8.5.5.6 Available hoist chains
The original Demag chain is a round section steel chain tested to EN 818-7 which is subject to the directives for
round section steel chains in hoisting operation of the Main Association of Industrial Employers' Mutual Insurance
Societies, Central Department for Accident Prevention and to the test criteria for round section steel chains in hoisting
operation and to the inspection regulations according to DIN 685 part 5 Nov. 1981 as well as BGV D8 (VBG 8) and
BGV D6 (VBG 9).
CAUTION
Pay attention to reduced capacity.
Deviating from the standard operating conditions for which RDC chains are used, the special chains listed in the
following are available for special ambient conditions.
Chain hoist
size
Dimension Stamp,
chain
quality
Weight per
meter
Production
test force
Minimum
breaking
force
Minimum
breaking
elonga‐
tion
Max. load capacity for reev‐
ing
1/1 2/1
[mm]
[kg] [kN] [kN] [%] [kg] [kg]
Demag RDC standard chain
DC 1 / 2 4.2 x 12.2
DAT /
RDC
0,38 13,8 22
10
250 -
DC 5 5.3 x 15.2 0,62 22 35 500 -
DC 10 7,4 x 21,2 1,20 43 70 1250 2500
Properties
High strength, ageing-resistant material with a high degree of surface hardening, galvanised with additional surface treat‐
ment, blue chromated, colour: silver
Material Ni-Mo special chain steel acc. to EN 818-7, part 5.3.1
Lubrication Grease GP00H-30REN.SO-GFB
Demag Corrud special chain
Application e.g.
galvanizing, electro‐
plating facilities
DC 1 / 2 4.2 x 12.2
DAT /
RDC
0,38 13,8 22
10
250 -
DC 5 5.3 x 15.2 0,62 22 35 500 -
DC 10 7,4 x 21,2 1,20 43 70 1250 2500
Properties Ageing-resistant, corrosion-free, micro-layer corrosion protection “Corrud DS” coated black, colour black, Stabylan 2001
Material Ni-Mo special chain steel acc. to EN 818-7, part 5.3.1
Lubrication Acid-resistant chain grease
Demag HS7 special chain
Application e.g.
foundry, dust, emery,
blasting
DC 1 / 2 4.2 x 12.2
RSX / DS
0,38 12,5 19,3
5
160 -
DC 5 5.3 x 15.2 0,62 19,8 30,8 400 -
DC 10 7,4 x 21,2 1,20 38,7 60 800 1600
Properties Ageing-resistant, blue chromated, with deeper hardening surface
Material Ni-Mo special chain steel acc. to EN 818-7, part 5.3.1
Lubrication Dry or with dry lubricant, e.g. Klüber UNIMOLY C220
Demag RS6 special chain
Application e.g.
foodstuffs sector
DC 1 / 2 4.2 x 12.2
RSA / S
0,38 10 16
15
125 - 160 -
DC 5 5.3 x 15.2 0,62 16 25 200 - 250 -
DC 10 7,4 x 21,2 1,20 32 50
400 - 500
28)
800 - 1000
29)
Properties Non-rusting chain, not hardened, bright
Material Stainless steel AISI 316 (V4A) 1,4401
Lubrication Edible lubricant, e.g. Paraliq chain spray
Tab. 55
28)
For max. 10 cycles per day = 500 kg For max. 25-50 cycles per day = 400 kg
29)
For max. 5 cycles per day = 1000 kg; for max. 12-25 cycles per day = 800 kg
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