DIN5865 Type A Long Link Chain
DIN5865 Type A chain, also known as DIN5685 round link chain, is a German standard welded chain covering the short link Type A form. It is supplied in carbon steel or AISI 304/316 stainless for engineering, industrial,…
What This Product Is For
DIN5865 Type A chain, also known as DIN5685 round link chain, is a German standard welded chain covering the short link Type A form. It is supplied in carbon steel or AISI 304/316 stainless for engineering, industrial, agricultural and marine use, and can be customized to the sizes and finishes your assembly needs.
Key Benefits
- German standard round link dimensions match DIN accessories and fittings
- Carbon steel or 304/316 stainless from the same standard geometry
- Part of a complete DIN family including DIN766, DIN764, DIN763 and DIN5685 Type A and C
- Customized sizes and finishes available against your drawing or sample
Problems It Solves
- Non-DIN chain not fitting DIN accessories and connectors
- Carbon steel chain corroding in wet or coastal use
- Sizes not held by general hardware suppliers
Application Scenarios
- General engineering and machine building
- Industrial hanging and securing
- Agricultural equipment and yard work
- Marine applications with matching DIN accessories
Who It Is For
- Machine builders working to DIN drawings
- European distributors stocking DIN chain
- Industrial and agricultural equipment suppliers
Technical Features
- Manufactured to German standard DIN5685 Type A round link geometry
- Material carbon steel or stainless steel AISI 304/316
- Welded round link construction
- Part of the five-type German standard chain family
Customization Options
- Carbon steel or AISI 304/316 stainless
- Sizes and finishes produced to your requirement
- Supplied with matching DIN accessories
Quality Control
- Link dimensions checked against the DIN size table
- Material grade verified for carbon or stainless orders
- Weld and finish inspected before packing
How It Compares With The Alternatives
Compared with DIN5865 Type C long link chain
Type A is the short link form of the DIN5685 family, Type C is the long link form with more flexibility
Compared with DIN766 short link chain
Both are short pitch German standard chains, but the DIN5685 and DIN766 size tables differ, so match the one your fittings are built to
How To Use And Maintain It
- Check which DIN type your existing accessories follow before ordering
- Use stainless where the chain is permanently wet
- Confirm size in mm against the DIN size table
- Order accessories from the same standard family to avoid fit problems
What We Need From You To Quote
- Size or diameter, and the grade if it is specified
- Quantity and packing format
- Surface finish for the environment it works in
- Classification society, if a certificate is required
- Destination port for freight
DIN5865 Type A Long Link Chain FAQ
What is DIN5685 Type A chain?
It is the short link form of the German standard round link chain family, also referred to as DIN5865 Type A.
Which materials are available?
Carbon steel or stainless steel AISI 304/316.
What other German standard chains do you supply?
DIN766, DIN764, DIN763, and DIN5685 Type A and Type C.
Can you produce non-standard sizes?
Yes, we customize products in line with your requirements.
What applications does this chain suit?
General engineering, industrial, agricultural and marine applications.
Do you supply matching accessories?
Yes, the chain is used in conjunction with our shackles, swivels and connectors.
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