SMALL SIZE CONVEYOR

CHAINS & SPROCKETS

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Product Introduction

UPGRADED Surface-Treated Chain

NEP Series Neptune™ Page 25–

Neptune™—Tsubaki’s unique
corrosion-resistant chain
NEP Series
Combining our newly developed
special coating and special resin
coating gives superb resistance to
corrosion, rust, and chemicals

Superb resistance to corrosion by water and alkaline chemicals

Greatly improved resistance to salt water
The upgraded chain has improved Salt spray test
resistance to corrosion from salt water. It
can withstand 1,000 hours of exposure to Previous 700
salt water, compared to 700 hours with series hours
the previous series (based on in-house
testing). Up 300 hours
It also has excellent resistance to alkaline
chemicals, such as those commonly used Upgraded
series 1,000
to clean food-processing equipment. hours
0 hours 500 hours
1,000 hours
Superb Corrosion and Chemical Resistance
Salt spray test
General-use roller chain Previous Neptune™ Upgraded Neptune™
Corrosion
resistance
After After After
10 hours 1,000 hours 1,000 hours

• The upgraded chain has extra corrosion resistance. (Highly corrosive environment testing carried out in accordance with JIS-Z-2371 salt spray test.)
• The rollers have the same coating as the plates, pins, and bushes.

Immersed in 1,000 ppm sodium hypochlorite solution Salt spray test after being immersed in 5% sodium hydroxide solution
Upgraded Neptune™ Upgraded Neptune™
Chemical
resistance After
2,000 hours

• Corrosion resistance to sodium hypochlorite solution is on a par with the previous Neptune chain. (The above shows the result of an immersion test in
sodium hypochlorite solution.)
• We used a proprietary method to evaluate chemical resistance to a sodium hydroxide solution.
• Chemical resistance is equal to or better than the previous Neptune chain. (The above shows the result of undergoing 65 hours of a salt spray test after
being immersed in a chemical solution for 45 hours.)
Special resin coating
New Surface Treatment Special coating
Newly developed by Tsubaki
A new surface treatment combining a special coating
and a special resin coating gives superb resistance to Base chain
corrosion, rust, and chemicals.

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 Product Introduction

Stainless Steel Chain

SS Series / HS Series Page 25–

SS Series
Seamless bushes improve
UPGRADED wear life and maximum
allowable load
Note: RS80, RS100, and RF2080 were launched in
October 2021.
HS Series
13Cr stainless steel pins,
bushes, and S rollers give
the chain longer life and
Comparing Wear Elongation
higher strength
Working load
Sprockets In-house test conditions
Max. allowable
load of HS Series Size: RS50
Using wear-resistant
stainless steel sprockets No. of links: 66
is recommended. The use Sprockets: 17 teeth (drive/driven)
of standard stainless steel RPM: 185 r/min
sprockets may cause Environment: Ambient temperature,
premature wear. dry condition*
Max. allowable
load of new SS * What is “dry condition”?
Series Previous SS New SS Previous SS HS To prevent premature
Max. allowable Wear life 2 times longer Wear life 6 times longer
wear of the sprockets, When the chain is not
load of previous please consider using lubricated and is not exposed
SS Series Previous SS HS wear-resistant stainless
steel sprockets. to water during operation.
1/2 the max. Wear life 3 times longer
allowable load Example: When a chain is washed after
of previous a day of operation and run the
SS Series next day in an almost dry state, it is
Operation time
considered to be in a “dry condition.”
Previous New HS Series
SS Series SS Series

Sprockets for HS Series Stainless Steel Chain

Stainless Steel Sprockets Wear-Resistant Series Page 131–

A special surface treatment

boosts wear resistance
Wear life 2.5 times the previous stainless
steel sprocket
Comparing sprocket wear life
Comparing sprocket wear life
3

2.5

2
2.5
1.5
Wear-resistant stainless
steel sprocket after use 1
1
0.5

0
Stainless steel Wear-resistant
stainless steel
In-house test conditions
Size: RS50 No. of links: 66 Working load: 1.85 kN
Standard stainless Sprockets: 17 teeth (drive/driven) RPM: 185 r/min
steel sprocket after use Environment: Ambient temperature, dry condition

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LAMBDA Small Size Conveyor Chain Page 39–

Oil impregnated sintered bushes use NSF-H1 certified oil

Basic Lambda Lubricant

Chain construction (Uses NSF-H1
food grade lubricant)

Sintered bush

Long life without additional lubrication

Lambda Chain can offer up to twice the wear life* of previous models under certain conditions.
*In-house test results; actual results will vary depending on operating conditions.

Integrated Attachment Chain Page 74–

Integrated Attachment Chain is Tsubaki’s special customized attachment

chain that integrates chains with jigs that the customer would normally
attach. The jigs (attachments) are incorporated into the chains in advance.
Before introducing integrated attachment chain After introducing integrated attachment chain
Manufacturing the chain and jigs and mounting the jigs were handled Everything is integrated into Tsubaki
by separate contractors. Process management was complicated and The best solution for all processes, cost, and design.
costly.
Chain manufacturing
Dedicated attachment
integrated with jig

Jig mounting/welding Jig manufacturing

Significant reduction in time and cost

All manufacturing and mounting of jigs is handled by Tsubaki, thereby reducing costs. We centrally manage all drawings using drawing
numbers, making it easy to place your next order. We also handle all inquiries regarding delivery dates and specifications.
comparison

comparison

Drawing storage, ordering, and delivery management

Work-hour

Conventional process Chain manufacturing Jig manufacturing Jig mounting Conventional process
by each contractor
Cost

With integrated Chain manufacturing With integrated Drawing

attachment chain attachment chain centralization
Cost reduction through integration Management with one drawing number

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 Table of Contents

Product Introduction Corrosion Resistant Small Size Conveyor Chain P25

Precautions before Use Double Pitch Chain

Construction RS Attachment Chain

Sprocket Categories and Variations Additional RS Attachment Chains

Product Lineup RF Roller Chain

Ordering Small Size Conveyor Chains BS Attachment Chain

Attachment Spacing and Description 2-Strand Double Pitch Chain

Ordering Sprockets 2-Strand RS Attachment Chain

Poly Steel Attachment Chain

General Use Small Size Conveyor Chain P25

Double Pitch Chain Lube Free Small Size Conveyor Chain P39

RS Attachment Chain Lambda Double Pitch Chain

Additional RS Attachment Chains Long Life Lambda Double Pitch Chain

(X-Λ [X-Lambda])
RF Roller Chain
Lambda RS Attachment Chain
BS Attachment Chain
Long Life Lambda RS Attachment Chain (X-Λ)
2-Strand Double Pitch Chain
Lambda BS Attachment Chain
2-Strand RS Attachment Chain
Lambda RF Roller Chain

Special Small Size Conveyor Chain P52

Hollow Pin Double Pitch Chain

Hollow Pin RS Chain

Curved Double Pitch Chain

Curved RS Attachment Chain

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Plus Attachment Chain P55 Sprockets P119

Speedy Delivery Applicable Sprockets

Stock Designs Double Pitch Sprockets

Film Gripper Chain Sprockets for RS Attachment Chain

Integrated Attachment Chain Sprockets for BS/DIN Standard RS Roller Chain

RS Sprockets for 2-Strand Chain

Indexing Conveyor Chain P79 Stainless Steel RS Sprockets

Bearing Bush Chain Engineering Plastic RS Sprockets

Bearing Cage Chain Sprockets for Double Plus Chain

Mini Tact Chain and Sprockets Sprockets for Double Pitch Top Roller Chain

Indexing Table Chain and Sprockets Sprockets for Outboard Roller RS Chain

Fit Bore

Free Flow Chain P87 Fit Bore BR Type

Double Plus Chain

Center Roller Chain Engineering Manual P142

Accessories for Double Plus Chain Selection

Outboard Roller Chain Handling

Top Roller Chain Inquiry Sheet

For Safe Use, Warranty

What the pictograms mean

Chain Chain number
No. Indicates the page explaining the chain number.
Sprockets
Indicates the page showing the corresponding
sprockets.
Operating temperature range
Indicates the page showing the corresponding
operating temperature range.
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Tsubaki Eco Link Indicates the pages on selection, handling,
The Tsubaki Group cares about the environment. That is why we have established
standards for evaluating the environmental friendliness of our products. Only
troubleshooting, and more.
products that meet our exacting guidelines are recognized as eco-products and
certified with the Tsubaki Eco Link logo.

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 Precautions Before Use
Overview

Be sure to read this entire Small Size Conveyor Chain catalog to make the proper chain selection for your application.
In addition, be sure to indicate the relevant section to the persons who will actually be maintaining the conveyor chain.
The dimensions shown in this catalog are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Read the Following before Use

Caution Small Size Conveyor Chain is a convenient, compact mechanical

device that can transport goods and materials while taking up a
minimal amount of space. However, it does not have an unlimited
service life.
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1. Conveyor chain must be inspected on a regular basis 6. Improper centering, or problems with layout or
and replaced as necessary. It is subject to wear and design, can shorten chain life or cause chain
should be regarded as an expendable item. breakage.
This can be avoided by proper positioning and
alignment.

2. Elongation resulting from wear may cause conveyor 7. Wear on chain parts will generate debris
Special

chain to ride up on a sprocket or break. Proper (wear debris).

lubrication or the use of a lube free chain such as the
Lambda Series can minimize chain elongation and
extend service life.
Special Attachment

3. Wear between the bushes and the rollers will cause 8. When restrictions by law or guidelines exist in
interference between the link plates and guide rails, selecting chain, select the chain based on those
increasing tension on the chain. This may lead to an laws and guidelines, and on allowable tension.
increase in motor power consumption, or may cause Choose a chain with an ample margin.
chain breakage. This situation can be avoided with
proper lubrication or by using Lambda Chain or plastic
roller chain.
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4. Excessive tension may cause chain breakage. This can 9. When link plate holes are enlarged or pin
be avoided through proper selection that anticipates the diameters made smaller to make it easier to insert
inertial force the chain will be subject to. and remove the pin, chain performance may
decrease and cause accidents.

5. Environmental conditions, such as the presence of 10. Contact a Tsubaki representative regarding whether
corrosive liquids or gases, may cause chain breakage. a product contains substances restricted for use
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This can be avoided by selecting a chain material in specific industries and applications.
appropriate to the usage conditions.

Features and Important Points of Conveyor Chains

Sprockets

Features Important Points

1. Can move conveyed goods or materials with almost any 1. No slippage is a strong advantage of conveyor chain, but
shape or form. consideration must be given in
selection when impact resistance
2. Wide operational range, including conveyor length,
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is considered.
transport direction, usage environment, etc.
2. T he mechanical nature of the
3. Can reliably convey goods or materials with no slippage.
chain engaging the sprocket will
4. Highly durable, highly efficient. cause speed variations.

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 Handling Precautions

Overview
1. Mishandling the chain may cause a loss of accuracy. Never handle the chain as shown in photographs 2 and 3.
2. Rough handling such as throwing or dropping the chain will cause twisting deformation and/or a loss of accuracy.
3. Stainless steel chain, in particular, must be handled with care.

Chain Handling
① ②

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
③

Hold the chain so that it does Handling the chain in such a

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not become tangled or twisted. way that it becomes tangled or
looped around itself will cause
it to become twisted and lead Applying excessive load in
to a loss of accuracy. the direction that the chain is
twisted will cause torsion and
lead to a loss of accuracy.

Special
Glossary
1. Maximum Allowable Load

Special Attachment
The maximum allowable load of small size conveyor chain (excluding stainless steel chain and engineering plastic chain*)
is the value derived from the lowest fatigue limit. When a load lower than this value is repetitively applied to the chain,
fatigue failure will never occur.
*Stainless steel and engineered plastic chains: Maximum allowable load is determined from specifying the surface pressure between pins and bushes based
on wear performance.

2. Minimum Tensile Strength

Minimum value determined by taking into account past breakage results. When a given chain breaks under tension, it does

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not pass Tsubaki standards if it breaks under a load lower than this value.

3. Average Tensile Strength

Tensile strength determined from the calculated strengths of each component, taking into account past results. When
tensile tests are performed, the value at failure may be higher or lower than this number, and thus, this value is not
guaranteed.

4. Roller Allowable Load

Typical value that will not cause roller rotational failure, assuming use under lubricated conditions. Free Flow

5. Attachment Allowable Load

Vertical load that an “A” attachment can accept. Depending on the shape and structure of attachments to be installed by
the customer, force may be generated that will cause A attachments to twist. Contact a Tsubaki representative if you have
any concerns.

6. Total Length Tolerance of Conveyor Chain

Sprockets

Length test method and length tolerance are specified as below:

JIS B 1801：2014
RS attachment chain……−0.05% to 0.25%
JIS B 1803：2018
Double pitch chain (without attachments)……0% to 0.15%
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Double pitch chain (with attachments)……−0.05% to 0.25%

The length tolerance of any individual size when subjected to a measured load (e.g. 500 N [50.99 kgf] for RS80) specified
in JIS is 0 to +0.15% of the reference length. The reference length is calculated by multiplying the reference pitch by the
number of links.

7. Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD)

Diameter of the circle circumscribing the tooth profile pitch of the sprocket. (JIS B 1812:2015)
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 Construction
Overview

Double Pitch Chain Construction

・ Double Pitch Roller Chain has the same basic construction as standard roller chain, but chain pitch is twice as long, and the
chain has flat-shaped link plates.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

・ R rollers and S rollers are available, with usage depending on application. (See “Roller Type” on page 11.)
・ Can be used with double pitch sprockets or RS Roller Chain sprockets (with S rollers, when the number of sprocket teeth is 30 or more).
・ Ideal for applications where the conveying distance is relatively long or the speed is low.

Outer Link with Attachment

Press Fit

Double Pitch
Press Fit
Pin
Lube Free

Inner Link with Attachment

Bush

Roller

Press Fit

Offset Pin Slip Fit

Press Fit Inner Plate

Special

Bush
Outer Plate
Roller
Connecting
Plate
ain
Special Attachment

Slip Fit Ch
se
Ba

Slip Fit

Slip Fit k
Lin
ting
ec
Spring Clip nn
Co

Cotter Pin
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ink
tL
fse
Of
1. Plate
The pitch, roller diameter, and inner width of the inner The plate bears the tension placed on the
link are considered the basic three dimensions of a chain. Because the accuracy of the holes
roller chain. When these dimensions are identical, into which pins or bushes are fit affects
a roller chain and sprocket are dimensionally chain quality, plates are manufactured
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compatible. with particular precision and finished into

tough plates with high fatigue strength
and impact resistance.
Slip Fit
When the shafts and holes are fitted together, there
is a continuous loose fit. This is a fit where the range
of tolerance for the hole is larger than the range of
2. Pin
tolerance for the shaft (pin or bush). The two ends of the pin are inserted into
Sprockets

holes in the outer plates and riveted in

place. For Hollow Pin Chain and Poly
Press Fit
Steel Chain, they are inserted only.
When the shafts and holes are fitted together, there is a
Because the pins are subject to shearing
continuous interferential fit. This is a fit where the range
and bending forces via the plates, and
of tolerance for the hole is smaller than the range of
because the bushes rotate and slide
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tolerance for the shaft (pin or bush).

along the pins as the chain articulates,
The dimensions shown in this catalog are nominal dimensions and they are manufactured with an emphasis
may differ from actual dimensions. on strength and wear resistance.

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 Overview
RS Attachment Chain Construction
・ This chain is a standard RS Roller Chain with added attachments.
・ Because the chain pitch is smaller, it can transport small objects using a small pitch, and is ideal for general applications

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
where conveying distance is short.
・ Runs quietly, smoothly and can travel at high speeds.
・ RS Roller Chain sprockets can be used in almost all cases.

Outer Link with Attachment

Press Fit
RS
Pin Press Fit Inner Link with Attachment

Lube Free
Bush
Offset Pin
Roller

Press Fit Slip Fit

Press Fit

Bush

Special
Roller Inner Plate
Slip Fit
Outer Plate

Special Attachment
Slip Fit ain
Slip Fit Ch
Base

Connecting
Plate k
Lin
Cotter Pin ting
Spring Clip ec
nn
Co

ink
tL

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e
O ffs

3. Bush 6. Spring Clip/Cotter Pin

The two ends of the bushes are inserted Spring clips and cotter pins prevent the
into the inner plate and function as connecting plates from detaching and
bearings for the pins and rollers. They are important components to maintain
are subject to complex forces through the intrinsic strength of the chain. Always Free Flow
the various parts, and are finished install these parts.
to specifications having high wear
resistance. 7. Inner Link
The ends of the two bushes are inserted
4. Roller into the inner plate to form the inner link.
Rollers are slip fit onto the bushes, and Rollers are slip fit over the outside of the
lighten mechanical shock when the bushes.
Sprockets

chain engages the sprocket. In addition,

they serve to reduce running resistance 8. Outer Link
by turning while the chain is in motion,
The ends of the two pins are inserted into
making the chain run smoothly. Wear
the outer plate. The ends of the pins other
resistance is important.
than those on the connecting links are
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riveted in place to prevent detachment.

5. Attachment For Hollow Pin Chain and Poly Steel
Bolt holes are drilled for attachments. Chain, they are inserted only.
(For details, see page 12: “Standard
Attachments”.)

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 Construction
Overview

Connecting Parts

1. Connecting Links (Code: JL, PJL) ■ Connecting Link Application Table

1) A chain normally consists of multiple interconnected
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Form Clip Type Cotter Pin Type

links and so requires a connecting link. RF2060 or Smaller RF2080 or Larger
2) Connecting links are available with attachments Chain Size
R60 or Smaller R80 or Larger
(abbreviated: Attachment JL) or without attachments
(abbreviated: Plain JL).

