THIELE introduced another innovative product to the mining industry by inventing the flat-type chain in 1985. A flat-type chain is a round-link steel chain in which every second link – the vertical link – has flattened legs so that the overall height of the chain can be reduced.
This means that a chain conveyor can be upgraded to the next chain size with matching standard sprocket. THIELE Flat Type links can be produced by either welding and pressing or by forging (DUALINK® chains).
- Very high wear resistant crowns (THIELE Super Duty)
- Widely used / recommended in BSL-Applications
- TSD Chains are not recommended for wet or aggressive operating conditions as their high strength specifications make them susceptible to stress corrosion cracking