Catalogue 1 - Drive Chain

Catalogue 1 | Drive Chain
TSUBAKI | Chain Products | 2014

CATALOGUE 1 DRIVE CHAIN
Classification Chain Series Tsubaki Chain Type Features
BS GT4 Winner Superior Performance Chain in
General Standard Roller Chain Series
ANSI G7 both BS/DIN and ANSI
BS LAMBDA Self Lube Chain;
LAMBDA Series
Lube-Free ANSI LAMBDA Maintenance Free
X-LAMBDA Series BS X-LAMBDA Self Lube under Severe Dust Conditions
ANSI H Higher Tensile Strength
Heavy Duty Series
ANSI HT Anti-Shock Performance
Heavy Duty ANSI SUPER Better Fatigue Strength
SUPER Series ANSI SUPER-H Better Fatigue Strength and Anti-Shock Performance
ANSI ULTRA SUPER Ultimate Strength
BS (LAMBDA) NP
NP Series Shining Nickel Plated Parts
ANSI (LAMBDA) NP
Corrosion Carbon Steel BS N.E.P.

Protected Base BS LAMBDA N.E.P.
N.E.P. Series Environmental Friendly Corrosion Protection
Anti Corrosion
ANSI N.E.P.
ANSI LAMBDA N.E.P.
BS SS Stainless Steel SUS304

SS Series
ANSI SS Excellent Corrosion Resistant
Stainless
Corrosion
Steel AS Series ANSI AS Higher Maximum Allowable Load
Resistant
Base
BS PC SUS304+Engineering Plastic Inner Link;
PC Series
ANSI PC Lube Free
ANSI AL
Leaf Chain Series Ideally Suited for Lifting Applications
Specialty Chain ANSI BL
Low Noise Series ANSI SNS Unique Spring Roller for Noise Reduction
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CATALOGUE 2 ATTACHMENT CHAIN BS Standard Attachment BS Single Pitch Standard All Major Chain Attachments Available
Chain Series BS Single Pitch RF Straight Side Plate for Direct Conveying
ANSI Single Pitch Standard All Major Chain Attachments Available
General ANSI Single Pitch HP Hollow Pin Chain
ANSI Standard Attachment
ANSI Single Pitch CU Curved Chain (Side Bow Chain)
Chain Series
ANSI Double Pitch Standard For Longer Conveyor Lines
ANSI Double Pitch HP Hollow Pin Chain
BS LAMBDA Attachment BS Single Pitch LAMBDA Self Lube, Maintenance Free

Chain Series BS Single Pitch LAMBDA RF Self Lube, Maintenance Free
Lube-Free ANSI Single Pitch LAMBDA Self Lube, Maintenance Free
ANSI LAMBDA Attachment
ANSI Single Pitch LAMBDA HP Self Lube, Hollow Pin Chain
Chain Series
ANSI Double Pitch LAMBDA Self Lube, Maintenance Free
Corrosion Carbon N.E.P. Attachment Chain

BS Single Pitch N.E.P. Environmental Friendly Corrosion Protection
Protected Steel Base Series
BS Single Pitch SS Stainless Steel SUS304

ANSI Single Pitch SS Stainless Steel SUS304
Anti Corrosion
SS Attachment
ANSI Single Pitch SS HP SUS304, Hollow Pin
Chain Series
Stainless ANSI Double Pitch SS
Corrosion SUS304, Double Pitch
Steel Base
Resistant ANSI Double Pitch SS HP SUS304, Double Pitch, Hollow Pin
PC Attachment BS Single Pitch PC SUS304+Engineering Plastic Inner Link

Chain Series ANSI Single Pitch PC SUS304+Engineering Plastic Inner Link
Plastic Base P Attachment Chain Series ANSI Single Pitch P Engineering Plastic Block+SUS304 Pins

ANSI LAMBDA Heavy Duty Self Lube, Increased Tensile Strength
ANSI X-LAMBDA Self Lube under Severe Dust Conditions
Lube-Free Series
High Temperature up to 230°C
ANSI LAMBDA DKF
Food Grade
ANSI Drive Chain
ANSI TI All Titanium
Corrosion Resistant Series ANSI PC-SY Superior Chemical Resistance
CATALOGUE 3 CUSTOM MADE CHAIN
ANSI NS Ultimate Corrosion Protection, Heat Application

Cold Resistant Series ANSI KT Low Temperature Freezing Application down to -60°C
ANSI Single Pitch Standard
Standard Series Flexible Design Capability
ANSI Double Pitch Standard
ANSI Single Pitch LAMBDA Self Lube Chain
Standard ANSI Single Pitch LAMBDA CU Curved Chain
ANSI Double Pitch LAMBDA Self Lube Chain
Lube-Free
High Temperature up to 230°C
ANSI Attachment Chain Series ANSI Single Pitch LAMBDA CKF
Special Food Grade
Environments High Temperature up to 230°C
ANSI Double Pitch LAMBDA CKF
Food Grade
ANSI Single Pitch SS SUS304, Excellent Corrosion Resistant
Corrosion Resistant Series ANSI Single Pitch SS CU SUS304, Curved Chain
ANSI Double Pitch SS SUS304, Excellent Corrosion Resistant
Standard Series RF Wide Variation
RF LAMBDA Self Lube, Direct Conveying
Low Maintenance Series
Tsubaki Standard BR Bearing Roller Low Friction of Roller, Save Energy
Deep Link Series RFD Ideal for Direct Conveying
Free Flow Series VR Double Plus Chain Speed can be Reduced 2,5 Times, Save Energy
M
Standard Series Wide Variation
Conveyor Chain FV
MC
Hollow Pin Series Hollow Pin
FVC
DIN Standard
MT
Deep Link Series Ideal for Direct Conveying
FVT
TFM
Scraper Series Scraping Attachments
TF
Innovation in Motion
Leading Products and Excellent Service
At TSUBAKI we know that customers want the best. We are also aware that each and
every one of our customers has unique requirements. Therefore, we take pride in our
ability to deliver an extensive product line-up that satisfies these high expectations.
We believe that in coming years there will be an increase in demand for quality in
products as well as in services. With an eye on these future trends, we are committed
to take on the challenge of technical innovation.
Our main products, along with automotive timing-drive systems,

are industrial drive chains, attachment chains and large size
conveyor chains. Related products such as cam clutches, sproc-
kets, shaft couplings, safety devices, toothed belts & pulleys
compliment the program. In the new and modern workshop in
Dordrecht, standard attachment chains can be assembled as
ready-to-use items, thus saving customers time and achieving
highest quality. In case of special needs it is possible to manu
facture chains completely to order.
For optimum performance and reliability, a chain has to be selected

carefully. In respect of this customers can rely on our specialised
sales people and our experienced field engineers for technical
advice (including maintenance and chain inspection on site). To
ensure a close customer contact and excellent service an exten-
sive network of distribution points is strategically placed through- Tsubakimoto Europe B.V. serves the Pan-European market, Africa
out Europe and other designated markets. and the Middle East. Our headquarters are located in Dordrecht,
the Netherlands, serving Power Transmission customers. From
the subsidiary office in Nottingham, Tsubaki UK serves the United
Kingdom, Ireland and Iceland and from the office in Gilching,
Germany customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland are
served. The TSUBAKI Group includes 46 production locations
and 63 group companies worldwide. Our production and sales
networks are now more developed than ever.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction to TSUBAKI Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
- Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
- Roller Chain Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BS LAMBDA Lube Free Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
- BS LAMBDA Lube Free Roller Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
BS X-LAMBDA Lube Free Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
- BS X-LAMBDA Lube Free Roller Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RS Roller Chain GT4 Winner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
- BS GT4 Winner - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
BS Chain for Corrosive Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- BS PC Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
- BS SS Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
- BS LAMBDA N.E.P. Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
- BS N.E.P. Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
- BS NP Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ANSI LAMBDA Lube Free Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
- ANSI LAMBDA Lube Free Roller Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ANSI G7 Standard Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
- ANSI G7 Standard Roller Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ANSI Chain for Corrosive Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
- ANSI PC Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
- ANSI SS Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
- ANSI AS Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- ANSI LAMBDA N.E.P. Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
- ANSI N.E.P. Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
- ANSI NP Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ANSI Heavy Duty Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
- H Series - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
- HT Series - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
- SUPER Series - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
- SUPER-H Series - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
- ULTRA SUPER Series - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ANSI Low Noise Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
- ANSI SNS Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
ANSI Leaf Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
- AL Type - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
- BL Type - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Temperature Selection Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Corrosion Resistance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
TSUBAKI Drive Chain Application Check Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
General Terms and Conditions of Sale Tsubakimoto Europe B.V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
For Safe Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Note:
Chains which are included in this catalogue are available from stock, with the exception of the chains of which the Tsubaki chain number is indicated
with gray characters.
INTRODUCTION TO TSUBAKI ROLLER CHAIN
Glossary 5. Maximum Allowable Load

The Maximum Allowable Load (M.A.L.) of a roller chain (excluding
1. Minimum Tensile Strength as per Stainless Steel Chain and Engineering Plastic Chain) is the value
ISO Standardisation derived from the lowest fatigue limit. When a load lower than this
This is the Minimum Tensile Strength determined by ISO. If a roller value is repetitively applied to the roller chain, fatigue failure will
chain fails a tensile load below this value, it does not surpass the never occur.
standards. The TSUBAKI M.A.L. is determined after 10 million repetitive
loads instead of 3 million repetitive loads which is the European
2. Minimum Tensile Strength as per Standard.
TSUBAKI Standardisation The Maximum Allowable Load of Stainless Steel Chain and
This is a minimum value determined by statistical processes at Engineering Plastic Chain is determined by the surface pressure
TSUBAKI. If a roller chain fractures at a tensile load below this between the pins and bushes.
value, it does not surpass TSUBAKI standards. TSUBAKI standards
are higher than ISO standards.
Pa
3. Average Tensile Strength as per
Load
TSUBAKI Standardisation
Pmax
This is a fracture load reading obtained after a long period of
actual tensile strength testing of a large number of chain strands.
Pm
Of course, when any given strand of roller chain fractures, this
Pmin
value may be higher or lower, so it does not represent a guaran-
teed value. Time
ISO min. Tensile Strength Fig. 4 Summary chart for repetitive loads
TSUBAKI min. Tensile Strength
6. Ring Coining Process
TSUBAKI av. Tensile Strength For easy assembling the pin and link plate of a connecting link
are slip fit. In general, this type of connecting link has a 20% lower
fatigue strength than the chain itself. However, TSUBAKI developed
a special process to eliminate that loss of fatigue strength and still
satisfy the customers demand for easy assembling: the patented
Ring Coining process. By applying the patented Ring Coining
process, TSUBAKI generates a cold deformation around the pin
Frequency
hole of the connecting link plate. This results in residual stress

around the pin hole and thereby adds strength. By using this
process, transmission capacity is increased back to 100%.
TSUBAKI applies the patented Ring Coining process to all slip fit
connecting links.
Tensile Strength
Fig. 1 Relationship between the three tensile strengths mentioned
above.
4. Tensile Strength Testing Method

As shown in Fig. 2, a roller chain with minimum of five links is
fixed at both ends by clevises and tensioned until fracture occurs.
The type of fracture can be used to determine the cause of the
breakage of the chain (Fig. 3). Fig. 5 Ring Coin
For severe conditions, TSUBAKI has developed the Heavy Duty

Chain series. These chains are standard equipped with press fit
connecting links. The installation is more difficult than in case of
standard connecting links.
Fig. 2 Tensile Strength test
Fig. 3 Shape of fracture
7. Ball Drifting Process Shot Peening increases resistance to:

• fatigue failure
• corrosion fatigue
Ball-drift • hydrogen assisted cracking
• cavitation erosion
• stress corrosion cracking
• galling
• fretting
9. Pre-Loading Process
Fig. 6 Ball Drifting
Residual
Repetitive load compressive stress Repetitive load
Fig. 9 Pre-Loading
After the assembly of a chain, TSUBAKI always applies an initial

load, which is called a pre-load. The pre-load force approximates
the recommended Maximum Allowable Load and is applied to
Fig. 7 Residual Compressive Stress seat the various chain components such as pins, bushes and link
plates. The benefit of pre-loading is that it minimizes the initial
Ball drifting is the process of pressing a hardened steel ball elongation. Minimization of this initial elongation increases the
through a hole in an already hardened steel plate (Fig. 6). The chains service life therefore pre-loading is very important.
goal of this process is to create local plastic deformation and
effectively add compressive stress (Fig. 7) to the walls of the hole. 10. Super Long Length
Besides this, the process generates precisely controlled holes for As chain size increases, so does the burden of connecting it for
an optimum press fit. Together, this leads to significantly improved the user. TSUBAKI can connect the chain at the desired length
fatigue life (up to 30%). prior to delivery increasing our customer’s work productivity and
helps maintain a safe working environment.
8. Shot Peening Process
Shot peening is a process used to produce a compressive residual 11. Match & Tag
stress layer and modify mechanical properties of metals. It means The “Matchy” is an in-house facility which allows TSUBAKI Eu-
impacting a surface with shot (round metallic or ceramic particles) rope to supply customers with drive or attachment chain in pairs
with force sufficient to create plastic deformation. or multiples that require a specific overall chain length tolerance.
At TSUBAKI, all basic chain parts (except pins) are shot peened.
Fig. 8 Shot Peening
Roller Chain Structure

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Roller Chain Structure resistance to bending, and must also have sufficient endurance
against shock and wear.
1. Three Basic Dimensions
Pitch, Roller Diameter and Inner Width are known as the “Three Bush
Basic Dimensions of Roller Chain.” When these three dimensions The bush is subject to complex forces from all parts, especially
are identical, roller chains and sprockets are dimensionally com- from the repetition of shock loads when the chain engages the
patible. sprocket. Therefore, the bush needs extremely high shock resistance.
In addition, the bush forms a load-bearing part together with the
pin and as such requires great wear resistance.
2. Basic Parts
Link Plate Roller
The plate is the component that bears the tension placed on the The roller is subject to impact load as it mates with the sprocket
chain. Usually this is a repeated loading, sometimes accom teeth during engagement of the chain with the sprocket. After
panied by shock. Therefore, the plate must not only have great engagement, the roller changes its point of contact and balance.
static tensile strength, it must also hold up to the dynamic forces It is held between the sprocket teeth and bush, and moves on the
of load and shock. tooth face while receiving a compression load. Therefore, it must
be resistant to wear and still have strength against shock, fatigue
Pin and compression. (RS25 and RS35 are bush chains and do not
The pin is subject to shearing and bending forces transmitted by have rollers).
the plate. At the same time, it forms a load-bearing part (together
with the bush) when the chain flexes during sprocket engage- Roller Link
ment. Therefore, the pin needs high tensile and shear strength, Two bushes are press fit into two roller link plates and rollers are
Connecting Links
Cotter Pin Connecting Link

Spring Clip Cotter Pin Spring Pin Multi-Strand
Connecting Link Connecting Link Connecting Link (2-strand shown)
Pin Link Plate

Pin Link Plate Pin Link Plate
Intermediate
Pin Pin Plate(s)
Spring Clip Connecting Cotter Pin Spring Pin Connecting

Link Plate Link Plate Cotter Pin Connecting
Link Plate
ONE Pitch Offset Links (OL) TWO Pitch Offset Links (2POL)
Single Strand Multi-strand Single Strand Multi-strand

(2-strand shown) (2-strand shown)
Offset Link Plate
Pin
Rivet Pin
Cotter Pin Offset Link Plate
inserted to allow rotation around the outside of the bushes Connecting Links
during operation. This is the same for single and for multi strand There are three types of connecting links: spring clip connecting
chains. link, cotter pin connecting link and spring pin connecting link.
Pin Link and Intermediate Plate It’s common to use slip fit spring clip connecting links for small
The pin link consists of two pins that have been press fit into two size roller chains. Cotter pin and spring pin connecting links are
pin link plates. In case of multi-strand roller chain up till size 08B, used for large size roller chains and on customer request.
an intermediate plate is added to the pin link. In case of multi-
strand roller chain above size 08B, two intermediate plates are Offset Links
added to the pin link. The intermediate plates are slip fit for An offset link is used when an odd number of chain links is
standard roller chain and press fit for SUPER roller chain. required. Different types are available:
3. Assembly Parts One pitch offset link (OL).