Plain JL
Connecting links for small size conveyor chain (Plain JL)
differ in specifications from drive chain (RS roller chain) Spring Clip Cotter Pin

Double Pitch
connecting links. They cannot be used for drive chains. Connecting Connecting
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Plate Code: JL Plate Code: JL

3) Connecting links are available with either spring clips
or cotter pins to prevent the connecting plate from

Attachment JL
detaching. See chart at right.
4) The connecting plates may be plated for identification
purposes. Please contact us for the details of applicable
products. Spring Clip Code: JL Cotter Pin Code: JL
2. Offset Links (Code: OL)
Special

1) An offset link is used when a strand of chain has an odd

number of links. Plain JL
2) Attachment offset links are not available.
Offset Plate Spring Clip Code: PJL Cotter Pin Code: PJL
Special Attachment

RS

Attachment JL

Offset Pin
Spring Clip Code: JL Cotter Pin Code: JL
For Cotter Pin For Note: NS specifications use a cotter pin on the connecting link regardless of
Double Pitch Chain RS Attachment Chain size. Please contact a Tsubaki representative if a clip is needed.
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Roller Type

1. R Roller 3. RP Roller
The roller diameter is larger than the plate width, and the Plastic R roller. Lightweight and low noise. Used in plastic
roller is used in Double Pitch Chain. R rollers are the most roller double pitch chain.
basic and feature high load carrying capacity and low
4. RPKV Roller
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frictional resistance.
Higher heat resistance than RP rollers. Used in KV Series
R Roller plastic roller double pitch chain.

5. RPSN Roller
A lower-noise version of RP rollers. Used in low-noise plastic
Roller support example roller double pitch chain.
2. S Roller
Sprockets

The roller diameter is smaller than the plate width. 6. SP Roller

Effectively reduces shock and wear when the chain engages Plastic S roller. Lightweight and low noise.
the sprocket.
S Roller
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S Roller Roller support example

Roller support example

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 Overview
Standard Attachments
1. A1, A2 Attachments 5. GNK1 Attachment
An A attachment has a bent link plate that extends out on The GNK1 attachment indicates a chain with a bolt hole

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
one side of the chain, forming an L-shape. The attachment drilled into the center of the link plates on both sides of the
comes with one or two bolt holes and is designated as A1 chain. (Available only for S rollers on Double Pitch Chains.)
or A2, respectively (A1 only for RS type).

Single strand with Single strand with

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A2 attachment every link GNK1 attachment every link

2. K1, K2 Attachments 6. EP Attachment (Extended Pin)

A K attachment has a bent link plate that extends out on One end of the pins is extended on one side of the chain.
both sides of the chain. The attachment comes with one or
two bolt holes and is designated as K1 or K2, respectively
(K1 only for RS type).

Special
Single strand with Single strand with
K2 attachment every link EP attachment every link

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3. SA1, SA2 Attachments 7. Hollow Pin Chain
With an SA attachment, the link plate is extended vertically In Hollow Pin Chain, the pins have a hole, allowing for
on one side of the chain. The attachment comes with installation of various attachments.
one or two bolt holes and is designated as SA1 or SA2,
respectively (SA1 only for RS type).

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Single strand with
SA2 attachment every link Attachment Positioning
Chains can be assembled with an attachment on
4. SK1, SK2 Attachments every link plate or at intervals of two or more links.
With an SK attachment, the link plate is extended vertically However, placing an attachment on an outside link at
on both sides of the chain. The attachment comes with an interval of an even number of links is convenient for Free Flow
one or two bolt holes and is designated as SK1 or SK2, maintenance purposes.
respectively (SK1 only for RS type). Single strand with
A2 attachment
every second link

Single strand with

Sprockets

Single strand with A1 attachment

SK2 attachment every link every fourth link

Note: AA1, SAA1, WA1, and other attachments are also available for RS attachment chains. (See page 31.)

Plus α Attachments
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Speedy Delivery Stock Designs

Tsubakimoto maintains a stock of parts with special Tsubakimoto has a portfolio of reliable designs with a track
dimensions and a proven track record of performance, and record of success. Selecting from among these designs
can handle stock orders and quick deliveries. will lead to better design efficiency for your application as a
• Speedy delivery service is ideal for situations in which standard whole. (See pages 61 to 73.)
dimension products do not fit exactly.
• Lube Free Lambda Chain is also available. (See pages 56 to 60.)
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 Sprocket Categories and Variations
Overview

Sprocket Categories

Double Pitch
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Special sprockets are required for R rollers.

If the base chain roller is an S roller, RS sprockets can be used when the number of sprocket teeth is 30 or more. Special
sprockets are required when the number of sprocket teeth is 29 or fewer.

RS Attachment Chain

In most cases, standard RS sprockets can be used.

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A special sprocket may be required when the sprocket diameter is small or when special attachments are installed.

Double Pitch Sprocket Engagement

1) Among double pitch sprockets, if the base chain rollers are S rollers,
it is a multi-engagement sprocket, and the chain engages with every
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other tooth.
2) The number of teeth that actually engage is called the number
RF chain (for S rollers)
of effective teeth, as opposed to the number of actual teeth.
(multi-engagement sprocket)
S roller sprocket For S rollers, when the number of actual teeth is odd, the roller
engages with different teeth for each rotation of the sprocket.
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Consequently, the sprocket wears less and has a longer service life.

Double
engagement
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RF chain (for R rollers) R roller sprocket

Applicable Sprockets
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R rollers Use double pitch sprockets

Double Pitch
Use double pitch sprockets.
S rollers
RS sprockets can be used when the number of sprocket teeth is 30 or more.
Sprockets

RS Attachment Chain RS sprockets can be used.

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 Overview
Sprocket Variations
Pilot Bore Series

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Wide selection of products. Conforms to JIS standards. Models in frequently used sizes and with
frequently used number of teeth are stock items. Available with pilot bore, or in stainless steel or
engineering plastic. Pilot Bore Series’ shaft holes need to be machined prior to use.

Fit Bore Sprockets with Bore Finishing

Lube Free
Applicable products: Double pitch sprockets (steel, stainless steel)
Sprockets for Double Plus chain
RS sprockets (steel, stainless steel)
♦ Features
Smart There are codes for the types of finishing, making ordering by model number accurate.
Smooth The customer does not need to create a drawing or attach one when ordering. We can

Special
also provide drawings for checking specifications.
Speedy Can be used as-is when received.

S Type Lock Sprockets

Special Attachment
Applicable products: Double pitch sprocket S rollers/R rollers
RS sprockets
S type Lock Sprockets have friction-type locking devices that enable keyless mounting of
sprockets on shafts.

♦ Features
1. No wobbling after mounting (tightening)

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2. Easy phase alignment
3. Easy mounting and dismounting
4. No retainers required

♦ Tightening Principle
The inner diameter of the sprocket and the outer diameter of the lock sleeve Free Flow
are tapered. When the mounting bolts are tightened, the sprocket will slide
and move up on the tapered surface. A wedge action will generate force P
and force P’ in the radial direction to press on the shaft and tapered inner
side, and frictional force will tightly secure the sprocket and shaft.

♦ Bolt Tightening Positions

The same sleeve is used for all models, so some holes may not be used.
Sprockets

Check the installation guide that comes with the product before attaching the
mounting bolts for use.

♦ Direction of Sprocket Movement when Tightening Bolts

When mounting an S Type Lock Sprocket, the sprocket will move 0.5mm to
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1.0mm in the direction of the shaft between the time the sprocket is initially
secured and the time the sprocket is tightened. Therefore, take this movement
into consideration when centering the sprocket. The amount of sprocket
movement varies with the type. (See the illustration on the right.)

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 Product Lineup
Overview

Series Operating
Series Product Name Features, Applications Temperature Lubrication
Code Range (˚C)
Double Pitch Chain, RS Attachment Chain*1
General Use

− General uses, carbon steel

Small Size
Conveyor
Chain

RF Roller Chain − Direct placement of materials on chain Anti-rust

−10 to 150
pre-lube
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

BS Attachment Chain − ISO 6060 B Series conveyor chain

Water immersion, acids/alkalis, and
SS −20 to 400 Not lubed*7
low-/hightemperature environments
1.8 times the allowable load of SS chain; Volatile corrosion
HS –10 to 150
less corrosion resistance than SS chain inhibitor
Stainless Steel Double Pitch Chain Slightly less corrosion resistance
Stainless Steel RS Attachment Chain AS Lubricant
than SS −20 to 400
Corrosion Resistant Small Size Conveyor Chain

NS Higher corrosion resistance than SS chain

Non-lubricated in high-temperature Not lubed*7
LSK −20 to 180
environments; long life
Lube Free

Environments requiring mild

NP
Surface-Treated Double Pitch Chain corrosion resistance Anti-rust
−10 to 150
Surface-Treated RS Attachment Chain Exposed outdoor environments, pre-lube
NEP
exposure to seawater
Environments requiring corrosion
Poly Steel Attachment Chain PC −20 to 80 Not lubed*7
resistance and no lubrication
− Volatile
Environments requiring lightweight −10 to 80 corrosion
Plastic Roller Double Pitch Chain NP inhibitor
and low-noise applications
Special

SS −20 to 80 Not lubed*7

− Volatile
Plastic Roller Double Pitch Chain Low-Noise Series Even lower noise levels than −10 to 80 corrosion
NP inhibitor
(RPSN) engineering plastic rollers
SS −20 to 80 Not lubed*7
Environments requiring heat and
Special Attachment

Plastic Roller Double Pitch Chain KV Series (RPKV) SS −20 to 180

chemical resistance
Water immersion, acids/alkalis, and Not lubed*7
Stainless Steel Hollow Pin Double Pitch Chain
SS low-/hightemperature environments; −20 to 400
Stainless Steel Hollow Pin RS Chain
conveyance by hollow attachment pin
Lambda Double Pitch Chain, Dimensionally interchangeable with
LMC
Lambda RS Attachment Chain general-use small size conveyor chain
Lube Free Small Size Conveyor

−10 to 150
BS Lambda Attachment Chain LM ISO 6060 B Series lube-free chain
X-Lambda Double Pitch Chain
LMCX Felt seal improves wear resistance −10 to 60
High Precision

X-Lambda RS Attachment Chain Volatile

Chain

Surface-Treated Lambda Double Pitch Chain corrosion

LMCNP Nickel-plated (NP)
Surface-Treated Lambda RS Attachment Chain inhibitor
Lambda RF Roller Chain LMC Lube-free chain with flat plates −10 to 150
Lambda Hollow Pin Double Pitch Chain Uses special oil-impregnated sintered
LMCHP
Lambda Hollow Pin RS Chain bushes for hollow pin bushes
Lambda KF Series Double Pitch Chain
LMCKF Uses heat-resistant lubrication −10 to 230*2
Lambda KF Series RS Attachment Chain
Conveyance by hollow attachment
Small Size
Conveyor

Hollow Pin Double Pitch Chain, Hollow Pin RS Chain HP

Special

Anti-rust
Chain

pin
Free Flow

−10 to 150
pre-lube
Curved Double Pitch Chain, Curved RS Attachment Chain CU Curved conveyance
NB Anti-rust
Indexing Conveyor Chain

Zero wear elongation*3 −10 to 150

Bearing Bush Chain NBH pre-lube
(other than initial wear)
NBSS −10 to 60 Not lubed*7
Low-cost alternative to Bearing Bush Anti-rust
Bearing Cage Chain NC −10 to 60
Chain pre-lube
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Indexing Table Chain − For high-precision positioning −10 to 60

Not lubed*7
For high-precision positioning of
Mini Tact Chain − 10 to 40
small work
Double Plus Chain − 2.5x speed
2.5x speed; prevents small parts *5 Anti-rust
Free Flow Chain

Double Plus Chain with Snap Cover − pre-lube

from falling into frame
(plastic
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Center Roller Chain − Same-speed conveyance −10 to 150 rollers:

Double Pitch Chain with Outboard Rollers volatile
− Free flow chain with outboard rollers
RS Chain with Outboard Rollers corrosion
*5 inhibitor)*6
Double Pitch Chain with Top Rollers
− Free flow chain with top rollers
RS Chain with Top Rollers
*1: Includes additional RS attachment chains, 2-strand double pitch chain, and 2-strand RS attachment chain.
*2: Depending on your usage environment, you may need to multiply the allowable load by one of the factors listed on page 149, table 22 when selecting your chain.
*3: Wear elongation of Bearing Bush Chain (SS) is extremely small.

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Chain Size
Double Pitch Chain RS Attachment Chain See Page
2030 2040 2050 2060 2080 2100 2120 2160 25 35 40 50 60 80 100 120 140 160
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08B 10B 12B 16B 20B 24B

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BC50S45 BC50D45 BC75S60 BC75D60 BC100S70 BC100D70 BC150S90 BC150D90
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*4: Use a lubricant suited to the operating temperature. (See page 162, table 27.)
*5: Differs according to chain series and roller type. Refer to the following pages: Page 100 for Double Plus chain, page 112 for outboard roller chain, page 121 for top roller chain.
*6: Volatile corrosion inhibitor is used for plastic roller chains and lubrication is applied to double plus steel roller chains and center roller chains.
*7: Oil adheres from assembly.

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Overview

To order small size conveyor chain, you need to specify chain size, series, attachment, length (number of links), and formation.
The following pages show general ordering examples and points to keep in mind. For custom-made chains, please contact a
Tsubaki representative.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

1. Basic Structure of Model Numbers

When ordering, be sure to order by model number to avoid any errors in the chain main unit, attachments, and so on.
Refer to the individual product pages for chain size and other details.
Model numbering differs for Free Flow Chain. Refer to pages 92, 105, 106, and 114.
Lube Free

1. Chains
◆ Model numbering example: Double pitch chain

RF2060 R - NP - 1L A2 + 150L - JR - P 2 H

◆ Model numbering example: RS attachment chain

Special

RS80 - LMC - 2L K1 + 200L - JR - T 2 H

2. Connecting Links, Offset Links

◆ Model numbering example: Connecting link
Special Attachment

RF2060 - NP - A2 - JL 10 K

◆ Model numbering example: Offset link

RS80 - LMC - OL 5 K
High Precision

Indicates chain size.

① Size Double pitch chain RF2〇〇〇
RS attachment chain RS〇〇
② Roller type Indicates the type of roller. See page 11
③ Series Chain series code that combines material, heat treatment, and configuration. Refer to the product page
Free Flow

④ Attachment spacing Indicates the the spacing between the attachments. See page 21
Indicates the type of attachment.
■ Attachment position can be specified as an inner link or an outer link only
when the attachment spacing is an even number of links. In general,
⑤ Attachment type See page 21
attachment will be on an outer link.
When attaching an A2 attachment on outer links A2
When attaching an A2 attachment on inner links A2RL
Sprockets

Specify the number of links. Chains are configured in standard-length units.

⑥ Number of links If total length exceeds the unit length, units and fractional length will be supplied
separately.
⑦ End link Indicates the configuration of the chain ends. See page 18
⑧ Options Indicates options available for meeting special user requirements. See page 18
Enter the code for the part.
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Connecting link
Offset link See page 11
⑨ Part name w/attachment Plain
Double pitch chain JL OL
RS attachment chain JL PJL POL

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2. End Links

Meaning of codes is as follows.

Connecting link: J (JK when preassembled)

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A B
Offset link: O (OK when preassembled) side side
Inner link: R
Select the end link on the A side and B side of the specified chain from the table below.

No. of End Link End Link

A B A B
Links Code Code

Even
JR JKR

Lube Free
number

RR JJ

Special
Odd
JO JKJK
number

Special Attachment
JOK JKOK

Note: 1. Spring clips or cotter pins for JR, JO, and JJ links are not pre-assembled prior to shipping.
2. JOK connecting links do not have spring clips or cotter pins pre-assembled. Offset links are shipped pre-assembled to the chain.

3. Option Codes

High Precision
Option
Option Name Description
Code

As a general rule, if the specified number of links exceeds a standard unit length, we will
make up the chain by splitting it into a standard length plus a fractional number of links.
Long-length If you require a chain configured as a single unit, specify “long-length formation”. There
T is a limit to the length of the chain depending on the size of the chain and the shipping
formation
method. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
Free Flow
There is no extra cost for this option.
Note: Not applicable to Double Plus chain or Center Roller chain.

Chains will stretch a little from the start of use. This option mitigates this elongation.
P Pre-stretched
Additional fees apply.

Attachments on a set of chains to be used in parallel are manufactured to be symmetrical.

Page 20 shows examples when half assembled in mirror image is applied and when not.
Sprockets

Half assembled If you specify half assembled in mirror image, order an even number of chain strands.
H Additional fees apply.
in mirror image
Note: 1. Not applicable to chains without attachments such as double pitch (without attachments) and Double
Plus chains.
2. Not applicable to EP attachments.

Deviations in chain length exist due to the manufacturing tolerances of the parts. When
chains are to be used in parallel and minimizing the relative difference in the lengths is
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2 necessary, request a matched and tagged chain. Additional fees apply.

Matched and
3
tagged chain 2: Two parallel strands. Place orders in a quantity multiplied by two.
4 3: Three parallel strands. Place orders in a quantity multiplied by three.
4: Four parallel strands. Place orders in a quantity multiplied by four.
Note: RF roller chains in sizes from RF35 to RF60 cannot be matched and tagged if they are 610 mm or shorter.

