Roller Chain - Tsubaki

Introduction toTsubaki Roller ChainThis Drive Chain Catalog outlines the important points relating to selection, installation, and maintenance of each TSUBAKI Roller Chain.Make sure to read this catalog before using the chain, and follow the correct selection procedures and method of use. Furthermore,please fully explain matters relating to installation and maintenance to those performing these tasks.Before UseOrdinary TransmissionLifting TransmissionDrive ChainCautionThe horsepower ratingstables in this catalog(excluding SUPER Chain)are for RS Roller Chains andLambda Roller Chains whereconnecting links havingundergone the ring coinprocess and 2-pitch offsetlinks are used.Shuttle TractionPin Gear DriveRoller Chain Safety Use■ Clear the area of all personnel when lifting Roller Chain.■ Install safety equipment to prevent injuries and damage to equipment in the eventof Roller Chain breakage.■ Inspect and replace worn Roller Chain periodically.■ Wear elongation may cause Roller Chain to break and climb up on the sprocket.(Wear life can be extended by periodically applying lubrication, or by using the lubefreeLambda Chain series.)■ Overload may cause Roller Chain to break.(Overload breakage can be avoided through careful selection, considering inertia orby using identically-sized SUPER Roller Chain.)■ Unfavorable environmental conditions such as corrosion may cause eventual RollerChain breakage.(This can be avoided by making sure the chain doesn’t come in contact withcorrosive liquids or steam, etc. Alternatively, the Anti-Corrosive series isrecommended.)■ Correctly install Roller Chain to avoid misalignment or uneven wear and possiblebreakage.A-3