
FB Ketju’s conveyor chains are an essential part of electricity and heat production in the capital region
Helen Oy’s Salmisaari power plant produces electricity and heat for tens of thousands of properties in the capital region. FB Ketju’s conveyor chains have been a part of the process at the wood pellet and coal operated power plant for four decades. Helen has counted on FB Ketju, located in…
Finnish chains at the forefront of development
FB Ketjutekniikka’s chains are sold around the world by FB Group’s seven companies. The members of the FB Group are familiar with the needs of their customers. As a result, FB Ketju designs and manufactures chains that meet those needs in Lappi, Rauma. Thanks to close collaboration with the other…
A well-designed chain creates additional value for the customer
You might think that in chain manufacturing, the production stage alone determines the quality of the product. This, however, is not the case. The production process begins with careful product design. Information that serves as the base for the design is collected during the sales process. At this stage, the…
Distributor profile: ImportTehSnab Ltd.
ImportTehSnab is the largest distributor of conveyor chains in Russia, based in St. Petersburg. The company was founded in 2006, and in the years since, they’ve built a reputation as a key provider of high quality imported spare parts. Their product offering includes conveyor chains, roller chains, hydraulic equipment, and…
Chains, that last…and keep what they promise
If you look at a complete sawmill, conveyor chains do not appear to be essential at first glance. Often attention is only given to them when they repeatedly cause problems and downtime. This happened a few years ago to Egger Holz in Liezen (Austria), where the problem was solved by…
The Tammervoima waste-to-energy power plant counts on FB Ketju’s expertise
Tammervoima Oy transforms Tampere’s mixed waste into energy. To avoid unforeseen interruptions caused by chain breaks, they need durable and reliable conveyor chains to support the process. In addition, fast availability of parts is important to ensure a smooth process. FB Ketju was able to meet those needs. Tammervoima Oy’s cooperation with FB…
FB Ketten increases lifespan of conveyor chain at IWB biomass plant
The Swiss biomass cogeneration plant IWB was unsatisfied with the lifespan — about three years — of the fork link chains and sprockets for its Saxlund infeed scraper conveyor. High chain elongation and heavy wear on the sprockets worked together to drive chain lifespan down. FB Ketten’s Chain Expert, Daniel…
Nordautomation Oy praises cooperation with FB Ketju: ‘Exemplary’
Nordautomation Oy, established in 1991, offers top-quality technical solutions for mechanical wood processing. In their mission to manufacture lumber processing machines for demanding industrial needs, component quality is critical. Enter FB Ketju’s conveyor chain products — a key element in their equipment that’s proven high quality so far…
Conveyor Chain Technical Qualities
FB conveyor chain manufacturing is focused on metric pitch conveyor chains that include International Standards DIN 8167/ISO 1977 M series, DIN 8165/ISO1977 FV series and SMS1968 S series. In addition we can offer different materials and manufacturing methods to suit the most demanding conveyor chain applications. Increasing the life of…
Inno wooden scrapers
Inno wooden scrapers (also known as flights) are an energy and cost efficient alternative to steel conveyor scraper blades. Inno scrapers are made from multi-laminated beech which, when processed and assembled using thermosettings, weigh one tenth of traditional steel scrapers but are equally as durable. Inno wooden flights are available…