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Overview

4. Ordering Examples

Small size conveyor chains are ordered by specifying model number and quantity.
1. Chains
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

➡ Ordering example
Ordering 10 pieces of 8-link RF2020 chain with S rollers
Model Number
RF2080S+8L-JR
Quantity
10H
8L - JR X10H
Note: The product will be delivered without cotter pins preassembled.
Lube Free

2. Connecting Links
➡ Ordering example ➡ Ordering example
Ordering 10 connecting links with A1 attachments for RS80 chain Ordering 5 pieces of offset links for RF2060 chain

Model Number Quantity Model Number Quantity

RS80-A1-JL 10K RF2060S-OL 5K

3. Chains (Stock Items, Standard Lengths)

Special

Selected products are available as stock items in ➡ Ordering example

standard lengths (approx. 3 m). Stock items can be Ordering 20 pieces of RS80 chain standard length units with A1 attachments on every link
ordered in standard length units. Refer to the table Model Number Quantity
below for applicable products and model numbers. RS80-1LA1-U 20U
Special Attachment

■ Double Pitch Chain Stock Items

Double Pitch
Size General Use Other Series
S Roller R Roller S Roller R Roller
RF2040S-U RF2040R-U RF2040S-SS-U RF2040R-SS-U
RF2040S-1LA2-U RF2040S-1LA1-U RF2040R-1LA2-U RF2040S-NP-U RF2040R-NP-U
RF2040 RF2040S-2LA2-U RF2040R-2LA2-U RF2040S-LMC-U
RF2040S-1LK2-U RF2040S-1LK1-U RF2040R-1LK2-U RF2040S-HP-U RF2040R-HP-U
RF2040S-2LK2-U RF2040R-2LK2-U
High Precision

RF2050S-U RF2050R-U RF2050S-SS-U RF2050R-SS-U

RF2050S-1LA2-U RF2050S-1LA1-U RF2050R-1LA2-U RF2050S-NP-U RF2050R-NP-U
RF2050 RF2050S-2LA2-U RF2050R-2LA2-U RF2050S-LMC-U
RF2050S-1LK2-U RF2050S-1LK1-U RF2050R-1LK2-U RF2050S-HP-U RF2050R-HP-U
RF2050S-2LK2-U RF2050R-2LK2-U
RF2060S-U RF2060R-U RF2060S-SS-U RF2060R-SS-U
RF2060S-1LA2-U RF2060S-1LA1-U RF2060R-1LA2-U RF2060S-SS-1LA2-U RF2060R-SS-1LA2-U
RF2060S-2LA2-U RF2060R-2LA2-U RF2060S-SS-2LA2-U RF2060R-SS-2LA2-U
RF2060 RF2060S-4LA2-U RF2060R-4LA2-U RF2060S-SS-4LA2-U RF2060R-SS-4LA2-U
RF2060S-1LK2-U RF2060S-1LK1-U RF2060R-1LK2-U RF2060S-NP-U RF2060R-NP-U
RF2060S-2LK2-U RF2060R-2LK2-U RF2060S-LMC-U RF2060R-LMC-U
RF2060S-HP-U RF2060R-HP-U
Free Flow

RF2080S-U RF2080R-U RF2080S-SS-U RF2080R-SS-U

RF2080S-1LA2-U RF2080S-1LA1-U RF2080R-1LA2-U RF2080RP-SS-U
RF2080 RF2080S-2LA2-U RF2080S-2LA1-U RF2080R-2LA2-U RF2080S-NP-U RF2080R-NP-U
RF2080S-1LK2-U RF2080S-1LK1-U RF2080R-1LK2-U RF2080S-HP-U RF2080R-HP-U
RF2080S-2LK2-U RF2080R-2LK2-U
RF2100S-U RF2100R-U
RF2100S-1LA2-U RF2100R-1LA2-U
RF2100 RF2100S-2LA2-U RF2100R-2LA2-U
RF2100S-1LK2-U RF2100R-1LK2-U
RF2100S-2LK2-U RF2100R-2LK2-U
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■ RS Attachment Chain and RF Roller Chain Stock Items

RS Attachment Chain
Size General Use RF Roller Chain
Other Series
Each Link Every Other Link
RS35 RS35-LMC-U
RS40-1LA1-U RS40-2LA1-U RS40-LMC-U RF40-U
RS40
RS40-1LK1-U RS40-2LK1-U RS40-HP-U RF40-LMC-U
RS50-1LA1-U RS50-2LA1-U RS50-LMC-U RF50-U
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RS50
RS50-1LK1-U RS50-2LK1-U RS50-HP-U RF50-LMC-U
RS60-1LA1-U RS60-2LA1-U RS60-LMC-U RF60-U
RS60
RS60-1LK1-U RS60-2LK1-U RS60-HP-U RF60-LMC-U
RS80-1LA1-U RS80-2LA1-U RS80-SS-1LA1-U RF80-U
RS80 RS80-1LK1-U RS80-2LK1-U RS80-SS-1LK1-U RF80-LMC-U
RS80-HP-U
RS100-1LA1-U RS100-2LA1-U
RS100
RS100-1LK1-U RS100-2LK1-U

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5. Half Assembled in Mirror Image, Double Row Chains

1. Variations in shipping form depending on whether or not chain is half assembled in mirror image

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
When half assembled in mirror image is not specified
Model number: RS80-LMC-3LA1+102L-JR Quantity: 2H
Packing A: 102L (link) x 2H (strand)

Lube Free
When half assembled in mirror image is specified
Model number: RS80-LMC-3LA1+102L-JR-H Quantity: 2H
Packing A: 102L (link) x 1H (strand)
A’: 102L (link) x 1H (strand)

Special
Special Attachment
2. How to count the number of links in double row chain
Double row chains (two strands of chain with stay pins, etc. attached) are counted as a single unit.
One pitch of double row chain equals one link.
Example) Specs: Stay pin on each link

High Precision
Quantity: 8 links = 8 links x 1 strand as shown in the figure below

Free Flow
Note: Chains with stay pins (TN) are usually shipped with the stay pins separate.
Even when shipped disassembled, one pitch of double row chain is still one link.
Contact a Tsubaki representative regarding shipping the chain with stay pins pre-assembled.
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Overview

Attachment Spacing
Model Number Diagram
and Type
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

RS40−1LA1

1L A1 Connecting
Connecting link link
1L 1L 1L 1L 1L/A1 repeat
RS40−A1-JL
Lube Free

RS40−2LA1

2L A1 Connecting
Connecting link link
2L 2L 2L/A1 repeat
RS40−A1−JL
Special

RS40−2LA1RL
Connecting
link
2L A1RL 1L 2L 2L/A1RL repeat
Connecting link
Special Attachment

RS40−PJL Attachment on inner link (RL)

RS40−3LA1
High Precision

Connecting
3L A1 link
Connecting link 1L 3L 3L 3L/A1 repeat
RS40−PJL 6L
Free Flow

RS40−1L2LA1
Connecting
1L2L A1 link
Connecting link 1L 2L 1L 2L 1L 2L 1L2L/A1 repeat
RS40−A1−JL 6L
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RS40−4LA1

4L A1 Connecting
Connecting link link
2L 4L 4L/A1 repeat
RS40−PJL
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Attachment Spacing
Model Number Diagram
and Type

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
RS40−2L4LA1
Connecting
2L4L A1 link
Connecting link 2L 2L 4L 2L4L/A1 repeat

RS40−PJL 6L

Lube Free
RS40−2L2L4LA1
Connecting
2L2L4L A1 link
Connecting link 2L 2L 2L 4L 2L2L4L/A1 repeat

RS40−PJL 8L

Special
RS40−1LEP
Connecting
link
Connecting link
1L EP

Special Attachment
1L 1L 1L/EP repeat

RS40−1LEP−JL

RS40−2LEP

High Precision
Connecting
2L EP link
Connecting link
2L 2L 2L/EP repeat
RS40−2LEP−JL

Free Flow
RS40−3LEP
Connecting

Connecting link
3L EP link
1L 3L 3L 3L/EP repeat
RS40−3LEP−JL 6L
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RS40−4LEP
Connecting
link
Connecting link
4L EP
2L 4L 4L/EP repeat
RS40−PJL
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Note: 1. When attachment spacing is four (4) links or more, attachments are provided on the chain beginning at the outer link following the connecting link (CL).
2. If there is no repeatability in the spacing of the attachments, please use a schematic drawing to specify the chain formation.

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General Use/
Overview Corrosion Resistant Lube Free Special Special Attachment High Precision Free Flow Sprockets Engineering Manual
 Ordering Sprockets

Overview
This page shows general ordering examples and points to keep in mind when ordering small size conveyor chain sprockets.

1. Basic Structure of Model Numbers

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
When ordering, be sure to order by model number to avoid any errors in sprocket specifications.
Refer to the product pages for sizes, processing/machining, and other details.

1. Double Pitch Sprockets

◆ Model numbering example: Standard pilot bore sprocket

RF2050 S - 1 B 912T - SS 2 K

Lube Free
◆ Model numbering example: S type Lock Sprocket

RF2060 R - 1 B 1200T - S4830A 2 K

◆ Model numbering example: Fit Bore Sprocket

Special
RF2040 S - 1 B 1012T - SS - H30N-J08D2M06 3 K

2. RS Sprockets
◆ Model numbering example: Standard pilot bore sprocket

Special Attachment
RS60 - 1 B 35T Q 1 K
Q

① Size Indicates chain size.

② Roller type Indicates the type of roller.

High Precision
③ Number of strands Indicates the number of chain strands. Refer to the product page
④ Hub type Indicates the type of hub. Refer to the product page
Indicates the number of effective teeth for double pitch sprockets.
⑤ Number of teeth 912T means 9 1/2 teeth, and 1200T means 12 teeth. See pages 121 and 125
Indicates the number of actual teeth for RS sprockets.
Indicates sprocket material.
⑥ Material See pages 121 and 125
[Blank]: Steel, SS: Stainless steel, P: Engineering plastic
Free Flow
1 Sleeve model Indicates lock sleeve specifications and shaft bore diameter. See page 123
2 Additional machining Indicates the type of additional machining on the sprocket. See page 135
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Overview

General Use Small Size Conveyor Chain

Double Pitch Chain RS Attachment Chain
An attachment conveyor chain with double Perfect for conveying small items with a small
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

the pitch of RS Attachment Chain with a flat pitch on short conveyors (usually 10 m or less).
plate contour. Conforms to ISO 1275-A, ASME Ideal for low-noise and other environment-
B29.100, and JIS B1803 standards. friendly applications.
1. High precision across the total length
2. Can use R or S rollers, allowing for use in
various applications

Stainless Steel Double Pitch / Stainless Steel RS Attachment Chain

Lube Free

Combinations of various materials allow these chains to be used in water and in corrosive atmospheres that are acidic or alkaline,
as well as in special environments such as low and high temperatures. Double Pitch and RS Attachment Chains are available.
For further details, see page 157, Table 24 “Corrosion Resistance Guide for Corrosion Resistant Chains and Sprockets.”
Note: 1. Spring clips are 17-7 stainless steel and cotter pins are 18-8 stainless steel.
2. Caution! Certain chemicals at some concentrations may cause corrosion.

SS Series Series Code: SS

1. Standard corrosion-resistant chain
2. Can be used in water and special atmospheres that are acidic or alkaline, and at low and
Special

high temperatures (–20°C to 400°C)

3. Marginally magnetic due to the cold-forming process
4. 18-8 stainless steel
SS Series
HS Series Series Code: HS
Special Attachment

1. Ideal for when a longer-life stainless steel chain is needed (longer than with SS chain).
2. Maximum allowable load 1.8 times greater than SS chains
3. Corrosion resistance is slightly less than that of SS chains
4. Operating temperature range: –20°C to 150°C
5. Chain is magnetic
6. Pins, bushes, and S rollers are special stainless steel. Plates and R rollers are 18-8
stainless steel. HS Series

NS Series Series Code: NS

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1. Used for applications that require higher corrosion resistance than SS chains
2. Can be used in water and special atmospheres that are acidic or alkaline, and at low and
high temperatures (–20°C to 400°C)
3. All connecting links use cotter pins, regardless of chain size (except for RS25)
4. Base chain is 18-12 stainless steel
5. Cotter pins for RF2080 and RS80 chains are 18-8 stainless steel

AS Series Series Code: AS

Free Flow

1. Corrosion resistance is slightly less than that of SS chains

2. Chain is magnetic
3. Pins and S rollers are precipitation hardened stainless steel. Plates, bushes, and R rollers
are 18-8 stainless steel

LSK Series Series Code: LSK

1. Ideal for when a longer-life stainless steel chain is needed (longer than with SS chain).
Has 4 times the wear life of SS chain at ambient temperatures and 3 times the wear life
Sprockets

of SS chain at 180°C (in-house tests)

2. Operating temperature range: –20°C to 180°C
3. Less initial elongation than SS chain reduces the need for maintenance
4. Marginally magnetic due to the cold-forming process LSK Series
5. Base chain is 18-8 stainless steel. Bushes are a combination of 18-8 stainless steel and
special engineering plastic
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Surface-Treated Double Pitch / Surface-Treated RS Attachment Chain
A surface treatment has been applied to standard small size conveyor chain for improved corrosion resistance.
Double Pitch and RS Attachment Chains are available.

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
NP Series* Series Code: NP
1. Nickel plating not only improves appearance but also adds a small degree of corrosion
resistance. RoHS compliant. Can be used in applications where there is slight exposure
to water.
2. Operating temperature range: –10°C to 150°C. Use a lubricant appropriate for the
operating temperature. Refer to Table 27 on page 168.
3. Nickel plating on steel (all components heat-treated steel) NP Series
NEP Series* Series Code: NEP

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1. Tsubaki’s uniquely developed special coating and special resin coating provide superior
saltwater, weather, alkaline chemical, and all-around corrosion resistance and excellent
durability. Its revolutionary surface treatment is eco-friendly and contains no harmful
chromium. RoHS compliant.
Note: Contact a Tsubaki representative if using in a high-temperature steam environment.
2. Avoid using in conjunction with stainless steel sprockets at all possible costs
3. Operating temperature range: –10°C to 150°C. Use a lubricant appropriate for the
operating temperature. Refer to Table 27 on page 168. NEP Series
4. Special surface treatment on steel (all components heat-treated steel)

Special
* Do not use NP and NEP chains if the chain will come in direct contact with food or where coating flakes or wear dust can contaminate food. Also, in non-food
applications, appropriately cover the chain or contact a Tsubaki representative about chain selection if using in environments where coating flakes or wear dust
present problems. Though nickel is not subject to the Japan Food Sanitation Act or the Industrial Safety and Health Act, plating on sliding parts can peel.

Poly Steel Attachment Chain Series Code: PC

The combination of polyacetal inner links and 18-8 stainless steel outer link plates

Special Attachment
effectively incorporates the advantages of materials into one chain.
1. Lube-free and corrosion resistant
2. Low noise (approx. 5 dB less than standard steel chain)
3. Lightweight (approx. 50% less than standard steel chain)
4. Operating temperature range: –20°C to 80°C 5. Engineering plastic color: White
6. ANSI and BIS/DN chains are available
Note: PC-SY Series (Super Chemical Resistant) with better chemical resistance is available on request. Contact a Tsubaki representative.
Maximum allowable load of PC-SY chain is approximately 60% of that of PC chain.

High Precision
Plastic Roller Double Pitch Chain Roller Type: RP
1. Lightweight (approx. 30% less than steel chain) 3. Low running resistance (approx. 30% less than steel chain)
2. Low noise (approx. 5 to 7 dB less than steel chain) 4. Engineering plastic roller color: White (P)
Standard Series Series Code: None
1. Engineering plastic rollers
2. Operating temperature range: –10°C to 80°C
3. Engineering plastic rollers (polyacetal) on steel base chain (heat-treated)
NP Series Series Code: NP
Free Flow
Standard Series
1. Mild corrosion resistance
2. Operating temperature range: –10°C to 80°C
3. Parts are nickel-plated except for plastic rollers
SS Series Series Code: SS
1. Corrosion resistant
2. Operating temperature range: –20°C to 80°C
Sprockets

3. Engineering plastic rollers (polyacetal) on 18-8 stainless steel base chain NP Series

KV Series Heat-Resistant Plastic Roller Double Pitch Chain Roller Type: RPKV
1. Excellent heat, chemical, and fire resistance. Conforms to the Japan Food Sanitation Act.
2. Super engineering plastic roller color: Black
3. Operating temperature range: –20°C to 180°C 4. Base chain is only available in SS series
Engineering Manual

Low-Noise Plastic Roller Double Pitch Chain Roller Type: RPSN

1. Special engineering plastic rollers emit even less noise (–7 dB quieter) than standard
engineering plastic rollers
2. Special engineering plastic roller color: Light cream
3. Base chain is available in standard, NP, and SS series
4. Operating temperature range: –10°C to 80°C (standard and NP series), –20°C to 80°C (SS series)
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 Double Pitch Chain
Overview

■ Base Chain

S Roller Offset Link R Roller Offset Link

T
T

T
T
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

L1
L1

L
D D

L
W
D

W
D

L2
L2

R1 R2

Connecting link Connecting link

H
H
H

H
P P
P P P P

■ Attachments
Lube Free

A1 Attachment A2 Attachment EP Attachment GNK1 Attachment

P' P' R roller type not available.
N
O N
K D
O

L3
L4
X

X2
C

X2
C

G
Special

P P
T
S

P P P P
P P
Special Attachment

K1 Attachment K2 Attachment SA1 Attachment

O N O N
K
X

X2
C

X2
C

O1 N T
C
X2
X

C
X2
X

XS
T

C1
T
High Precision

P P P P
P P

SA2 Attachment SK1 Attachment SK2 Attachment

Free Flow

N N
O1 N T
O K T O K T
XS
XS

XS
C1
C2

C2

P P
P P P P
Sprockets

Note: 1. Connecting links of GNK1 attachments (all sizes) use cotter pins.
2. NS series use a cotter pin on the connecting link regardless of size. Contact a Tsubaki representative if a clip is needed.
3. Cotter pins are used on both sides of the offset link pin for stainless steel Double Pitch chain and plastic roller Double Pitch chain (SS series).
4. Attachments shown are S roller type. However, the dimensions for attachments are the same when R rollers are used. Also, the drawings show
attachments added on every link.
5. RS sprockets can be used with S rollers if the sprocket has 30 or more teeth. A Double Pitch sprocket will be needed if the sprocket has fewer than 30
teeth.
6. Actual dimension P' may differ from P. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
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 Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.121–, 125– p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Roller Dia. Width
Between
Pin Offset Pin Plate Approx. Mass kg/m No. of
Pitch
Roller
Type Inner Link
Size S Roller R Roller Dia. Length Thickness Width Steel Plastic Roller Links per
P Plates L1 L2
R1 R2 W D L T H S Roller R Roller R Roller Unit

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
3.97 8.25 9.95 18.2〈18.6〉
RF2040 25.40 7.92 15.88 7.95 1.5 12.0 0.51 0.87 0.52 120
《3.56》 《8.0》 《9.2》 《18.5》
5.09 10.30 12.0 22.6〈23.9〉
RF2050 31.75 10.16 19.05 9.53 2.0 15.0 0.84 1.30 0.83 96
《4.45》《10.15》《11.85》 《23.9》
5.96 14.55 16.55 31.5〈32.8〉
RF2060 38.10 11.91 22.23 12.70 3.2 17.2 1.51 2.19 1.48 80
《5.09》《14.35》《15.95》 《32.0》
S ※ ※
※
39.9
RF2080 · 50.80 15.88 28.58 15.88 7.94 18.30 20.90 4.0 23.0 2.41 3.52 2.64 60
R 〈42.1〉
21.80 24.50 47.5 4.8 3.54 5.80 3.63
RF2100 63.50 19.05 39.69 19.05 9.54 28.6 48
〈22.30〉〈24.90〉 〈50.0〉 〈5.0〉 〈3.66〉 〈 5.92〉 〈3.75〉
26.95 30.55 59.0 5.6 5.08 8.13

Lube Free
RF2120 76.20 22.23 44.45 25.40 11.11 34.4 − 40
〈28.05〉〈31.75〉 〈63.5〉 〈6.0〉 〈5.37〉 〈 8.42〉
33.95 38.45 74.1 7.15 8.96 13.70
RF2160 101.60 28.58 57.15 31.75 14.29 48.2 − 30
〈35.70〉〈41.10〉 〈81.3〉 〈8.0〉 〈9.84〉 〈14.58〉

■ Attachment Dimensions
Additional Weight per Attachment kg
Size P' C C1 C2 K N O O1 S X X2 XS D L3 L4 G
A, SA K, SK EP

RF2040 12.7 11.1 13.6 9.5 19.1 3.6 5.2 9.1 19.3 17.6 19.8 3.97 9.5 16.75 4.1 0.003 0.006 0.001

Special
Contact a Tsubaki representative

RF2050 15.9 14.3 15.9 11.9 23.8 5.2 6.8 11.1 24.2 22.0 24.6 5.09 11.9 21.0 5.1 0.006 0.012 0.002

RF2060 21.45 17.5 19.1 14.3 28.6 5.2 8.7 14.7 31.5 28.2 30.6 5.96 14.3 27.45 6.1 0.017 0.034 0.003
for details.