Roller chains are usually made up of a number of inner and outer The pin and two plates are slip fit. The fatigue strength is 35%
links in an endless formation. Although offset links can be used lower than the chain itself.
when there is an odd number of links in the roller chain, it is bet-
ter to use a design that requires an even number of links. Two pitch offset link (2POL).
If an odd number of links cannot be avoided, it is recommended Two pitch offset links are the combination of a roller link and an
to use a two-pitch offset link in stead of a one-pitch offset link. As offset link connected with a rivet pin. The fatigue strength is the
it is riveted into the chain, a two-pitch offset link has a 100% same as the fatigue strength of the base chain. Please refer to the
Maximum Allowable Load, where as the one-pitch offset link has dimension tables for roller chain types and sizes suitable for off-
a Maximum Allowable Load of 65%. set links.
BS LAMBDA LUBE FREE ROLLER CHAIN
TSUBAKI’s LAMBDA Chains were the first in the industry to use a special oil
impregnated bush. Since their launch in 1988, they have been adopted for diverse
industries and applications, and their performance has been highly rated. TSUBAKI
has a wide line-up of lube-free, long life products that help customers reduce costs.
Technical Evolution Higher Productivity

As a pioneer in the lube-free chain market, TSUBAKI will reveal No unforeseen downtime due to chain breakdown.
some of the key elements behind BS LAMBDA’s outstanding per- Less time required for maintenance and therefore more time for
formance: production.
Sintered Oil Impregnated Bush Environmental Friendly

The microscopic pores in the seamless sintered bush are vacuum Applications run clean thus reducing the risk of contaminating
filled with high performance lubricant. The upgraded bush design products, machines, floor etc.
provides a 50% increase in wear-life performance.
* Average increase compared to the previous generation of Lambda chain. Inter-Changeability
Special Coated Pin Chains:

The special coating on the pin surface enhances the long term BS LAMBDA Chains are fully interchangeable with standard BS
internal lubrication. roller chains.
Centre Sink Rivet Sprockets:

The unique centre sink pin design offers Standard BS roller chain sprockets can be used. However, due to
easy chain disassembly and the markings on the rivet head will the extended lifetime of BS LAMBDA chain, TSUBAKI recom-
identify pin rotation. mends to install sprockets with hardened teeth in every LAMBDA
application.
Ring Coin
The patented Ring Coin connecting link
ensures that the chain can be specified up to its full chain capacity.
Special Environments
TSUBAKI BS LAMBDA has outstanding performance in temperatures Sintered Oil
up to +150°C. Impregnated Bush
For temperatures above +150°C: Due to the special NSF-H1

certified lubrication impregnated bushes, TSUBAKI BS LAMBDA
KF Series is usable in a wide temperature range (from -10°C to
+230°C), and for food product applications while at the same Special Coated Pin
time being kind to the environment.
Please consult TSUBAKI for more detailed information.
When an application needs water wash downs or is exposed to

moisture, and lubrication is not possible or desirable, LAMBDA
N.E.P. is most efficient. Centre Sink Rivet
Advantages
TSUBAKI has enhanced the BS LAMBDA with the following
advantages:
Save Maintenance Costs Sintered Oil

No expensive labour costs as it is not required to manually lubricate Impregnated Bush
this chain.
Save Purchasing Costs

Lower frequency of purchasing due to the high quality of the
chain and its long economic life. No purchasing of lubricants or Ring Coin
lubrication systems necessary.
Fig. 10 Basic Construction
BS LAMBDA LUBE FREE ROLLER CHAIN
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L1
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BS LAMBDA Chain
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Tensile
Strength
Roller Inner Transverse acc. to Approx.
Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Thickness Height Pitch ISO 606 Mass
TSUBAKI
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 L T t H (max) pt kN kg/m
RF06B-LM-1 6.10 7.70 15.10 - 8.9 0.39
9.525 (3/8”) 6.35 5.72 3.28 1.30 1.00 8.20
RF06B-LM-2 11.20 12.80 25.90 10.24 16.9 0.75
RS08B-LM-1 8.40 10.00 18.60 - 17.8 0.70
12.70 (1/2”) 8.51 7.75 4.45 1.60 1.60 11.80
RS08B-LM-2 15.30 16.90 34.50 13.92 31.1 1.35
RS10B-LM-1 9.55 11.25 20.80 - 22.2 0.95
15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.65 5.08 1.50 1.50 14.70
RS10B-LM-2 17.85 19.55 39.40 16.59 44.5 1.85
RS12B-LM-1 11.10 13.00 24.40 - 28.9 1.25
19.05 (3/4”) 12.07 11.68 5.72 1.80 1.80 16.10
RS12B-LM-2 20.85 22.75 45.90 19.46 57.8 2.50
RS16B-LM-1 17.75 19.95 41.10 - 60.0 2.70
25.40 (1”) 15.88 17.02 8.28 4.00 3.20 21.00
RS16B-LM-2 33.55 35.75 75.20 31.88 106.0 5.40
RS20B-LM-1 19.90 23.10 46.60 - 95.0 3.85
31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.56 10.19 4.40 3.40 26.00
RS20B-LM-2 38.25 41.45 84.60 36.45 170.0 7.65
RS24B-LM-1 26.65 31.85 61.70 - 160.0 7.45
38.10 (1 1/2”) 25.40 25.40 14.63 6.00 5.60 33.40
RS24B-LM-2 50.80 56.00 112.80 48.36 280.0 14.65
Note:
1. Connecting links are clip type for sizes up to RS16B-LM, and cotter type for sizes RS20B-LM to RS24B-LM.
2. RF06B-LM chain has flat shaped link plates.
3. Intermediate plate of RF06B-LM-2 and RS08B-LM-2 is a solid plate.
4. Centre sink riveting is applied for RS08B-LM-1 to RS16B-LM-1. Double stake riveting is applied to all other sizes including multi-strand chain.
5. Warning: previous generations of Lambda chain can not be connected with the above chains due to different dimensions.
6. When a single pitch offset link is used, please calculate a 35% reduction of the fatigue strength.
7. Also available in N.E.P. specification.
8. The improved bush design is applicable on RF06B until RS16B.
BS X-LAMBDA LUBE FREE ROLLER CHAIN
Ten years after introducing the number-one LAMBDA Chain to the market in 1988,
TSUBAKI has developed innovative technology that sets the bar even higher for
lube-free chain performance. To the user the benefits that X-LAMBDA provides mean
increased productivity, reduced maintenance and a cleaner working environment.
Technical Evolution of BS LAMBDA Connecting Method

BS X-LAMBDA chain is a quantum leap for power transmission When connecting the chain, use a BS X-LAMBDA chain con-
technology. The basic BS LAMBDA components (a special coated necting link (with a felt seal). As shown in Fig. 12 insert felt seals
pin and an oil-impregnated sintered bush) come completed with between the outer plate and the connecting link plate, then
special felt seals (patent pending) between inner and outer link attach the link.
plate that lock in lubrication while keeping dirt and abrasives
Connecting Link
out.
Because of this evolution BS X-LAMBDA chain greatly increases the

performance of the BS LAMBDA chains. When your operation
needs to run clean, when machines and conveyed materials must Felt Seal
Felt Seal
be free from contact with oil, or when lubrication is difficult,
BS X-LAMBDA chain can extend the life of your operation drasti-
cally.
Special Oil Special Coated Pin Spring Clip

Impregnated
Sintered Bush
Connecting Link Plate
Felt Seal
Fig. 12 Connecting Method BS X-LAMBDA
Inter-Changeability
Roller Chains:
BS X-LAMBDA chain is interchangeable with standard BS roller
Felt Seal
chain. However, as the pins are longer than those of the standard
Fig. 11 Basic Construction BS roller chain, please make sure that there is no interference
with the machine.
Advantages
Additional to all BS LAMBDA advantages, TSUBAKI has enhanced Sprockets:
the BS X-LAMBDA with the following additional advantages: Standard BS roller chain sprockets can be used. However, due
to the extended lifetime of BS X-LAMBDA chain, TSUBAKI advises
Extended Wear Life to install sprockets with hardened teeth in every LAMBDA appli-
Even longer wear life than BS LAMBDA chain (over 5 times longer). cation.
Applicable in Dusty Environments

Extra protection of critical areas due to the specially developed
felt seal.
BS X-LAMBDA LUBE FREE ROLLER CHAIN
L1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
BS X-LAMBDA Chain
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Tensile
Strength
Roller Inner acc. to Approx.
Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Thickness Thickness Height ISO 606 Mass
TSUBAKI
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 T t H (max) kN kg/m
RS08B-LMX-1 12.70 (1/2”) 8.51 7.75 4.45 9.00 10.60 1.60 1.60 12.00 17.8 0.70
RS10B-LMX-1 15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.65 5.08 10.30 12.00 1.50 1.50 14.70 22.2 0.95
RS12B-LMX-1 19.05 (3/4”) 12.07 11.68 5.72 11.90 13.80 1.80 1.80 16.10 28.9 1.25
RS16B-LMX-1 25.40 (1”) 15.88 17.02 8.28 18.55 20.75 4.00 3.20 21.00 60.0 2.70
Note:
1. Connecting links are clip type for sizes up to RS12B-LMX, and cotter type for size RS16B-LMX.
2. Due to the use of the felt seal, the pins are longer. Check for machine interference.
3. X-LAMBDA offset links are not available.
4. X-LAMBDA double strand chain is not available.
5. Due to the oil in the felt seal, more oil adheres to the surface of X-LAMBDA chain than regular LAMBDA chain.
RS ROLLER CHAIN GT4 WINNER
TSUBAKI GT4 Winner is the most advanced BS/DIN standard roller chain in the
European market. Since 1917 Tsubakimoto Chain Company has maintained a line-up
of cutting-edge chain products with exceptional quality and performance. TSUBAKI is
proud of the 4th generation, enhanced European premium BS/DIN chain.
Advantages Constant Quality Level

TSUBAKI RS roller chain GT4 Winner is enhanced with the following In pursuit of outstanding quality, every TSUBAKI chain is made of
advantages: a special steel alloy, the specification of which has been developed
by the TSUBAKI engineering department for selected steel mills
Wear resistance to work with. TSUBAKI produces the GT4 Winner under highly
TSUBAKI’s patented LG (Lube Groove) seamless bushes are precision controlled conditions in its advanced heat treatment facilities.
components and perfectly cylindrical. Our special lube grooves This, in combination with TSUBAKI fatigue strength tests, ensures
hold oil at the point of contact, where the chain needs it most. that our customers can always rely on a constant level of quality
The result is a chain that lasts longer with lower maintenance whenever using TSUBAKI products.
costs over the lifetime of the chain. The Lube Groove is applied
to RS16B, RS20B and RS24B. Customized Pre-Lubrication Service
Proper lubrication is the key to extending the life and improving
Easy disassembling with centre sink pin design the performance of a chain. In order to get the best performance
The chains can be easily and safely disassembled with a standard in general applications (-10°C to +60°C), all GT4 Winner drive
screw type cutter without damaging bushes. Center sink riveting chains are pre-lubricated.
is applied to RS08B up to RS16B single strand chain.
For special applications, TSUBAKI can provide chains which are
Increased kW Rating pre-lubricated with a special lubricant on customer demand:
The patented TSUBAKI Ring Coining process on the connecting
link plate allows the chain to be specified up to its full kW rating. • High temperature
• Low temperature
• Food safe
• Outdoor exposure
• Dusty environment
Please consult TSUBAKI for more detailed information.
Fig. 13 Ring Coined Connecting Link Plate
In general, connecting links have a 20% lower fatigue strength

