Humanity has been using the chain for thousands of years. At first jewellery, and later objects of everyday use (ship’s anchor chain, prisoner’s chain) were made from it. But what all do we use the chain for nowadays?
Here is a little overview:
Dog chain
Fortunately it is now forbidden to keep a dog on a chain, but when walking one a lead still comes in handy, for example with a NONOX acid-resistant chain.
Load chains
In industry the load chain is an important component of material-handling equipment and cranes.
Lock chain
If we have to leave our bicycle in a public place, one of the safest ways of securing it, alongside the U-lock, is the chain. Combined with a good lock, thieves can only remove it with serious effort and tools.
Rainwater drainage
The vertical downpipe element can be replaced with a NONOX acid-resistant chain.
Shelf fixing
Alongside traditional brackets we can also fix a shelf to the wall/ceiling with a chain, even several shelves one below another.
Fixing light fittings
It goes well with any light fitting, from classic chandeliers to modern LED light fittings.
Stair railing, room divider design element
We can replace the traditional wooden or iron railing with a chain in a spectacular way.
Jewellery, costume jewellery
Even in the Bronze Age ladies liked to wear necklaces, and this has not changed to this day. Besides this, designers now also use chains to decorate bags, footwear and evening dresses.
Swing, playground equipment, climbing chain
One of the fine memories of childhood is when, gripping the swing chain, we managed to build up momentum and fly “to the sky”. Our children can now also come across chains on various climbing apparatus at the playground.
Joining chains
Undoubtedly the simplest solution is wiring two chain links together. If you want a more secure and more aesthetic solution than this, then we recommend the following.
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