RF2080 27.8 22.2 25.4 19.1 38.1 6.8 10.3 19.1 40.7 36.6 40.5 7.94 19.1 35.5 8.1 0.032 0.064 0.007

Special Attachment
49.9 44.9 50.4 9.54 23.8 43.4 0.060 0.120
RF2100 33.35 28.6 31.8 23.8 47.6 8.7 14.3 23.4 10.1 0.012
〈50.8〉
〈45.3〉 〈43.9〉 〈0.063〉 〈0.126〉
60.7 54.4 59.9 0.100 0.200
RF2120 39.7 33.3 37.3 28.6 57.2 14.0 16.0 27.8 － － － － －
〈61.8〉
〈55.2〉 〈0.107〉 〈0.214〉
77.8 70.0 78.6 0.203 0.400
RF2160 52.4 44.5 50.8 38.1 76.2 18.0 22.0 36.5 － － － － －
〈71.65〉
〈80.35〉 〈0.227〉 〈0.454〉

■ Applicable Chain Sizes and Maximum Allowable Loads Unit: kN{kgf}

High Precision
Double Pitch Stainless Steel Double Pitch Chain Surface-Treated Double Pitch Chain Plastic Roller Chain
Size Chain
(General Use) SS Series HS Series AS Series NS Series LSK Series NP Series NEP Series SP Roller

RF2040(S·R) 2.65{ 270} 0.69{ 70} 1.19{121} 0.69{ 70} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 2.65{ 270} 2.65{ 270} 0.23{23}

RF2050(S·R) 4.31{ 440} 1.03{105} 1.85{189} 1.03{105} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 4.31{ 440} 4.31{ 440} 0.34{35}

RF2060(S·R) 6.28{ 640} 1.57{160} 2.78{283} 1.57{160} 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 6.28{ 640} 6.28{ 640} 0.54{55}

RF2080(S·R) 10.7 {1090} 2.65{270} 4.77{486} 2.65{270} 1.77{180} － 10.7 {1090} 10.7 {1090} 0.88{90}

RF2100(S·R) 17.1 {1740} 2.55{260} － － － － 17.1 {1740} 17.1 {1740} － Free Flow
RF2120(S·R) 23.9 {2440} 3.82{390} － － － － 23.9 {2440} － －
RF2160(S·R) 40.9 {4170} 6.37{650} － － － － 40.9 {4170} － －

General-Use Plastic Roller Chain Low-Noise Plastic Roller Chain KV Series Plastic
Size
Standard Series NP Series SS Series Standard Series NP Series SS Series Roller Chain

RF2040R 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45}
Sprockets

RF2050R 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70}

RF2060R 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 1.03{105}

RF2080R 1.77{180} 1.77{180} 1.77{180} 1.77{180} 1.77{180} 1.77{180} －

RF2100R 2.55{260} 2.55{260} 2.55{260} － － － －
Note: 1. Figures inside〈 〉are for stainless steel chain.
2. Offset pin length on RF2080 is 42.0 for AS series, 41.9 for NEP series, 42.7 for NS series, and 49.0 for RF2100 NEP series.
Engineering Manual

3. Figures inside《 》are for LSK series. EP dimensions (D, L3) on LSK differ from those on standard chain. When considering using EP attachments,
contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
4. On NS series, dimension L1 is 18.70, L2 is 21.30, X is 41.1, and X2 is 36.35.
5. Connecting links of LSK series use cotter pins.
6. Dimensions O and O1 are slightly smaller on NEP series. Pin end diameter on NP and NEP series is slightly larger.
7. An EP attachment on NEP series has a different surface treatment from standard NEP series. It has lower corrosion resistance and no chemical
resistance.
8. SS and NS series are not pre-lubricated before shipping. Always lubricate the chain before use, except when using underwater or when the chain will
contact water. Using a chain without lubrication may result in premature articulation problems. Maximum allowable loads are based on lubricated (including
water lubricated) conditions.
9. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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 RS Attachment Chain
Overview

■ Base Chain

Offset Link
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

L
Lube Free

■ Attachments

A1 Attachment K1 Attachment EP Attachment

O N O N P' P'

L3
X2
X

X2

L4
C

C
Special

C
X

X2
T

P P
S

P P
Special Attachment

P P

SA1 Attachment SK1 Attachment

High Precision

O N T O N T
XS

XS
C1

C1

P P P P
Free Flow

Note: 1. NS series use a cotter pin on the connecting link regardless of size (except for RS25).
2. Cotter pins are used on both sides of the offset link for stainless steel RS attachment chain.
3. RS25 chain uses 2-pitch offset links.
4. The drawings show attachments added on every link.
5. Actual dimension P' may differ from P. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
Sprockets
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 Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.125–127 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Roller Dia. Width Plate Pin Approx. No. of
Pitch Between
Size P' (Bush) Inner Link Mass Links per
P Plates Thickness Width Width Dia.
R W L1 L2 L kg/m Unit
T H h D

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
RS25 6.35 （ 3.30） 3.18 0.75 5.84 5.05 2.31 3.80 4.80 － 0.14 160
13.5
RS35 9.525 （ 5.08） 4.78 1.25 9.0 7.8 3.59 5.85 6.85 0.33 320
〈14.7〉
3.97 8.25 9.95 18.2〈18.6〉
Contact a Tsubaki representative

RS40 12.70 7.92 7.95 1.5 12.0 10.4 0.64 240

《3.56》 《8.0》 《9.2》 《18.5》
5.09 10.30 12.0 22.6〈23.9〉
RS50 15.875 10.16 9.53 2.0 15.0 13.0 1.04 192
《4.45》 《10.15》 《11.85》 《23.9》
5.96 12.85 14.75 28.2〈29.4〉
for details.

RS60 19.05 11.91 12.70 2.4 18.1 15.6 1.53 160

《5.09》 《12.65》 《14.25》 《28.6》
19.25 36.6
RS80 25.40 15.88 15.88 3.2 24.1 20.8 7.94 16.25 2.66 120
〈19.45〉 〈39.0〉

Lube Free
43.7
RS100 31.75 19.05 19.05 4.0 30.1 26.0 9.54 19.75 22.85 3.99 96
〈45.7〉
4.8 24.90 28.90 55.0 5.93
RS120 38.10 22.23 25.40 36.2 31.2 11.11 80
〈5.0〉 〈25.75〉 〈29.80〉 〈59.7〉 〈6.13〉
5.6 26.90 31.70 59.5 7.49
RS140 44.45 25.4 25.40 42.2 36.4 12.71 68
〈6.0〉 〈28.15〉 〈32.95〉 〈66.2〉 〈7.91〉
6.4 31.85 36.85 70.2 10.10
RS160 50.80 28.58 31.75 48.2 41.6 14.29 60
〈7.0〉 〈33.55〉 〈38.55〉 〈77.3〉 〈10.86〉

■ Attachment Dimensions

Special
Additional Weight per Attachment kg
Size C C1 N O S T X X2 XS D L3 L4
A, SA K, SK EP

RS25 7.15 7.95 5.6 3.4 4.75 0.75 10.7 10.7 11.65 2.31 6.0 9.3 0.0003 0.0006 －

RS35 9.5 9.5 7.9 3.4 6.35 1.25 14.3 14.3 14.55 3.59 9.5 14.6 0.0008 0.0016 0.001

Special Attachment
RS40 12.7 12.7 9.5 3.6 8.0 1.5 17.8 17.8 17.4 3.97 9.5 16.75 0.002 0.004 0.001

RS50 15.9 15.9 12.7 5.2 10.3 2.0 23.4 23.4 23.05 5.09 11.9 21.0 0.003 0.006 0.002

RS60 19.05 18.3 15.9 5.2 11.9 2.4 28.2 28.2 26.85 5.96 14.3 25.75 0.007 0.014 0.003

RS80 25.4 24.6 19.1 6.8 15.9 3.2 36.6 36.6 35.45 7.94 19.1 33.85 0.013 0.026 0.007

RS100 31.75 31.8 25.4 8.7 19.8 4.0 44.9 44.9 44.0 9.54 23.8 41.75 0.026 0.052 0.012
4.8 55.8 50.8 0.044 0.088
RS120 38.1 36.5 28.6 10.3 23.0 52.9 11.11 28.6 51.4 0.020
〈5.0〉 〈56.7〉〈51.5〉 〈0.046 〉 〈0.092 〉

High Precision
5.6 63.1 57.2 0.071 0.142
RS140 44.5 44.5 34.9 11.9 28.6 63.5 12.71 33.3 57.9 0.030
〈6.0〉 〈64.6〉〈58.0〉 〈0.076 〉 〈0.152 〉
6.4 71.8 65.1 0.097 0.194
RS160 50.8 50.8 38.1 14.3 31.8 70.1 14.29 38.1 67.45 0.045
〈7.0〉 〈73.7〉〈66.0〉 〈0.106 〉 〈0.212 〉

■ Applicable Chain Sizes and Maximum Allowable Loads Unit: kN{kgf}

RS Attachment Stainless Steel RS Attachment Chain Surface-Treated RS Attachment Chain Plastic Roller Chain
Size Chain LSK Series
(General Use) SS Series HS Series AS Series NS Series (Stainless Steel Roller)
NP Series NEP Series SP Roller
Free Flow
RS25 0.64{ 65} 0.12{ 12} － － 0.12{ 12} － 0.64{ 65} － －
RS35 1.52{ 155} 0.26{ 27} － － 0.26{ 27} － 1.52{ 155} － －
RS40 2.65{ 270} 0.69{ 70} 1.19{121} 0.69{ 70} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 2.65{ 270} 2.65{ 270} 0.23{23}

RS50 4.31{ 440} 1.03{105} 1.85{189} 1.03{105} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 4.31{ 440} 4.31{ 440} 0.34{35}

RS60 6.28{ 640} 1.57{160} 2.78{283} 1.57{160} 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 6.28{ 640} 6.28{ 640} 0.54{55}

RS80 10.7 {1090} 2.65{270} 4.77{486} 2.65{270} 1.77{180} － 10.7 {1090} 10.7 {1090} 0.88{89}
Sprockets

RS100 17.1 {1740} 3.82{390} － － － － 17.1 {1740} 17.1 {1740} －

RS120 23.9 {2440} 3.82{390} － － － － 23.9 {2440} － －
RS140 32.4 {3300} 4.61{470} － － － － 32.4 {3300} － －
RS160 40.9 {4170} 6.37{650} － － － － 40.9 {4170} － －

Note: 1. Figures inside〈 〉are for stainless steel chain.

Engineering Manual

2. Figures inside《 》are for LSK series. EP dimensions (D, L3) on LSK differ from those on standard chain. When considering using EP attachments,
contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
3. Connecting links of LSK series use cotter pins.
4. Dimensions O and O1 are slightly smaller on NEP series. Pin end diameter on NP and NEP series is slightly larger.
5. An EP attachment on NEP series has a different surface treatment from standard NEP series. It has lower corrosion resistance and no chemical
resistance.
6. SS and NS series are not pre-lubricated before shipping. Always lubricate the chain before use, except when using underwater or when the chain will
contact water. Using a chain without lubrication may result in premature articulation problems. Maximum allowable loads are based on lubricated (including
water lubricated) conditions.
7. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

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 Additional RS Attachment Chains
Chain
No.
Overview

p.17·18 p.125〜127 p.15 p.142–

■ Attachments

AA1 Attachment SAA1 Attachment WA1, WA2 Attachment

O N NW
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

O KW

X
C
T
O N

X
C
T

XS
C1
S

T
S

C1

XS

S
KK1 Attachment SKK1 Attachment WSA1, WSA2 Attachment
Lube Free

O N

T
X
C

T
O N
NW

O KW
C

XS
C1
T

XS
S

C1
C1

XS
S
Special

WK1, WK2 Attachment WSK1, WSK2 Attachment

NW
T

O KW
Special Attachment

NW
X
C

O KW
C

XS
C1
T

S
High Precision

■ Attachment Dimensions
NW Additional Weight per Attachment kg
Size Pitch C C1 N O S T X XS NW (when on inner link; KW
see Note 5 below) AA, SAA KK, SKK WA, WSA WK, WSK
RS40 12.70 12.7 12.7 9.5 4.5 8.0 1.5 17.8 17.4 23.0 24.7 9.5 0.003 0.006 0.003 0.006
RS50 15.875 15.9 15.9 12.7 5.5 10.3 2.0 23.4 23.05 28.8 30.9 11.9 0.006 0.012 0.007 0.014
RS60 19.05 19.05 18.3 15.9 6.6 11.9 2.4 28.2 26.85 34.6 37.2 14.3 0.011 0.022 0.012 0.024
RS80 25.40 25.4 24.6 19.1 9.0 15.9 3.2 36.6 35.45 46.1 49.5 19.1 0.023 0.046 0.028 0.056
RS100 31.75 31.75 31.8 25.4 11.0 19.8 4.0 44.9 44.0 57.7 61.9 23.8 0.048 0.096 0.055 0.110
Note: 1. Base chain dimensions are the same as those of RS Attachment Chain.
Free Flow

2. Connecting links: RS40 to RS60 use spring clips. RS80 and RS100 use cotter pins.
3. Check sprocket hub dimensions to ensure that attachments AA, KK, SAA, and SKK will not make contact with the hub.
4. Check clearances between AA and KK attachments to ensure that no contact occurs on curved sections of the conveyor path.
5. In the table above, NW (when on inner link) refers to the case when attachments are provided on inner links.
6. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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 RF Roller Chain
Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.125–127 p.15 p.142–

RF Roller Chain is identical to RS Attachment Chain except that the link plates have flattened sides to allow conveyed
materials to be placed directly on the chain.
■ Base Chain

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
T

T
L1

W
R
D

L2

Lube Free
P P

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Width Plate Pin Max. Allowable Approx. No. of
Pitch Roller Dia. Between
Size Inner Link Plates Thickness Width Dia. Load Mass Links per
P R L1 L2
W T H D kN {kgf} kg/m Unit

Special
RF35 9.525 ( 5.08) 4.78 1.25 9.0 3.59 5.85 6.85 1.52{ 155} 0.41 320

RF40 12.70 7.92 7.95 1.5 12.0 3.97 8.25 9.95 2.65{ 270} 0.74 240

RF50 15.875 10.16 9.53 2.0 15.0 5.09 10.3 12.0 4.31{ 440} 1.22 192

RF60 19.05 11.91 12.70 2.4 18.1 5.96 12.85 14.75 6.28{ 640} 1.78 160

Special Attachment
RF80 25.40 15.88 15.88 3.2 24.1 7.94 16.25 19.25 10.7 { 1090} 3.09 120

RF100 31.75 19.05 19.05 4.0 28.6 9.54 19.75 22.85 17.1 { 1740} 4.43 96

RF120 38.10 22.23 25.40 4.8 34.4 11.11 24.9 28.9 23.9 { 2440} 6.49 80
Note: 1. Roller diameter R (in parentheses) for RF35 is the bush diameter.
2. Offset links are not available.
3. Also available in Lambda specifications. Stainless steel specifications are made to order. Lambda chain and stainless steel chain cannot be connected to
each other.
4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

High Precision
Free Flow
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 BS Attachment Chain
Overview

The dimensions are fully interchangeable with existing BS/DIN standard chains used in equipment manufactured in Europe,
without the need to replace sprockets.
■ Base Chain
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Offset Link

T1

T2
L1

W
R

L
D
L2

H
h
Lube Free

P P

■ Attachments

A1 Attachment K1 Attachment EP Attachment

Special
Special Attachment

SA1 Attachment SK1 Attachment WA1, WA2 Attachment

High Precision
Free Flow

WK1, WK2 Attachment WSA1, WSA2 Attachment WSK1, WSK2 Attachment

Sprockets
Engineering Manual

Note: 1. Actual dimension P' may differ from P. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
2. RF06B is RF type chain. Its shape differs from the above diagrams.

