{"id":167,"date":"2026-05-29T03:20:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T03:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leaf-chain.com\/?post_type=product&p=167"},"modified":"2026-05-29T06:57:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:57:05","slug":"lh32-series-leaf-chain","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/leaf-chain.com\/da\/vare\/lh32-series-leaf-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"LH32 Series Leaf Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ever Power Industrial Chain \u2014 UK Distributor<\/p>\n

LH32 Series Leaf Chain<\/h2>\n

Heavy-duty plate-link chain engineered for forklift masts, industrial hoists, and high-load lifting applications. Manufactured to DIN ISO and ANSI standards \u2014 trusted by UK engineers since over a decade.<\/p>\n

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What Is the LH32 Series Leaf Chain?<\/h2>\n

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The LH32 Series Leaf Chain \u2014 also referenced under the DIN ISO chain number LH3222 through LH3288 and the corresponding ANSI designations BL1622 through BL1688 \u2014 is a flat-link, high-tensile chain specifically designed for vertical load applications. Unlike roller chains that are built for rotary power transmission, a leaf chain transmits load through multiple interlaced link plates and precision-ground pins, creating a flexible yet extraordinarily strong structure that resists elongation under sustained working loads. The series is a workhorse in the UK materials-handling and warehousing industry, appearing in everything from counterbalance forklift trucks on busy distribution-centre floors in Birmingham and Coventry to overhead crane rigs in fabrication yards along the Humber.<\/p>\n

All LH32 Series chains share a common pitch of 50.8 mm, which makes interchangeability across the range straightforward for maintenance engineers. The series spans seven lacing configurations \u2014 from the relatively light 2×2 lacing of the LH3222 to the robust 8×8 lacing of the LH3288 \u2014 allowing procurement teams to select the exact tensile strength and weight-per-metre figure that matches their lifting equipment without over-engineering the solution. This breadth of specification, combined with full DIN ISO and ANSI dual-standard compliance, is one reason why UK-based OEM manufacturers and MRO buyers consistently rate the LH32 as their preferred leaf chain series for medium-to-heavy duty applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n

All LH32 Series variants | Pitch: 50.8 mm | Plate height h2 max: 48.26 mm | Plate thickness T max: 7.52 mm | Pin diameter d2 max: 17.46 mm<\/p>\n

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Design Drawing \u2014 Side Profile<\/p>\n

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Design Drawing \u2014 Dimensional Reference<\/p>\n

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\nLacing<\/th>\n		Plate Height
\nh2 max (mm)<\/th>\n		Plate Thick.
\nT max (mm)<\/th>\n		Pin Dia.
\nd2 max (mm)<\/th>\n		Pin Length
\nL max (mm)<\/th>\n		Ultimate Tensile
\nStrength Q min (kN)<\/th>\n		Average Tensile
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LH3222<\/td>\nBL1622<\/td>\n50.8<\/td>\n2×2<\/td>\n48.26<\/td>\n7.52<\/td>\n17.46<\/td>\n39.01<\/td>\n289.1<\/td>\n341.1<\/td>\n8.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LH3223<\/td>\nBL1623<\/td>\n50.8<\/td>\n2×3<\/td>\n48.26<\/td>\n7.52<\/td>\n17.46<\/td>\n46.58<\/td>\n289.1<\/td>\n341.1<\/td>\n10.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LH3234<\/td>\nBL1634<\/td>\n50.8<\/td>\n3×4<\/td>\n48.26<\/td>\n7.52<\/td>\n17.46<\/td>\n61.72<\/td>\n440.4<\/td>\n519.6<\/td>\n14.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LH3244<\/td>\nBL1644<\/td>\n50.8<\/td>\n4×4<\/td>\n48.26<\/td>\n7.52<\/td>\n17.46<\/td>\n69.29<\/td>\n573.8<\/td>\n680.4<\/td>\n16.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LH3246<\/td>\nBL1646<\/td>\n50.8<\/td>\n4×6<\/td>\n48.26<\/td>\n7.52<\/td>\n17.46<\/td>\n84.43<\/td>\n578.3<\/td>\n680.4<\/td>\n20.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LH3266<\/td>\nBL1666<\/td>\n50.8<\/td>\n6×6<\/td>\n48.26<\/td>\n7.52<\/td>\n17.46<\/td>\n99.57<\/td>\n857.4<\/td>\n1000.7<\/td>\n24.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LH3288<\/td>\nBL1688<\/td>\n50.8<\/td>\n8×8<\/td>\n48.26<\/td>\n7.52<\/td>\n17.46<\/td>\n129.84<\/td>\n1156.5<\/td>\n1364.6<\/td>\n24.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

* All values comply with DIN ISO 4347 and ANSI\/ASME B29.8. Weight-per-metre figures are nominal; actual values may vary \u00b13% depending on lacing and surface treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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6 Key Advantages of the LH32 Series<\/h2>\n
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Exceptional Tensile Range<\/h4>\n

