Abstract: A link chain comprises an inner link plate, an outer link plate, a bushing and a pin that form a chain link, and a labyrinth seal between the outer link plate and the inner link plate. The labyrinth seal comprises at least one lug having lug length and at least one groove having a groove depth, the lug length and groove depth being between 10% to 50% of an average respective link plate thickness, wherein in response to an overload of the link chain, the flow of force within the link chain is partially diverted across surfaces of the labyrinth seal formed by the at least one lug and the at least one groove.

Abstract: A link chain, in particular bush chain, comprising an inner link plate with a bush, an outer link plate with a pin, wherein the pin and bush form a chain joint, wherein a sealing arrangement is provided for sealing the chain joint, wherein the sealing arrangement is arranged between the inner link plate and the outer link plate, and wherein the sealing arrangement comprises a seal and a seal-accommodating space, characterized in that in that the seal-accommodating space is formed from a thrust washer and an annular cutout, in particular in the outer link plate, wherein a ring, which is designed in the form of a metal ring, is arranged in the seal-accommodating space, or in that the seal-accommodating space is formed from a thrust washer and an accommodating washer.

Abstract: A link chain comprises an inner link plate, an outer link plate, a bushing and a pin that form a chain link, and a labyrinth seal between the outer link plate and the inner link plate. The labyrinth seal comprises at least one lug having lug length and at least one groove having a groove depth, the lug length and groove depth being between 10% to 50% of an average respective link plate thickness, wherein in response to an overload of the link chain, the flow of force within the link chain is partially diverted across surfaces of the labyrinth seal formed by the at least one lug and the at least one groove.

Abstract: A link chain, in particular bush chain, comprising an inner link plate with a bush, an outer link plate with a pin, wherein the pin and bush form a chain joint, wherein a sealing arrangement is provided for sealing the chain joint, wherein the sealing arrangement is arranged between the inner link plate and the outer link plate, and wherein the sealing arrangement comprises a seal and a seal-accommodating space, characterized in that in that the seal-accommodating space is formed from a thrust washer and an annular cutout, in particular in the outer link plate, wherein a ring, which is designed in the form of a metal ring, is arranged in the seal-accommodating space, or in that the seal-accommodating space is formed from a thrust washer and an accommodating washer.