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 Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.128 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Roller Width Plate Pin Min. Tensile Approx. No. of
ISO Pitch Between
Size Dia. Inner Link Strength Mass Links per
No. P Plates Thickness Thickness Width Width Dia.
R W L1 L2 L kN {kgf} kg/m Unit
T2 T1 H h D

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
6.1 7.7 14.5
RS06B 06B 9.525 6.35 5.72 1.3 1 8.2 8.2 3.28 7.4{ 755} 0.40 320
〈6.5〉 〈7.25〉 〈15.45〉
1.6 1.6 8.4 10.0 18.6
RS08B 08B 12.70 8.51 7.75 12.0 10.4 4.45 12.9{ 1320} 0.70 240
〈1.5〉 〈1.5〉 〈8.35〉 〈9.85〉 〈20.05〉
20.8
RS10B 10B 15.875 10.16 9.65 1.5 1.5 14.7 13.7 5.08 9.55 11.25 15.7{ 1600} 0.95 192
〈22.9〉
24.4
RS12B 12B 19.05 12.07 11.68 1.8 1.8 16.1 16.1 5.72 11.1 13.0 22.1{ 2250} 1.25 160
〈26.7〉
39.3
RS16B 16B 25.40 15.88 17.02 4.0 3.2 21.0 20.8 8.28 17.75 19.95 60.0{ 6120} 2.70 120
〈43.5〉
RS20B 20B 31.75 19.05 19.56 4.4 3.4 26.0 26.0 10.19 19.9 23.1 46.6 95.0{ 9680} 3.85 96

Lube Free
RS24B 24B 38.10 25.40 25.40 6.0 5.6 33.4 31.2 14.63 26.65 31.85 61.7 160 {16300} 7.45 80

■ Attachment Dimensions
A1, SA1, K1, SK1 Attachments Additional Weight per Attachment kg
Size
C C1 N O S X X2 XS A, SA K, SK

RS06B 9.5 9.5 8.5 3.5 6.5 14.1 13.1 14.3 0.0006 0.0012

Special
RS08B 11.9 12.7 11.4 4.2 8.9 19.05 17.15 19.3 0.002 0.004

RS10B 15.9 15.9 12.7 5.0 10.2 22.25 20.6 22.95 0.003 0.006

RS12B 19.05 22.2 16.5 7.1 13.5 29.85 27.85 32.05 0.006 0.012

RS16B 23.8 23.9 24.3 6.7 15.2 37.35 34.4 34.1 0.014 0.028

Special Attachment
RS20B 31.75 31.8 25.4 8.7 19.8 44.85 41.6 44.0 0.024 0.048

RS24B Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.

WA2, WSA2, WK2, WSK2 Attachments Additional Weight per Attachment kg

EP Attachment
WA1, WSA1, WK1, WSK1 Attachments
Size
C C1 NW O S X XS KW P' D L3 L4 WA, WSA WK, WSK EP

RS06B Contact a Tsubaki representative for details. − − −

High Precision
RS08B 12.7 13.1 24.6 4.9 8.9 20.3 20.7 12.7 4.45 9.5 17.0 0.005 0.010 0.001
Contact a Tsubaki
representative for

RS10B 15.9 16.6 30.0 5.0 10.2 22.85 23.55 15.9 5.08 11.9 20.25 0.006 0.012 0.002
details.

RS12B 17.45 17.6 34.8 5.5 11.4 25.65 25.75 19.1 5.72 14.3 24.1 0.009 0.018 0.003

RS16B 28.6 26.0 46.0 8.1 15.9 39.25 36.7 25.4 8.28 19.1 35.25 0.030 0.060 0.008

RS20B Contact a Tsubaki representative for details. 10.19 23.8 42.0 − − −

RS24B Contact a Tsubaki representative for details. − − −

Free Flow
Note: 1. Single-strand chains in sizes RS08B through RS16B use easy disassembly pins (with center sink riveting). All other sizes, including 2-strand chains, use
double-sided riveting.
2. Minimum tensile strength and maximum allowable load are not the same thing. Refer to page 8.
3. Contact a Tsubaki representative regarding chain selection.
4. When replacing a chain that has made-in-Europe standard attachments with Tsubaki attachment chain, be sure to check attachment dimensions in
advance, since Tsubaki standard dimensions may differ from European dimensions.
5. Tsubaki can manufacture special attachments and special extended pins, as well as RF06B attachment chain. Please inquire for details.
6. Stainless steel (SS series) and Lambda chains are also available. Please inquire for details. Note, however, that SS series and Lambda chain cannot be
connected to each other.
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7. The figures inside〈 〉are for SS series.

8. Minimum tensile strength is for general-purpose chain and differs from the strength of stainless steel chain. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
9. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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 Double Pitch Chain 2-Strand
Chain
No.
Overview

p.17·18 p.129·130 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain

S Roller Offset Link R Roller Offset Link

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

■ Attachments
Lube Free

A1 Attachment A2 Attachment K1 Attachment K2 Attachment

Special
Special Attachment

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Roller Dia. Width Transverse Pin Plate Max. Allowable Approx. Mass kg/m No. of
Roller Pitch Between Inner
Size S Roller R Roller Link Plates
Pitch Dia. Thickness Width Load Links per
Type P L1 L2 L S Roller R Roller
R1 R2 W Pt D T H kN｛kgf｝ Unit

RF2040-2 25.40 7.92 15.88 7.95 14.40 3.97 15.45 17.15 33.5 1.5 12.0 4.50｛ 460｝ 1.02 1.74 120

RF2050-2 31.75 10.16 19.05 9.53 18.10 5.09 19.35 21.15 41.8 2.0 15.0 7.34｛ 750｝ 1.68 2.60 96
Ｓ・Ｒ
High Precision

RF2060-2 38.10 11.91 22.23 12.70 26.22 5.96 27.7 29.6 59.5 3.2 17.2 10.7 ｛1090｝ 3.02 4.38 80

RF2080-2 50.80 15.88 28.58 15.88 32.60 7.94 34.6 37.2 74.6 4.0 23.0 18.2 ｛1860｝ 4.82 7.04 60

RF2100-2 63.50 19.05 39.69 19.05 39.10 9.54 41.4 44.1 87.9 4.8 28.6 29.0 ｛2960｝ 7.08 11.60 48

■ Attachment Dimensions
Additional Weight per Attachment kg
Size C K N O S X X2 D
Free Flow

A K

RF2040-2 19.9 9.5 19.1 3.6 9.1 26.50 24.80 3.97 0.003 0.006

RF2050-2 24.95 11.9 23.8 5.2 11.1 33.25 31.05 5.09 0.006 0.012

RF2060-2 34.55 14.3 28.6 5.2 14.7 44.6 41.3 5.96 0.017 0.034

RF2080-2 44.1 19.1 38.1 6.8 19.1 57.00 52.90 7.94 0.032 0.064

RF2100-2 52.9 23.8 47.6 8.7 23.4 69.45 64.45 9.54 0.060 0.120
Sprockets

Note: 1. Also available in Lambda, SS, and NP specifications. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
2. On RF2040 and RF2050 size chains, RS sprockets can be used with S rollers if the sprocket has 30 or more teeth. Sizes RF2060 or above have different
Pt (transverse pitch) dimensions and thus are made-to-order. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
3. R rollers require special sprockets. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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 RS Attachment Chain 2-Strand
Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.129·130 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain
Offset Link

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
■ Attachments

Lube Free
A1 Attachment K1 Attachment

Special
Special Attachment
■ Base Chain Dimensions
Roller Width Transverse Plate Pin Max. Allowable Approx. No. of
Pitch Between Inner
Size Dia. Pitch Thickness Width Width Dia. Load Mass Links per
P Link Plates L1 L2 L
R W Pt T H h D kN｛kgf｝ kg/m Unit

RS40-2 12.70 7.92 7.95 14.4 1.5 12.0 10.4 3.97 15.45 17.15 33.5 4.50｛ 460｝ 1.27 240

RS50-2 15.875 10.16 9.53 18.1 2.0 15.0 13.0 5.09 19.35 21.15 41.8 7.34｛ 750｝ 2.07 192

High Precision
RS60-2 19.05 11.91 12.70 22.8 2.4 18.1 15.6 5.96 24.25 26.25 52.6 10.7 ｛1090｝ 3.04 160

RS80-2 25.40 15.88 15.88 29.3 3.2 24.1 20.8 7.94 30.9 33.9 67.5 18.2 ｛1860｝ 5.27 120

RS100-2 31.75 19.05 19.05 35.8 4.0 30.1 26.0 9.54 37.7 40.8 81.5 29.0 ｛2960｝ 7.85 96

■ Attachment Dimensions
Additional Weight per Attachment kg
Size C N O S T X X2
A K Free Flow
RS40-2 19.9 9.5 3.6 8.0 1.5 25.00 25.00 0.002 0.004

RS50-2 24.95 12.7 5.2 10.3 2.0 32.45 32.45 0.003 0.006

RS60-2 30.45 15.9 5.2 11.9 2.4 39.60 39.60 0.007 0.014

RS80-2 40.05 19.1 6.8 15.9 3.2 51.25 51.25 0.013 0.026

RS100-2 49.65 25.4 8.7 19.8 4.0 62.80 62.80 0.026 0.052
Sprockets

Note: 1. Also available in Lambda, SS, and NP specifications. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
2. RS sprockets can be used.
3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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 Poly Steel Attachment Chain
Overview

■ Base Chain

T1

T2
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

L1

W
R
D

L2

H
h
P P
Lube Free

■ Attachments

A1 Attachment SA1 Attachment

O N

T1

T2
T1

L1
T2

W
D
C
L1

L2
Special

R
D
O N
L2

XS
C1
S
H

H
Special Attachment

P P P P

K1 Attachment SK1 Attachment

O N
T1
T1

T2
T2

X
High Precision

L1
L1

R
W

R
W

D D
L2
L2

C
X

O N
XS
C1
S
H

H
Free Flow

P P
P P

EP Attachment
P' P'
L3

T2
Sprockets

L4

T1

R
W

D
L2

H
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P P

Note: 1. Pin ends on the base chain are not riveted.

2. The rivets on the connecting links are double-sided on RS25, not riveted on RS35, and round on RS40 to RS60.
3. EP attachment’s actual dimension P' may differ from P. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
4. Drawing shows attachments added on every link.

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 Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.125〜127 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Max. Approx. No. of
Size & Pitch Bush Dia. Width Between Plate Pin
Inner Link Plate Allowable Mass Links per
Type P R W Thickness T1 Thickness T2 Width H Width h Dia. D L1 L2 Load kN{kgf} kg/m Unit

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
RS25-PC 6.35 3.30 3.18 0.75 1.3 6.0 5.05 2.31 4.5 5.5 0.08{ 8} 0.095 160

RS35-PC 9.525 5.08 4.78 1.25 2.2 9.0 7.8 3.59 6.85 7.85 0.18{18} 0.22 320

RS40-PC 12.70 7.92 7.95 1.5 1.5 12.0 10.4 3.97 8.25 9.95 0.44{45} 0.39 240

RS50-PC 15.875 10.16 9.53 2.0 2.0 15.0 13.0 5.09 10.3 12.0 0.69{70} 0.58 192

RS60-PC 19.05 11.91 12.70 2.4 2.4 18.1 15.6 5.96 12.85 14.75 0.88{90} 0.82 160

Lube Free
■ Attachment Dimensions
Size & Additional Weight per Attachment kg
C C1 N O S X XS L3 L4
Type A, SA K, SK EP

RS25-PC 7.95 7.95 5.6 3.4 4.75 11.45 11.65 6.0 10.0 0.0003 0.0006 0.0002

RS35-PC 10.5 9.5 7.9 3.4 6.35 15.35 14.55 9.5 15.65 0.0008 0.0016 0.0007

Special
RS40-PC 12.75 12.7 9.5 3.6 8.0 17.8 17.4 9.4 16.75 0.002 0.004 0.001

RS50-PC 16.0 15.9 12.7 5.2 10.3 23.5 23.05 11.8 21.0 0.003 0.006 0.002

RS60-PC 19.15 18.3 15.9 5.2 11.9 28.3 26.85 14.2 25.75 0.007 0.014 0.003

Note: 1. Poly Steel Chain in BS specifications is made-to-order. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details. Available sizes: RS08B-PC, RS10B-PC, RS12B-PC

Special Attachment
2. Poly Steel Attachment Chains use special connecting links. Model numbering example: RS40-PC-A1-JL
3. When replacing stainless steel RS Attachment Chain (SS series) with Poly Steel Attachment Chain, check the chain tension. Poly Steel Attachment Chain
tension should be less than the maximum allowable load.
4. Attachments other than EP attachments cannot be installed on inner links and will be attached to even-numbered outer links.
5. Offset links are not available. Chains should be designed with an even number of links.
6. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

♦ How to Set Poly Steel Chain on the Guide Rail

High Precision
For Poly Steel Chain, the underside of the inner link should be supported by the
guide rail.

Free Flow
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 Lube Free Small Size Conveyor Chain
Overview

LAMBDA Small Size Conveyor Chain Series Code: LMC

Tsubaki is a pioneer in the industry, being the first to develop a chain that uses special oil- Basic Construction
impregnated bushes. Since first being introduced in 1988, Lambda Chain has gained an
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

outstanding reputation in a variety of industries and applications. It is capable of meeting a Special

nickel-plated
wide range of customer needs for long life in a lubrication-free environment, resulting in a pin

reduction in overall long-term costs. Special

oil-impregnated
bush
♦ Long life without additional lubrication... Special oil-impregnated bushes provide long service life.
Roller
♦ Uses NSF-H1 food grade oil in its special oil-impregnated bushes.
♦ Interchangeability... Compatible with general-use small sze conveyor chain. Note: Lambda drive chains have different
dimensions.
♦ Operating temperature range: -10°C to 150°C
Lube Free

Long Life LAMBDA Chain (X-Λ [X-Lambda]) Series Code: LMCX

The inclusion of an oil-impregnated felt seal in the construction of X-Λ (X-Lambda) Chain Basic Construction
Special
significantly improves the anti-wear performance of standard Lambda Chain. Ideal for nickel-plated
pin
environments where extended replacement intervals are required when using lube-free chain. Felt seal
Special

♦ Ultra long life in a lube-free chain… The combination of a special oil-impregnated bush and felt seal Felt seal
Special
further extends service life. oil-impregnated
bush
♦ Uses NSF-H1 food grade oil in its special oil-impregnated bushes.
♦ Interchangeability… Fully interchangeable with Lambda Chain. However, as the overall pin length Roller

is longer than Lambda Chain, please check that this will not cause interference
Special Attachment

with machinery or other equipment.

♦ Operating temperature range: -10°C to 60°C

KF Series LAMBDA Chain Series Code: LMCKF

Our special lubricant, which is resistant to volatilization and degradation even in high-temperature environments (150°C to
High Precision

230°C), brings out maximum wear resistance in the chain, especially in high-temperature ranges. The special oil-impregnated
bushes use NSF-H1 food grade oil.
♦ Operating temperature range: -10°C to 230°C

Do not use in environments over 230°C. This will lead to a serious decrease in wear life.
Harmful gases may be emitted in temperatures over 280°C.
Free Flow

Wear Elongation Comparison

We did in-house tests to compare wear elongation on different types of RS50 size chain. Chain life will vary depending on usage
conditions.

General use small General use small General use small

size conveyor chain size conveyor chain size conveyor chain
KF Series Long life Lambda small size KF Series Lambda small size KF Series
Lambda chain Lambda chain conveyor chain Lambda chain conveyor chain (ref.) Lambda chain
Sprockets

0.5 0.5 0.5

Wear elongation (%)

Wear elongation (%)

Wear elongation (%)

Note: Lambda chain

can be used in
temperatures up to
150°C. This test result
Lambda small size should be considered
only as reference.
conveyor chain
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0 1 5 10 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4 5
As a ratio of test time As a ratio of test time As a ratio of test time
In-house test; normal temperatures
In-house test; 150°C environment In-house test; 230°C environment
(–10°C to 60°C)

39
 Overview
Wide Variety of LAMBDA Small Size Conveyor Chain

Lambda Double Pitch ➡ Lambda Small Size Conveyor Chain Series Code: LMC
Chain

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Lambda RS Attachment ➡ Long Life Lambda Chain Series Code: LMCX
Chain
➡ KF Series Lambda Chain Series Code: LMCKF
Inner and outer link plates are
blackened. This treatment provides
better corrosion resistance, as well
as improving the overall appearance
of the chain.

Lube Free
Surface-Treated Lambda Lambda Hollow Pin
Double Pitch Chain Double Pitch Chain
Surface-Treated Lambda Lambda Hollow Pin
RS Attachment Chain RS Attachment Chain
Series Code: LMCNP Series Code: LMCHP

Standard Lambda Chain with anti- Hollow pin chain with all the features
corrosion surface treatments. of Lambda chain. Special oil-

Special
LMCNP: impregnated sintered bushes are
Nickel-plated plates and rollers used for hollow pin bushes.
provide mild corrosion resistance.

Lambda RF Roller Chain BS Lambda

Attachment Chain

Special Attachment
Series Code: LMC Series Code: LM

RF roller chain with all the features Lambda chain that conforms to
of Lambda chain. Designed for ISO 606 B series standards. The
lubrication-free applications where dimensions are fully interchangeable
conveyed objects are placed directly with existing BS chains. Specially
on the chain. shaped pins are used on single-
strand 08B to 16B sizes to enable
easy chain disassembly using a
standard chain breaker.