than the chain itself. However, TSUBAKI developed a special process
to eliminate that loss of fatigue strength and still satisfy the customers
demand for easy assembly: the patented Ring Coining process.
Generating a cold deformation around the pin hole of the con-
necting link plate results in residual stress around this region,
thereby adding strength. By using this process we can achieve
100% transmission capacity of the base chain.
RS ROLLER CHAIN GT4 WINNER
L1
t
t
L1
b1
L2
pt
T
d2 d1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
L1
t
L
L1
L1
pt
pt
L2
b1 OL 2POL
T
d2 d1
BS GT4 WINNER
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Min.
Tensile Tensile Av. Tensile
Strength Strength Strength
Roller Inner Transverse acc. to acc. to acc. to Approx.
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Thickness Height Pitch ISO 606 Tsubaki Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 L T t H (max) pt kN kN kN kg/m
RS05B-1 3.80 4.70 - - 4.4 5.0 5.8 0.18
RS05B-2 8.00 (0.315”) 5.00 3.00 2.30 6.65 7.52 - 0.75 0.75 7.10 5.64 7.8 7.8 8.9 0.35
RS05B-3 9.45 10.34 - 5.64 11.1 11.2 12.8 0.53
RF06B-1 6.10 7.70 15.10 - 8.9 9.0 9.9 0.39
RF06B-2 9.525 (3/8”) 6.35 5.72 3.28 11.20 12.80 25.90 1.30 1.00 8.20 10.24 16.9 17.0 18.7 0.75
RF06B-3 16.40 17.90 - 10.24 24.9 24.9 27.4 1.11
RS08B-1 8.40 10.00 18.60 - 17.8 19.0 20.9 0.70
RS08B-2 12.70 (1/2”) 8.51 7.75 4.45 15.30 16.90 34.50 1.60 1.60 11.80 13.92 31.1 32.0 35.2 1.35
RS08B-3 22.25 23.85 48.40 13.92 44.5 47.5 52.3 2.00
RS10B-1 9.55 11.25 20.80 - 22.2 23.0 25.3 0.95
RS10B-2 15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.65 5.08 17.85 19.55 39.40 1.50 1.50 14.70 16.59 44.5 44.5 49.0 1.85
RS10B-3 26.15 27.85 56.00 16.59 66.7 66.8 73.5 2.80
RS12B-1 11.10 13.00 24.40 - 28.9 31.0 34.1 1.25
RS12B-2 19.05 (3/4”) 12.07 11.68 5.72 20.85 22.75 45.90 1.80 1.80 16.10 19.46 57.8 61.0 67.1 2.50
RS12B-3 30.60 32.50 65.40 19.46 86.7 92.0 101.0 3.80
RS16B-1 17.75 19.95 41.10 - 60.0 70.0 77.0 2.70
RS16B-2 25.40 (1”) 15.88 17.02 8.28 33.55 35.75 75.20 4.00 3.20 21.00 31.88 106.0 128.0 141.0 5.40
RS16B-3 49.50 51.70 107.10 31.88 160.0 192.0 211.0 8.00
RS20B-1 19.90 23.10 46.60 - 95.0 98.1 108.0 3.85
RS20B-2 31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.56 10.19 38.25 41.45 84.60 4.40 3.40 26.00 36.45 170.0 197.0 217.0 7.65
RS20B-3 56.50 59.70 121.00 36.45 250.0 295.0 325.0 11.45
RS24B-1 26.65 31.85 61.70 6.00 5.60 33.40 - 160.0 167.0 184.0 7.45
RS24B-H-1 29.30 34.20 - 7.50 6.00 36.20 - - 234.0 270.0 8.20
38.10 (1 1/2”) 25.40 25.40 14.63
RS24B-2 50.80 56.00 112.80 48.36 280.0 335.0 369.0 14.65
6.00 5.60 33.40
RS24B-3 75.10 80.20 161.10 48.36 425.0 500.0 550.0 21.75
RS28B-1 32.45 37.45 74.40 - 200.0 200.0 220.0 9.45
RS28B-2 44.45 (1 3/4”) 27.94 30.99 15.90 62.15 67.15 136.60 7.50 6.30 36.40 59.56 360.0 374.0 411.0 18.80
RS28B-3 91.95 96.95 195.90 59.56 530.0 560.0 616.0 28.20
RS32B-1 32.10 37.70 73.30 - 250.0 255.0 281.0 10.25
RS32B-2 50.80 (2”) 29.21 30.99 17.81 61.25 66.85 134.50 7.00 6.30 42.20 58.55 450.0 485.0 534.0 21.10
RS32B-3 90.50 96.10 192.60 58.55 670.0 729.0 802.0 29.90
RS40B-1 39.25 45.05 88.60 - 355.0 373.0 410.0 16.35
RS40B-2 63.50 (2 1/2”) 39.37 38.10 22.89 75.40 81.20 163.20 8.50 8.00 52.90 72.29 630.0 716.0 788.0 32.00
RS40B-3 111.50 117.30 235.30 72.29 950.0 1080.0 1190.0 47.75
RS48B-1 49.30 58.80 117.70 - 565.0 565.0 618.0 25.00
RS48B-2 76.20 (3”) 48.26 45.72 29.23 95.00 104.40 209.00 12.10 10.00 63.80 91.21 1000.0 1000.0 1150.0 50.00
RS48B-3 140.60 150.00 - 91.21 1500.0 1520.0 1750.0 75.00
Note:
1. For sizes RS16B - RS24B the Lube Groove(LG) is applied
2. Connecting links are clip type for sizes up to RS16B, and cotter type for sizes RS20B to RS48B.
3. RF06B chain has flat-shaped link plates.
4. Intermediate plate of multi strand RF06B-2 and RS08B-2 chain is a solid plate.
5. Center sink riveting is applied to RS08B-1 to RS16B-1 single strand chain.
6. Double stake riveting is applied to all other sizes including multi-strand chain.
8. RS24B-H-1 chain is a reinforced RS24B-1 chain.
BS CHAIN FOR CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Whether your operation requires a sanitary environment, is exposed to corrosive

chemicals, is heated to extreme temperatures, runs through a freezer, is exposed to
the outdoors or is affected by excessive moisture: our specially designed and tested
chains will outlast your current chains and contribute to a cost effective application.
Corrosion Resistant Chain This chain is suitable for use in environments exposed to sea-
(Stainless Steel base) water, acid-rain and other adverse weather conditions. This chain
does not contain any chemically hazardous substances such as
BS PC Engineering Plastic Combination Chain Hexavalent Chromium, Lead, Cadmium and Mercury as regula-
The pins and pin link plates of these chains are made of SUS304 ted by RoHS√. The kilowatt ratings are the same as those of the
(spring clips SUS301). Engineering plastic (white) is used for the corresponding BS chain with a working temperature range:
inner link. This combination makes it a lube-free, low noise (5 dB -10°C to +150°C. Above +60°C a special high-temperature
lower than BS standard roller chain) and lightweight chain (50% lubrication is required. Of course, BS LAMBDA N.E.P. chain is
lighter than BS standard roller chain). Working temperature range: also available.
-20°C to +80°C. For details on corrosion resistance, please
check out the table in the back of this catalogue. BS NP Nickel Plated Chain
BS NP Chain is a TSUBAKI BS chain that has been plated with
BS SS Stainless Steel Chain Nickel. NP Chain has a light corrosion resistance and an attrac-
All basic components of this chain are made of Stainless Steel tive appearance. NP Chain is suitable for outdoor conditions
SUS304 (except the spring clips, which are made of SUS301). exposed to water. There is a 15% reduction in Maximum Allowable
This chain can be used in special environments such as under Load compared to the corresponding BS chain, so please take
water, acidic and alkaline applications. It can also be used in this into account when making your chain selection. It has a working
high and low temperatures (-20°C to +400°C). SUS304 is only temperature range of: -10°C to +60°C. Of course, BS LAMBDA
marginally magnetic, which is the result of the cold-forging NP chain is also available.
process. For details on corrosion resistance, please check out the
√
table in the back of this catalogue. RoHS = Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Corrosion Protected Chain

(Carbon Steel base)
BS N.E.P. New Environmental Plating Chain

BS N.E.P. Chain is a TSUBAKI BS chain that has undergone a
special surface treatment.
The link plates, bushes and bearing pins have a special three
stage layer applied in order to provide the maximum protection
from the operating or environmental conditions. (Spring clips are
SUS301). N.E.P. Rollers have a special coating designed to resist
the corrosive conditions as well as the severe dynamic contact
between roller and sprocket.
L1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
BS PC Chain
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Max.
Allowable
Load
Bush Inner acc. to Approx.
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Thickness Thickness Height Tsubaki Mass
RF06B-PC-1 9.525 (3/8”) 6.35 5.72 3.28 6.50 7.25 1.30 1.00 8.60 0.20 0.23
RS08B-PC-1 12.70 (1/2”) 8.51 7.75 4.45 8.35 10.05 1.60 1.50 12.00 0.46 0.40
RS10B-PC-1 15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.65 5.08 9.55 11.25 1.50 1.50 14.70 0.53 0.51
RS12B-PC-1 19.05 (3/4”) 12.07 11.68 5.72 11.10 13.00 1.80 1.80 16.10 0.70 0.67
Note:
1. Make sure to check the chain load again when replacing Stainless Steel Chain with PC Chain.
2. Offset links are not available.
3. Use a chain tensioner with an idler sprocket to adjust chain tension.
4. Guide rails should support the underside of the inner links.
5. For details on corrosion resistance selection, please consult our Corrosion Resistance Guide in this catalogue.
L1
t
t
L1
b1
L2
pt
T
d2 d1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
L1
t
L
L1
L1
pt
pt
L2
b1
OL 2POL
T
d2 d1
BS SS Chain
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Max.
Allowable
Load
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Thickness Height Pitch Tsubaki Mass
RF06B-SS-1 6.50 7.25 15.45 - 0.28 0.39
9.525 (3/8”) 6.35 5.72 3.28 1.30 1.00 8.20
RF06B-SS-2 11.60 12.30 28.85 10.24 0.56 0.75
RS08B-SS-1 8.35 10.05 20.05 - 0.50 0.70
RS08B-SS-2 12.70 (1/2”) 8.51 7.75 4.45 15.30 17.00 34.60 1.50 1.50 11.80 13.92 1.00 1.35
RS08B-SS-3 22.25 23.95 48.60 13.92 1.50 2.00
RS10B-SS-1 9.55 11.25 22.90 - 0.67 0.95
RS10B-SS-2 15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.65 5.08 17.85 19.55 39.40 1.50 1.50 14.70 16.59 1.34 1.85
RS10B-SS-3 26.20 27.80 56.00 16.59 2.01 2.80
RS12B-SS-1 11.10 13.00 26.70 - 0.89 1.25
RS12B-SS-2 19.05 (3/4”) 12.07 11.68 5.72 20.90 22.70 46.10 1.80 1.80 16.10 19.46 1.78 2.50
RS12B-SS-3 30.65 32.60 65.60 19.46 2.67 3.80
RS16B-SS-1 17.75 19.95 38.90 - 2.10 2.70
25.40 (1”) 15.88 17.02 8.28 4.00 3.20 21.00
RS16B-SS-2 33.55 35.75 73.80 31.88 4.20 5.40
RS20B-SS-1 31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.56 10.19 20.10 23.10 48.40 4.50 3.50 26.00 - 2.95 3.85
Note:
1. Connecting links are clip type for sizes up to RS16B-SS, and cotter type for sizes RS12B-SS to RS20B-SS.
2. RF06B-SS chain has flat shaped link plates.
3. Center sink pins are not available. Double stake riveting is applied.
L1
t
L1
b1
L2
pt
T
d2 d1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
L1
L
L1
OL 2POL
BS LAMBDA N.E.P. Chain

Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Tensile
Strength
Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Thickness Height Pitch ISO 606 Mass
TSUBAKI
RS08B-LM-NEP-1 8.40 10.00 18.60 - 17.8 0.70
12.70 (1/2”) 8.51 7.75 4.45 1.60 1.60 11.80
RS08B-LM-NEP-2 15.30 16.90 34.50 13.92 31.1 1.35
RS10B-LM-NEP-1 9.55 11.25 20.80 - 22.2 0.95
15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.65 5.08 1.50 1.50 14.70
RS10B-LM-NEP-2 17.85 19.55 39.40 16.59 44.5 1.85
RS12B-LM-NEP-1 11.10 13.00 24.40 - 28.9 1.25
19.05 (3/4”) 12.07 11.68 5.72 1.80 1.80 16.10
RS12B-LM-NEP-2 20.85 22.75 45.90 19.46 57.8 2.50
RS16B-LM-NEP-1 17.75 19.95 41.10 - 60.0 2.70
25.40 (1”) 15.88 17.02 8.28 4.00 3.20 21.00
RS16B-LM-NEP-2 33.55 35.75 75.20 31.88 106.0 5.40
RS20B-LM-NEP-1 31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.56 10.19 19.90 23.10 46.60 4.40 3.40 26.00 - 95.0 3.85
RS24B-LM-NEP-1 38.10 (1 1/2”) 25.40 25.40 14.63 26.65 31.85 61.70 6.00 5.60 33.40 - 160.0 7.45
Note:
1. Connecting links are clip type for sizes up to RS16B-LM-NEP, and cotter type for sizes RS20B-LM-NEP to RS24B-LM-NEP.
2. RF06B-LM-NEP chain has flat shaped link plates.
3. Intermediate plate of RF06B-LM-NEP-2 and RS08B-LM-NEP-2 is a solid plate.
4. Centre sink riveting is applied for RS08B-LM-NEP-1 to RS16B-LM-NEP-1. Double stake riveting is applied to all other sizes including multi-strand chain.
5. Warning: previous generations of Lambda chain can not be connected with the above chains due to different dimensions.
L1
t
L1
b1
L2
pt
T
d2 d1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
L1
L
L1
OL 2POL
BS N.E.P. Chain
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Min.
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Thickness Height Pitch ISO 606 Tsubaki Tsubaki Mass
RF06B-NEP-1 6.10 7.70 15.10 - 8.9 9.0 9.9 0.39
9.525 (3/8”) 6.35 5.72 3.28 1.30 1.00 8.20
RF06B-NEP-2 11.20 12.80 25.90 10.24 16.9 17.0 18.7 0.75
RS08B-NEP-1 8.40 10.00 18.60 - 17.8 19.0 20.9 0.70
12.70 (1/2”) 8.51 7.75 4.45 1.60 1.60 11.80
RS08B-NEP-2 15.30 16.90 34.50 13.92 31.1 32.0 35.2 1.35
RS10B-NEP-1 9.55 11.25 20.80 - 22.2 23.0 25.3 0.95
15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.65 5.08 1.50 1.50 14.70
RS10B-NEP-2 17.85 19.55 39.40 16.59 44.5 44.5 49.0 1.85
RS12B-NEP-1 11.10 13.10 24.40 - 28.9 31.0 34.1 1.25
19.05 (3/4”) 12.07 11.68 5.72 1.80 1.80 16.10
RS12B-NEP-2 20.85 22.75 45.90 19.46 57.8 61.0 67.1 2.50
RS16B-NEP-1 17.75 19.95 41.10 - 60.0 70.0 77.0 2.70
25.40 (1”) 15.88 17.02 8.28 4.00 3.20 21.00
RS16B-NEP-2 33.55 35.75 75.20 31.88 106.0 128.0 141.0 5.40
RS20B-NEP-1 19.90 23.10 46.60 - 95.0 98.1 108.0 3.85
31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.56 10.19 4.40 3.40 26.00
RS20B-NEP-2 38.25 41.45 84.60 36.45 170.0 197.0 217.0 7.65
RS24B-NEP-1 38.10 (1 1/2”) 25.40 25.40 14.63 26.65 31.85 61.70 6.00 5.60 33.40 - 160.0 167.0 184.0 7.45

