Overview

The SHINING 698 Forged Rivetless Chain is a heavy-duty drop-forged conveyor chain engineered for demanding overhead material handling. Built on a 153.2 mm pitch and rated at a 620 kN average tensile strength, the chain is formed by two symmetrical drop-forged alloy-steel links joined by a T-headed pin that locks with a quarter turn - no rivets, no press, no welding. Every joint articulates freely in all directions, so the chain follows curves, inclines and vertical bends naturally, and links can be added or replaced on the line by hand. This combination of heavy tensile capacity and tool-free maintenance makes the 698 the standard choice for automotive body carriers, paint-line conveyors and, in its 698HT format, sugar-mill feed and washing tables, where it delivers reliable, jam-free operation in abrasive, high-duty industrial environments.

Features

• Rivetless T-Head Pin Joint

The two symmetrical forged links are joined by a T-headed pin that slides in and locks positively into the sidebars with a quarter turn. Assembly, extension and repair all happen on the line by hand - no riveting, no threading, no press equipment - which keeps installation simple and line downtime short.

• Drop-Forged Alloy Steel Construction

Every link is drop-forged from alloy steel and heat treated in our own plants, with the grade and process selected to suit the duty. The result is a dense, crack-free forging with the strength to carry heavy overhead loads and the toughness to absorb shock at loading and transfer points. Every production batch is tensile-tested before shipment.

• Free Articulation in Every Direction

Each joint turns freely through all directions, so the chain negotiates horizontal curves, inclines and vertical bends without extra articulation hardware. This is what lets a single 698 circuit serve complex overhead routes through ovens, transfer stations and storage loops.

• No Rotating Parts to Seize

Because there are no rollers or rotating parts, there is nothing for sand, grit and accumulated dirt to seize. In abrasive environments where roller chains wear out prematurely, the 698 forged rivetless chain keeps running - one reason it outlives roller chain in foundries, sugar mills and coating lines.

• Easy Installation & Flexible Configuration

Flights and attachments are manufactured and attached to customer specifications; pins and accessories are available in hardened stainless steel for corrosive or wash-down zones; and other link and pin designs are made to order. Matching 698-A drive sprockets in solid, split and segmental forms keep the whole circuit supplied from one source.

Primary Applications

The 698 forged rivetless chain is purpose-built for overhead conveying where heavy loads, free articulation and hand maintenance are decisive:

• Automotive Assembly & Paint Lines: Body carriers, skid conveyors and oven lines - the classic 698 duty, where carriers must be pulled smoothly through heating, cooling and finishing zones.

• Sugar-Mill Feed & Washing Tables: In the 698HT format (219.39 mm pitch), the chain meters cane across feed and washing tables, where its resistance to abrasion is decisive.

• Appliance & Equipment Assembly: Overhead conveying of appliances and components along assembly and finishing lines.

• General Manufacturing Overhead Conveying: Inter-process transport, finishing lines and storage loops across industry.

Why SHINING 698 for Overhead Conveying?

While standard conveyor chains offer basic overhead transport, the SHINING 698 is the superior choice for heavy overhead duties due to its application-specific engineering:

• Heavy-Duty Strength Class: 620 kN average tensile strength at 17 kg/m gives a high strength-to-weight ratio for long circuits with heavy carriers.

• Proven in the Toughest Overhead Duties: Automotive assembly, paint lines and sugar-mill tables - the 698 geometry is the industry standard where unplanned downtime is costliest.

• Complete Overhead Package: Matched trolleys, drives, take-ups, track sections and 698-A sprockets from one source keep the tooth profile matched to the chain's actual pitch.

• Drop-In OEM Reproduction: We routinely reproduce existing imported rivetless chains dimension-for-dimension from a drawing, a sample or the worn chain itself, so the new chain threads into existing track and drives without modification.

Specifications

• Model: 698 drop-forged rivetless chain, straight-link format

• Chain Pitch (P): 153.2 mm

• Dimension A: 95.25 mm

• Dimension F: 64 mm

• Dimension G: 28 mm

• Dimension J: 25.4 mm

• Dimension K: 41.3 mm

• Dimension S: 32 mm

• Average Tensile Strength: 620 kN

• Average Weight: 17 kg/m

• Configuration: Two symmetrical drop-forged links joined by a quarter-turn T-headed pin - rivetless

• Compatibility: Matches industry-standard 698 trolley, drive and track components; matching 698-A sprockets available in solid, split and segmental forms

• Sugar-Mill Format: 698HT variant with 219.39 mm average pitch and 602.9 kN minimum ultimate strength, dimensioned for feed and washing tables

Key Component Specifications

• Forged Link: Drop-forged alloy steel (such as 42CrMo, 20CrMnTi or 16MnCr5), quenched and tempered; surface-carburized where the duty demands a hard-wearing surface over a tough core

• Pin: T-headed alloy steel pin, heat treated, locking into the sidebars with a positive quarter turn

• Stainless Option: Forged Link, Pins and accessories available in hardened stainless steel for corrosive or wash-down duty

• Flights / Attachments: Manufactured and attached according to customer specifications

• Assembly: Rivetless hand assembly - no riveting, threading or press equipment required

• Other Link & Pin Designs: Available to order

Service & Support

SHINING delivers full-cycle engineering and technical support for overhead conveyor chain solutions, from application analysis and chain specification optimization to on-site installation guidance and after-sales maintenance. Our engineers work closely with plant operators to tailor chain, trolley and sprocket configurations to specific line layouts, carrier weights and production throughput - maximizing chain performance, service life and operational ROI. OEM reproduction from drawings or samples is a core SHINING service.

Contact Us Today for Your Overhead Conveyor Solutions

Ready to optimize your overhead conveying with the SHINING 698 Forged Rivetless Chain? Email our sales team with your conveyor drawings, track layout or custom specifications to sales@shiningco.com.