High Precision
Lambda Chain Specialty
Free Flow Lambda Chain Attachments

We c a n m a n u f a c t u r e v a r i o u s
attachments to suit your needs, and
Series Code: LMC deliver them quickly.

➡ Double Plus Lambda Chain

➡ Lambda Outboard Roller Free Flow
Chain
➡ Lambda Top Roller Chain

Outboard roller chain and top roller

chain that have lube-free Lambda
rollers are also available.
Sprockets

Safety Precautions for Lambda Chains

1. Do not use Lambda chain if the chain will come in direct contact with food or where coating flakes or wear dust can
contaminate food. Also, in non-food applications, appropriately cover the chain or contact a Tsubaki representative
about chain selection if using in environments where coating flakes or wear dust present problems. Though nickel is
not subject to the Japan Food Sanitation Act or the Industrial Safety and Health Act, plating on sliding parts can peel.
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2. Do not use Lambda chain where there is the possibility of exposure to chemicals, water, or cleaning/degreasing
vapors.
3. Impregnated oil may spatter depending on usage conditions.
4. Be aware that non-NSF-H1 anti-rust agent and assembly lube from the manufacturing process may be present on the
chain.

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 LAMBDA Double Pitch Chain
Overview

■ Base Chain

S Roller Offset Link R Roller Offset Link

T
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

T
T

L1
L1

L
D D

L
W
D

W
D

L2
L2

R1 R2

P P
P P

H
H

H
H

Connecting link P Connecting link P

■ Attachments
Lube Free

A1 Attachment A2 Attachment K1 Attachment K2 Attachment

O N
N O N K
O N O K

X2

X2
C

C
X

X
X2

X2
C

C
Special

C
X2

X2
X

X
T
T

T
T

S
S
S

P P P P P P P P
Special Attachment

SA1 Attachment SA2 Attachment EP Attachment

P' P'

D
L3
L4
High Precision

N
O1 N T O K T
XS
XS
C1

C2

P P

P P P P
Free Flow

SK1 Attachment SK2 Attachment GNK1 Attachment

N
O1 N T O K T
G
Sprockets

XS

XS
C1

C2

P P

R roller type not available.

P P P P
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Note: 1. GNK1 attachments (all sizes) use cotter pins.

2. Attachments shown are S roller type. However, the dimensions for attachments are the same when R rollers are used. Also, the drawings show
attachments added on every link.
3. RS sprockets can be used with S rollers if the sprocket has 30 or more teeth. A Double Pitch sprocket will be needed if the sprocket has fewer than 30
teeth.
4. Actual dimension P' may differ from P. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.

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 Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.121·122 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Width Roller Dia. Pin Offset Pin Plate
Pitch Between

Roller
Type
Size & Series P' Inner Link Length
P Plates S Roller R Roller Thickness Width
W Dia. D L1 L2 L
R1 R2 T H

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
RF2040-LMC 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 8.25 9.95 18.2 1.5 12.0

RF2050-LMC 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 10.30 12.0 22.6 2.0 15.0

Contact a Tsubaki
representative
for details.
RF2060-LMC S 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 14.55 16.55 31.5 3.2 17.2
·
RF2080-LMC R 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 18.30 20.90 39.9 4.0 23.0

RF2100-LMC 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 21.80 24.50 47.5 4.8 28.6

RF2120-LMC 76.2 25.4 22.23 25.40 11.11 26.95 30.55 59.0 5.6 34.4

Lube Free
■ Attachment Dimensions
Attachment
Size & Series
C C1 C2 K N O O1 S T X X2 XS D L3 L4 G

RF2040-LMC 12.7 11.1 13.6 9.5 19.1 3.6 5.2 9.1 1.5 19.3 17.6 19.8 3.97 9.5 16.75 4.1

Special
RF2050-LMC 15.9 14.3 15.9 11.9 23.8 5.2 6.8 11.1 2.0 24.2 22.0 24.6 5.09 11.9 21.0 5.1

RF2060-LMC 21.45 17.5 19.1 14.3 28.6 5.2 8.7 14.7 3.2 31.5 28.2 30.6 5.96 14.3 27.45 6.1

RF2080-LMC 27.8 22.2 25.4 19.1 38.1 6.8 10.3 19.1 4.0 40.7 36.6 40.5 7.94 19.1 35.5 8.1

RF2100-LMC 33.35 28.6 31.8 23.8 47.6 8.7 14.3 23.4 4.8 49.9 44.9 50.4 9.54 23.8 43.4 10.1

Special Attachment
RF2120-LMC 39.7 33.3 37.3 28.6 57.2 14.0 16.0 27.8 5.6 60.7 54.4 59.9 − − − −

Max. Allowable Approx. Mass kg/m Additional Weight per Attachment kg No. of Links
Size & Series
Load kN {kgf} S Roller R Roller A, SA K, SK EP per Unit

RF2040-LMC 2.65{270} 0.51 0.87 0.003 0.006 0.001 120

RF2050-LMC 4.31{440} 0.84 1.30 0.006 0.012 0.002 96

RF2060-LMC 6.28{640} 1.51 2.19 0.017 0.034 0.003 80

High Precision
RF2080-LMC 10.7{1090} 2.41 3.52 0.032 0.064 0.007 60

RF2100-LMC 17.1{1740} 3.54 5.80 0.06 0.12 0.012 48

RF2120-LMC 23.9{2440} 5.08 8.13 0.100 0.200 − 40

Note: 1. LMCNP and LMCKF chains have the same dimensions as shown above.
2. Pin end diameter on EP attachments is slightly larger.
3. The link plates on LMCKF chain are blackened.
4. LMCKF chain uses 2-pitch offset links (2POL), which are made-to-order. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
5. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions. Free Flow
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 Long Life LAMBDA Double Pitch Chain (X-Λ [X-Lambda])
Overview

■ Base Chain

S Roller R Roller O N
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

T
T

T
L1

L1

X2
R1 R2

C
D D
L2

L2
H

T
P P P P

S
P P
Lube Free

■ Attachments

A1 Attachment
O N
A2 Attachment K1 Attachment
O N O N
K
O N O N K K O N
X X

X2 X2
CC

X2

X2
X

X2
X

X2

C
C

C
Special

C
X2
X
T

T
T

T
S

S
S

S
Special Attachment

P P
P P P P P P P P P P

K2 Attachment SA1 Attachment SA2 Attachment

O N
O N O N
K
O N O N O OKN N K
O1 O1 N N T T K K T T
X X

X2 X2
CC

XS X2

X2
X

X2
High Precision

C C2 C

C
C

XS
XS

XS

C2
C1

C1
CC

O NO N
X2 X2
C

C
X X

X2

X2

NO1
X2

O1 N K
X

T K T
X

T T
P P P P P P P P
T T

XS
XS

XS
XS

T
T

C2

C2
C1

S C1
S S

S
S

P P P P P P P P P P
P P P P P P P P
Free Flow

SK1 Attachment SK2 Attachment

O ON N
O1 O1 N N T T K K T T
XS

XS
XS

XS

C2

C2
C1

C1

O NO
Sprockets

N
O1 NO1 N T T K K T T
P P P P P P P P
XS
XS

XS
XS

C2

C2
C1

C1

Note: 1. Attachments shown are S roller type. However, the dimensions for attachments are the same when R rollers are used. Also, the drawings show
attachments added on every link.
2. RS sprockets can be used with S rollers if the sprocket has
P 30 or more
P P teeth. A
P Double Pitch sprocket will be needed if Pthe sprocket
P P has fewer
P than 30
teeth.
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 Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.121·122 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Width
Between Roller Dia. Pin Plate Max.
Pitch
Roller
Allowable

Type
Size & Series Inner Link
P Plates S Roller R Roller Thickness Width Load
W Dia. D L1 L2 kN {kgf}
R1 R2 T H

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
RF2040-LMCX 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 8.90 10.6 1.5 12.0 2.65 { 270}

RF2050-LMCX 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 11.0 12.7 2.0 15.0 4.31 { 440}
S
RF2060-LMCX · 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 15.25 17.15 3.2 17.2 6.28 { 640}
R
RF2080-LMCX 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 19.15 21.75 4.0 23.0 10.7 {1090}

RF2100-LMCX 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 22.6 25.3 4.8 28.6 17.1 {1740}

■ Attachment Dimensions

Lube Free
Approx. Mass Additional Weight No. of
Attachment kg/m per Attachment kg Links
Size & Series
S R per
C C1 C2 K N O O1 S T X X2 XS A, SA K, SK Unit
Roller Roller
RF2040-LMCX 12.7 11.1 13.6 9.5 19.1 3.6 5.2 9.1 1.5 19.9 17.6 19.8 0.51 0.87 0.003 0.006 120

RF2050-LMCX 15.9 14.3 15.9 11.9 23.8 5.2 6.8 11.1 2.0 24.85 22.0 24.6 0.84 1.30 0.006 0.012 96

Special
RF2060-LMCX 21.45 17.5 19.1 14.3 28.6 5.2 8.7 14.7 3.2 32.4 28.2 30.6 1.51 2.19 0.017 0.034 80

RF2080-LMCX 27.8 22.2 25.4 19.1 38.1 6.8 10.3 19.1 4.0 41.6 36.6 40.5 2.43 3.54 0.032 0.064 60

RF2100-LMCX 33.35 28.6 31.8 23.8 47.6 8.7 14.3 23.4 4.8 50.8 44.9 50.4 3.56 5.82 0.06 0.12 48

Note: 1. Due to the felt seals, chain pin length (L1, L2) is slightly longer than those on standard double pitch or Lambda double pitch chains. The attachments’
X dimension is also larger than on attachments for standard double pitch chain or Lambda double pitch chain. Please check that this will not cause

Special Attachment
interference with machinery or other equipment.
2. Uses an oil-impregnated felt seal, causing more oil to stick to the surface of the chain when compared to Lambda chain.
3. See page 48 for instructions on handling connecting links. Note that the shape of the felt seal is round and differs from the felt seals on RS chain. Four
felt seals are installed on each connecting link.
4. Offset links are not available. Chains should be designed with an even number of links.
5. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

High Precision
Free Flow
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 LAMBDA RS Attachment Chain
Overview

■ Base Chain

Offset Link

T
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

L1

W
R

L
L2 D
Lube Free

H
h

P P

■ Attachments
Special

A1 Attachment K1 Attachment EP Attachment

O N O N P' P'

L3
X
X

X2
X2

L4
C

T
W

D D R

W
Special Attachment

C
X2
X

R
R
T

T
H

H
S

P P
P P
P P
High Precision

SA1 Attachment SK1 Attachment

T

T
W

R
W

D D R

O N T O N T
Free Flow

XS

XS
C1

C1
H

P P P P

Note: 1. Drawings show attachments added on every link.

2. Actual dimension P' may differ from P. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
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 Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.125〜127 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Width Roller Pin Plate Max. Allowable No. of
Pitch Between Approx.
Size & Series P' Inner Link Dia. Load Mass Links
P Plates Thickness Width Width
W R Dia. D L1 L2 L kN {kgf} kg/m per Unit
T H h

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
RS35-LMC 9.525 4.78 (5.08) 3.00 5.85 6.85 13.5 1.25 9.0 7.8 1.52{ 155} 0.33 320
Contact a Tsubaki representative
RS40-LMC 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 18.2 1.5 12.0 10.4 2.65{ 270} 0.64 240

RS50-LMC 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 22.6 2.0 15.0 13.0 4.31{ 440} 1.04 192
for details.

RS60-LMC 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 28.2 2.4 18.1 15.6 6.28{ 640} 1.53 160

RS80-LMC 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.25 36.6 3.2 24.1 20.8 10.7 {1090} 2.66 120

RS100-LMC 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 19.75 22.85 43.7 4.0 30.1 26.0 17.1 {1740} 3.99 96

Lube Free
RS120-LMC 38.10 25.40 22.23 11.11 24.90 28.90 55.0 4.8 36.2 31.2 23.9 {2440} 5.93 80

RS140-LMC 44.45 25.40 25.4 12.71 26.90 31.70 59.5 5.6 42.2 36.4 32.4 {3300} 7.49 68

■ Attachment Dimensions
Attachment Additional Weight per Attachment kg
Size & Series
C C1 N O S X X2 XS L3 L4 A, SA K, SK EP

Special
RS35-LMC 9.5 9.5 7.9 3.4 6.35 14.3 14.3 14.55 9.5 14.6 0.0008 0.0016 0.0008

RS40-LMC 12.7 12.7 9.5 3.6 8.0 17.8 17.8 17.40 9.5 16.75 0.002 0.004 0.001

RS50-LMC 15.9 15.9 12.7 5.2 10.3 23.4 23.4 23.05 11.9 21.0 0.003 0.006 0.002

Special Attachment
RS60-LMC 19.05 18.3 15.9 5.2 11.9 28.2 28.2 26.85 14.3 25.75 0.007 0.014 0.003

RS80-LMC 25.4 24.6 19.1 6.8 15.9 36.6 36.6 35.45 19.1 33.85 0.013 0.026 0.007

RS100-LMC 31.75 31.8 25.4 8.7 19.8 44.9 44.9 44.0 23.8 41.75 0.026 0.052 0.012

RS120-LMC 38.1 36.5 28.6 10.3 23.0 55.8 50.8 52.9 28.6 51.4 0.044 0.088 0.020

RS140-LMC 44.5 44.5 34.9 11.9 28.6 63.1 57.2 63.5 33.3 57.9 0.071 0.142 0.030

Note: 1. LMCNP and LMCKF chains have the same dimensions as shown above.

High Precision
2. Pin diameters for RS35-LMC and RS35 are different. The two chains cannot be connected to each other.
3. Roller diameter R (in parentheses) for RS35-LMC is the bush diameter.
4. Dimension D of EP attachment for RS35-LMC is 3.0 mm in diameter and is slightly smaller than that for standard RS35 chain.
5. Pin end diameter on EP attachments is slightly larger.
6. The link plates on LMCKF chain are blackened. LMCKF chain uses 2-pitch offset links (2POL), which are made-to-order. Contact a Tsubaki representative
for details.
7. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
8. Connecting links of RS35-LMCKF use cotter pins.

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 Long Life LAMBDA RS Attachment Chain (X-Λ [X-Lambda])
Overview

■ Base Chain

T
L1
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

W
R
D

L2

H
h
Lube Free

P P

■ Attachments
Special

A1 Attachment K1 Attachment

O ON N O ON N
O NO N O NO N
X

X2

X2
X

CX2

CX2
C

C
X

X2

X2

X2

X2
C

C
Special Attachment

X2 C
C

X2
X
X

C
X2

X2
X

X
T

T
T

T
T

T
S

S
S

S
S

P P P P P P P P
P PP P P PP P
High Precision

SA1 Attachment SK1 Attachment

O ON N T T O ON N T T
O NO N T T O NO N T T
Free Flow

XS
XS

CXS
XS
1

1
C1

C1
C

XS

XS
XS

XS
C1

C1

C1

C1

P P P P P P P P
P PP P P PP P

Note: Drawings show attachments added on every link.

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 Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.121·122 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Width Roller Pin Plate Max. Allowable No. of
Pitch Between
Inner Link Approx. Mass
Size & Series Dia. Thickness Width Width Load kg/m Links
P Plates
Dia. D L1 L2
W R T H h kN {kgf} per Unit

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
RS40-LMCX 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.90 10.6 1.5 12.0 10.4 2.65{ 270} 0.64 240

RS50-LMCX 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 11.0 12.7 2.0 15.0 13.0 4.31{ 440} 1.04 192

RS60-LMCX 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 13.7 15.6 2.4 18.1 15.6 6.28{ 640} 1.53 160

RS80-LMCX 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 17.1 20.1 3.2 24.1 20.8 10.7 {1090} 2.69 120

RS100-LMCX 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 20.6 23.6 4.0 30.1 26.0 17.1 {1740} 4.02 96

■ Attachment Dimensions

Lube Free
Attachment Additional Weight per Attachment kg
Size & Series
C C1 N O S X X2 XS A, SA K, SK

RS40-LMCX 12.7 12.7 9.5 3.6 8.0 18.40 17.8 17.40 0.002 0.004

RS50-LMCX 15.9 15.9 12.7 5.2 10.3 24.10 23.4 23.05 0.003 0.006

RS60-LMCX 19.05 18.3 15.9 5.2 11.9 29.05 28.2 26.85 0.007 0.014

Special
RS80-LMCX 25.4 24.6 19.1 6.8 15.9 37.5 36.6 35.45 0.013 0.026

RS100-LMCX 31.75 31.8 25.4 8.7 19.8 45.6 44.9 44.0 0.026 0.052

Note: 1. Due to the felt seals, chain pin length (L1, L2) is slightly longer than those on RS attachment or Lambda RS attachment chains. The attachments’ X
dimension is also larger than on attachments for RS attachment chain or Lambda RS attachment chain. Please check that this will not cause interference
with machinery or other equipment.

