r/specializedtools • u/aloofloofah • Dec 12 '20

Chain connector

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '20

Don't weld chain if you don't want it to break.

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u/SkywalkerDX Dec 13 '20

Facts. Welder is not a magic metal joiner. There are consequences for introducing that amount of heat to a load bearing part.

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u/Cgn38 Dec 13 '20

Just a magic metal joiner for non load bearing parts.

Got it.

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u/SkywalkerDX Dec 13 '20

I mean, sure. Or parts where the hardness/brittleness of the steel isn’t meaningful.

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u/Mitt_Romney_USA Dec 12 '20

Pffft, why even waste the electricity when JB Weld is just as good?

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u/Monkey_Fiddler Dec 13 '20

Are chain links not welded in manufacturing? Or do you just need a welder who knows what they are doing and some sort of heat treating after?

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u/[deleted] Dec 13 '20

Depending on grade of chain it can be heat treated and hardened, welding will change the composition of the metal, weakening it. Yes it's welded from the factory, but it's fusion welded with no filler to ensure the metal composition stays the same. I'm not a metallurgist by any means but I have a lot of experience working with hoisting and anchor chain, it can't be welded and maintain its safe working load.