Note:
1. Connecting links are clip type for sizes up to RS16B-NEP, and cotter type for sizes RS20B-NEP to RS24B-NEP.
2. RF06B-NEP chain has flat-shaped link plates.
3. Intermediate plate of multi strand RF06B-NEP-2 and RS08B-NEP-2 chain is a solid plate.
4. Center sink riveting is applied to RS08B-NEP-1 to RS16B-NEP-1 single strand chain.
L1
t
L1
b1
L2
pt
T
d2 d1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
L1
t
L1
L1
pt
pt
L2
b1
OL 2POL
T
d2 d1
BS NP Chain
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Min.
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Thickness Height Pitch ISO 606 Tsubaki Tsubaki Mas
RF06B-NP-1 6.10 7.70 15.10 - 8.9 9.0 9.9 0.39
RF06B-NP-2 9.525 (3/8”) 6.35 5.72 3.28 11.20 12.80 - 1.30 1.00 8.20 10.24 16.9 17.0 18.7 0.75
RF06B-NP-3 16.40 17.90 - 10.24 24.9 24.9 27.4 1.11
RS08B-NP-1 8.40 10.00 18.60 - 17.8 19.0 20.9 0.70
RS08B-NP-2 12.70 (1/2”) 8.51 7.75 4.45 15.30 16.90 34.50 1.60 1.60 11.80 13.92 31.1 32.0 35.2 1.35
RS08B-NP-3 22.25 23.85 48.40 13.92 44.5 47.5 52.3 2.00
RS10B-NP-1 9.55 11.25 20.80 - 22.2 23.0 25.3 0.95
RS10B-NP-2 15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.65 5.08 17.85 19.55 39.40 1.50 1.50 14.70 16.59 44.5 44.5 49.0 1.85
RS10B-NP-3 26.15 27.85 56.00 16.59 66.6 66.8 73.5 2.80
RS12B-NP-1 11.10 13.00 24.40 - 28.9 31.0 34.1 1.25
RS12B-NP-2 19.05 (3/4”) 12.07 11.68 5.72 20.85 22.75 45.90 1.80 1.80 16.10 19.46 57.8 61.0 67.1 2.50
RS12B-NP-3 30.60 32.50 65.40 19.46 86.7 92.0 101.0 3.80
RS16B-NP-1 17.75 19.95 41.10 - 60.0 70.0 77.0 2.70
25.40 (1”) 15.88 17.02 8.28 4.00 3.20 21.00
RS16B-NP-2 33.55 35.75 75.20 31.88 106.0 128.0 141.0 5.40
RS20B-NP-1 19.90 23.10 46.60 - 95.0 98.1 108.0 3.85
31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.56 10.19 4.40 3.40 26.00
RS20B-NP-2 38.25 41.45 84.60 36.45 170.0 197.0 217.0 7.65
RS24B-NP-1 26.65 31.85 61.70 - 160.0 167.0 184.0 7.45
38.10 (1 1/2”) 25.40 25.40 14.63 6.00 5.60 33.40
RS24B-NP-2 50.80 56.00 112.80 48.36 280.0 335.0 370.0 14.65
RS28B-NP-1 32.45 37.45 74.40 - 200.0 200.0 220.0 9.45
44.45 (1 3/4”) 27.94 30.99 15.90 7.50 6.30 36.40
RS28B-NP-2 62.15 67.15 136.60 59.56 360.0 374.0 411.0 18.80
RS32B-NP-1 32.10 37.70 73.30 - 250.0 255.0 281.0 10.25
50.80 (2”) 29.21 30.99 17.81 7.00 6.30 42.20
RS32B-NP-2 61.25 66.85 134.50 58.55 450.0 485.0 534.0 21.10

Note:
1. Connecting links are clip type for sizes up to RS16B-NP, and cotter type for sizes RS16B-NP to RS32B-NP.
2. RF06B-NP chain has flat-shaped link plates.
3. Intermediate plate of multi strand RF06B-NP-2 and RS08B-NP-2 chain is a solid plate.
4. Center sink riveting is applied to RS08B-NP-1 to RS16B-NP-1 single strand chain.
ANSI LAMBDA LUBE FREE ROLLER CHAIN
TSUBAKI’s LAMBDA Chains were the first in the industry to use a special oil
impregnated bush. Since their launch in 1988, they have been adopted for diverse
industries and applications, and their performance has been highly rated. TSUBAKI
has a wide line-up of lube-free, long life products that help customers reduce costs.
Technical Evolution Advantages

As a pioneer in the lube-free chain market, TSUBAKI will reveal TSUBAKI has enhanced the ANSI LAMBDA with the following ad-
some of the key elements behind ANSI LAMBDA’s outstanding vantages:
performance:
Save Maintenance Costs
Sintered Bush No expensive labour costs as it is not required to manually lubri-
A special oil-impregnated sintered bush in combination with a cate this chain.
special coated pin for long-term internal lubrication is the secret
of TSUBAKI ANSI LAMBDA’s long economic life and wear Save Purchasing Costs
resistance. Lower frequency of purchasing due to the high quality of the
chain and its long economic life. No purchasing of lubricants or
Patented Ring Coining Process lubrication systems necessary.
Breakage of the chains connecting link is no issue at TSUBAKI
thanks to this unique feature. By applying the patented Ring Higher Productivity
Coining process, TSUBAKI generates a cold deformation around the No unforeseen downtime due to chain breakdown.
pin hole of the connecting link plate. This results in residual stress Less time required for maintenance and therefore more time for
around the pin hole and thereby adds strength. By using this production.
process transmission capacity is increased to 100% of the base chain.
Environmental Friendly
Special Environments Applications run clean thus reducing the risk of contaminating
TSUBAKI ANSI LAMBDA has outstanding performance in tempe- products, machines, floor etc.
ratures up to +150°C.
Inter-Changeability
For temperatures above +150°C: Due to the special NSF-H1
certified lubrication impregnated bushes, TSUBAKI ANSI LAMBDA Sprockets:
KF Series is usable in a wide temperature range (from -10°C to Only simplex ANSI roller chain sprockets are interchangeable.
+230°C), and for food product applications while at the same Multi strand sprockets need to be customised due to the thickness
time being kind to the environment. of the roller link plates.
Please consult TSUBAKI for more detailed information. Due to the extended lifetime of ANSI LAMBDA chain, TSUBAKI
advises to install sprockets with hardened teeth in every LAMBDA
When an application needs water wash down or is exposed to application.
moisture, and lubrication is not possible or desirable, LAMBDA
N.E.P. is most efficient.
Special Oil Special Coated Pin

Impregnated
Sintered Bush
Roller
Ring Coin
Fig. 14 Basic Construction
ANSI LAMBDA LUBE FREE ROLLER CHAIN
L1
t
t
L1
b1
L2
pt
T
d2 d1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
L1
L
L1
OL 2POL
ANSI LAMBDA Chain

Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Av. Tensile
Strength
Roller Transverse acc. to Approx.
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Inner Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Thickness Height Pitch Tsubaki Mass
RS40-LMD-1 8.78 10.45 20.00 - 19.1 0.70
12.70 (1/2”) 7.95 7.55 3.97 2.00 1.50 12.00
RS40-LMD-2 16.50 18.10 - 15.40 38.2 1.40
RS50-LMD-1 10.75 12.45 24.00 - 31.4 1.11
15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.26 5.09 2.40 2.00 15.00
RS50-LMD-2 20.20 22.00 - 19.00 62.8 2.20
RS60-LMD-1 13.75 15.65 32.00 - 44.1 1.72
19.05 (3/4”) 11.91 12.28 5.96 3.20 2.40 18.10
RS60-LMD-2 26.05 28.05 - 24.52 88.3 3.40
RS80-LMD-1 17.15 20.25 39.90 - 78.5 2.77
25.40 (1”) 15.88 15.48 7.94 4.00 3.20 24.10
RS80-LMD-2 32.70 35.90 - 31.10 157.0 5.50
RS100-LMD-1 20.65 23.85 47.50 - 118.0 4.30
31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 18.70 9.54 4.80 4.00 30.10
RS100-LMD-2 39.50 42.50 - 37.60 235.0 8.60
RS120-LMD-1 38.10 (1 1/2”) 22.23 24.75 11.11 25.75 29.95 59.00 5.60 4.80 36.20 - 167.0 6.40
RS140-LMD-1 44.45 (1 3/4”) 25.40 24.75 12.71 27.70 32.20 63.70 6.40 5.60 42.20 - 216.0 8.10
Note:
1. Connecting links are clip type for sizes RS40-LMD to RS60-LMD, and cotter type for sizes RS80-LMD to RS140-LMD.
2. Drive and Conveyor series LAMBDA chain cannot be intercoupled or interchanged.
3. Due to increased roller link plate thickness, Drive LAMBDA connecting links are required.
4. Due to increased roller link plate thickness, LAMBDA double strand chains require special sprockets.
5. Due to increased roller link plate thickness, the pins are longer. Check for machine interference.
6. Offset links for LAMBDA double strand chains are not available.
7. When a single pitch offset link is used, please calculate a 35% reduction in fatigue strength.
8. Also available in N.E.P. specification.
ANSI G7 STANDARD ROLLER CHAIN
TSUBAKI’s 7th model upgrade, celebrating 90 years of quality. Pursuing the ultimate
in quality, TSUBAKI has created the world’s highest standard of roller chain.
Technical Evolution Increased kW Rating

Transmission capacity has been increased by applying the paten-
All ANSI Chains Are Not Created Equal ted TSUBAKI Ring Coining process on the connecting link plate.
ANSI defines minimum threshold standards: acceptable, but they
won’t improve your bottom line. TSUBAKI ANSI G7 Chains set For easy assembling the pin and link plate of a connecting link
the bar higher with design innovations that deliver solid results! are slip fit. In general, this type of connecting link has a 20%
lower fatigue strength than the chain itself. However, TSUBAKI
Solid Lube Groove Bush - Our Latest Innovation developed a special process to eliminate that loss of Fatigue
Unlike curled bush, TSUBAKI SOLID Lube Groove Bush does not Strength and still satisfy the customers demand for easy assem-
have a split. This means that oil cannot leak from the bearing bly: the patented Ring Coining process. By applying the patented
area as a result of that type of manufacturing process. Additional Ring Coining process, TSUBAKI generates a cold deformation
to that innovation TSUBAKI developed a unique process to add around the pin hole of the connecting link plate. This results in
grooves to the inner surface of the solid bush. This lube groove residual stress around the pin hole and thereby adds strength. By
process ensures longer and better lubrication which results in an using this process transmission capacity is increased to 100% of
extended chain life. that of the base chain.
The Lube Groove Bush is available in ANSI sizes RS80 through Constant Quality Level
RS140, perfectly sized for the most demanding applications. In pursuit of outstanding quality, every TSUBAKI chain is made
of a special steel alloy developed by the TSUBAKI Engineering
Department.
Besides that, TSUBAKI produces the ANSI G7 under highly con-
trolled conditions in its advanced heat treatment facilities. This, in
combination with the TSUBAKI fatigue strength confirmation
tests, ensures that our customers can always rely on a constant
level of TSUBAKI quality.
Customised Pre-Lubrication Service

Proper lubrication is the key to extend the life and improve the
performance of a chain. In order to get the best performance in
general applications (-10 to +60°C), all ANSI G7 drive chains
are pre-lubricated.
Fig. 15 Solid Lube Groove Bush For special applications, TSUBAKI can provide chains which are
pre-lubricated with a special lubricant on customer demand:
Advantages
TSUBAKI has enhanced the ANSI G7 with the following advan • High temperature
tages: • Low temperature
• Food safe
Save Operating Costs and Reduce Downtime • Outdoor exposure
Normally, ANSI chains are removed or replaced due to elon • Dusty environment
gation caused by wear in the pin-bush joint. The patented Lube
Groove retains lubricant right where it’s needed: in the pin-bush Please consult TSUBAKI for more detailed information.
joint. In many applications you’ll notice a significant difference
in maintenance, operating, and replacement costs due to the
increased reliability of the ANSI G7 chains.
ANSI G7 STANDARD ROLLER CHAIN
L1
T
T
b1
L1
L2
pt
T
d2 d1
b1
L2
T
H
d2 d1
p p
L1
T
L1
L1
pt
pt
L2
b1
T
d2 d1 OL 2POL
ANSI G7
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Tensile Min. Tensile

Strength Strength
Roller Inner Transverse acc. to acc. to Approx.
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Tickness Height Pitch ANSI Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 L T H (max) pt kN kN kg/m
RS25-1 3.80 4.50 - - 3.5 4.1 0.14
RS25-2 6.35 (1/4”) 3.30 3.18 2.31 6.95 7.75 - 0.74 5.84 6.40 7.0 8.2 0.27
RS25-3 10.15 10.95 - 6.40 10.,5 12.4 0.42
RS35-1 5.85 6.85 13.50 - 7.9 9.8 0.33
RS35-2 10.90 11.90 24.50 10.10 15.8 19.6 0.69
9.525 (3/8”) 5.08 4.78 3.59 1.25 9.00
RS35-3 16.00 16.90 34.60 10.10 23.7 29.4 1.05
RS35-4 21.05 21.95 44.70 10.10 - 39.2 1.41
RS37-1 12.70 (1/2”) 7.80 3.40 3.63 5.10 5.90 12.45 1.00 9.80 - - 8.1 0.29
RS38-1 12.70 (1/2”) 7.80 4.80 3.63 6.00 7.10 14.10 1.10 9.80 - - 8.1 0.35
RS41-1 12.70 (1/2”) 7.77 6.38 3.59 6.75 7.95 15.10 1.25 9.80 - 6.7 10.3 0.41
RS40-1 8.25 9.95 17.90 - 13.9 17.7 0.64
RS40-2 15.45 17.15 33.50 14.40 27.8 35.3 1.27
12.70 (1/2”) 7.92 7.95 3.97 1.50 12.00
RS40-3 22.65 24.15 47.90 14.40 41.7 53.0 1.90
RS40-4 29.90 31.30 62.30 14.40 - 70.6 2.53
RS50-1 10.30 11.90 22.50 - 21.8 28.4 1.04
RS50-2 19.35 21.15 41.80 18.10 43.6 56.9 2.07
15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.53 5.09 2.00 15.00
RS50-3 28.40 30.20 59.90 18.10 65.4 85.3 3.09
RS50-4 37.45 39.25 78.10 18.10 - 114.0 4.11
RS60-1 12.85 14.75 28.20 - 31.3 40.2 1.53
RS60-2 24.25 26.25 52.60 22.80 62.6 80.4 3.04
19.05 (3/4”) 11.91 12.70 5.96 2.40 18.10
RS60-3 35.65 38.15 75.50 22.80 93.9 121.0 4.54
RS60-4 47.05 49.55 98.30 22.80 - 161.0 6.04
RS80-1 16.25 19.25 36.60 - 55.6 71.6 2.66
RS80-2 30.90 33.90 67.50 29.30 111.2 143.0 5.27
25.40 (1”) 15.88 15.88 7.94 3.20 24.10
RS80-3 45.60 48.50 96.90 29.30 166.8 215.0 7.89
RS80-4 60.25 63.25 126.30 29.30 - 286.0 10.50
RS100-1 19.75 22.85 43.70 - 87.0 107.0 3.99
RS100-2 37.70 40.80 81.50 35.80 174.0 214.0 7.85
31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.05 9.54 4.00 30.10
RS100-3 55.65 58.75 117.30 35.80 261.0 321.0 11.77
RS100-4 73.55 76.65 153.10 35.80 - 428.0 15.70
RS120-1 24.90 28.90 55.00 - 125.0 148.0 5.93
RS120-2 47.60 51.60 103.20 45.40 250.0 296.0 11.70
38.10 (1 1/2”) 22.23 25.40 11.11 4.80 36.20
RS120-3 70.40 74.40 148.60 45.40 375.0 444.0 17.53
RS120-4 93.10 97.10 194.00 45.40 - 592.0 23.36
RS140-1 26.90 31.70 59.50 - 170.0 193.0 7.49
RS140-2 44.45 (1 3/4”) 25.40 25.40 12.71 51.35 56.15 112.30 5.60 42.20 48.90 340.0 386.0 14.83
RS140-3 75.85 80.75 161.30 48.90 510.0 580.0 22.20
RS160-1 31.85 36.85 70.20 - 223.0 255.0 10.10
RS160-2 50.80 (2”) 28.58 31.75 14.29 61.15 66.15 132.20 6.40 48.20 58.50 446.0 510.0 20.04
RS160-3 90.45 95.45 190.70 58.50 669.0 765.0 30.02
RS180-1 35.65 42.45 80.60 - 281.0 336.0 13.45
RS180-2 57.15 (2 1/4”) 35.71 35.72 17.46 68.75 75.35 151.10 7.15 54.20 65.80 562.0 673.0 26.52
RS180-3 101.70 108.50 216.90 65.80 843.0 1010.0 38.22
RS200-1 39.00 44.80 87.30 - 347.0 427.0 16.49
RS200-2 63.50 (2 1/2”) 39.68 38.10 19.85 74.85 80.65 161.20 8.00 60.30 71.60 694.0 853.0 32.63
RS200-3 110.75 116.45 233.00 71.60 1041.0 1280.0 49.02
RS240-1 47.90 55.50 106.70 - 500.0 623.0 24.50
76.20 (3”) 47.63 47.63 23.81 9.50 72.40
RS240-2 91.90 99.40 198.40 87.80 1000.0 1250.0 48.10
Note:
1. RS25 - RS35 are rollerless chain (only bush). The figure shown is the bush diameter.
2. Connecting links are clip type for sizes up to RS60, and cotter type for sizes RS80 to RS200. RS240 connecting links are spring pin type.
ANSI CHAIN FOR CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Whether your operation requires a sanitary environment, is exposed to corrosive

chemicals, is heated to extreme temperatures, runs through a freezer, is exposed to
the outdoors or is affected by excessive moisture: our specially designed and tested
chains will outlast your current chains and contribute to a cost effective application.
Corrosion Resistant Chain Corrosion Protected Chain

