Is it appropriate to use plastic drag chains with metal connectors? In other words, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using metal joints?
Some drag chain customers abandon the original plastic joints and choose to use metal joints as the main installation form. Generally speaking, they choose to use the appearance of the steel drag link head. This choice is for the plastic nylon drag chain There are advantages and disadvantages in installation, so let's introduce it in a targeted manner below, so that everyone can understand it better.
One: the advantages of using metal joints in plastic drag chains
The joint of the plastic drag chain needs to be connected with the equipment. In a complete system, the position of the plastic joint is the most prone to problems. For example, the joint installation hole may be broken, and the serious situation may be broken. After the metal joint, the properties of the metal will avoid such a situation, and the resistance strength will increase a lot. Therefore, the advantage of the metal joint in terms of bearing external force is still very obvious. This is the advantage of the metal joint.
Second: the disadvantages of using metal joints in plastic drag chains
When the plastic drag chain is fixed with a metal joint, it is fixed by screws. After installation, the screw fixed place and the plastic drag chain will cause friction, and this repeated friction will cause the plastic drag chain to wear out, and the constant wear will cause the joint If the part is loose, it will cause unstable installation of the drag chain.
The use of metal joints in plastic drag chains has both advantages and disadvantages. When making a selection, manufacturers can review the situation and choose according to actual needs.
