Kiln Chains

Heat-resistant chain garlands for rotary cement, lime, and minerals kilns — designed to scour internal kiln walls and improve heat exchange in the chain section.

Kiln Chains — page 1 of the Dibblee Industries catalog (W.J. Keating, 1940–)
Page 193 — original catalog

Kiln chains hang in the calcining zone of rotary cement and lime kilns, providing surface area for heat exchange while scouring the kiln lining to prevent ring-build. Carbon and stainless alloys are stocked for varying gas-temperature regimes; round-link and rectangular-link patterns are sized to plant diameter.

Product types

  • Carbon-steel kiln chain garlands
  • Stainless / heat-resistant alloy chain
  • Round-link and rectangular-link patterns
  • Custom hang lengths

Typical applications

  • Cement kiln heat-exchange section
  • Lime kilns
  • Industrial mineral calcining

The original catalog pages

Pages digitized from the Dibblee Industries printed catalog (W.J. Keating lineage, 1940–). Click any page to enlarge; the chapter PDF remains the authoritative source.

Detailed product specs

Full chapter text (extracted from the original PDF)

Verbatim text extracted from the original chapter PDF (1940–). The original catalog is in English; spec tables may render imperfectly — the PDF remains the authoritative source.

Note: For heat transfer only — not suitable for lifting.
4 Proof Coil Kiln Chain is available i: various alloy and high-carbon steels, as well as the popular low-
carbon steel. While not possessing the same heat-transfer properties as Spira-Loop and Loop Chain,
4 it can, nevertheless, be effectively used in kilns where severe temperatures are not encountered. Furnished
: in ready-to-install or continuous lengths, with or without end links. Can be heat-treated (400+ Brinell) or
: = Es carburized (500+ Brinell) for greater wear-resistance as required.
i ' Chain Si dT Link Dimensions Weight, Foot Surface Area,
: se Mat. Dia. x IW. x LL. (Carbon Steel) Foot
Ea ‘3 on : 5 /8°" (21 /32) Proof Coil 21 /32"" x 1" x 1-7/8” |6.42 | 4.101bs. | -636 Ft.2
; : : 3/4” (25/32) Proof Coil 25 /32°’ x 1-1/8” x 2-1/8” | 5.66 | 5.95 Ibs. | -770 Ft.?
, zs 7/8" (29/32) Cement Chain} 29/32” x 2-1/4" x 4” 7.35 Ibs. .790 Ft.?
it 7/8" (29/32) Proof Coil 29/32” x 1-3/8" x 2-1/2” | 480 | 8itibs. | 893 Ft
*. d 1° (1-1/32) Proof Coil 1-1/32" x 1-1/2” x 2-3/4" 10.77 Ibs. 1.030 Ft.?
ei Weights and dimensions are approximate and subject to plus or minus tolerance of 4%.
: NOTE: for carbon steel — wt. based on sp. gr. of .283 Ib/in?.
Items shown in bold type normally carried in stock.
Note: For heat transfer only — not suitable for lifting.
Provides a new high standard in heat transfer — assuring low chain
costs, longer life! Available in Type K (Carroll Alloy), AISI 8620 Increased surface area and weight per foot intensify scraping action
Alloy, and various carbon steels. and help eliminate mud-ring formations. Greater surface area per foot
. . decreases number of pieces required, thereby lowering installation
Spira-Loop, the original overlapped circular chain, has approximately costs. Spira-Loop Chain is furnished in ready-to-install lengths,
50% more heat-transfer area than Ring Chain, and almost 100% more requiring no enlarged end links. Can be heat-treated (400+ Brinell)
than Proof Coil. The round-link design, with long overlapping section, or carburized (500+ Brinell) for greater wear-resistance as required.
assures maximum surface area, and permits the flow of slurry or
work-load through the links, creating Spira-Loop’s remarkable heat-
transfer properties. The link shape, and double thickness which also
acts as an eccentric, provide for link rotation, maximum flexibility,
and even wear distribution. Self-cleaning. Non-kinking. : . CC
HEART-SHAPED U-SHAPED SPIRA-LOOP
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individual wear-prevention of stainless steel. alloy steel, and warious types connecting to various kiln
pockets for double: hung chain. of stauniess steel shell anchoring waits
Weights and dimensions are approximate and subject to a plus or minus tolerance of 4%.
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*f Greater surface area and weight increase the scraping action on kiln

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j RING-TYPE CARBON & ALLOY STEEL KILN CHAIN
Link Dimensions Links Weight Surface Area Surface Area Surface Area
#. Mat’'l. x Per Per Foot Per Link Per Foot Per Weight
ae — Inside Dia. Foot (Ibs) (in?) (ft?) (in? /Ib)
| pr [evserxsy [400 | tn99 | avoo [uta | 1400
f 1-1 /32” x 3-9/16" 11.81 46.70 14.00
\ y 1-1/8" | 1-1/8" x 3-1/2" 14.04 51.30 13.00
he 2 1-1/4" | 1-1/4" x 4" 17.19 64.83 11.00
ij TAY-LOOP RING-TYPE STAINLESS STEEL KILN CHAIN
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S ie Mat'l. x Per Per Foot Per Link Per Foot Per Weight
Inside Dia. Foot (Ibs) (in?) (ft?) (in? /Ib)
; g Weights and dimensions are approximate and subject to a plus or minus tolerance of 4%.
NOTE: A. Following Stainless Steels are available: Type A.I.S.I. 304, 309.
B. Other Stainless Steel materials available upon request.
C. Weights are based on sp. gr. of .29 Ib/in? for stainless, and .283 |b /in? for carbon and alloy.
D. Items shown in bold type normally carried in stock.

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2. POSITION SHACKLE OVER HANGER
3. PUSH PIN THROUGH SHACKLE AND HANGER
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5, STRAIGHTEN LOCKING PLATE WITH
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