Links cracking, ARCHER chain

[U&A]

Second one I found in the past few weeks on 2 different loops iv made. Archer ripping chain.

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Anyone else this happening too when milling? I mean Im running it hard. But seriously?? Cracking links….??

A 3120XS and decently sizes logs. Last one this chain did yesterday was a 44” diameter red oak.

Dang near a brand new loop.

Iv got a roll of oregon ripping chain to go pick up. Stuff was expensive but if the links dont break its worth it.

 

[EchoShindaiwaMakitaDolmar]

I've heard of the product, but is Archer chain an oem Chinese brand, or just made there?

Is that cracking more likely due to heat treating issues, the type/grade of steel, or something else?

 

[U&A]

I've heard of the product, but is Archer chain an oem Chinese brand, or just made there?

Is that cracking more likely due to heat treating issues, the type/grade of steel, or something else?

I think…..It is an Australian company That uses “Japanese steel” (their advertising says that) but they might be assembled in china. They have US distributors.

I dont know exactly why its happening. First time iv ever seen it is with this brand chain. Iv got a message out to them. You may be on to something with the heat treating. Both times they cracked thru the rivet hole like that. Cracking THRU a hole, both sides. That is a hard thing to achieve. Holes STOP cracks from traveling.

 

[Mad Professor]

Was the bar and chain chattering in the cut at all?

 

[U&A]

Was the bar and chain chattering in the cut at all?

No sir. Not any more vibrations than normal. Not by any means. I did hit 2 nails and a bolt but neither damage the cutters bad at all. Just needed a touch up

 

[oldguy]

The chain in the picture looks dull.

 

[buzz sawyer]

The chain in the picture looks dull.

I agree - and not much gullet. Is this common for ripping chain? I just regular chain for the little bit of milling I did.