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Food Packaging
News Release from: Rexnord NV UK | Subject: Stainless steel chain
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 June 2006
Stainless chain for packaging
'RexPlus' is one of the new generation chains from Rexnord.
Corrosion and acid-resistant, this stainless steel roller chain is ideal for packaging and filling applications in the food and drink industries as well as for all wet and damp environments exposed to extreme conditions With the food and drink markets specifically in mind, RexPlus has seamless easy-to-clean rollers and special factory-applied USDH-1 compliant lubricant that permits direct contact with food
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 10 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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RexPlus is suitable for applications with running speeds up to 1.5 m/sec, even under extreme load, in temperatures from -40o to +400oC, including water and steam.
It has up to 70% higher fatigue strength and 100% better wear values over competitive alternatives than the previous generation of Rexnord chains, plus a much better than average breaking strength.
Further, laboratory Salt Spray tests (DIN 50 021 SS) showed that RexPlus offered superior corrosion resistance to other brands of stainless steel chain.
Link plates are manufactured from a patented ferritic/martensitic stainless steel whilst the bush material is high-strength austenitic steel.
Pins are through hardened and passivated to optimise wear and corrosion resistance.
Manufacturing processes include, high-preloading to minimise initial elongation and ball drifting together with seamless rollers to ensure smooth articulation and enhanced hygiene characteristics.
The steel's durability qualities also enable RexPlus to withstand heavy sliding and friction enhancing the chain's longevity.
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