Tsubaki Guide to Forestry Products

DROPSORTERApplication: Drop Sorter Savings: $5,950.00Tsubaki solution: Lambda extended the wear limit from18 to 36 months. Reduced replacement mantime means cost savings.It really mattered to this Tsubaki customerCOST SAVINGS!PLANERApplication: Planer Drive Savings: $3,065.00Tsubaki solution: Drive running at 1200 rpms makes SpeedMasterthe only option. Resulting life was 7.5 monthscompared to 1.It really mattered to this Tsubaki customerCOST SAVINGS!Split AdjustableSprocketChallengeLots of articulation results in increased chain wear.High speed operation makes proper lubrication diffi cult.ChallengeRelative length difference between strands is critical for proper operation.Only minimal elongation is accepted for proper indexing operation.SolutionTypical size range for this applicationPremium conveyor chain is required on this applicationto provide consistent relative tolerance betweenC2100H / C2100HLambda, 81XPremium / 81XLambdastrands. Premium Lambda is used to provideconsistency and increased life.Sprockets: Premium Tsubaki sprockets with high carbon1030 or 1045 material allow for a consistent hardenedtooth that is a necessity for the demands of thisapplication. Split and adjustable sprockets arerecommended at the head shaft.SolutionDrive chain: SpeedMaster designed for speedsgreater than 400 feet per minute. Special material,surface treatment and conn link.Sprockets: Premium Tsubaki sprockets withhigh carbon 1030 or 1045 material allowfor a consistent hardened tooth.Drive chain/sprocket misalignmentis common for this application.Typical size range for this applicationRS80SM to RS140SM81X LambdaChainSpeedMasterChain102 103