Mast/Lift system 7000
Main lift chain system (7120)
Publication No. Date Valid from serial number T-code
261828-040 2008-08-21 6051502 815, 816
© BT  Repair Manual  RRE140/160/180/200/250  15 –   19
Elongation
The elongation of a lift chain is measured on the part of the chain that 
passes over the chain wheel. Elongation in the section of chain where 
wear is greatest may not exceed 2%. The measurement is best made 
over 300-1000 mm of chain.
The nominal and maximum permitted chain lengths for the relevant lift 
chain are specified in the table below.
One cause of chain elongation is wear on the bolts and around the 
holes in the plates. The chain must be replaced if elongation exceeds 
2%.
Damage
If there is any other damage, the chain should be replaced.
Type of 
chain
Nominal 
plate height 
H2 (mm)
Minimum 
plate height 
H3 (mm)
Pitch P 
(mm)
Nominal chain 
length for 20/30/50 
plates (mm)
Maximum permitted 
chain length for 20/30/50 
plates (mm)
3/4”, 2x3 17.8 16.9 19.05 381/572/953 389/583/972
3/4”, 3x4 17.8 16.9 19.05 381/572/953 389/583/972
3/4”, 4x6 17.8 16.9 19.05 381/572/953 389/583/972
1”, 4x4 23.6 22.4 25.4 508/762/1270 518/777/1295
1”, 6x6 23.6 22.4 25.4 508/762/1270 518/777/1295