The Life of Chain Hans Renold was a Swiss inventor & Industrialist who came to England at the age of 21 and started the Hans Renold Textile Business in 1879 and in 1880 invented the Bush Roller Chain . In order to maintain the quality of Chain all those years ago it was deemed that lubrication was the best practice to extend the life of chain. In recent years chain manufacturers have developed versions of “ Lube Free Chain” which was to revolutionise the Industry , making chain virtually maintenance free. In reality what is still evident some 136 years later that lubricated chain is still best practice to ensure the quality of the chain is maintained for the longest period possible . Now in 2016 we have a Unique Rotalube applicator that will apply oil directly to the Pins on Roller Chain accurately and precisely whilst the chain is operating ,irrespective of speed. Rotalube applications are being specified as the preferred method of applying oil to chain for many by many of the worlds Blue Chip companies- this is growing.