The precise manufacturing quality of KITO products is realized through following demanding production and inspection procedures that exceed the highest existing International safety standards. Therefore KITO load chains are in demand on all parts of the world.
KITO’s nickel-plating process prevents hydrogen embrittlement, as the chain material can be penetrated by hydrogen molecules. Thanks to its special properties, nickel is especially well suited as a surface coating for many applications, such as the windmill and offshore industries.
The load chains are electroless nickel-plated and feature an increased corrosion and abrasion resistance in comparison to zinc-plated load chains. The nickel-plated load chains characterize a breaking strength of 800 or 1000 N/mm2 respectively and bring additional advantages to the user such as wear resistance and a long service life. The load chains comply with the quality class DAT or V, respectively.
KITO’s load chains fully comply with the standard EN 818-7 and have been certified by the trade association BGHM (Institution for Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention in the Woodworking and Metalworking Industries). Furthermore KITO received for all of its produced load chains the official certification stamp H23.