Special Attachment
2. Uses an oil-impregnated felt seal, causing more oil to stick to the surface of the chain when compared to Lambda chain.
3. Offset links are not available. Chains should be designed with an even number of links.
4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

High Precision
♦ How to Assemble a Connecting Link Outer plate
When assembling chain, use connecting links designed for X-Lambda chain (with
felt seals). As shown in the diagram at the right, insert felt seals between the outer
Felt seal
plates and connecting plates, and attach the link. The felt seals are impregnated
Felt seal
with oil. Be careful to ensure that oil is not squeezed out.
Spring clip
Cotter pins
used on size 80
chain and larger Free Flow
Connecting plate
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 BS LAMBDA Attachment Chain
Overview

■ Base Chain
Offset Link

T1

T2
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

L1

W
R

L
D

L2

H
h

P P

■ Attachments
Lube Free

A1 Attachment K1 Attachment EP Attachment

Special
Special Attachment

SA1 Attachment SK1 Attachment WA1, WA2 Attachment

High Precision

WK1, WK2 Attachment WSA1, WSA2 Attachment WSK1, WSK2Attachment

Free Flow
Sprockets

Note: Actual dimension P' may differ from P. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
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 Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.128 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Roller Width
Between Plate Pin Pin Length Offset Min. Tensile Approx. No. of
Pitch Pin
Size & Series P' Dia. Inner Link
Thickness Thickness Width Width Dia. Length Strength Mass Links
per
P Plates
L1+L2 L1 L2
R W T2 T1 H h D L kN {kgf} kg/m Unit

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
RS08B-LM 12.70 8.51 7.75 1.6 1.6 12.0 10.4 4.45 18.4 8.4 10.0 18.6 13.7{ 1400} 0.70 240

RS10B-LM 15.875 10.16 9.65 1.5 1.5 14.7 13.7 5.08 20.8 9.55 11.25 20.8 16.1{ 1640} 0.95 192
Contact a Tsubaki
representative
for details.
RS12B-LM 19.05 12.07 11.68 1.8 1.8 16.1 16.1 5.72 24.1 11.1 13.0 24.4 19.5{ 1990} 1.25 160

RS16B-LM 25.40 15.88 17.02 4.0 3.2 21.0 21.0 8.28 37.7 17.75 19.95 39.3 60.0{ 6120} 2.70 120

RS20B-LM 31.75 19.05 19.56 4.4 3.4 26.0 26.0 10.19 43.0 19.9 23.1 46.6 95.0{ 9680} 3.85 96

RS24B-LM 38.10 25.40 25.40 6.0 5.6 33.4 31.2 14.63 58.5 26.65 31.85 61.7 160 {16300} 7.45 80

Lube Free
■ Attachment Dimensions
Additional Weight per
A1, SA1, K1, SK1 Attachments Attachment kg
Size & Series
C C1 N O S X X2 XS A, SA K, SK

RS08B-LM 11.9 12.7 11.4 4.2 8.9 19.05 17.15 19.3 0.002 0.004

RS10B-LM 15.9 15.9 12.7 5.0 10.2 22.25 20.6 22.95 0.003 0.006

Special
RS12B-LM 19.05 22.2 16.5 7.1 13.5 29.85 27.85 32.05 0.006 0.012

RS16B-LM 23.8 23.9 24.3 6.7 15.2 37.35 34.4 34.1 0.014 0.028

RS20B-LM 31.75 31.8 25.4 8.7 19.8 44.85 41.6 44.0 0.024 0.048

RS24B-LM Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.

Special Attachment
WA2, WSA2, WK2, WSK2 Attachments EP Attachment Additional Weight per Attachment kg
WA1, WSA1, WK1, WSK1 Attachments
Size & Series
C C1 NW O S X XS KW D L3 L4 WA, WSA WK, WSK EP

RS08B-LM 12.7 13.1 24.6 4.9 8.9 20.3 20.7 12.7 4.45 9.5 17.0 0.005 0.010 0.001

RS10B-LM 15.9 16.6 30.0 5.0 10.2 22.85 23.55 15.9 5.08 11.9 20.25 0.006 0.012 0.002

RS12B-LM 17.45 17.6 34.8 5.5 11.4 25.65 25.75 19.1 5.72 14.3 24.1 0.009 0.018 0.003

High Precision
RS16B-LM 28.6 26.0 46.0 8.1 15.9 39.25 36.7 25.4 8.28 19.1 35.25 0.030 0.060 0.008

RS20B-LM Contact a Tsubaki representative for details. 10.19 23.8 42.0 − − −

RS24B-LM Contact a Tsubaki representative for details. − − −

Note: 1. Single-strand chains in sizes RS08B through RS16B use easy disassembly pins (with center sink riveting). All other sizes, including 2-strand chains, use
double-sided riveting.
2. Minimum tensile strength and maximum allowable load are not the same thing. Refer to page 8.
3. Contact a Tsubaki representative regarding chain selection.
4. When replacing a chain that has made-in-Europe standard attachments with Tsubaki attachment chain, be sure to check attachment dimensions in Free Flow
advance, since Tsubaki standard dimensions may differ from European dimensions.
5. Pin end diameter on EP attachments is slightly larger.
6. Tsubaki can manufacture special attachments and special extended pins, as well as RF06B attachment chain. Please inquire for details.
7. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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 LAMBDA RF Roller Chain
Chain
No.
Overview

p.17·18 p.125–127 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain

T
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

T
L1
R

W
D

L2
Lube Free

H
P P

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Width
Roller Plate Pin Max. Allowable Approx. No. of
Special

Between
Pitch Inner Link
Size & Series Dia. Thickness Width Dia. Load Mass Links per
P Plates
L1 L2 Unit
R W T H D kN {kgf} kg/m

RF35-LMC 9.525 (5.08) 4.78 1.25 9.0 3.00 5.85 6.85 1.52{ 155} 0.41 320

RF40-LMC 12.70 7.92 7.95 1.5 12.0 3.97 8.25 9.95 2.65{ 270} 0.74 240

RF50-LMC 15.875 10.16 9.53 2.0 15.0 5.09 10.3 12.0 4.31{ 440} 1.22 192
Special Attachment

RF60-LMC 19.05 11.91 12.70 2.4 18.1 5.96 12.85 14.75 6.28{ 640} 1.78 160

RF80-LMC 25.40 15.88 15.88 3.2 24.1 7.94 16.25 19.25 10.7 {1090} 3.09 120

RF100-LMC 31.75 19.05 19.05 4.0 28.6 9.54 19.75 22.85 17.1 {1740} 4.43 96

Note: 1. Offset links are not available. Chains should be designed with an even number of links.
2. Pin diameters for RF35-LMC and RF35 are different. The two chains cannot be connected to each other.
3. Roller diameter R (in parentheses) for RF35-LMC is the bush diameter.
High Precision

4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
Free Flow
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 Hollow Pin Chain
Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.121–､125– p.15 p.142–

In Hollow Pin Chain, the pin is made with a hole, enabling various attachments to be installed simply and easily. This type of
chain is used for general-purpose conveyance.
Features: 1. Regardless of whether the chain is straight or wrapped around a sprocket, the center distance between
attachments is always the same.

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
2. The load from the attachments is distributed equally to both sides of the link plates. This provides advantages
in terms of strength, and the chain has less tendency to wind while running.
3. It is easy to replace attachments, do maintenance, or adjust attachment spacing even while the chain is
installed on equipment.

Hollow Pin Double Pitch Chain

■ Base Chain

Lube Free
S Roller (Bushed Type) Offset Link
T

T
L1

2L1

B
W

D D
L2

F
H
H

P P P

■ Maximum Allowable Load kN {kgf}

R Roller Offset Link

Special
Series
T

Size
L1

HP HPNP LMCHP HPSS

2L1

D R
W

D
L2

F RF2040 1.77{180} 1.47{150} 0.44{ 45}

RF2050 3.14{320} 2.55{260} 0.69{ 70}
H

RF2060 4.22{430} 3.43{350} 1.03{105}

P P P
RF2080 7.65{780} 6.18{630} 1.77{180}

Special Attachment
■ Base Chain Dimensions
Bush Roller Width Plate Pin Offset Pin Approx. Mass kg/m No. of
Pitch
Roller

Between
Type

Size Dia. Dia. Inner Link Thickness Width Outer Dia. Inner Dia. Length Bushed Links per
P L1 L2 L R Roller Unit
B R Plates W T H E F (min.) Type
RF2040 25.40 7.92 15.88 7.95 1.5 12.0 5.68 4.00 8.00 9.50 19.1 0.46 0.82 120

RF2050 S 31.75 10.16 19.05 9.53 2.0 15.0 7.22 5.12 10.05 11.65 23.4 0.75 1.21 96
·
RF2060 R 38.10 11.91 22.23 12.70 2.4 17.2 8.38 5.99 12.55 14.25 28.7 1.38 2.06 80

High Precision
RF2080 50.80 15.88 28.58 15.88 3.2 23.0 11.375 8.02 16.25 17.80 35.7 1.80 2.81 60
Note: 1. S roller type (bushed type) chains have no rollers.
2. HPSS chains are not pre-lubricated before shipping. Always lubricate the chain before use, except when using underwater or when the chain will contact water. Using
a chain without lubrication may result in premature articulation problems. Maximum allowable loads are based on lubricated (including water lubricated) conditions.
3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Hollow Pin RS Chain

■ Base Chain Free Flow
Offset Link
T

■ Maximum Allowable Load kN {kgf}

L1

D
L

Series
L2

Size
B F HP HPNP LMCHP HPSS
RS40 1.77{180} 1.47{150} 0.44{ 45}
RS50 3.14{320} 2.55{260} 0.69{ 70}
H

Sprockets

P P P RS60 4.22{430} 3.43{350} 1.03{105}

Connecting link
RS80 7.65{780} 6.18{630} 1.77{180}

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Width Plate Pin Offset Pin Approx. No. of
Pitch Bush Dia. Between
Size Inner Link Thickness Width Outer Dia. Inner Dia.F Length Mass Links per
P B Plates W L1 L2 L Unit
T H E (min.) kg/m
Engineering Manual

RS40 12.70 7.92 7.95 1.5 12.0 5.68 4.00 8.00 9.50 19.1 0.53 240

RS50 15.875 10.16 9.53 2.0 15.0 7.22 5.12 10.05 11.65 23.4 0.86 192

RS60 19.05 11.91 12.70 2.4 18.1 8.38 5.99 12.55 14.25 28.7 1.27 160

RS80 25.40 15.88 15.88 3.2 24.1 11.375 8.02 16.25 17.80 35.7 2.15 120
Note: 1. HPSS chains are not pre-lubricated before shipping. Always lubricate the chain before use, except when using underwater or when the chain will contact
water. Using a chain without lubrication may result in premature articulation problems. Maximum allowable loads are based on lubricated (including water
lubricated) conditions.
2. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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 Curved Double Pitch Chain
Chain
No.
Overview

p.17·18 p.121･122 p.15 p.142–

This chain has additional clearance between the pins and bushes to permit extra flexibility.
Guide rails to control the chain enable it to be used for curved conveyance. The chain can be used for power transmission
purposes, as well as for conveyance when attachments are installed.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

■ Base Chain and Attachments

N
K O

T
X

T
X2
C
L1

W
D
L2
Lube Free

Min. radius r

S
H

P P

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Special

Width Roller Dia. R Plate Pin Min. Max. Approx. Mass kg/m No. of
Size & Pitch Between
Inner Link S Roller R Roller Thickness Width Radius Allowable
Load Links
Series P Dia. D L1 L2
Plates W T H r kN {kgf} S Roller R Roller per Unit

RF2040-CU 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 1.5 12.0 3.97 8.45 9.75 700 1.86{190} 0.51 0.87 120

RF2050-CU 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 2.0 15.0 5.09 10.6 12.4 800 2.84{290} 0.84 1.30 96
Special Attachment

RF2060-CU 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 2.4 17.2 5.96 13.25 15.05 1000 4.02{410} 1.22 1.90 80

RF2080-CU 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 3.2 23.0 7.94 16.75 20.05 1200 6.96{710} 2.02 3.13 60

■ Attachment Dimensions
A1, SA1, K1, SK1 Attachments Additional Weight per Attachment kg
Size &
Series
C K N O S X X2 A K
High Precision

RF2040-CU 12.7 9.5 19.1 3.6 9.1 19.5 17.6 0.03 0.06

RF2050-CU 15.9 11.9 23.8 5.2 11.1 24.4 22.0 0.06 0.12

RF2060-CU 21.45 14.3 28.6 5.2 14.7 29.8 26.95 0.013 0.026

RF2080-CU 27.8 19.1 38.1 6.8 19.1 39.1 35.25 0.026 0.052

Note: 1. Drawing shows S roller chain. Dimensions are the same for R roller chain, excluding roller dimensions.
2. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
Free Flow
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 Curved RS Attachment Chain
Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.125–127 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain and Attachments

N O

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
T
X

T
X2
C
L1
R

W
D

L2
Min. radius r

S
h

Lube Free
P P

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Width Roller Plate Pin Min. Max. Approx. No. of
Size & Pitch Between Allowable
Inner Link Dia. Thickness Width Width Radius Load Mass Links per
Series P Dia. D L1 L2 r Unit
Plates W R T H h kN {kgf} kg/m

RS40-CU 12.70 7.95 7.92 1.5 12.0 10.4 3.97 8.45 9.75 350 1.86{190} 0.61 240

Special
RS50-CU 15.875 9.53 10.16 2.0 15.0 13.0 5.09 10.6 12.4 400 2.84{290} 1.01 192

RS60-CU 19.05 12.70 11.91 2.4 18.1 15.6 5.96 13.25 15.05 500 4.02{410} 1.40 160

RS80-CU 25.40 15.88 15.88 3.2 24.1 20.8 7.94 16.75 20.05 600 6.96{710} 2.47 120

Special Attachment
■ Attachment Dimensions
A1, K1 Attachments Additional Weight per Attachment kg
Size &
Series
C N O S X X2 A K

RS40-CU 12.7 9.5 3.6 8.0 18.0 17.8 0.002 0.004

RS50-CU 15.9 12.7 5.2 10.3 23.7 23.4 0.003 0.006

RS60-CU 19.05 15.9 5.2 11.9 28.5 28.2 0.007 0.014

High Precision
RS80-CU 25.4 19.1 6.8 15.9 37.1 36.6 0.013 0.026

Note: The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Free Flow
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 Specialty Attachment Chain (Plus α)
Overview

Product Name Description Page

Attachments with the most typical special hole
Special Hole Diameter Attachment
Speedy Delivery

diameters (JIS-2 class equivalent bolt holes) from 56

(Attachment Type: A, K) amongst our numerous attachments.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Press Nut Attachment Nuts are added on the attachment to enable slats
57
(Attachment Type: A-NM, K-NM) to be installed simply and easily.

Special Extended Pin Special extended pins can be manufactured with a

59
(Attachment Type: EP) short lead time by using common components.

Upper Surface Ground Attachment The rollers are ground, and the upper surfaces of
61
(Attachment Type: PG) the attachments are ground as well.
Lube Free

Large Size RS Attachment Attachment for chain sizes RS180 and larger. 62

Height of the link plates (dimension H1) is higher

Double Pitch Deep Link than the top of the roller on double pitch base
63
(Attachment Type: DL) chain. Allows materials to be placed directly on the
chain even with R rollers.
The top edges of the attachment are chamfered to
protect conveyed materials from scratches. Allows
Special

Inwardly Bent Attachment

conveyed materials to be placed directly on the 63
(Attachment Type: UM) chain, or be conveyed by sandwiching between
chains.
Guide Roller Guide rollers prevent meandering and can be used
64
(Attachment Type: GR) as running rollers. (Not for curved chain.)
Special Attachment

Threaded Extended Pin Extended pins (hardened steel) are threaded to

65
(Attachment Type: EN) enable tools, jigs, etc. to be attached.

Extended Pin with Spring Clip

The spring clip allows the attachment of tools, etc. 66
(Attachment Type: EC)
Stock Designs

Pins are made longer to form parallel strands.

Stay Pin
Conveyed materials can be placed directly on the 67
(Attachment Type: ST) pins. Installing wire mesh is one example of use.
High Precision

Triangle Attachment
For conveying various types of bar-like objects. 69
(Attachment Type: RE)
Sticker Attachment The attachment is topped with a sharp barb-like
69
(Attachment Type: FS) spike to grip flat objects such as film.
A magnet mounted on the attachment holds cases
Magnetic Attachment
carrying conveyed goods. Can be used for inclined 70
(Attachment Type: MG) conveyance.
Free Flow

A layer of rubber is bonded to the attachment.

Rubber Attachment
The elasticity of the rubber allows objects to be 70
(Attachment Type: RSG) conveyed between chains.
Crescent Top Plate For circulating-loop conveyors operating on a
71
(Attachment Type: CL) horizontal plane.

Slat Slats are installed on tough double pitch chain.

71
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(Attachment Type: SLT [Riveted]) Ideal for conveying relatively heavy material.

Slat Slats are welded on double pitch chain. Ideal for

72
(Attachment Type: SLW [Welded]) conveying relatively heavy material.
Small-pitch RS chain with a small distance between
RS Slat
slats. Ideal for conveying small items. The small 72
(Attachment Type: SLT [Riveted])
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pitch also allows smooth operation.

FIlm Gripper Attachment Gripper attachment for conveying film, etc., held
73
(Attachment Type: KUM) by a friction clip.

Integrated Attachment Chain 74–

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 Special Hole Diameter Attachment (Double Pitch / RS)

Overview
Attachments with the most typical special hole diameters (JIS-2 class equivalent bolt holes) from amongst our numerous attachments.

