhead lifting, lashing, mining conveyors, coal feeders, scraper systems, bucket elevators, bulk handling plants, workshops, rigging companies and industrial maintenance teams.
Grade 80 alloy chain is commonly used for overhead lifting slings and chain hoist applications. It is selected where rated lifting performance, strength and correct inspection control are required.
Grade 100 alloy chain is a high-strength lifting chain used for overhead lifting and rigging applications where a stronger chain option is required, subject to correct WLL, fittings and certification.
Mining chain applications include coal feeders, conveyors, scraper systems, bucket elevators, ore handling and abrasive bulk material handling where durability and correct chain selection are critical.
We can assist with custom chain enquiries where chains must be supplied according to a drawing, sample, pitch, pin diameter, bush size, plate design, attachment style or site-specific application.
Chain grade matters. Different chain grades are designed for different duties, and using the wrong chain can create serious safety and reliability risks.
For custom mining chains and conveyor chains, drawings and samples help us match attachments, side plates, pins, bushes, rollers and heat-treatment requirements more accurately.
Our chain supply focus is aligned with mines, processing plants, bulk handling facilities, workshops and contractors operating in demanding abrasive environments.
Correct chain selection is only one part of reliable operation. Chain life is also affected by alignment, lubrication, wear, shock loading and the operating environment.
Coal dust, ore, sand, cement and abrasive product build-up can accelerate chain, bush, pin and sprocket wear.
Wrong chain pitch or worn sprockets can cause poor engagement, jumping, uneven loading and premature failure.
Sudden impact loads, blocked conveyors, jammed feeders or incorrect WLL selection can damage chain components.
Dry-running chains in heavy-duty systems can increase friction, heat, wear and pin or bush damage.
Misalignment or incorrect tracking can create side loads that damage plates, rollers, pins and sprockets.
Using transport or general-purpose chain in a lifting application is unsafe unless the chain is certified and rated for lifting.
If your existing chain is not a standard off-the-shelf item, we can assist with chain identification and supply based on a drawing, site sample or measured specification.
AC Crane Maintenance can support industrial and mining chain enquiries across South Africa and the wider African market.
Build a complete lifting and mining support solution with AC Crane Maintenance.
Send us your chain grade, size, drawing, sample, quantity, application and delivery location. We will assist with a suitable chain supply option for your lifting, lashing, mining or conveyor application.
