Redler Chain

and Components
A guide to Redler Chain

Matt Knight 05/01/05

Redler Chain and Components
1. 3000 series Links
2. 3000 GB series Links
3. 5000 series Links
4. Variations to Links Available
5. Types of Flights
6. Flight Variations
7. Configuration
8. Pins & Circlips
9. Manganese & Runners
10. Sprockets and Trailing Wheels
11. Competition
12. Why Buy Redler
13. Enquiry Information Needed
3000 Series Links
Flat bottomed profile Marked Redler
Used in Most Redler Conveyors
5 sizes (Different pitches, measured by hole center)

Pitch (mm) Width Tensile Effective Case Case Material Notes

(female end) Strength UTS Depth Hardness
KN (min) (Min)

Used in small
3004 102 28 150 0.35 RC57 20MnCr5 M/cs & MC2000s

Most Common size

3002 142 42 300 0.45 RC57 18MnCrB5
Same as 3002 except
3003* 142 62 450 0.50 RC57 18MnCrB5 wider.

Through hardened for

3003D* 142 62 600 - RC57 18MnCrB5 Max Tensile strength

Used in Cement
3122 216 58 582 0.50 RC57 18MnCrB5 industry

New size
260 260 70 700 0.50 RC57 18MnCrB5 No Redler spares

Note: Stainless Steel Links and other sizes can be sourced

* The Redler 3003 Have a Bulge on the male end so that same
Sprocket flanges as 3002 can be used.
3000 GB Series Links
Flat bottomed profile - Marked GB
Used by Braime and Non Redler OEMs
5 sizes (Different pitches, measured by hole center)

Pitch Width Tensile Effective Case Case Material Notes

(mm) (female end) Strength UTS Depth Hardness
KN (min) (Min)

Used in small
102NA 102 28 150 0.35 RC57 20MnCr5 M/cs & MC2000s

Most Common size

142NA 142 42 300 0.45 RC57 18MnCrB5
Same as 3002 except
142HA 142 62 450 0.50 RC57 18MnCrB5 wider.

Through hardened for

142HAD 142 62 600 - RC57 18MnCrB5 Max Tensile strength

Used in Cement
216NA 216 58 582 0.50 RC57 18MnCrB5 industry

New size
260NA 260 70 700 0.50 RC57 18MnCrB5 No Redler spares

Note: Stainless Steel Links and other sizes can be sourced

5000 Series Links
V bottomed profile Marked Redler
Used in Some Redler and all competitors Conveyors
3 sizes (Different pitches, measured by hole center)

Pitch Width Tensile Effective Case Case Material Notes

(mm) (female end) Strength UTS Depth Hardness
KN (min) (Min)

Used in small
5004 102 28 150 0.35 RC57 20MnCr5 M/cs & MC2000s

Most Common size

5002 142 42 300 0.45 RC57 18MnCrB5
Same as 3002 except
5003 142 62 450 0.50 RC57 18MnCrB5 wider.

Note: Stainless Steel Links and other sizes can be sourced

Variations to Links
Through hardening Maximum Tensile Strength

Anti wear bushes

Split Type Anti Wear
Solid Stainless Anti Corrosion
(Used in conjunction with FHM Pins)

Keyways
Link Keywayed in Male end to Link with keyway
force articulation in
bushed female end.

Pin with locking pin

Hardened Bush

Significant cost implications are involved

with bushed links
Types of Flights
Std Used In Typical Additions Notes
Sizes

T-Plate 200-800 Conveyors Scavengers, UHMW Sleeve Most common type for
Brushes, Diggers, Pads, conveyors
Scoops

U-Flights 200-630 Elevators Pads & Blanking plates Most common type for
Scavengers. Elevators

H-Flights 200-630 Elevators Pads & Blanking plates. Used on Free flowing
Scavengers. materials (Like Grain)

I-Chain 315-1250 Conveyors Scavengers, Used to achieve greater

Brushes,Scoops. pull on larger machines
Stainless crossbars and
fixings.

MC 1000 200-400 MC1000 None Cheaper alternative to

Conveyors MC2000

Tubular 5,8,11 Tubular Pads & Blanking plates Used only in Redler
Conv & Elev Tubular Machines

Detachable 5,7 & 9 Elevators Scavengers, Spares only

Hard Weld and Blanking Machines no longer
plates made
Flight Variations
Why used How Common Application

Scavengers To remove material from Hard welded edges and Anywhere where build up is
inside of conveyor ground to cutting edge likely

Diggers To stop chain rise on Angled and chamfered Cement Clinker

larger particles flight

Pads To clean material from Nylon or Neoprene pads To maximise clearout on

Elevator Elevators

Brushes To brush material from Bolted on nylon brushes Grain Conveyors

bottom of conveyor
Spares only
Blanking To assist En-Masse Welded steel plates For elevators where
Elevating material will flow back
Plates
UHMW Used on MC Range for Plastic sleeves over steel MC Range
silent running flights
Sleeve
Scoops To return over-carry of Steel or Plastic Grain machines
material in D/E
Flight Configurations

Chain Configuration
Links are assembled in a configuration to match individual applications.

This configuration can include scavenger, cleaning or pad flights as required.

Within a complete chain, flighted links are usually supplied at every single, second or third pitch.
See sketch showing typical arrangement of a T type chain. Alternative configurations available.
Chain is usually supplied pre-assembled into 3-metre lengths complete with connecting pins.
All assembled chains supplied with appropriate protective coating.
Pins and Circlips
Why used Pin Details Common
Applications
Historically cheaper Alloy steel Available as standard
2 Circlip Type Still Standard on 102 pitch Case hardened to RC 57 3002,3,4
& depth 0.6mm

Used in I chains and current standard Alloy steel Available as standard

Headed Pin & circlip Case hardened to RC 57 3002,3,4
& depth 0.6mm

To stop rotation in female end Alloy steel Used with Bushed and
Lock Pin type Case hardened to RC 57 keywayed links
& depth 0.6mm

Pin contained within width of link Alloy steel Only used in 3122 Links
Pin & Snugs Case hardened to RC 57
& depth 0.6mm

Cheaper version of above Alloy steel Only used in 3122 Links

Headed Pin & Collar Case hardened to RC 57 And circuit conveyors
& depth 0.6mm

Corrosion resistant properties Heat treatable stainless Available as an option on

FHM steel 3002,3,4

Circlips are available as Mild Steel (standard) or Cromweld 3Cr12 (Corrosion resistant steel)
Manganese & Runners
Basic Info

- Used with flat bottomed Links

- Used with flat bottomed Links

- Used with V bottomed Links

MC Range Runs On Mild Steel Flat Runners

Sprockets and Trailers

Sprockets Trailing Wheel

REDLER LTD manufacture a range of quality sprockets and trailers to match the drop forged chain.
Sprockets with or without detachable flange segments.
All wearing surfaces hardened for improved life.
All items designed with full boss that includes a keyway and grub screw for secure shaft mounting.
All items can be supplied with high strength shafts.
Why Buy Redler ?
Drop forged from alloy steel
Precision machined
Case hardened to RC57 min
High tensile strength
Consistent dimensional accuracy
Manufactured to stringent quality procedures
ISO 9001:2000
Enquiry Information Needed:
If Redler:
M/C number & Qty needed
Assembled/Not Assembled

If Non-Redler:
Pitch
Quantity
Type & Dimension of Flight
Configuration T1/T2/T3
Flight additions (Scavs etc)
Material to be handled
Sketch
Assembled/Not Assembled
Finish required