Donghua – Maximising Efficiency In Food Processing With Donghua’s Chain Solutions
Donghua – The food processing industry thrives on efficiency, reliability, and minimal downtime. Disruptions in the production schedule can lead to significant productivity losses and increased operational costs.
Recognising these challenges, Donghua Limited, the UK arm of the Hangzhou Donghua Chain Group, offers chain solutions tailored to meet the rigorous demands of food processing operations.
Robust Chain Solutions
Unexpected maintenance is a well-known disruptor of productivity. It disrupts production schedules, increases downtime, and drives up costs. Donghua’s Food Chains are engineered to counter these issues, providing unmatched performance even under the most demanding conditions. Their robust design ensures food processing operations run smoothly.
Comprehensive Product Range
Operating from a 25,000 sq ft warehouse in the West Midlands, Donghua Limited boasts an extensive inventory of Conveyor Chains, Roller Chains, and Attachment Chains. These products come in a variety of materials and finishes, designed to meet the diverse needs of the food processing industry.
Special Coatings for Durability
Donghua chains are available with special alloy coatings that provide superior protection against corrosion caused by aggressive wash-down procedures. These coatings ensure longevity and reliability, even in the harshest environments.
Advanced Lubrication Techniques
H1 food-grade lubrication is applied through a hot-dipping process in their UK Chain Workshop. This method ensures lubricant penetrates all parts of the chain, providing superior protection and extending the chain’s life. The technique ensures the chain maintains optimal performance, reducing the frequency of maintenance and replacement.
Pre-loading for Extended Wear Life
All Attachment Chains from Donghua are pre-loaded, significantly reducing fatigue and extending wear life. Chains that lack sufficient pre-load can elongate during initial use, requiring early replacement. Donghua’s pre-loading process mitigates this issue, ensuring the chains remain durable and reliable over extended periods.
Precision Matching
Donghua ensures that Attachment Chains are matched to very close tolerances. This precision allows attachment links to engage with sprockets simultaneously, eliminating undue stress – a major cause of fatigue failure in attachments. This matching process enhances the overall reliability and performance of the chains.
Innovative Chain Solutions
Donghua offers specialised chains designed to meet the needs of the food processing industry:
Polymer Conveyor Chain: prevents the ingress of foreign matter and reduces maintenance costs and downtime. Made from food-grade engineering plastic, this lube-free chain is ideal for maintaining cleanliness and efficiency.
Universal Attachment Chain: a versatile solution that can replace 99% of other manufacturers’ chains. Built in the UK, it caters specifically for chain distributors.
Drytec Chain: custom-built to customer specifications and manufactured to the highest standards with bespoke attachments.
Produced to narrow tolerances, chains from the same production batches consistently meet or exceed 1/3 DIN standards, ensuring consistent quality and performance.
Availability and Distribution
Donghua’s Food Industry chains are supplied through a growing UK and Ireland network of product partners, stockists and distributors, making it easier than ever for businesses to access these high quality chain solutions.
For more information on how Donghua can enhance your food processing operations, visit: www.donghua.co.uk/food-industry
