Types of Chain Attachments
Attachments are components designed to be installed on the chain to hold fixtures. The installation intervals of these attachments can be customized according to customer requirements. Attachments can be installed at specific intervals of chain links, such as on every even-numbered link for easier maintenance, and typically installed on the outer chain links.
Here are the various types of chain attachments:
A Attachments (Single-Sided Bent Ear Plate with Single Hole)
This attachment type has a single hole on one side of the chain.
- A1: One hole
- A2: Two holes (RS type only has one hole)
K Attachments (Double-Sided Bent Ear Plate with Single Hole)
This attachment type has holes on both sides of the chain.
- K1: One hole
- K2: Two holes (RS type only has one hole)
SA Attachments (Single-Sided Upright Ear Plate with Two Holes)
This attachment type features vertical ears with holes on one side of the chain.
- SA1: One hole
- SA2: Two holes (RS type only has one hole)
SK Attachments (Double-Sided Upright Ear Plate with Two Holes)
This attachment type features vertical ears with holes on both sides of the chain.
- SK1: One hole
- SK2: Two holes (RS type only has one hole)
AA Attachments (Single-Sided Up-and-Down Bent Ear Plate with Single Hole)
This attachment type has holes on both the top and bottom sides of the chain on one side.
- AA1: One hole
- AA2: Two holes (RS type only has one hole)
KK Attachments (Double-Sided Up-and-Down Bent Ear Plate with Single Hole)
This attachment type has holes on both the top and bottom sides of the chain on both sides.
- KK1: One hole
- KK2: Two holes (RS type only has one hole)
WA Attachments (Single-Sided Wide Bent Ear Plate with Single Hole)
This attachment type features a wider bent ear plate with a hole on one side of the chain.
- WA1: One hole
- WA2: Two holes
WK Attachments (Double-Sided Wide Bent Ear Plate with Single Hole)
This attachment type features a wider bent ear plate with a hole on both sides of the chain.
- WK1: One hole
- WK2: Two holes
EP Attachments (Extended Pin/Longer Pin)
This attachment type extends the pin shaft on one side of the chain.
Note: Attachments like WA and WK cannot be installed on every chain link.