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Welcome New Addition to UK Sales
We are delighted to announce Rob Wood as the latest member to join our UK internal sales team. Rob who joined us at the beginning of January, Studied Product Design at York St John University and Software Development at Leeds City College. Interests & Hobbies include Exercise, football and rugby league. Rob is keen to develop a good rapport with […]
New press feed conveyor is a “fantastic” sucess so says Graham Porter of Je Porter Ltd
John King have recently supplied a complete press feed conveyor to J E Porter Ltd to replace the existing unreliable unit. The original machine suffered from corrosion and unreliable chain design giving poor and inconsistent feed to the pellet mill. John Kings were asked to re design the conveyor manufactured entirely in stainless steel. The main casings plus head and […]
Cadenas John King – As solid as Timber
We are pleased to announce that Cadenas John King the Group operation in Chile has secured a contract with Arauco worth in excess of US$500,000. Arauco is a Global leader in the production of sustainable forest products not only in terms of its capacity, but also for its technical innovations, environmental responsibility and social commitments. Manuel Rojas General Manager of […]
New General Manager In South Africa
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Frans Pienaar as General Manager of John King Chains (South Africa). Frans brings to the business a combination of a proven sales performance combined with a solid mechanical background gained through the University of Johannesburg. His hobbies include CAD 3D modelling, electronics and mechanics. His sports interests include Golf and Tennis. Frans is […]
Sugar Processing Chains
Does your company harvest or process sugar cane or sugar beet? Do you need high quality, reliable conveyor chains to equip a new production plant or to replace existing conveyor chains? Then John King Chains should be your first port of call. Choose the Right Chain for the Job. Established in 1926, John King Chains have gone from strength to […]
Cast Conveyor Chain
JOHN KING CHAINS has been offering the cement, coal and other heavy industries specialist chains for over half a century. Founded in 1926, John King Chains has become a world leader in industrial chain driven technologies. This legacy and hallmark is embedded within the very DNA of each and every John King Chain that is created. This uniqueness is a […]
John King – Chain Manufacturers Buyers Guide
Here at John Kings we understand the importance of quality assurance when it comes to chain supply and the lengthy drawn out decision making process, when attempting to weigh up price vs quality. That’s why we’ve come up with the Chain Buyers Guide, chain tips on what to consider when choosing the right chain manufacturer: Experience – How long has […]
Drive Chains
John King have a long proven track record in the supply of all transmission series roller chains including heavy crank link drive chains. As you’ll be able to see through the transmission chains section of our website, John Kings are proud to be the largest supplier of British and American Standard Roller Chain, including sharp top and extended pitch chain. […]
Problem-solving at a UK cement plant – article in the Global Cement Magazine
John King Chains Ltd is one of the most long-established chain producers worldwide. Originally a designer and manufacturer of mechanical handling equipment to the principal industries of mining, cement and steel, since the 1990s the business has focused on the manufacture of heavy and special series conveyor chains. John King’s tradition was in the manufacture of cast link chains in […]
Problem solving at a UK cement plant
When a cement plant in the UK experienced operational problems with the drag chain system supplying biomass-derived fuel to its kiln, UK based John King Chains Ltd (John King) was able to help. At the UK cement plant, the mechanical handling equipment that was experiencing operational problems comprised of a drag chain system used for the transfer of a biomass-derived fuel into the kiln, […]