From 289.1 kN on the LH3222 all the way to 1156.5 kN on the LH3288, the series covers light to ultra-heavy duty lifting within a single, interchangeable pitch family, simplifying stock management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dual Standard Compliance<\/h4>\n

Full DIN ISO 4347 and ANSI\/ASME B29.8 compliance means UK buyers can source LH32 chains and find genuine OEM compatibility with European-built forklifts and North American equipment in the same fleet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Inspectable Safety Margin<\/h4>\n

Unlike wire rope, leaf chain degradation \u2014 plate cracking, pin corrosion, elongation \u2014 is visible to trained maintenance engineers during routine LOLER inspections, enabling proactive replacement before failure occurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Low Elongation Under Load<\/h4>\n

Heat-treated alloy-steel plates and precision-ground pins minimise stretch under sustained working loads, which preserves mast calibration on reach trucks and ensures consistent fork height positioning on warehouse racking systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wide Lacing Choice<\/h4>\n

Seven lacing options (2×2 through 8×8) within one pitch give design engineers the freedom to specify exactly the right chain without having to jump to a larger pitch family, keeping anchor hardware and sheave dimensions manageable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Export-Ready Documentation<\/h4>\n

Ever Power provides full material test certificates, dimensional inspection reports, and conformity declarations to support CE Marking and UKCA marking requirements for lifting equipment deployed within the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Our Manufacturing Capability & Custom Services<\/h2>\n
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Ever Power operates a vertically integrated manufacturing facility covering over 28,000 square metres. Our in-house cold-forming presses produce link plates to tolerances within \u00b10.05 mm, while our pin-grinding lines achieve surface finishes below Ra 0.4 \u00b5m. Every batch of LH32 Series leaf chain undergoes hardness testing, dimensional verification against DIN ISO 4347 datum values, and a pre-shipment proof-load test before packing. Production capacity exceeds 2,000 tonnes of leaf chain per year, which means UK distributors and OEM customers benefit from consistent lead times even during peak industrial procurement periods.<\/p>\n

Custom specification is a core part of what we do. If your application falls outside the standard LH32 range \u2014 perhaps you need a non-standard attachment link, an extended pin for a special anchor fitting, a different surface coating such as nickel plating or hard chrome, or a bespoke cut length with pre-fitted chain-end forks \u2014 our applications engineering team can turn around a custom proposal within five working days. We have delivered bespoke leaf chain assemblies to clients in the UK food industry requiring FDA-compliant lubricants and stainless inner plates, as well as offshore sector customers needing hot-dip galvanised outer plates for salt-air environments.<\/p>\n

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Factory Area<\/td>\n28,000+ m\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual Capacity<\/td>\n2,000+ tonnes\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lead Time (stock)<\/td>\n3\u20137 working days to UK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Custom Lead Time<\/td>\n15\u201325 working days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Certifications<\/td>\nISO 9001, DIN ISO 4347, ANSI B29.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Success: UK Cold Storage & Logistics<\/h2>\n
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Case Study: National Cold Storage Operator \u2014 West Midlands, UK<\/h3>\n

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The Challenge:<\/strong> A large cold-storage and temperature-controlled logistics operator running a mixed fleet of 68 electric counterbalance forklifts across three sites in Wolverhampton, Redditch, and Telford was experiencing premature leaf chain failures averaging every 14 months. Their existing supplier’s chains showed visible plate-crack propagation and accelerated corrosion attributed to the ammonia-rich atmosphere inside freezer chambers operating at -25\u00b0C. Unplanned downtime was costing the operator an estimated \u00a33,200 per incident in lost throughput and emergency maintenance call-outs.<\/p>\n

The Solution:<\/strong> Ever Power’s applications engineering team specified LH3244 and LH3266 leaf chains with hot-dip zinc-phosphate base coating and a final application of Ever Power’s low-temperature synthetic chain lubricant rated to -40\u00b0C. Plate steel was upgraded to 42CrMo4 with additional post-heat-treatment shot-peening to raise the fatigue limit in the presence of surface corrosion. Stainless-steel outer plates were fitted to the terminal links most exposed to the chamber atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The Result:<\/strong> Over a 26-month monitoring period, not a single chain replacement was triggered by failure \u2014 all replacements were planned, interval-based preventive replacements aligned with the operator’s LOLER inspection schedule. Chain service life increased from 14 months to beyond 26 months (and still running at time of reporting), representing a direct saving of approximately \u00a386,400 across the three sites from eliminated emergency downtime alone. The operator has since standardised all 68 vehicles in the fleet on Ever Power LH32 Series chains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What UK Customers Say<\/h3>\n
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“We’ve been sourcing LH3266 chains from Ever Power for our order-picking reach trucks across our Northampton distribution centre for three years now. The dimensional consistency from batch to batch is outstanding \u2014 our engineers no longer need to adjust the chain anchor after every replacement, which has cut our planned maintenance time by around 30%.”<\/p>\n

