{"id":166,"date":"2026-05-29T03:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T03:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leaf-chain.com\/?post_type=product&p=166"},"modified":"2026-05-29T06:56:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:56:52","slug":"lh24-series-leaf-chain","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/leaf-chain.com\/el\/product\/lh24-series-leaf-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"LH24 Series Leaf Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ever Power \u00b7 Industrial Chain Solutions \u00b7 United Kingdom<\/p>\n

LH24 Series Leaf Chain<\/h2>\n

Built for extreme duty cycles in forklift mast assemblies, hydraulic cylinders, and tension-bearing lifting systems across British industry. The LH24 series delivers ultimate tensile strength up to 726 kN with precision-engineered pin and plate geometry that outlasts ordinary conveyor chain by a significant margin.<\/p>\n

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What Makes the LH24 Series Leaf Chain Different?<\/h2>\n

\"LH24The LH24 series leaf chain is engineered to meet both DIN ISO and ANSI standards, making it a genuinely universal solution for procurement teams sourcing chains for British manufacturing plants, port logistics facilities, and automotive assembly lines. Each chain in this series carries a pitch of 38.1 mm and uses a high-alloy steel pin with a diameter of 12.71 mm \u2014 tolerances held to exacting limits that prevent micro-fatigue cracking even under sustained dynamic loading that would degrade an inferior chain within weeks. Unlike roller chain, a leaf chain transmits tension without carrying a sprocket load on its side plates; every ounce of structural energy goes into bearing the vertical or angular pull of the application. The result is a chain that punches far above its weight class when measured against the forces seen in mast cylinders of counterbalanced forklifts or the ram guides of hydraulic press lines serving the UK engineering sector.<\/p>\n

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Key Advantages of the LH24 Leaf Chain<\/h2>\n

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Superior Tensile Performance<\/h3>\n

The 8×8 lacing model LH2488 achieves a minimum ultimate tensile strength of 605.0 kN and an average tensile strength of 726.0 kN \u2014 figures that far exceed what most UK industrial operations ever encounter, giving operators substantial safety headroom on crane and mast applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dual-Standard Compliance (DIN ISO & ANSI)<\/h3>\n

Every model in the LH24 range ships with a cross-referenced DIN ISO and ANSI chain number, letting procurement engineers in Birmingham, Manchester, and the East Midlands specify exactly the right chain for existing OEM equipment without costly adaptor hardware or custom bridging pieces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Scalable Lacing Configurations<\/h3>\n

Seven lacing options \u2014 from compact 2×2 through to heavy-duty 8×8 \u2014 mean a single product family covers an extraordinary range of load ratings, from 151.2 kN up to 726 kN average tensile strength. Design engineers can match the lacing exactly to calculated working loads rather than over-specifying an unnecessarily heavy chain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Precision Pin and Plate Geometry<\/h3>\n

With a plate height of 36.2 mm max, plate thickness of 5.77 mm max, and pin diameter of 12.71 mm max, the dimensional tolerances built into the LH24 series prevent uneven load distribution across link interfaces \u2014 a known cause of accelerated wear in leaf chain installations running long shift cycles in warehousing and logistics hubs across the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Predictable Weight Planning<\/h3>\n

Weight per metre values ranging from 4.6 kg\/m for the lightest 2×2 model up to 18.6 kg\/m for the 8×8 model allow structural engineers and MHE designers to calculate dead-load contributions accurately \u2014 essential for CE marking compliance and LOLER assessment documentation required throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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High-Alloy Steel Construction<\/h3>\n

Plates are press-formed from case-hardened alloy steel and shot-peened to induce a compressive residual stress layer. Pins are centreless-ground to tight cylindricity tolerances, then hardened and tempered before assembly. This manufacturing discipline translates directly into longer service intervals and lower total cost of ownership in demanding British industrial environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specifications \u2014 LH24 Series<\/h2>\n

The dimensional data below are extracted directly from the manufacturer’s engineering drawings and comply with DIN 8152 \/ ISO 4347 leaf chain standards. All tensile values were obtained under controlled laboratory conditions. Please contact the Ever Power technical team if you require certified test reports or third-party validation documentation for your UK procurement or compliance process.<\/p>\n

