The lifting chain bears a huge load in daily operations. In order to ensure that it always maintains a good working condition and prolongs its service life, careful maintenance is essential.
Regular cleaning is the basic work of maintaining the lifting chain. During the operation, a large amount of dust, oil and other impurities will adhere to the surface of the chain. These impurities will not only affect the appearance of the chain, but also aggravate the wear between the chain and other parts. Using professional cleaning agents and tools to regularly clean the chain can effectively remove these impurities and maintain the cleanliness of the chain. For example, on a construction site, a thorough cleaning of the tower crane's lifting chain once a week can significantly reduce wear and extend the service life of the chain.
Lubrication is also an indispensable part of maintaining the lifting chain. Selecting a suitable lubricant and lubricating the chain according to the prescribed cycle can form a protective film on each joint and surface of the chain to reduce friction resistance. On an industrial production line, lubricating the lifting chain at a certain working time according to the operating frequency of the chain can effectively reduce energy consumption and increase the service life of the chain. It should be noted that the corresponding lubricant should be selected according to different working environments and chain materials to ensure the best lubrication effect.
In addition, regular inspections are also essential. By carefully checking every link of the chain, check whether there are cracks, deformations, excessive wear, etc. Once a problem is found, repair or replace it in time. In port operations, daily inspections of the crane's lifting chain and a comprehensive in-depth inspection once a week can timely detect potential safety hazards and ensure the safety and smoothness of port operations.
Carefully maintain the lifting chain, from cleaning, lubrication to inspection, every link cannot be ignored. Only in this way can the lifting chain always maintain good performance and provide reliable support for our production and life.