The difference between plastic drag chains and steel drag chains

Plastic drag chains and steel drag chains have significant differences in multiple aspects:
Material: Plastic drag chains are mainly made of reinforced nylon, while the chain plates on both sides of steel drag chains are usually carbon steel or stainless steel, and the support plate is aluminum alloy.
Color and appearance: Plastic drag chains are usually black, with high pressure and tensile loads, good toughness, high elasticity, and wear resistance. It also has flame retardant properties and stable performance in high and low temperature environments.
Load capacity: Steel drag chains, due to their metallic materials, usually have a greater load capacity for carrying cables and oil pipes. This makes it more suitable in more harsh environments and metal materials have advantages in wear resistance.
Structure and flexibility: Although both are composed of unit chains, the structure of plastic drag chains is more flexible and easier to disassemble.
Usage environment: Due to its specific material characteristics, plastic drag chains are more suitable for indoor use, while steel drag chains are more suitable for outdoor or more harsh environments.
Other types: There are other classifications of drag chains, such as bridge drag chains, fully enclosed drag chains, and semi enclosed drag chains, depending on their usage environment and requirements.
When choosing a drag chain, one should determine which type of drag chain is more suitable based on actual application needs and environment.