(Stainless Steel base) (Carbon Steel base)
ANSI PC Engineering Plastic Combination Chain ANSI N.E.P. New Environmental Plating Chain
The pins and pin link plates of these chains are made of SUS304 ANSI N.E.P. Chain is a TSUBAKI ANSI G7 chain that has undergone
(spring clips SUS301). Engineering Plastic (white) is used for the a special surface treatment. The link plates, bushes and pins
inner link. This combination makes it a lube-free, low noise (5 dB have a special three stage layer applied in order to provide the
lower than Ansi standard roller chain) and lightweight chain (50% maximum protection from the operating or environmental condi-
lighter than Ansi standard roller chain). Working temperature tions. (Spring clips are SUS301). N.E.P. Rollers have a special coa-
range: -20°C to +80°C. For details on corrosion resistance, ting designed to resist the corrosive conditions as well as the se-
please check out the table in the back of this catalogue as a basic vere dynamic contact between roller and sprocket.
guide.
This chain is suitable for use in environments exposed to sea-
ANSI SS Stainless Steel Chain water, acid-rain and other adverse weather conditions. This chain
All basic components of this chain are made of Stainless Steel does not contain any chemically hazardous substances such as
SUS304 (except the spring clips, which are made of SUS301). Hexavalent Chromium, Lead, Cadmium and Mercury as regula-
This chain can be used in special environments such as under ted by RoHS√. The kilowatt ratings are the same as those of the
water, acidic and alkaline applications. It can also be used in corresponding ANSI G7 chain. Working temperature range is:
high and low temperatures (-20°C to +400°C). SUS304 is only -10°C to +150°C. Above +60°C a special high-temperature
marginally magnetic, due to the cold-forging process. For details lubrication is required. Of course, ANSI LAMBDA N.E.P. chain is
on corrosion resistance, please check out the table in the back of also available.
this catalogue as a basic guide.
ANSI NP Nickel Plated Chain
ANSI AS Stainless Steel Chain ANSI NP Chain is a TSUBAKI ANSI G7 chain that has been
The pins and rollers of this roller chain are made of precipitation- plated with Nickel. NP chain has a light corrosion resistance and
hardened, tempered stainless steel (SUS600). The link plates and an attractive appearance. NP chain is suitable for outdoor con-
the bushes are made of SUS304 stainless steel (spring clips are ditions exposed to water. There is a 15% reduction in Maximum
SUS301). The Maximum Allowable Load is 1.5 times that of Allowable Load compared to the corresponding ANSI G7 chain,
ANSI SS chain. Corrosion resistance is slightly lower than so please take this into account when making your chain selec-
standard SS chain. This chain is suitable where corrosion and tion. The working temperature range is: -10°C to +60°C. Of
heat resistance is required in a heavy duty drive application and course, ANSI LAMBDA NP chain is also available.
where a smaller ANSI SS chain is preferred. Magnetism exists
√
due to the use of precipitation-hardened SUS600. The working RoHS = Restriction of Hazardous Substances
temperature range: -20°C to +400°C.
L1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
ANSI PC Chain
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Max.
Allowable
Load
Bush Inner acc. to Approx.
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Thickness Thickness Height Tsubaki Mass
RS25-PC-1 6.35 (1/4”) 3.30 3.18 2.31 4.50 5.50 1.30 0.75 6.00 0.08 0.10
RS35-PC-1 9.525 (3/8”) 5.08 4.78 3.59 6.85 7.85 2.20 1.25 9.00 0.18 0.22
RS40-PC-1 12.70 (1/2”) 7.92 7.95 3.97 8.25 9.95 1.50 1.50 12.00 0.44 0.39
RS50-PC-1 15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.53 5.09 10.30 12.00 2.00 2.00 15.00 0.69 0.58
RS60-PC-1 19.05 (3/4”) 11.91 12.70 5.96 12.85 14.75 2.40 2.40 18.10 0.88 0.82
Note:
1. Make sure to check the chain load again when replacing Stainless Steel Chain with PC Chain.
3. Use a chain tensioner with an idler sprocket to adjust chain tension.
4. Guide rails should support the underside of the inner links.
L1
T
L1
b1
L2
pt
T
d2 d1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
L1
L
L1
OL 2POL
ANSI SS Chain
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Max.
Allowable
Load
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Height Pitch Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 L T H (max) pt kN kg/m
RS11-SS-1 3.7465 (-) 2.285 1.83 1.57 2.275 3.165 - 0.38 3.50 - 0.05 0.052
RS25-SS-1 6.35 (1/4”) 3.30 3.18 2.31 3.80 4.80 - 0.75 5.84 - 0.12 0.14
RS35-SS-1 5.85 6.85 14.70 - 0.26 0.33
9.525 (3/8”) 5.08 4.78 3.59 1.25 9.00
RS35-SS-2 11.05 11.95 24.60 10.10 0.52 0.69
RS40-SS-1 8.25 9.95 18.60 - 0.44 0.64
12.70 (1/2”) 7.92 7.95 3.97 1.50 12.00
RS40-SS-2 15.45 17.15 33.50 14.40 0.88 1.27
RS50-SS-1 10.30 12.00 23.90 - 0.69 1.04
15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.53 5.09 2.00 15.00
RS50-SS-2 19.35 21.15 41.80 18.10 1.37 2.07
RS60-SS-1 12.85 14.75 29.40 - 1.03 1.53
19.05 (3/4”) 11.91 12.70 5.96 2.40 18.10
RS60-SS-2 24.25 26.25 52.60 22.80 2.06 3.04
RS80-SS-1 16.25 19.25 39.00 - 1.77 2.66
25.40 (1”) 15.88 15.88 7.94 3.20 24.10
RS80-SS-2 30.90 33.90 68.05 29.30 3.53 5.30
RS100-SS-1 19.75 22.85 46.50 - 2.55 4.01
31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.05 9.54 4.00 30.10
RS100-SS-2 37.70 40.80 81.60 35.80 5.10 7.99
Note:
1. RS11-SS to RS35-SS are rollerless chain (only bush). The figure shown is the bush diameter.
2. Connecting links are clip type for sizes RS11-SS to RS60-SS, and cotter type for sizes RS80-SS to RS100-SS.
3. The rivet-type for single-strand and multi-strand chain above RS80-SS is quad-rivet.
L1
L1
T
b1
L1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
OL 2POL
p p
ANSI AS Chain
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Max.
Allowable
Load
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Height Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 L T H (max) kN kg/m
RS35-AS-1 9.525 (3/8”) 5.08 4.78 3.59 5.85 6.85 14.70 1.25 9.00 0.26 0.33
RS40-AS-1 12.70 (1/2”) 7.92 7.95 3.97 8.25 9.95 18.60 1.50 12.00 0.69 0.64
RS50-AS-1 15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.53 5.09 10.30 12.00 23.90 2.00 15.00 1.03 1.04
RS60-AS-1 19.05 (3/4”) 11.91 12.70 5.96 12.85 14.75 29.40 2.40 18.10 1.57 1.53
RS80-AS-1 25.40 (1”) 15.88 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.25 39.00 3.20 24.10 2.65 2.66
Note:
1. Connecting links are clip type for sizes RS35-AS to RS60-AS, and cotter type for size RS80-AS.
2. RS35-AS is rollerless chain (only bush). The figure shown is the bush diameter.
L1
t
b1
L1
L2
L1
T
d2 d1
H
p p OL 2POL
ANSI LAMBDA N.E.P. Chain

Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Av. Tensile
Strength
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Thickness Height Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 L T t H (max) kN kg/m
RS40-LMD-NEP-1 12.70 (1/2”) 7.95 7.55 3.97 8.78 10.45 20.00 2.00 1.50 12.00 19.1 0.70
RS50-LMD-NEP-1 15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.26 5.09 10.75 12.45 24.00 2.40 2.00 15.00 31.4 1.11
RS60-LMD-NEP-1 19.05 (3/4”) 11.91 12.28 5.96 13.75 15.65 32.00 3.20 2.40 18.10 44.1 1.72
RS80-LMD-NEP-1 25.40 (1”) 15.88 15.48 7.94 17.15 20.25 39.90 4.00 3.20 24.10 78.5 2.77
RS100-LMD-NEP-1 31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 18.70 9.54 20.65 23.85 47.50 4.80 4.00 30.10 118.0 4.30
RS120-LMD-NEP-1 38.10 (1 1/2”) 22.23 24.75 11.11 25.75 29.95 59.00 5.60 4.80 36.20 167.0 6.40
RS140-LMD-NEP-1 44.45 (1 3/4”) 25.40 24.75 12.71 27.70 32.20 63.70 6.40 5.60 42.20 216.0 8.10
Note:
1. Connecting links are clip type for sizes RS40-LMD-NEP to RS60-LMD-NEP, and cotter type for sizes RS80-LMD-NEP to RS140-LMD-NEP.
2. Drive and Conveyor series LAMBDA chain cannot be intercoupled or interchanged.
3. Due to increased roller link plate thickness, Drive LAMBDA connecting links are required.
4. Due to increased roller link plate thickness, the pins are longer. Check for machine interference.
5. When a single pitch offset link is used, please calculate a 35% reduction in fatigue strength.
L1
L1
T
b1
L1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
OL 2POL
p p
ANSI N.E.P. Chain

Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Tensile Min. Tensile Av. Tensile