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“We required non-standard pin-length LH3234 chains for a bespoke material-lift we manufacture for the printing industry. Ever Power turned around a prototype set within 12 working days with full material certs. The price was competitive against European suppliers and the quality was equal. We’ve placed four repeat orders since and will continue to use them as our preferred leaf chain supplier<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

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“As an MRO distributor supplying forklift dealers across Scotland, having a reliable source of LH32 chains at sensible pricing with consistent availability makes a real commercial difference. Ever Power has been on our approved supplier list for two years. Response time to quote requests is fast, documentation for LOLER compliance is provided without being asked, and packing is robust enough to survive the onward courier journey to our end customers.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Managing Director, MRO Chain Distributor, Glasgow<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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Pricing for the LH3244 (ANSI BL1644) depends on quantity, cut length, and surface treatment specified. UK buyers can receive a tailored quote by contacting Ever Power directly at sales@leaf-chain.com<\/a>. Typical B2B pricing for standard stock items is available within 24 hours. Bulk orders of 50 metres or more attract volume price breaks. For MRO distributors and forklift dealers serving the UK, an account application can also be submitted for agreed-rate framework pricing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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\nHow do I know which LH32 Series lacing configuration is the right one for my UK warehouse forklift mast replacement?+<\/span><\/summary>\n

The correct starting point is the OEM maintenance manual for your forklift, which will specify either a DIN ISO chain number (e.g. LH3244) or an ANSI BL number (e.g. BL1644) along with the required minimum ultimate tensile strength. If that documentation is unavailable, you should cross-reference the chain pitch (all LH32 Series variants share 50.8 mm pitch) and count the number of link plates visible in the cross-section of your existing chain. Two inner plates and two outer plates indicate a 2×2 lacing (LH3222); four inner and four outer indicate 4×4 (LH3244), and so on. When in doubt, our engineering team can assist with identification from photographs submitted by email.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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\nWhat is the typical lead time when I order LH32 Series leaf chain from a UK-based supplier for a cold storage logistics operation?+<\/span><\/summary>\n

Standard stock items from the LH32 range \u2014 particularly the popular LH3244 and LH3266 variants \u2014 are typically available for dispatch within 3 to 7 working days to any UK mainland address. Custom specification orders, including non-standard pin lengths, special coatings, or pre-assembled chain-end fork sets, generally carry a lead time of 15 to 25 working days from order confirmation. Urgent replacement orders for machinery-down situations can be prioritised; please flag the urgency clearly when submitting your enquiry to sales@leaf-chain.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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\nWhich LH32 Series leaf chain grade should I specify when replacing chains on a forklift truck operating inside a food-processing facility in the UK?+<\/span><\/summary>\n

Food-processing environments in the UK present specific challenges: frequent washdowns with detergent, high-pressure water jets, and often corrosive cleaning chemicals. For these applications we recommend specifying LH32 Series chains with stainless-steel inner plates (AISI 304 or 316 depending on chloride exposure levels) alongside standard alloy-steel pins treated with food-grade lubricant compatible with FDA 21 CFR 178.3570. The chain lacing should match the OEM specification \u2014 typically LH3244 or LH3246 for most medium-capacity forklift masts encountered in food-manufacturing and cold-chain settings. Our applications team can provide a full material and lubrication recommendation on request.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), all lifting equipment used in UK workplaces \u2014 including forklift trucks \u2014 must be thoroughly examined at least every 12 months, or every 6 months if people are being lifted. For leaf chains specifically, the examination should include a measurement of chain elongation (replace if elongation exceeds 2% of nominal pitch length over a 300 mm section), visual inspection for cracked or corroded plates, pin rotation, and corrosion pitting. Our technical documentation for every LH32 Series chain includes a service-life monitoring guide aligned with the recommendations in BITA Technical Note TN13, which your inspection body will recognise.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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Yes. Ever Power provides full material test certificates (MTCs) to EN 10204 3.1 standard for all LH32 Series shipments when requested. Dimensional inspection reports, hardness test results, and proof-load test records are available for each production batch. Where an OEM or lifting-equipment integrator requires a Declaration of Conformity or technical file supporting UKCA marking of the completed lifting equipment assembly, our documentation team can provide the chain-specific technical data in the required format. Please state your documentation requirements at the time of enquiry to ensure they are included with your order.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to Source LH32 Series Leaf Chain for Your UK Operations?<\/h2>\n

Contact our applications engineering team for pricing, custom specifications, documentation, or technical support. We respond to all UK enquiries within one working day.<\/p>\n

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