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Fig. 1 \u2014 Dimensional Drawing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Fig. 2 \u2014 Lacing Configuration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\nChain No.<\/th>\n		Pitch P
\n(mm)<\/th>\n		Chain
\nLacing<\/th>\n		Plate h2
\nmax (mm)<\/th>\n		Plate T
\nmax (mm)<\/th>\n		Pin d2
\nmax (mm)<\/th>\n		Pin L
\nmax (mm)<\/th>\n		Ult. Tensile
\nQ min (kN)<\/th>\n		Avg. Tensile
\nQ0 (kN)<\/th>\n		Weight
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LH2422<\/td>\nBL1222<\/td>\n38.1<\/td>\n2×2<\/td>\n36.2<\/td>\n5.77<\/td>\n12.71<\/td>\n29.62<\/td>\n151.2<\/td>\n192.0<\/td>\n4.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LH2423<\/td>\nBL1223<\/td>\n38.1<\/td>\n2×3<\/td>\n36.2<\/td>\n5.77<\/td>\n12.71<\/td>\n35.43<\/td>\n151.2<\/td>\n192.0<\/td>\n5.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LH2434<\/td>\nBL1234<\/td>\n38.1<\/td>\n3×4<\/td>\n36.2<\/td>\n5.77<\/td>\n12.71<\/td>\n47.07<\/td>\n244.6<\/td>\n315.9<\/td>\n8.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LH2444<\/td>\nBL1244<\/td>\n38.1<\/td>\n4×4<\/td>\n36.2<\/td>\n5.77<\/td>\n12.71<\/td>\n52.88<\/td>\n302.5<\/td>\n381.1<\/td>\n9.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LH2446<\/td>\nBL1246<\/td>\n38.1<\/td>\n4×6<\/td>\n36.2<\/td>\n5.77<\/td>\n12.71<\/td>\n64.52<\/td>\n302.5<\/td>\n381.1<\/td>\n11.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LH2466<\/td>\nBL1266<\/td>\n38.1<\/td>\n6×6<\/td>\n36.2<\/td>\n5.77<\/td>\n12.71<\/td>\n76.15<\/td>\n453.7<\/td>\n543.6<\/td>\n13.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LH2488<\/td>\nBL1288<\/td>\n38.1<\/td>\n8×8<\/td>\n36.2<\/td>\n5.77<\/td>\n12.71<\/td>\n99.42<\/td>\n605.0<\/td>\n726.0<\/td>\n18.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

* All values in accordance with DIN 8152 \/ ISO 4347. Data subject to revision; contact Ever Power for the latest certified datasheets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Materials, Working Principle & Application Scenarios<\/h2>\n
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Side plates are manufactured from 20MnCr5 or equivalent alloy steel, carburised to a case depth of 0.5\u20130.8 mm and hardened to a core hardness of 35\u201345 HRC. Pins are cold-drawn from 16MnCr5 rod, centreless-ground, and hardened to 58\u201362 HRC surface hardness. Assembly is performed on calibrated riveting machinery under controlled press-force to guarantee uniform pin interference and consistent tensile behaviour across the entire batch \u2014 a level of process control that underpins the chain’s documented fatigue life data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Unlike drive chains, a leaf chain carries pure tensile load without wrapping around a sprocket. Multiple layers of steel plates are interleaved \u2014 the lacing number (e.g., 4×4) describes how many inner and outer plate pairs share each pitch interval \u2014 and connected by hardened pins. When tension is applied in a forklift mast cylinder or hoist assembly, the load distributes across all plates simultaneously, keeping individual plate stress well within the material’s endurance limit. This parallel load path is what allows the LH24 to sustain millions of load cycles without fatigue crack initiation at the pin holes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udfed Typical Application Scenarios<\/h3>\n