Roller Inner acc. to acc. to acc. to Approx.
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Height ANSI Tsubaki Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 L T H (max) kN kN kN kg/m
RS35-NEP-1 9.525 (3/8”) 5.08 4.78 3.59 5.85 6.85 13.50 1.25 9.00 7.9 9.8 11.3 0.33
RS40-NEP-1 12.70 (1/2”) 7.92 7.95 3.97 8.25 9.95 18.00 1.50 12.00 13.9 17.7 19.1 0.64
RS50-NEP-1 15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.53 5.09 10.30 12.00 22.50 2.00 15.00 21.8 28.4 31.4 1.04
RS60-NEP-1 19.05 (3/4”) 11.91 12.70 5.96 12.85 14.75 28.20 2.40 18.10 31.3 40.2 44.1 1.53
RS80-NEP-1 25.40 (1”) 15.88 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.25 38.20 3.20 24.10 55.6 71.6 78.5 2.66
Note:
1. Connecting links are clip type for sizes RS35-NEP to RS60-NEP, and cotter type for size RS80-NEP.
L1
T
T
L1
b1
L2
pt
T
d2 d1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
L1
T
L
L1
L1
pt
pt
L2
b1
T
d2 d1 OL 2POL
ANSI NP Chain
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Tensile
Strength
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Height Pitch Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 L T H (max) pt kN kg/m
RS25-NP-1 6.35 (1/4”) 3.30 3.18 2.31 3.80 4.50 7.60 0.75 5.84 - 4.1 0.14
RS35-NP-1 5.85 6.85 13.50 - 9.8 0.33
RS35-NP-2 9.525 (3/8”) 5.08 4.78 3.59 10.90 11.90 24.50 1.25 9.00 10.10 19.6 0.69
RS35-NP-3 16.00 16.90 34.60 10.10 29.4 1.05
RS40-NP-1 8.25 9.95 18.00 - 17.7 0.64
RS40-NP-2 12.70 (1/2”) 7.92 7.95 3.97 15.45 17.15 33.50 1.50 12.00 14.40 35.3 1.27
RS40-NP-3 22.65 24.15 47.90 14.40 53.0 1.90
RS50-NP-1 10.30 12.00 22.50 - 28.4 1.04
RS50-NP-2 15.875 (5/8”) 10.16 9.53 5.09 19.35 21.15 41.80 2.00 15.00 18.10 56.9 2.07
RS50-NP-3 28.40 30.20 59.90 18.10 85.3 3.09
RS60-NP-1 12.85 14.75 28.20 - 40.2 1.53
RS60-NP-2 19.05 (3/4”) 11.91 12.70 5.96 24.25 26.25 52.60 2.40 18.10 22.80 80.4 3.04
RS60-NP-3 35.65 38.15 75.50 22.80 121.0 4.54
RS80-NP-1 16.25 19.25 36.00 - 71.6 2.66
RS80-NP-2 25.40 (1”) 15.88 15.88 7.94 30.90 33.90 67.50 3.20 24.10 29.30 143.0 5.27
RS80-NP-3 45.60 48.50 96.90 29.30 215.0 7.89
RS100-NP-1 31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.05 9.54 19.75 22.85 44.40 4.00 30.10 - 107.0 3.99
Note:
1. RS25-NP to RS35-NP are rollerless chains (only bush). The figure shown is the bush diameter.
2. Connecting links are clip type for sizes RS25-NP to RS60-NP, and cotter type for size RS80-NP to RS100-NP.
Logistic Warehouse Dordrecht
ANSI HEAVY DUTY ROLLER CHAIN
The superior performance of TSUBAKI Heavy Duty chains is the result of a compre-
hensive quality control network that begins with selection of the world’s finest steel
materials. It continues with inspection and analysis of quality and performance in
20 different work areas. At TSUBAKI quality control is not just a one time check; it is a
total dedication. It is your assurance of long lasting and dependable performance.
TSUBAKI offers Heavy Duty chains for applications that exceed SUPER-H Series
the capabilities of TSUBAKI ANSI G7 standard roller chain. Heavy The thickness of the SUPER-H Series link plates is the same as the
Duty chain should be considered in the following situations: next larger pitch size of SUPER Series chain. The pins are also
through-hardened which provides a higher tensile strength and a
1. Harsh environments where the chain will be subjected to higher shock load resistance than SUPER Series chain. The pin
heavy impact. holes are critically formed and ball drifted. SUPER-H Series chains
2. Compact drives for equipment or machines that must work in can be used to replace the next larger size of ANSI standard chain,
tight spaces. making them ideal for applications where space is limited. Best
3. When higher transmission power, allowable load or tensile suited for low speed operating conditions - up to 50 m/min.
strength is required.
4. When a lower rate of elastic elongation is required. ULTRA SUPER Series
ULTRA SUPER Series offer longer wear life, greater shock load
H Series resistance (170%) and higher tensile strength (150%) than any
H Series chain differs only from the ANSI G7 Series chain in the other TSUBAKI roller chain. The pins are through-hardened and
thickness of the link plates. The link plates have the same thick- the pin holes are critically formed and ball drifted. The diameter
ness as the link plates of the next larger pitch size in ANSI G7 of the pins has been increased. This chain is well suited for
Series. The increased thickness of the link plates provides a 10% applications where there are space limitations. The heavy duty
greater capacity for absorbing shock loads. In short, H Series construction of the ULTRA SUPER Series chain allows it to replace
chains are especially suitable for situations where the load is chains up to two pitch sizes larger ANSI G7 Series chain. It is best
heavy and operating speed is low (up to 50 m/min) or where suited for low speed operating conditions up to 50 m/min.
operating conditions are severe.
150
HT Series
HT Series chain provides a (10% to 20%) higher Tensile Strength ULTRA SUPER Series
than ANSI G7 Series chain by using through-hardened pins and
125
link plates of the next larger pitch size in ANSI G7 series. HT Series
120 SUPER-H
chain also provides a higher shock load resistance and is best sui- Series
Tensile Strength %
HT Series
ted for low operating speeds - up to 50 m/min Dimensions of the 110
chain are identical to the H Series chain.
SUPER
100 Series
SUPER Series
The dimensions of these series are identical to those of ANSI G7
H
Series chain. The special design of the SUPER Series link plate Series
Tsubaki ANSI G7
delivers exceptional performance. The pin holes are critically
formed and ball drifted and the pins are through-hardened for
greater shock resistance (25% to 30%). SUPER Series chains offer
10% higher tensile strength than the equivalent size ANSI G7
100 110 130 140 170
Series chain. SUPER Series chains can be used to replace the
next larger pitch size of ANSI G7 Series, making them ideal for Shock Load Resistance %
applications where chain space is limited. Best suited for low
speed operating conditions - up to 50 m/min. Fig. 16 Comparison of Tensile Strength / Shock Load Resistance
L1
T
T
L1
b1
L2
pt
T
d2 d1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
L1
L
L1
OL 2POL
H Series
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Av. Tensile
Strength
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Thickness Height Pitch Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 T H (max) pt kN kg/m
RS60-H-1 14.80 17.00 - 44.1 1.80
19.05 (3/4”) 11.91 12.70 5.96 3.20 18.10
RS60-H-2 27.80 29.90 26.10 88.3 3.59
RS80-H-1 18.30 20.90 - 78.5 3.11
25.40 (1”) 15.88 15.88 7.94 4.00 24.10
RS80-H-2 34.60 37.20 32.60 157.0 6.18
RS100-H-1 21.80 24.50 - 117.7 4.58
31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.05 9.54 4.80 30.10
RS100-H-2 41.40 44.10 39.10 235.4 9.03
RS120-H-1 26.95 30.55 - 166.8 6.53
38.10 (1 1/2”) 22.23 25.40 11.11 5.60 36.20
RS120-H-2 51.40 55.00 48.90 319.8 12.90
RS140-H-1 28.90 33.10 - 215.8 8.27
44.45 (1 3/4”) 25.40 25.40 12.71 6.40 42.20
RS140-H-2 54.95 59.50 52.20 419.9 16.38
RS160-H-1 33.95 38.45 - 269.8 10.97
50.80 (2”) 28.58 31.75 14.29 7.15 48.20
RS160-H-2 64.90 69.60 61.90 529.7 21.78
RS200-H-1 63.50 (2 1/2”) 39.68 38.10 19.85 42.90 48.10 9.50 60.30 - 461.0 18.41
Note:
1. Standard ANSI sprockets can be used for single strand chain.
2. Multi strand chains need special sprockets, contact Tsubaki for more detailed information.
3. Sprockets with a low teeth number must have hardened teeth.
4. Steel grade of sprockets must be C45 or higher.
L1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
HT Series
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Tensile Av. Tensile

Strength Strength
Roller Inner acc. to acc. to Approx.
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Thickness Height Tsubaki Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 T H (max) kN kN kg/m
RS60-HT-1 19.05 (3/4”) 11.91 12.70 5.96 14.80 17.00 3.20 18.10 48.1 55.9 1.80
RS80-HT-1 25.40 (1”) 15.88 15.88 7.94 18.30 20.90 4.00 24.10 81.4 93.2 3.11
RS100-HT-1 31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.05 9.54 21.80 24.50 4.80 30.10 124.0 142.0 4.58
RS120-HT-1 38.10 (1 1/2”) 22.23 25.40 11.11 26.95 30.55 5.60 36.20 167.0 191.0 6.53
RS140-HT-1 44.45 (1 3/4”) 25.40 25.40 12.71 28.90 33.10 6.40 42.20 218.0 250.0 8.27
RS160-HT-1 50.80 (2”) 28.58 31.75 14.29 33.95 38.45 7.15 48.20 278.0 319.0 10.97
RS200-HT-1 63.50 (2 1/2”) 39.68 38.10 19.85 42.90 48.10 9.50 60.30 486.0 559.0 18.41
RS240-HT-1 76.20 (3”) 47.63 47.63 23.81 54.80 62.30 12.70 72.40 768.0 883.0 29.13
Note:
1. Semi press-fit type connecting links are supplied.
2. Standard ANSI sprockets can be used for single strand chain.
5. Multi strand chains are available on request.
6. Pins are quad riveted.
L1
T
T
L1
b1
L2
pt
T
d2 d1
b1
L2
T
H
d2 d1
p p
L
4POL
SUPER Series
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate

Strength Strength
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Height Pitch Tsubaki Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 L T H (max) pt kN kN kg/m
RS80-SUP-1 16.25 19.25 39.30 - 74.2 85.3 2.81
25.40 (1”) 15.88 15.88 7.94 3.20 24.10
RS80-SUP-2 30.90 33.90 - 29.30 148.0 171.0 5.62
RS100-SUP-1 19.75 22.85 48.00 - 111.0 127.0 4.25
31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.05 9.54 4.00 30.10
RS100-SUP-2 37.70 40.80 - 35.80 222.0 255.0 8.38
RS120-SUP-1 24.90 28.90 59.90 - 162.0 186.0 6.30
38.10 (1 1/2”) 22.23 25.40 11.11 4.80 36.20
RS120-SUP-2 47.60 51.60 - 45.40 324.0 373.0 12.44
RS140-SUP-1 44.45 (1 3/4”) 25.40 25.40 12.71 26.90 31.70 65.70 5.60 42.20 - 213.0 245.0 8.04
RS160-SUP-1 50.80 (2”) 28.58 31.75 14.29 31.85 36.85 77.20 6.40 48.20 - 273.0 314.0 10.79
RS200-SUP-1 63.50 (2 1/2”) 39.68 38.10 19.85 39.00 44.80 94.90 8.00 60.30 - 439.0 505.0 17.63
RS240-SUP-1 76.20 (3”) 47.63 47.63 23.81 47.90 55.50 116.00 9.50 72.40 - 639.0 735.0 25.63
Note:
1. When a 4POL is used, please calculate a 10% reduction of the fatigue strength.
2. Standard ANSI sprockets can be used.
L1
T
T
L1
b1
L2
pt
T
d2 d1
b1
L2
T
H
d2 d1
p p
L
SUPER-H Series
4POL
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate

Strength Strength
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Thickness Height Pitch Tsubaki Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 T H (max) pt kN kN kg/m
RS80-SUP-H-1 18.30 20.90 - 85.3 98.1 3.29
25.40 (1”) 15.88 15.88 7.94 4.00 24.10
RS80-SUP-H-2 34.60 37.20 32.60 171.0 196.0 6.52
RS100-SUP-H-1 21.80 24.50 - 127.0 145.0 4.88
31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.05 9.54 4.80 30.10
RS100-SUP-H-2 41.40 44.10 39.10 253.0 290.0 9.51
RS120-SUP-H-1 38.10 (1 1/2”) 22.23 25.40 11.11 26.95 30.55 5.60 36.20 - 171.0 196.0 6.94
RS140-SUP-H-1 44.45 (1 3/4”) 25.40 25.40 12.71 28.90 33.10 6.40 42.20 - 222.0 255.0 8.88
RS160-SUP-H-1 50.80 (2”) 28.58 31.75 14.29 33.95 38.45 7.15 48.20 - 281.0 324.0 11.72
RS200-SUP-H-1 63.50 (2 1/2”) 39.68 38.10 19.85 42.90 48.10 9.50 60.30 - 520.0 598.0 19.68
RS240-SUP-H-1 76.20 (3”) 47.63 47.63 23.81 54.80 62.30 12.70 72.40 - 802.0 922.0 30.47
Note:
2. Press-fit type connecting links are supplied.
3. Standard ANSI sprockets can be used with single strand chain only.
6. Multi strand chains need special sprockets, contact Tsubaki for more detailed information.
L1
b1
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p
ULTRA SUPER Series

Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate

Strength Strength
Roller Inner acc. to acc. to Approx.
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Thickness Height Tsubaki Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 T H (max) kN kN kg/m
RF100-US-1 31.75 (1 1/4”) 19.05 19.05 10.32 22.35 25.35 4.80 30.10 149.0 172.0 5.07
RF120-US-1 38.10 (1 1/2”) 22.23 25.40 12.28 27.55 31.55 5.60 36.20 213.0 245.0 7.22
RF140-US-1 44.45 (1 3/4”) 25.40 25.40 13.97 29.50 34.20 6.40 42.20 273.0 314.0 9.24
RF160-US-1 50.80 (2”) 28.58 31.75 15.62 34.50 40.20 7.10 48.20 341.0 392.0 12.19
Note:
1. Standard ANSI sprockets can be used if the sprocket teeth have been hardened.
4. Multi-strand chains are not available.
5. Press-fit type connecting links are supplied.
ANSI LOW NOISE ROLLER CHAIN
Low Noise Drive Chain - a TSUBAKI innovation - creates a worker-friendly, environ-

mentally friendly plant. It reduces equipment noise, and it eliminates the need for
expensive, hard-to-work-around soundproof enclosures.
Technical Evolution Inter-Changeability
TSUBAKI’s uniquely structured spring rollers are used for chain Chains:
rollers. When TSUBAKI’s Low Noise roller chain engages the TSUBAKI Low Noise roller chain is directly interchangeable with
sprocket, the spring roller deforms and absorbs the force ANSI standard roller chain.
of impact, reducing impact noise between chain and sprocket.
Compared with TSUBAKI’s standard roller chain, noise levels of Sprockets:
Low Noise Roller Chain are 6 - 8 dB lower. Working temperature Standard ANSI roller chain sprockets can be used. However, if
range: -10°C to +60°C. Allowable chain speed: 200 m/min. the chain cannot be sufficiently lubricated, TSUBAKI recommends
installing sprockets with hardened teeth.
Advantages
Noise Reduction Standard Roller Chain Roller

Lower noise levels increase comfort levels in the workplace.
Besides, lower noise levels also eliminate the need for costly, Sprocket
soundproof enclosures.
Noise
Stronger than Belts
In some applications, belts are considered as a countermeasure Low Noise Drive Chain
to noise. However, there are many limitations in terms of strength
Spring Roller (Cushioning)
when considering belts. The TSUBAKI Low Noise roller chain is
perfect for applications where the strength of a roller chain is
Sprocket
needed without the accompanying noise.
Noise reduction
Fig. 17 Cushioning Effect
ANSI LOW NOISE ROLLER CHAIN
L1
b1
L
L2
T
d2 d1
H
p p OL
ANSI SNS Chain

Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Min.
Roller Inner acc. to acc. to acc. to Approx.
TSUBAKI Pitch Diameter Width Diameter Length Length Length Thickness Height ANSI Tsubaki Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p d1 b1 d2 L1 L2 L T H (max) kN kN kN kg/m
RS40-SNS-1 12.70 (1/2”) 8.50 7.95 3.97 8.25 9.95 18.00 1.50 12.00 15.2 17.7 19.1 0.64
RS50-SNS-1 15.875 (5/8”) 10.80 9.53 5.09 10.30 12.00 22.50 2.00 15.00 24.0 28.4 31.4 1.04
RS60-SNS-1 19.05 (3/4”) 12.60 12.70 5.96 12.85 14.75 28.20 2.40 18.10 34.2 40.2 44.1 1.53
RS80-SNS-1 25.40 (1”) 16.80 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.25 36.00 3.20 24.10 61.2 71.6 78.5 2.66
Note:
1. Connecting links are clip type for sizes RS40-SNS to RS60-SNS, and cotter type for size RS80-SNS.
2. When a single pitch offset link is used, please calculate a 35% reduction of the Fatigue Strength.
3. Standard ANSI sprockets can be used.
ANSI LEAF CHAIN
Leaf Chain is the most simple of steel chains, consisting only of link plates and pins.
This chain generally has greater tensile strength than roller chains and runs over
sheaves rather than sprockets. They are suitable for hanging, balancing or motion
transmitting applications. Leaf chains are often used as counterweight chains for
machine tools, elevator and oven doors, forklift truck masts, spinning frames and
similar lifting or balancing applications.
Plates are connected by pins and hold the tension loaded on the
chain.
AL Type
Plate configuration and thickness are the same as ANSI G7
roller chain. Pin diameter is almost the same as ANSI G7 roller
chain.
BL Type
BL Series leaf chains consist of link plates which are thicker and
larger in contour than the AL Series link plates of the same pitch.
The link plates have the same thickness as the link plates of the
next larger pitch size in ANSI G7 roller chains. The pins have the
same diameter as those of ANSI G7 roller chains of the next
larger pitch.
ANSI LEAF CHAIN
2x2
L1
T
4x4
L2
T
d2
H
6x6
p p d4
Lacing Combination
AL Type
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Tensile
Lacing Hole Strength Approx.
TSUBAKI Pitch Combination Diameter Length Length Thickness Height Diameter acc. to Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p LC d2 L1 L2 T H (max) d4 kN kg/m
AL 422 2x2 4.20 5.30 16.7 0.38
AL 444 12.70 (1/2”) 4x4 3.97 7.43 8.52 1.50 10.40 4.02 33.3 0.74
AL 466 6x6 10.65 11.75 50.5 1.10
AL 522 2x2 5.43 6.97 27.5 0.62
AL 544 15.875 (5/8”) 4x4 5.08 9.68 11.22 2.00 13.00 5.13 54.9 1.22
AL 566 6x6 13.90 15.45 82.4 1.81
AL 622 2x2 6.33 8.22 38.2 0.87
AL 644 19.05 (3/4”) 4x4 5.94 11.28 13.17 2.40 15.60 6.00 76.5 1.71
AL 666 6x6 16.23 18.12 115.0 2.54
AL 822 2x2 8.18 10.97 64.7 1.51
AL 844 25.40 (1”) 4x4 7.90 14.90 17.70 3.20 20.80 7.97 129.0 2.98
AL 866 6x6 21.60 24.40 194.0 4.44
AL 1022 2x2 10.03 13.22 98.1 2.69
AL 1044 31.75 (1 1/4”) 4x4 9.48 18.35 21.55 4.00 26.00 9.57 196.0 5.31
AL 1066 6x6 26.65 29.85 294.0 7.93
AL 1222 2x2 12.10 15.80 141.0 3.57
AL 1244 38.10 (1 1/2”) 4x4 11.04 22.00 25.70 4.80 31.20 11.14 282.0 7.07
AL 1266 6x6 31.93 35.62 424.0 10.56
AL 1444 4x4 25.65 30.15 373.0 10.34
44.45 (1 3/4”) 12.64 5.60 36.40 12.74
AL 1466 6x6 37.28 41.77 559.0 15.16
AL 1644 4x4 29.03 34.02 471.0 12.98
50.80 (2”) 14.21 6.40 41.60 14.32
AL 1666 6x6 42.23 47.22 706.0 19.41
Note:
1. For more detailed information regarding clevises and sheaves, please contact Tsubaki.
ANSI LEAF CHAIN
2x3
L1
T
L2
3x4
T
d2
H
4x6
p p d4
Lacing Combination
BL Type
Dimensions in mm
Pin Link Plate
Min. Tensile
Lacing Hole Strength Approx.
TSUBAKI Pitch Combination Diameter Length Length Thickness Height Diameter acc. to Tsubaki Mass
Chain No. p LC d2 L1 L2 T H (max) d4 kN kg/m
BL 422 2x2 5.44 6.99 23.5 0.68
BL 423 2x3 6.48 8.02 23.5 0.84
BL 434 3x4 8.61 10.15 35.3 1.13
12.70 (1/2”) 5.08 2.00 12.00 5.13
BL 444 4x4 9.70 11.25 47.1 1.28
BL 446 4x6 11.80 13.35 47.1 1.65
BL 466 6x6 13.89 15.44 69.4 1.96
BL 522 2x2 6.32 8.23 39.2 1.07
BL 523 2x3 7.55 9.45 39.2 1.27
BL 534 3x4 10.05 11.95 58.8 1.69
15.875 (5/8”) 5.94 2.40 15.00 6.00
BL 544 4x4 11.28 13.18 78.5 1.89
BL 546 4x6 13.75 15.65 78.5 2.40
BL 566 6x6 16.23 18.14 117.4 2.80
BL 622 2x2 8.20 11.02 63.7 1.68
BL 623 2x3 9.88 12.67 63.7 2.04
BL 634 3x4 13.23 16.02 95.6 2.83
19.05 (3/4”) 7.90 3.20 18.10 7.97
BL 644 4x4 14.91 17.70 127.0 3.18
BL 646 4x6 18.25 21.05 127.0 4.01
BL 666 6x6 21.62 24.41 191.2 4.73
BL 822 2x2 10.08 13.28 103.0 2.59
BL 823 2x3 12.10 15.30 103.0 3.20
BL 834 3x4 16.28 19.47 155.0 4.44
25.40 (1”) 9.48 4.00 24.10 9.57
BL 844 4x4 18.47 21.67 206.0 5.04
BL 846 4x6 22.50 25.70 206.0 6.32
BL 866 6x6 26.64 29.85 309.0 7.54
BL 1022 2x2 11.99 15.67 141.0 3.76
BL 1023 2x3 14.45 18.15 141.0 4.69
BL 1034 3x4 19.43 23.12 216.0 6.55
31.75 (1 1/4”) 11.04 4.80 30.10 11.14
BL 1044 4x4 21.69 25.37 282.0 7.48
BL 1046 4x6 26.85 30.55 282.0 9.29
BL 1066 6x6 31.93 35.61 424.0 11.16
BL 1222 2x2 14.02 18.54 186.0 4.83
BL 1223 2x3 16.95 21.45 186.0 6.54
BL 1234 3x4 22.75 27.25 299.0 9.10
38.10 (1 1/2”) 12.64 5.60 36.20 12.74
BL 1244 4x4 25.65 30.18 373.0 10.39
BL 1246 4x6 31.48 35.97 373.0 12.01
BL 1266 6x6 37.29 41.81 559.0 14.58
BL 1422 2x2 15.82 20.83 235.0 7.31
BL 1423 2x3 19.10 24.10 235.0 9.06
BL 1434 3x4 25.70 30.70 387.0 11.32
44.45 (1 3/4”) 14.21 6.40 42.20 14.32
BL 1444 4x4 29.03 34.04 471.0 12.96
BL 1446 4x6 35.63 40.62 471.0 18.00
BL 1466 6x6 42.24 47.24 706.0 22.51
BL 1622 2x2 17.81 24.41 353.0 9.84
BL 1623 2x3 21.63 28.22 353.0 12.16
BL 1634 3x4 29.20 35.80 554.0 16.95
50.80 (2”) 17.38 7.20 48.20 17.49
BL 1644 4x4 32.94 39.55 706.0 18.97
BL 1646 4x6 40.53 47.12 706.0 24.09
BL 1666 6x6 48.08 54.69 1060.0 28.73
Note:
1. For more detailed information regarding clevises and sheaves, please contact Tsubaki.
Temperature Selection Method
This selection method is for chains that may experience strength If your operation runs at temperatures higher than +400°C, consult
degradation from temperature. Additionally, lubrication should Tsubaki before making your chain selection. Production methods
be carried out using a suitable lubricant according to the opera- and materials may be specially adapted for your application.
ting temperatures.
Low Temperature
High Temperature When chains are used in low temperatures, the following
When chains are used in high temperatures, the following problems may occur:
problems may occur: • Decreased shock strength due to low-temperature brittle-
• Increased wear due to decreased hardness. ness.
• Poor articulation and increased wear due to lubricant dete • Lubricant solidification.
rioration and carbonization. • Stiff joints caused by frost or ice adhesion.
• Stiff joints and increased wear due to oxide scale formation.
• Increased elongation due to softening. Two types of chain are especially useful at lower temperatures.
• Decreased strength. KT specification chain is specially heat-treated to withstand very
cold environments. SS specification chain, which is made of 304
To prevent lubricant deterioration at high temperatures, use a stainless steel, may also be used at low temperatures. Low-tem-
special lubricant. perature brittleness does not occur in austenitic stainless steel.
These chains cannot fix the problems of solidification of the lubri-
When chains are used in temperatures above +250°C, pay special cant or stiff joints caused by frost or ice. Use cold-temperature oil
attention to the composition and heat-treatment of the chain. or grease and apply it to the inner clearances and the outside of
The most popular type of chain for high temperature is SS speci- the chain.
fication, which is made of 304 stainless steel and has a maximum
working temperature of +650°C at low speeds. However, to Standard engineered plastic chain can be run at temperatures
maintain an adequate safety margin at a high temperature like between -20°C and +80°C. At higher temperatures, it may become
this, we suggest NS specification chain. NS chain is made of soft and not keep its shape; at lower temperatures it may become
316 stainless steel, which contains molybdenum and less carbon. brittle.
NS specification has worked at low speed in environments up to
+700°C.
Standard Roller Chain
KT Cold Resistant
Temperature upto 1” pitch 1” pitch and over Chain* SS, NS, AS Chain
Below -60°C - - unusable -

-60°C to -50°C - - MAL / 2 -
-50°C to -40°C - unusable MAL / 1.5 -
-40°C to -30°C unusable MAL / 4 MAL -
-30°C to -20°C MAL / 4 MAL / 3 MAL #
-20°C to -10°C MAL / 3 MAL / 2 MAL MAL
-10°C to +60°C MAL MAL MAL MAL
+60°C to +150°C MAL MAL unusable MAL
+150°C to +200°C MAL / 1.3 MAL / 1.3 - MAL
+200°C to +250°C MAL / 2 MAL / 2 - MAL
+250°C to +400°C unusable unusable - MAL
+400°C to +500°C - - - #
+500°C to +600°C - - - -
+600°C to +700°C - - - -
above +700°C - - - -
Notes:
* KT Cold Resistant Chain: Made to order.
The ambient temperature is different from the temperature of the roller chain itself.
MAL = Maximum Allowable Load. For details contact Tsubaki.
# Please consult TSUBAKI for more detailed information.
✩✩ Highly corrosion resistant
CORROSION RESISTANCE GUIDE ✩
x
Partially corrosion resistant
Not corrosion resistant
- Not tested
Substance Concentration Temp. ºC SS AS PC

Acetic Acid 10% 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Acetone 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Alcohol ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Aluminum Sulfate Saturated 20 ✩✩ x -
Ammonia Water 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Ammonium Chloride 50% Boiling point ✩ x -
Ammonium Nitrate Saturated Boiling point ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩
Ammonium Sulfate Saturated 20 ✩✩ ✩ -
Beer 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Benzene 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Boric Acid 50% 100 ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Butyric Acid 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Calcium Chloride Saturated 20 ✩ x ✩
Calcium Hydroxide 20% Boiling point ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Calcium Hypochlorite 11-14% 20 ✩✩ x x
Carbonated water ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Carbon Tetrachlorite (dry) 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Chlorinated Water x x x
Chlorine Gas (dry) 20 ✩ x -
Chlorine Gas (moist) 20 x x -
Chromic Acid 5% 20 ✩✩ ✩ x
Citric Acid 50% 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Coffee Boiling point ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Creosote 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Developing Solution 20 ✩✩ ✩ ✩✩
Ethyl Ether 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Ferric Chloride 5% 20 ✩ x -
Formalin 40% 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Formic Acid 50% 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ x
Fruit Juice 20 ✩✩ ✩ ✩✩
Gasoline 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Glycerol 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Honey ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Hydrochloric Acid 2% 20 x x x
Hydrogen Peroxide 30% 20 ✩✩ ✩ x
Hydrogen Sulfide (dry) ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Hydrogen Sulfide (moist) x x x
Hydroxybenzene 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ x
Kerosene 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Ketchup 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Lactic Acid 10% 20 ✩✩ ✩ ✩✩
Lard ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Linseed Oil 100% 20 ✩✩ ✩ ✩✩
Malic Acid 50% 50 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Mayonnaise 20 ✩✩ ✩ ✩✩
Milk 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Key: SS: 304 SS Series PC: Poly-Steel Chain

AS: 600 AS Series
CORROSION RESISTANCE GUIDE
Substance Concentration Temp. ºC SS AS PC/P

Nitric Acid 5% 20 ✩✩ ✩ x
Nitric Acid 65% 20 ✩✩ x x
Nitric Acid 65% Boiling point ✩ x x
Oil (Plant, Mineral) 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Oleic Acid 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Oxalic Acid 10% 20 ✩✩ ✩ -
Paraffin 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Petroleum 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Phosphoric Acid 5% 20 ✩✩ ✩ x
Phosphoric Acid 10% 20 ✩ ✩ x
Picric Acid Saturated 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Potassium Bichromate 10% 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Potassium Chloride Saturated 20 ✩✩ ✩ -
Potassium Hydroxide 20% 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Potassium Nitrate 25% 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Potassium Nitrate 25% Boiling point ✩✩ x -
Potassium Permanganate Saturated 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Sea-Water 20 ✩ x ✩
Soap-and-Water-Solution 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Sodium Carbonate Saturated Boiling point ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Sodium Chloride 5% 20 ✩✩ ✩ ✩✩
Sodium Cyanide 20 ✩✩ - -
Sodium Hydrocarbonate 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Sodium Hydroxide 25% 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Sodium Hypochlorite 10% 20 x x x
Sodium Perchlorate 10% Boiling point ✩✩ x -
Sodium Sulfate Saturated 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Sodium Thiosulfate 25% Boiling point ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Soft Drink 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Stearic Acid 100% Boiling point x x x
Sugar Solution 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Sulfuric Acid 5% 20 x x x
Sulfur Dioxide (moist) 20 ✩✩ x -
Synthetic Detergent ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Syrup ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Tartaric Acid 10% 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Turpentine 35 ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Varnish ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Vegetable Juice 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Vinegar 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Water ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Whiskey 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Wine 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Zinc Chloride 50% 20 ✩ x ✩
Zinc Sulfate Saturated 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ -
Wine 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ ✩✩
Zinc Chloride 50% 20 - ✩ ✩
Zinc Sulfate 25% 20 ✩✩ ✩✩ x
This table is intended only as a guide and TSUBAKI does not take responsibility for mishaps arising from its use.
TSUBAKI DRIVE CHAIN APPLICATION CHECK SHEET
Company name: Tel. no.
Contact person: Fax no.
1) Description of machine
2) Requirement o New design o Replacement o Investigation
3) Current drive (for replacement & investigation)
Chain size:
No. of links:
No. of drive sprocket teeth:
No. of driven sprocket teeth:
4) Operation time hours per day days per week weeks per year
5) Please complete either A or B
A B
Torque of motor output shaft (Rated) (N/m) Type of motor:

