FB Chain – Precision Conveyor Solutions for Wood and Recycling

FB Chain’s story begins in 1870 in Eskilstuna, Sweden, when Adolf Fredrik Hedengran founded a factory producing iron and steel products. Over the decades, the company evolved, producing its first transmission and conveyor chains in 1912.

Fast forward to 1985, FB Chain was established in the UK, bringing this heritage of engineering excellence to British manufacturing. Since then, we have designed, built, and installed bespoke conveyor solutions for wood processing, recycling, biomass and heavy-duty timber operations. Each system is tailored to customer requirements, delivering reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance.

Chains That Keep Industry Moving

Wood and recycled materials present unique challenges. No two logs or recycled streams are the same, and shavings, dust, and debris can disrupt machinery. FB Chain’s engineered chains, from roller, bush, and forged link designs to bucket elevator, and hollow pin chains, are built to meet these challenges. Applied across sawmills, biomass plants, recycling facilities, and paper and pulp operations, our solutions keep production flowing, reduce wear, and extend equipment life.

A Legacy of Technical Leadership

FB Chain’s strength comes from close collaboration with customers. Our application engineers work on-site and in our UK sites to develop practical solutions for real-world challenges, including high loads, dust, moisture, and lubrication management. Continuous innovation ensures our chains adapt to evolving industry requirements while maintaining operational efficiency.

​Recognised for International Achievement

In 2025, FB Chain was honoured with The King’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, one of the UK’s most prestigious business accolades. The award celebrates our export strategy, which has enabled sustainable growth and a diversified customer base across more than 50 countries.

“We’re committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in conveyor technology in terms of efficiency, reliability, and sustainability – and by doing so we’re positioning ourselves to stay ahead of the evolving needs of our global customers for the next 40 years and beyond.” – Peter Church, Managing Director.

Precision Lubrication with RotaLube

Supporting our chain solutions, RotaLube provides automated, precise lubrication that reduces wear and waste while improving uptime. Perfect for recycling, timber, and biomass operations, it delivers lubricant exactly where it is needed, protecting both equipment and the environment.

FB Chain continues to combine heritage, technical expertise, and sustainability to deliver solutions that keep the wood and recycling industries moving efficiently, safely, and sustainably.

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