Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Marine and Offshore Wire Rope
Mooring, towing, offshore crane and permanent mooring ropes: the constructions, galvanizing classes and classification society requirements that apply at sea.
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Chain, Wire Rope & Rigging Guides
Technical guides and buying notes on chain grades, wire rope construction, surface treatment, lifting safety and rigging selection.
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Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Grade 70 Transport Chain: Specs and Securing
Grade 70 transport chain for cargo securement: 4:1 safety factor, the FMCSA tie-down rule, EN 12195-3, markings, and why it is not a lifting chain.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Grade 30 Proof Coil Chain: Specs and Uses
Grade 30 proof coil chain explained: 300 N/mm2 breaking stress, low-carbon steel, available diameters, its limits, and when to move up a grade.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Grade 43 High Test Chain: Specs and Uses
Grade 43 high test chain sits between proof coil and transport chain. Its 430 N/mm2 breaking stress, available sizes, marking, and where it must not be used.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Weldless Chain: Types and Where to Use It
Weldless chain joins links without welding - formed, knotted and double loop types. Their strength limits, typical uses, and what they must not be used for.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
How to Fix Rusted Chains? Polished & Galvanized Chain Restoration | Boyuan Metal
Learn how to handle rusted polished and galvanized chains. Discover why acid pickling is vital for galvanized chains and how re-polishing works. Expert advice from Boyuan Metal
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Why Chains, Wire Ropes, and Rigging Hardware Belong Together
It reflects a simple truth about how these products are actually used: they are designed to work together as a system, not as isolated products.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
G100 Chain Surface Treatment: Why E-Coating Is the Industry Standard
This guide explains why E-coating dominates G100 chain production, how it protects the chain, and what you should know when specifying the finish for your application
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Chain Elongation: When to Replace a Chain
Chain elongation is the clearest warning before failure. How to measure it, the 3% / 3-5% / 5% replacement bands, and the limits set by EN 818-2 and ISO 7591.
Oct 26, 2026News & Insights
Why Your G43 Self Color Chain Rusts and How to Prevent It: A Buyer’s Guide
Sourcing G43 self color polished chain? Learn why it rusts after factory dispatch and how to specify the right anti-rust protection for USA, Canada, and global markets
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