(lay-out) Rated output:(kW)
Output of reducer: (N/m)
Reduction ratio:
RPM of driver shaft: (1/min.)
RPM of driven shaft: (1/min.)
6) Does the drive use a fluid coupling or other soft-start/stop feature? o Yes o No
7) Shaft centre distance:
8) Load fluctuations o smooth o some impact o large impact
9) Frequency of starting (stopping) or forward (reverse) operation Times/day(8h)
Note - for wrapping transmission drives, suspension drive, bogie traction or pin gear drives with > 5 times per day, please complete 10-13
10) Moment of inertia of the motor (GD2): (kg/m2)
11) Converted moment of inertia for the driven shaft (GD2): (kg/m2)
12) Starting torque: (N/m)
13) Stalling torque: (N/m)
14) Acceleration and deceleration: (m/sec2)
15) Lubrication condition: o With lubrication o Without lubrication
16) Ambient temperature:
17) Atmosphere (corrosiveness, humidity, acid/alkaline etc.):
18) Diameter of drive and driven shaft: Drive shaft (mm), Driven shaft (mm)
Please complete and return to Tsubakimoto Europe B.V. on fax: +31-(0)78 6204001
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1. General 8.4 In the event of any violation of what has been stipulated under paragraph 2 and/or 3, the
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euros) for each violation, regardless of any other of Tsubaki’s rights to performance, dis-
2. Applicability solution, compensation, etc.
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derived from such deviations. agreement(s); the customer shall not be allowed to claim its right of retention
concerning costs of custody and to deduct these costs with the performances re-
3. Conclusion of the agreement / Measurements & Weight quired by the customer.
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Tsubaki or otherwise, shall only be used as indications. The product and/or service to be 9.3 If any product belongs to Tsubaki in accordance with paragraph 1 and/or 2, the customer
provided under the agreement need not correspond with the drawing, measurement and can have exclusive possession of this product or product within the framework of its nor-
weight. mal business operations.
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or imposed upon Tsubaki due to the manufacture, sale, purchase, export or delivery of customer shall be obliged, at the first request of Tsubaki, to immediately furnish adequate
the products. security in the form requested by Tsubaki (including complete payment in cash before or
4.5 The customer shall also pay the cost by which such manufacture is increased by reason on delivery) without prejudice to customer’s obligations under the agreement. If and to
of any law, ordinance or regulation adopted or promulgated by any government or go- the extent that the customer has not fully performed its obligations, Tsubaki shall be entit-
vernmental subdivision, department or agency, or other source, after the date hereof, but led to suspend performance of its obligations.
prior to the completion and delivery hereunder. 10.2 If the customer takes no action on the request referred to in paragraph 1 within 14
4.6 Changes in labour costs, cost prices of raw materials or materials and/or exchange rate (fourteen) days after having received a written warning to that effect, all its obligations
movements related to the performance agreed on, shall entitle Tsubaki to pass on these shall be immediately due and payable.
costs to the customer.
11. Guarantee
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5.1 The delivery period indicated by Tsubaki starts as from the moment that all data, drawings For 6 (six) months, Tsubaki shall repair faults in the assembly, free of charge, at the dis-
and the like necessary for the performance of the agreement have been received by cretion of Tsubaki.
Tsubaki in its entirety. 11.2 If and to the extent Tsubaki can claim guarantee with respect to its own suppliers, Tsubaki
5.2 Delivery times agreed with Tsubaki are indicative and shall not constitute deadlines. shall provide the following guarantee on products obtained from them: For 6 (six) months,
5.3 Failure to deliver within the indicated delivery period does not entitle the customer to Tsubaki shall supply alternative products, free of charge, if the products supplied exhibit
additional or substitute damages, nor to the customer’s non-fulfilment, withholding or manufacturing defects or defects in the material, at the discretion of Tsubaki.
postponement of any of its own obligations arising from the agreement. 11.3 The customer can only make a non-recurring claim under the guarantee mentioned in
5.4 If the customer requests Tsubaki to make changes in the performance of the agreement paragraphs 1 and 2 if the customer has performed all its obligations towards Tsubaki.
(including, but not limited to, changes in the design or construction of products), or 11.4 Defects which are the result of normal wear, improper use or improper or incorrect main-
otherwise delay or interrupt the progress of the work under the agreement, the customer tenance or which occur after changes or repair carried out by or on behalf of the custo-
shall fully reimburse Tsubaki for any and all additional expenses arising there from. mer, shall not be part of the guarantee.
5.5 Tsubaki shall be entitled to perform its due obligation(s) in stages or in parts. Each partial 11.5 Minor differences, which means 10% (ten percent) or less with regard to amounts, measu-
delivery shall be deemed an independent delivery with respect to the applicability of these res, weights, numbers and other such data provided, are not considered defects.
general terms and conditions.
12. Complaints / obligation to examine / limitation period
6. Returned products 12.1 On delivery, the customer has the obligation to examine whether the products are in
6.1 No products shall be acceptable for return without prior written consent of Tsubaki. conformity with the agreement. If this is not the case, the customer cannot make a claim
6.2 Special or made-to-order products are not returnable. regarding non-conformity if the customer does not notify Tsubaki in writing in a well-foun-
6.3 The customer shall prepay freight on all returns, and each return is subject to inspection ded manner as soon as possible, but in any event within 8 (eight) days after delivery or
and acceptance by Tsubaki to assure that the products are in a “re-sellable” condition. after detection of non-conformity was reasonably possible.
6.4 The customer shall pay a maximum of 10% (ten percent) of the price for handling and 12.2 Any and all of the customer’s claims and defences based on facts that support the view
restocking costs charge with regard to all authorized returns. that the product delivered is not in conformity with the agreement, shall expire 6 (six)
months after delivery.
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7.2 In case of overdue payment, all payment obligations of the customer, regardless of and also in the case of prejudgment or executory attachment against the customer or if
whether Tsubaki has already issued an invoice in the matter and of whether Tsubaki has an offer or agreement with regard to an extra-judicial debt settlement with the customer
duly performed its obligations, shall be immediately due and payable and the customer has been made, Tsubaki shall be entitled, at its option, without any obligation for com-
shall owe an interest of 1.5% (one and a half percent) per month or per part of a month pensation and without prejudice to its other rights, to dissolve the agreement in whole or
on the amount due. in part, or to suspend the further execution of the agreement. In these cases, Tsubaki shall
7.3 Extra-judicial collection costs shall be charged to the customer in accordance with the be also entitled to claim immediate compensation of the amount due.
collection rates of the Netherlands Bar Association. 13.2 If the proper performance by Tsubaki is partially or completely impossible, whether tem-
7.4 Payment by or on behalf of the customer shall extend to payment of the following charges porarily or permanently, due to one or more circumstances which cannot be held ac-
incurred, in the following order: extra-judicial collection costs, the legal costs, the interest countable to Tsubaki, including the circumstances mentioned in the paragraph 14.6,
due, and after that the unpaid capital sums according to the order of receipt, regardless Tsubaki, at its option, shall be entitled to suspend its performance or to dissolve the
of other instructions of the customer. agreement.
7.5 The customer can only object to the invoice within the term of payment. 13.3 If the customer is not willing to cooperate with the delivery after Tsubaki has given the
customer 14 (fourteen) days to do so, Tsubaki will be released from its obligations, wit-
8. Intellectual Property Rights and know-how hout prejudice to the obligations of the customer.
8.1 All documentation, sales leaflets, pictures, drawings etc., provided by Tsubaki to the cus-
tomer, shall at all times remain the exclusive property of Tsubaki. 14. Compensation
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any purpose other than for the use of the products to which they relate. to gross negligence or intention by Tsubaki to the amount that Tsubaki is insured in ac-
8.3 The customer shall not be entitled to use the documents referred to in paragraph 1 or to cordance with an insurance commonly used in this line of industry and which is actually
duplicate and/or make public to third parties data included therein or in any other way paid out with respect thereto. The aggregate compensation payable by Tsubaki shall not
made known to the customer without express prior written consent of Tsubaki. exceed EUR 500.000 (five hundred thousand euros) per event, whereby a series of rela-
ted events shall be considered as one event.
General terms and conditions of sale Tsubakimoto Europe B.V.
14.2 Tsubaki shall never be liable to pay any compensation other than personal injury or pro- here above, the customer shall be deemed to have accepted these amended general
perty damage. terms and conditions.
14.3 Tsubaki shall never be liable for loss of income, profit or revenue, loss due to shutdown
or delay in business activities, production losses, loss of operating hours and/or wages 16. Conversion
paid in vain, extra costs incurred due to external purchasing, loss due to restoration of lost If and to the extent that any provision in these general terms and conditions cannot be
information, missed savings or agreements, discounts or penalties. invoked on grounds of reasonableness and fairness or its unreasonably onerous nature,
14.4 Tsubaki stipulates all legal and contractual defences, which it can invoke to fend off its the provision shall be given a meaning that corresponds as much as possible to its con-
own liability towards the customer, also on behalf of its employees and non-employees tent and purpose, making it thereby possible to invoke this provision.
for whose acts it is liable in accordance with the law.
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from third parties if and to the extent that the applicable third party has excluded its liability. 17.1 Tsubaki is entitled to assign one or more of its obligations or its entire legal relationship
14.6 Under no circumstance shall Tsubaki be held liable for the following circumstances: actions, with the customer to a third party without consent of the customer. Tsubaki shall inform the
except gross negligence or intention, of persons used by Tsubaki for the realisation of the customer of this transfer in writing.
agreement; unsuitability of products which Tsubaki uses for the realisation of the agree- 17.2 The customer is only entitled to assign one or more of its obligations or its entire legal
ment; exercising one or more rights by a third party vis-à-vis the customer in the case of relationship with Tsubaki to a third party upon Tsubaki’s express prior written consent.
a failure in the performance by the customer of an agreement between the
customer and the third party concerning products supplied by Tsubaki; industrial action, 18. Applicable law / competent court
lockout of workers, illness, bans on import, export and/or transport, problems with 18.1 All legal relationships between Tsubaki and the customer shall be governed by the laws of
transport, failure to comply with the obligations by suppliers, production failure, natural the Netherlands, without taking into account the principles of conflict of laws.
and/or nuclear disasters, and war and/or threat of war. 18.2 The applicability of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale
14.7 The customer shall indemnify Tsubaki against all claims from any third party, in whatever of Goods is expressly excluded.
form, with regard to damage and/or loss, which any third party may have suffered due to 18.3 All disputes which may arise between Tsubaki and the customer that fall under the juris-
products of Tsubaki. diction of a district court, shall only be submitted to the court in the judicial district in
14.8 Everything stipulated in this article shall be without prejudice to Tsubaki’s liability pursuant which Tsubaki has its registered office, unless Tsubaki as a plaintiff or an applicant opts
to mandatory provisions of law. for the competent court in which the customer has its registered office or address for
service.
15. Amendment of general terms and conditions
15.1 Tsubaki has the right to amend these general terms and conditions from time to time. 19. Dutch text prevails
Amendments apply also with regard to agreements already concluded. Amendments shall If and insofar as there is a discrepancy between the general terms and conditions in the
be notified in advance in writing or electronically to the customer and shall enter into effect Dutch language and those in the English language, those in the Dutch language shall
30 (thirty) days after this notification or on such date as specified in the notification. prevail.
15.2 In the event the customer fails, with respect to the amended general terms and conditions,
to give written notice that it does not accept these amended general terms and conditions
prior to the day on which the aforementioned terms enter into effect, such as is indicated These conditions were filed at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Rotterdam.
For Safe Use

WARNING Obey the following points in order to prevent hazardous situations.
• Do not use chains and accessories (accessories and parts) for anything other than their orginal purpose.
• Never perform additional processing on the chain:
- Do not anneal the various parts of the chain.
- Do not clean the chain with either acid or alkali, as they may cause cracking.
- Do not electroplate the chain or its parts, as they may cause cracking due to hydrogen embrittlement.
- Do not weld the chain, as the heat may cause cracking or a reduction in strength.
- When heating or cutting the chain with a torch, remove the links immediately adjacent and do not use them again.
• When there is need to replace a lost or damaged portion of a chain, always replace the whole chain with a new product rather
than replacing only the lost or damaged portion.
• When using a chain on suspension equipment, establish a safety manual, etc., and strictly prevent entry to the area directly
below the suspended object.
• Always employ hazard protector devices for the chain and sprocket (safety cover, etc.).
• If a substance that can cause embrittlement cracking (acid, strong alkali, battery fluid, etc.) adheres to the chain, stop using
the chain immediately and replace it with a new one.
• During installation, removal, maintenance inspection and lubrication of the chain:
- Perform the operation according to the instruction manual or this catalog.
- Always turn off the power switch to the device and make sure that it cannot be turned on accidentally.
- Anchor the chain and parts so that they cannot move freely.
- Perform cutting and connecting procedures properly using a press or other special tool.
- Wear clothing and employ protective devices that are appropriate to the job (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, etc.).
- Only allow experienced personnel to perform chain replacement procedures.
• In order to prevent hazards, damage, or injury when cutting a Leaf Chain, always install hazard protection devices (safety
device, etc.) on the suspension equipment employing the Leaf Chain.
CAUTION Obey the following points in order to prevent accident.

• Only handle the chain after thoroughly understanding its structure and specifications.
• When installing a chain, inspect it in advance to confirm that is has not been damaged in transport.
• Be sure to perform regular maintenance inspections on the chain and sprocket.
• Chain strength varies according to manufacturer. When selecting a chain based on a Tsubaki catalog, always use the cor-
responding Tsubaki product.
• Minimum tensile strength refers to the failure point when the corresponding load is applied to the chain once and does not
refer to the allowable operational load.
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Catalogue 1 | Drive Chain
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TSUBAKI | Chain Products | 2014

Corrosion Carbon Steel BS N.E.P.

BS SS Stainless Steel SUS304

BS LAMBDA Attachment BS Single Pitch LAMBDA Self Lube, Maintenance Free

Corrosion Carbon N.E.P. Attachment Chain

BS Single Pitch SS Stainless Steel SUS304

PC Attachment BS Single Pitch PC SUS304+Engineering Plastic Inner Link

Classification Chain Series Tsubaki Chain Type Features

ANSI NS Ultimate Corrosion Protection, Heat Application

Our main products, along with automotive timing-drive systems,

For optimum performance and reliability, a chain has to be selected

Introduction to TSUBAKI Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

- Roller Chain Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

BS LAMBDA Lube Free Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

- BS LAMBDA Lube Free Roller Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

BS X-LAMBDA Lube Free Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

- BS X-LAMBDA Lube Free Roller Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

RS Roller Chain GT4 Winner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

- BS GT4 Winner - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

BS Chain for Corrosive Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

- BS PC Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

- BS SS Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

- BS LAMBDA N.E.P. Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

- BS N.E.P. Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

- BS NP Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ANSI LAMBDA Lube Free Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

- ANSI LAMBDA Lube Free Roller Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ANSI G7 Standard Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

- ANSI G7 Standard Roller Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

ANSI Chain for Corrosive Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

- ANSI PC Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

- ANSI SS Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

- ANSI AS Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

- ANSI LAMBDA N.E.P. Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

- ANSI N.E.P. Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

- ANSI NP Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ANSI Heavy Duty Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

- H Series - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

- HT Series - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

- SUPER Series - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

- SUPER-H Series - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

- ULTRA SUPER Series - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

ANSI Low Noise Roller Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

- ANSI SNS Chain - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

ANSI Leaf Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

- AL Type - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

- BL Type - Drawings and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Temperature Selection Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Corrosion Resistance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

TSUBAKI Drive Chain Application Check Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

General Terms and Conditions of Sale Tsubakimoto Europe B.V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

For Safe Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Glossary 5. Maximum Allowable Load

hole of the connecting link plate. This results in residual stress

4. Tensile Strength Testing Method

For severe conditions, TSUBAKI has developed the Heavy Duty

Fig. 2 Tensile Strength test

Fig. 3 Shape of fracture

Substance Concentration Temp. ºC SS AS PC

Substance Concentration Temp. ºC SS AS PC/P