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GB Power Transmission Appointed Australian Distributor for FB Chain Wear Gauge
Posted on 30 Mar, 2012 by gbtrans
GB Power Transmission is extremely pleased to announce its appointment as the Australia stocking distributor of the FB Chain Wear Gauge with stock now available.
The FB Professional Chain Wear Gauge is a user-friendly tool for measuring chain elongation (chain wear) in imperial pitch leaf chain, forklift chain and roller chain. The FB chain gauge is widely used in the Thorough Examination of lifting equipment according to the LOLER and PUWER regulations. The FB Professional Chain Wear Gauge allows service technicians to spot potential chain failure long before the next service.
In contrast to 'worn or not worn' chain wear gauges, the FB chain gauge is a highly accurate device that shows you exactly 'how worn' a chain is by showing the chain elongation in increments of 1/4 (0.25) percent. The scale ranges from 0 to 4% worn with a red warning box appearing at 2%.
The patented design, incorporating a precise indication of percentage elongation, on an easy to read scale, covers all leaf and roller chains up to 3" pitch.
Precision manufactured and accurately tolerance elongation is measured to within one quarter of one percent. Calibration, referenced back to National Calibration Standards can be verified on the gauge itself utilizing the calibration window
The FB Professional Chain Wear Gauge makes it quick and easy to decide whether a chain could become dangerously worn before the next service and prevents equipment from being operated hazardously. Issuing the FB Professional Chain Wear Gauge to all your engineers also establishes a level of consistency across the whole service team.
Stephen Grattan, Managing Director of GB Power Transmissions has 23 years experience supplying Leaf & Roller chain to the Forklift Industry in Australia. He comments: "Checking a lift truck's chain for wear is essential because excessively worn chains can be lethal. In my experience dealing with forklift repairers there is no standard checks applied on mast chains which is one of the most important lifting components. I have had experience with other gauges that have been difficult to use or unreliable at providing accurate readings and when I was introduced to the FB Chain Gauge I knew instantly this was a tool that was badly needed in our market. There is no better precision tool for monitoring chain wear than the FB Professional Chain Wear Gauge, which is why, to celebrate the launch of this fantastic product in Australia, we are delighted to be able to give our customers the chance to win a limited edition 'GOLD' gauges which were part of our initial stock that arrived at the end of March 2012."
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the arrival of the FB Chain Gauge the manufacturer produced a very limited number GOLD edition gauges at the end of 2011. As part of our first stock shipment which arrived in March 2012, GB Power has 2 of these GOLD Edition Gauges to Give Away as part of our product Launch. To Win one of these "GOLD" FB Chain Wear Gauge simply send an email to chaingauge@gbtrans.com.au and we draw two luck winners on the 1st of June 2012.
Email Entries to: chaingauge@gbtrans.com.au
Entries Close: 30th of May 2012
The FB Chain Gauge can be used across many industries and applications where the measurement of chain serviceability is critical to the reduction of downtime and the expense of potential breakdowns due to chain failure. In mobile plant equipment that works in remote areas such as Drilling and Construction machinery the identification of worn chains before they are arrive on site is vital for the profitability of the machine and the safety of its operators. The FB Chain gauge can be used on chain from 3/8" inch (9.525mm) to 3" inch (76.2mm) pitch covering almost 90% of Transmission drive chains in operation. The unique, user friendly, professional chain wear gauge is supplied with a protective sleeve and full operating instructions and normally sells for $49.50 plus GST. Fleet and quantity discounts also apply so contact GB Powers's sales staff for more information or email chaingauge@gbtrans.com.au
New Hitachi Roller Chain Catalogue Available On-line
Posted on 31 Jan, 2012 by gbtrans
As the exclusive Australian importer of Hitachi's premium quality roller chain, GB Power Transmission is very pleased to announce the long awaited arrival of the new roller chain catalogue. The New Hitachi Roller Chain catalogue is now available by request or online at the GB Power Transmission web site www.gbtrans.com.au. Need a full colour hard copy then please contact GB by phone fax or email and we will send it straight out to you.
All Hitachi roller chain imported into Australia by GB Power Transmission is made in Japan for that guarantee of quality and assurance that the replacement chain will provide users the maximum service life possible. The new catalogue provides updated maximum allowable load capacities for the new SBR-Prime series roller chains which are up 30% on most rival competitors. Hitachi introduced new manufacturing processes to deliver the extra load capacity for the SBR-Prime roller chain. By using High Energy Mechanical Process Hitachi have improve fatigue strength by improving compressive residual stress zones. A simpler explanation is the Hitachi components combine for a perfect fit for maximum resistance to the stress and loads roller chains are subjected too during service life. Heat treatment has also been improved by the introduction of the Triple Zone Hardness Wear protection for pin and bushing. By better balancing the heat treatment to exact depths Hitachi got the maximum wear capacity out of the heart of the roller chain. Corrosion was also addressed with a unique Stainless Steel blast treatment of all components prior to assembly. The film works with a high quality pre-lubrication to protect the chain from corrosive attach and further extend service life.
The new catalogue also shows new roller chain products that will be available from GB stock throughout 2012. Some of the new products available ex-factory right now and in stock soon include the Freedom Series Self Lubricating Chain. The new self lubricating chains use a similar technology employed by other chain makers with sintered oil impregnated bushing to deliver long service life in applications where maintenance is not possible. Hitachi has managed to harden the sintered bush allowing for straight replacement of standard chain ensuring the allowable load capacity of the replacement chain is not lowered.
Hitachi's ranges of Double Capacity Chains are also included in the new catalogue which caters for the toughest of chain applications. The Double capacity chains get the strength of a duplex heavy duty roller chain without the extra set of rollers by using double the amount of side plates in the construction of the chain. Initially designed for the mining industry in the drill rig pull back application Double capacity chains are now being utilized in many other heavy duty chain drive chains.
For further information on the new catalogue or any other request relating to the Hitachi roller chain do not hesitate to contact GB Power Transmission.
Hitachi Roller Chain - Always Made in Japan
Posted on 28 Jul, 2011 by gbtrans
To make a clear statement to all its valued customers Hitachi Metals Tecno Japan have made a bold statement by changing the stamping of its roller chain side plates in the larger pitch sizes. From January 2011 onwards the chain side plates carrying the Hitachi brand imported exclusively into Australia by GB Power Transmission from 1" pitch upwards will be stamped "Made in Japan". If it carries the Hitachi brand name you can be re-assured of its premium quality and its origin of manufacture. Whilst many other competitors use Japanese, US and European brand names manufactured in other low cost production regions Hitachi will continue to manufacture its leading brand in their state of the art facilities in Japan. Hitachi has built its reputation as one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium quality roller chain and are dedicated to maintaining it by continuing to expand manufacture from its Japanese factories.
With the launch of the new SBR prime series roller chains mid way through 2010 Hitachi have been able to improve on the already high tech production process and quality control of its raw materials and heat treatment process. This has returned a product that now offers in excess of 30% increase in Maximum Allowable Load capacity across is transmission drive chain from 1/2" Pitch to 3" Pitch sizes. Increased Maximum Allocable Load means increased service life and reduced costs as selections can be made pitch size down. Many of Hitachi competitors are concentrating on getting the cost of their chain products down but Hitachi is dedicated to improving quality and service life enforcing its already high quality reputation. Hitachi can also achieve such results by continuing to improve on its process and upgrading existing factories in Japan. If you are buying Hitachi transmission roller chain in Australia make no mistake about its origin of manufacture - Hitachi Roller Chain - Always Made in Japan.
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