FB Ketju is Europe's leading manufacturer of conveyor chains with over 80 years of experience. Its products are trusted by customers worldwide to ensure their production never stops moving. And for strength, durability, wear resistance and weldability, FB Ketju relies on Ovako’s high-performance steel.
Conveyor chains for heavy industry
FB Ketju is based in Rauma Lappi, in western Finland. It is the largest manufacturer and supplier of conveyor chains in the Nordic countries and a leading global manufacturer of welded conveyor chains for industry. The solutions expertise of FB Ketju’s tight-knit team of chain experts, the quality of the materials it uses, and constant manufacturing innovation all guarantee that its customers will receive safe and high-quality chain products that are extremely long-lasting.
FB Ketju offers a wide range of conveyor chains, sprockets and attachments – standard, customized or specialized – all manufactured to tight tolerances from European raw materials. It is an adept and sustainable manufacturer specializing in heavy industry, with key segments in cement, wood, paper, mining, metal, power and recycling.
FB Ketju’s products are sold mostly through distributors and original equipment manufacturers, but it also works with end-users and maintenance companies.
Demanding applications demand the highest quality steel
“The major requirements of a high-quality conveyor chain are excellent wear resistance with optimum strength and high fatigue resistance, as well as the capability to withstand shock loadings. This places extreme demands on the steel we use in our manufacturing processes, and we also need it to be easily weldable,” said Maarit Hakala, Procurement Manager at FB Ketju. “That is why we have been collaborating with Ovako for decades. We value their high-performance and responsibly produced steel grades with a low carbon footprint. This allows us to offer our customers conveyor chains that are both durable and sustainably manufactured.”
Flat and round bar
Every year, FB Ketju uses significant quantities of steel from Ovako’s mills in Imatra, Smedjebacken and Boxholm, delivered in both flat and round bar format. The flat plates are either punch pressed or cut to shape by fiberoptic laser, while round bars are machined and ground after induction hardening.
Consistent high quality
In 1993, FB Ketju became the first Nordic manufacturer of conveyor chains with a certified ISO 9000 quality management system – a landmark in its efforts that began in 1945 and continue today. FB Ketju received the ISO14001 certificate in 2002 as an acknowledgement for continuous work for the environment.
Maarit Hakala says: “Our chains are the result of ongoing R&D, pushing the boundaries for use in the most demanding applications. We specialize in long-lasting and strong chains for heavy industry. By using Ovako’s steel, we can help our customers improve their productivity and reliability while reducing their maintenance costs.”