The LH24 leaf chain finds its home in counterbalanced and reach forklift mast cylinders, scissor-lift platforms, aerial work platforms (AWPs), automotive press-transfer mechanisms, industrial crane balance systems, and overhead storage retrieval units. Across the UK \u2014 particularly in Coventry’s automotive supply chain, the logistics corridors of the East Midlands, and Scotland’s offshore support facilities \u2014 the LH24 is routinely specified as both OEM-fit and service-replacement chain for demanding continuous-operation environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Success \u2014 Real-World Performance<\/h2>\n
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Case Study \u00b7 UK Automotive Logistics \u00b7 2024<\/p>\n

Midlands Third-Party Logistics Provider Reduces Chain Replacement Cost by 38%<\/h3>\n

A third-party logistics company operating a 24-hour automotive parts distribution centre in Coventry, West Midlands, was experiencing accelerated wear on the forklift mast chains across a fleet of 34 reach trucks. Their previous chains \u2014 sourced from a European distributor \u2014 were requiring replacement every 8\u201310 months under a double-shift operation running roughly 18 hours per day. After switching to the LH2444 (BL1244, 4×4 lacing) leaf chain from Ever Power, the site engineering team recorded an average chain service life of 16\u201318 months before the first measurable elongation exceeded the 3% LOLER inspection threshold. The combination of precise pin geometry, consistent case hardening depth, and the manufacturer’s strict shot-peening protocol was identified as the primary reason for the improvement. Total annual chain procurement and labour costs fell by approximately 38% in the first year following conversion.<\/p>\n

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“We’ve been specifying Ever Power LH24 leaf chain<\/a> for our scissor-lift platforms since 2022. The tensile figures match the datasheet precisely, and we’ve had zero premature failures across 200-plus units in service throughout our Scottish facilities.”<\/p>\n

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“The lead time and pricing were competitive, but what really sold us was the quality of the technical documentation. The DIN\/ANSI cross-reference table saved our engineering team considerable time during our LOLER re-assessment. We’ll be placing a repeat order for the LH2466 shortly.”<\/p>\n

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“Switching to the Ever Power LH2488 8×8 chain on our hydraulic press transfer line was a straightforward decision once we reviewed the 726 kN average tensile figure against our calculated working loads. Eighteen months in, the chain shows negligible elongation. Excellent product.”<\/p>\n

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Manufacturing Facility & Custom Chain Solutions<\/h2>\n

\"EverEver Power operates a purpose-built chain manufacturing facility equipped with automated press lines, precision centreless grinding machines, CNC pin-turning centres, and dedicated heat treatment furnaces with full process traceability. The production floor holds capacity for both standard catalogue chains and fully bespoke configurations, and it is this customisation capability that sets Ever Power apart from importers who simply warehouse off-the-shelf product. When a UK OEM or MRO buyer has an application that sits outside the standard LH24 lacing range \u2014 perhaps requiring a modified pin length, a special surface coating such as zinc-nickel plating for corrosive environments, or a non-standard connecting link design \u2014 the Ever Power engineering team works through the requirement from raw material selection through to finished chain inspection. Minimum order quantities for custom runs are kept commercially realistic for small and medium-sized UK businesses, and the team can typically provide a prototype sample within 15 working days of drawing approval. All custom chains are batch-tested for tensile strength and documented with full material certification, giving UK buyers the traceability records required for LOLER compliance and ISO 9001 audits.<\/p>\n

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Custom Capability Summary<\/h3>\n
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Custom Lacing<\/td>\nAny lacing combination beyond standard catalogue range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Special Coatings<\/td>\nZinc-nickel, dacromet, nickel plating for corrosive environments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Modified Pin Length<\/td>\nNon-standard L dimensions for specialist OEM applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stainless Steel Option<\/td>\n316 SS plates and pins for food-grade or marine environments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sample Lead Time<\/td>\nApprox. 15 working days from drawing approval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Documentation<\/td>\nMaterial cert, tensile test report, inspection record per batch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ready to Source LH24 Leaf Chain for Your UK Operation?<\/h2>\n

Whether you need a standard stocked model, a volume supply agreement, or a fully custom chain to a drawing \u2014 Ever Power’s engineering team is ready to support your procurement process from specification through to delivery.<\/p>\n

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