Special Hole Diameter Attachment (Double Pitch) Attachment Type: A, K

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
A1 Attachment A2 Attachment K1 Attachment K2 Attachment
N
N O N N O
K O
K O

T
T

X2

X
T
X

T
X2

X2
C

X
T

T
C

C
L1
L1

L1
X2
R R

W
T
W

D R

W
C
D D
L1

L2
L2

L2
C
W

C
X2
D

X2
L2

X
S

S
S

S
H

H
H
H

P P
P P P P P P

Lube Free
■ Attachment Dimensions
Width Roller Dia. R Pin Plate Attachment
Pitch Between
Size Inner Link Width Thickness
P Plates W S Roller R Roller Dia. D L1 L2 C K N S X X2 O
H T
RF2040 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 12.7 9.5 19.1 9.1 19.3 17.6 4.5・5.5
RF2050 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 10.30 12.0 15.0 2.0 15.9 11.9 23.8 11.1 24.2 22.0 4.5・5.5
RF2060 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 14.55 16.55 17.2 3.2 21.45 14.3 28.6 14.7 31.5 28.2 5.5・6.5
RF2080 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 18.30 20.90 23.0 4.0 27.8 19.1 38.1 19.1 40.7 36.6 9.0

Special
RF2100 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 21.80 24.50 28.6 4.8 33.35 23.8 47.6 23.4 49.9 44.9 11.0
Note: 1. Attachments shown are S roller type. However, the dimensions for attachments are the same when R rollers are used. Also, the drawings show
attachments added on every link.
2. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Model Numbering Special Hole Diameter (Double Pitch) Connecting Link (JL)
Example RF2040R-LMC-1LK1-5.5+120L-JR RF2040-LMC-K1-5.5JL

Special Attachment
Size No. of links End link Connecting link (JL)
Same as at left
Roller type Special hole diameter
S: S roller Attachment type
(Dimension O in mm)
R: R roller (Enter only when attachments are to be installed)
Attachment spacing and type
Series
[Blank]: General use NP: Nickel plated
LMC: Lambda NEP: Special coating

Special Hole Diameter Attachment (RS)

High Precision
Attachment Type: A, K

A1 Attachment K1 Attachment
N O
O N
N O N
O
X2
T

XX22
X
T

X
X2
X

W T
X

C
W T

C
L2 L1

L1
C
C
L1

L2 L1

D RR D R
W

D R D
W

L2
L2

C
X2
C
X2

X
X

Free Flow
T

T
T

S
SS
S

H
H

P P PP PP P P

■ Attachment Dimensions
Width Roller Pin Plate Attachment
Pitch Between
Size Inner Link (Bush) Width Thickness
P Plates W Dia. D L1 L2 C N S X X2 O
Dia. R H T
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RS35 9.525 4.78 (5.08) 5.85 6.85 9.0 1.25 9.5 7.9 6.35 14.3 14.3 2.6
〈3.00〉
RS40 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 12.7 9.5 8.0 17.8 17.8 4.5・5.5
RS50 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 15.0 2.0 15.9 12.7 10.3 23.4 23.4 4.5・5.5
RS60 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 18.1 2.4 19.05 15.9 11.9 28.2 28.2 5.5・6.5
RS80 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.25 24.1 3.2 25.4 19.1 15.9 36.6 36.6 9.0
RS100 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 19.75 22.85 30.1 4.0 31.75 25.4 19.8 44.9 44.9 11.0
Note: 1. Drawings show attachments added on every link.
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2. The figure inside < > is for Lambda chain.

3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
Special Hole Diameter (RS) Connecting Link (JL)
Model Numbering
Example RS40-LMC-1LA1-4.5+240L-JR RS40-LMC-A1-4.5JL
Size No. of links End link
Special hole diameter (Dimension O in mm) Same as at left Connecting link (JL)
Series Attachment spacing and type Attachment type
[Blank]: General use NP: Nickel plated (Enter only when attachments are to be installed)
LMC: Lambda NEP: Special coating
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 Press Nut Attachment (Double Pitch / RS)
Overview

Nuts are added on the attachment to enable slats to be installed simply and easily.
Both the attachment and nut are heat-treated for ample strength.

Press Nut Attachment (Double Pitch) Attachment Type: A, K

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

A1-NM Attachment A2-NM Attachment

N
N O K O

T
T

X
X2

X2

X
T
T

C
C

L1
L1

R R
W

W
D D

L2
L2
Lube Free

T1

T1
S

S
B B
H

H
P P P P

K1-NM Attachment K2-NM Attachment

N O N

K O
Special

X2

X
T

C
L1

X
X2
W

T
D

C
L1
L2

W
D
X2

L2

X2

X
T1
Special Attachment

T1
S

S
H

B
H

P P P P

■ Attachment Dimensions
Width Roller Dia. R Pin Plate Attachment
Pitch Between
Size & Press Nut Inner Link
High Precision

P Plates S R Width Thickness

Dia. D L1 L2 C K N B S X X2 T1 O
W Roller Roller H T

RF2040-NM3 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 12.7 9.5 19.1 5.5 9.1 19.3 17.6 3.6 M3

RF2040-NM4 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 12.7 9.5 19.1 7.0 9.1 19.3 17.6 3.8 M4

RF2050-NM4 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 10.3 12.0 15.0 2.0 15.9 11.9 23.8 7.0 11.1 24.2 22.0 4.3 M4

RF2050-NM5 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 10.3 12.0 15.0 2.0 15.9 11.9 23.8 8.0 11.1 24.2 22.0 5.1 M5

RF2060-NM5 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 14.55 16.55 17.2 3.2 21.45 14.3 28.6 8.0 14.7 31.5 28.2 6.3 M5
Free Flow

RF2060-NM6 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 14.55 16.55 17.2 3.2 21.45 14.3 28.6 10.0 14.7 31.5 28.2 7.3 M6
Note: 1. Attachments shown are S roller type. However, the dimensions for attachments are the same when R rollers are used. Also, the drawings show
attachments added on every link.
2. Dimension B is the width when nuts are installed on upper and lower surfaces.
3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Model Numbering Example

Sprockets

Press Nut (Double Pitch) Connecting Link (JL)

RF2040R-LMC-1LK1-NM4+120L-JR RF2040-LMC-K1-NM4JL
No. of links End link
Size Same as at left Connecting link (JL)
Press nut Attachment type
Roller type (Enter only when attachments are to be installed)
Attachment spacing and type
S: S roller
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R: R roller Series
[Blank]: General use NP: Nickel plated
LMC: Lambda NEP: Special coating

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 Overview
Press Nut Attachment (RS) Attachment Type: A, K

A1-NM Attachment A2-NM Attachment

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
N O
N O

X2
T

T
X2
X

C
T
C

L1
L1

R R

W
D

W
D

L2

C
L2

X2
X

T1
T1
S

Lube Free
B
H

B
h

H
h
P P P P

■ Attachment Dimensions
Width Pin Plate Attachment
Between Roller
Pitch
Size & Press Nut Inner Link Dia. Width Width Thickness
P Plates

Special
R Dia. D L1 L2 C N B S X X2 T1 O
W h H T

RS40-NM3 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 10.4 12.0 1.5 12.7 9.5 5.5 8.0 17.8 17.8 3.6 M3

RS40-NM4 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 10.4 12.0 1.5 12.7 9.5 7.0 8.0 17.8 17.8 3.8 M4

RS50-NM4 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 13.0 15.0 2.0 15.9 12.7 7.0 10.3 23.4 23.4 4.3 M4

Special Attachment
RS50-NM5 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 13.0 15.0 2.0 15.9 12.7 8.0 10.3 23.4 23.4 5.1 M5

RS60-NM5 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 15.6 18.1 2.4 19.05 15.9 8.0 11.9 28.2 28.2 5.5 M5

RS60-NM6 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 15.6 18.1 2.4 19.05 15.9 10.0 11.9 28.2 28.2 6.5 M6

Note: 1. Drawings show attachments added on every link.

2. Dimension B is the width when nuts are installed on upper and lower surfaces.
3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

High Precision
Model Numbering Example

Press Nut (RS) Connecting Link (JL)

RS40-LMC-2LK1-NM4+240L-JR RS40-LMC-K1-NM4JL
No. of links End link
Size Press nut Same as at left Connecting link (JL)
Attachment type
Attachment spacing and type
(Enter only when attachments are to be installed)
Series Free Flow
[Blank]: General use NP: Nickel plated
LMC: Lambda NEP: Special coating
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 Special Extended Pin (Double Pitch / RS)
Overview

Special extended pins can be manufactured with a short lead time by using common components.

Special Extended Pin (Double Pitch) Attachment Type: EP

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

EP Attachment
P' P'

D
L3
L4

T
T
Lube Free

W
L2
H
Special

P P

■ Attachment Dimensions
Width Roller Dia. R Pin Plate Pin
Size, Attachment Pitch Between
Special Attachment

Inner Link Dia. Width Thickness

Type, Extended Pin P Plates S Roller R Roller L2 L3 L4
W D H T
RF2040-EPL15.4 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 9.95 12.0 1.5 15.4 22.65

RF2040-EPL20.3 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 9.95 12.0 1.5 20.3 27.55

RF2040-EPL29.8 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 9.95 12.0 1.5 29.8 37.15

RF2050-EPL19.3 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 12.0 15.0 2.0 19.3 28.5

RF2050-EPL23.8 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 12.0 15.0 2.0 23.8 32.9
High Precision

RF2050-EPL31.2 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 12.0 15.0 2.0 31.2 40.3

RF2060-EPL16.5 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 16.55 17.2 3.2 16.5 29.65

RF2060-EPL20.8 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 16.55 17.2 3.2 20.8 33.95

RF2060-EPL28.2 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 16.55 17.2 3.2 28.2 41.35

RF2080-EPL27.1 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 21.3 23.0 4.0 27.1 43.5

RF2080-EPL35.4 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 21.2 23.0 4.0 35.4 51.8

RF2080-EPL56.5 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 21.2 23.0 4.0 56.5 72.9
Free Flow

RF2100-EPL34.0 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 24.9 28.6 4.8 34.0 53.6

RF2100-EPL43.7 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 24.9 28.6 4.8 43.7 63.3

RF2100-EPL69.9 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 24.9 28.6 4.8 69.9 89.5
Note: 1. Actual dimension P' may differ from P. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
2. Extended pins on standard LMC chain are treated with a special nickel plating. Consequently, pin end diameter will be slightly larger.
3. Attachments shown are S roller type. However, the dimensions for attachments are the same when R rollers are used. Also, the drawings show
attachments added on every link.
4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
Sprockets

Model Numbering Example

Special Extended Pin (Double Pitch) Connecting Link (JL)

RF2040S-LMC-2LEPL15.4+120L-JR RF2040-LMC-2LEPL15.4-JL
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Size No. of links End link Connecting link (JL)

Extended pin projection Same as at left Same as at left
Roller type
S: S roller (Dimension L3 in mm) Note: When attachment spacing is four
R: R roller (4) links or more, there is no need
With extended pin to specify the part.
Series
[Blank]: General use Extended pin spacing
LMC: Lambda

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 Overview
Special Extended Pin (RS) Attachment Type: EP

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
EP Attachment

P’ P’

L3

T
L4
R

W
D

Lube Free
L1
L2

H
h

P P

Special
■ Attachment Dimensions
Width Pin Plate Pin
Size, Attachment Pitch Between Roller Dia.
Inner Link Dia. Width Width Thickness

Special Attachment
Type, Extended Pin P Plates R L1 L2 L3 L4
W D h H T
RS40-EPL15.4 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 10.4 12.0 1.5 15.4 22.65

RS40-EPL20.3 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 10.4 12.0 1.5 20.3 27.55

RS40-EPL29.8 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 10.4 12.0 1.5 29.8 37.15

RS50-EPL19.3 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 13.0 15.0 2.0 19.3 28.5

RS50-EPL23.8 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 13.0 15.0 2.0 23.8 32.9

RS50-EPL31.2 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 13.0 15.0 2.0 31.2 40.3

High Precision
RS60-EPL19.9 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 15.6 18.1 2.4 19.9 31.45

RS60-EPL24.2 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 15.6 18.1 2.4 24.2 35.75

RS60-EPL31.6 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 15.6 18.1 2.4 31.6 43.15

RS80-EPL30.8 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.25 20.8 24.1 3.2 30.8 45.55

RS80-EPL39.1 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.15 20.8 24.1 3.2 39.1 53.85

RS80-EPL42.3 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.25 20.8 24.1 3.2 42.3 57.05

RS100-EPL37.7 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 19.75 22.85 26.0 30.1 4.0 37.7 55.65 Free Flow
RS100-EPL45.0 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 19.75 22.85 26.0 30.1 4.0 45.0 62.95

RS100-EPL50.7 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 19.75 22.85 26.0 30.1 4.0 50.7 68.65
Note: 1. Actual dimension P' may differ from P. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
2. Extended pins on standard LMC chain are treated with a special nickel plating. Consequently, pin end diameter will be slightly larger.
3. Drawings show attachments added on every link.
4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
Sprockets

Model Numbering Example

Special Extended Pin (RS) Connecting Link (JL)

RS40-LMC-1LEPL15.4+240L-JR RS40-LMC-1LEPL15.4-JL
Size No. of links End link
Connecting link (JL)
Same as at left
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Extended pin projection

(Dimension L3 in mm) Same as at left
Note: When attachment spacing is four (4) links or more, there
With extended pin is no need to specify the part. For general-use chain
Series having an attachment spacing of four (4) links or more,
[Blank]: General use Extended pin spacing
enter “PJL” (instead of JL) for the connecting link.
LMC: Lambda

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 Upper Surface Ground Attachment (Double Pitch / RS)
Overview

The rollers are ground, and the upper surfaces of the attachments are ground as well.

Upper Surface Ground Attachment (Double Pitch) Attachment Type: PG

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

A1 Attachment A2 Attachment K1 Attachment K2 Attachment

N N
N O N O K O
K O
T

X2
X

T
T

T
T

X2
X2
C

X
X
X2
X

W T
W T
T
L1

C
C
C
R

L1
L1
W

L1
D R R R

W
D D D
L2

Ground Ground

L2
L2
L2

C
C

X2
X2
Ground

X
X
Ground

S
S

H
H

S
S

H
H
P P P P
P P
P P

■ Attachment Dimensions
Lube Free

Width Roller Dia. R Pin Plate Attachment

Pitch Between
Size & Series Inner Link Dia. Width Thickness
P Plates W S Roller R Roller L1 L2 C K N O S X X2
D H T
RF2040-PG 25.40 7.95 7.90 15.80 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 12.7 9.5 19.1 3.6 8.9 19.3 17.6
RF2050-PG 31.75 9.53 10.12 18.97 5.09 10.30 12.0 15.0 2.0 15.9 11.9 23.8 5.2 10.9 24.2 22.0
RF2060-PG 38.10 12.70 11.88 22.15 5.96 14.55 16.55 17.2 3.2 21.45 14.3 28.6 5.2 14.4 31.5 28.2
RF2080-PG 50.80 15.88 15.71 28.50 7.94 18.30 20.9 23.0 4.0 27.8 19.1 38.1 6.8 18.8 40.7 36.6
Note: 1. Chains without attachments are available only with S rollers.
Special

2. On chains without attachments, the outer surface of rollers is not ground. In this case, the roller diameter will differ from the dimensions given above.
Roller diameter (R) for RF2040S is 7.92, RF2050S is 10.16, RF2060S is 11.91, and RF2080S is 15.88.
3. The top surface of link plates is ground on chains without attachments. In this case, the plate width H will differ from the dimensions given above. Width (H)
for RF2040S is 11.9, RF2050S is 14.9, RF2060S is 17.1, and RF2080S is 22.7.
4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Chain Numbering
Model Numbering Example Upper Surface Ground Attachment (Double Pitch) Connecting Link (JL)
RF2040S-PG-2LK1+120L-JR RF2040-PG-K1-JL
Special Attachment

Size No. of links End link Connecting link (JL)

Roller type Attachment type Same as at left
Series Attachment spacing Attachment type
(Enter only when attachments are to be installed)

Upper Surface Ground Attachment (RS) Attachment Type: PG

A1 Attachment K1 Attachment
High Precision

N O N O
T

T
X2
X

X2
X
T

T
C

C
L1

L1

R
W

R
W

D D
Ground
L2
L2

C
X2
X

Ground
S
H
h

P P
H
h
Free Flow

P P

■ Attachment Dimensions
Width Pin Plate Attachment
Pitch Between
Roller
Size & Series Inner Link Dia. Dia. Width Width Thickness
P Plates W R L1 L2 C N O S X X2
D h H T
RS40-PG 12.70 7.95 7.90 3.97 8.25 9.95 10.4 12.0 1.5 12.7 9.5 3.6 7.8 17.8 17.8
RS50-PG 15.875 9.53 10.12 5.09 10.3 12.0 13.0 15.0 2.0 15.9 12.7 5.2 10.1 23.4 23.4
Sprockets

RS60-PG 19.05 12.70 11.88 5.96 12.85 14.75 15.6 18.1 2.4 19.05 15.9 5.2 11.6 28.2 28.2
RS80-PG 25.40 15.88 15.71 7.94 16.25 19.25 20.8 24.1 3.2 25.4 19.1 6.8 15.6 36.6 36.6
RS100-PG 31.75 19.05 18.83 9.54 19.75 22.85 26.0 30.1 4.0 31.75 25.4 8.7 19.4 44.9 44.9
RS120-PG 38.10 25.40 22.01 11.11 24.9 28.9 31.2 36.2 4.8 38.1 28.6 10.3 22.6 55.8 51.2
RS140-PG 44.45 25.40 25.18 12.71 26.9 31.7 36.4 42.2 5.6 44.5 34.9 11.9 28.2 63.1 58.0
RS160-PG 50.80 31.75 28.36 14.29 31.85 36.85 41.6 48.2 6.4 50.8 38.1 14.3 31.4 73.7 66.0
Note: 1. X and X 2 are the width of the attachments installed on the outer (pin) link and inner (roller) link, respectively.
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2. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Model Numbering Example Upper Surface Ground Attachment (RS) Connecting Link (JL)
RS40-PG-1LK1+240L-JR RS40-PG-K1-JL
Size No. of links End link Connecting link (JL)
Attachment type Same as at left
Series Attachment spacing Attachment type
(Enter only when attachments are to be installed)

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 Large Size RS Attachment

Overview
Large Size RS Attachment
Attachment for chain sizes RS180 and larger.

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
K1 Attachment SK1 Attachment
O N

T
L1
R
T

W
T
L1

L2
R

2C
2X
W
D
N O
L2
T

XS
C1
S

Lube Free
H
h

H
h
P P P P

Note: Applicable chain sizes are RS180, RS200, RS240, RF320-T, and Note: Applicable chain sizes are RS200 and RS240.
RF400-T. Drawing shows RS180. The attachment part on RS200 Drawing shows RS240. Connecting links for RS200 use cotter pins.
is RF, while the entire chain is RF for sizes RS320 and larger. The attachment part on RS200 is RF.

WK1 Attachment WK2 Attachment

NW

Special
NW O KW
O
T

T
T
L1

L1

2C
2X
2C

R
2X

W
W

D D
L2

L2

Special Attachment
T
S

S
H
H
2

P P P P
Note: Applicable chain size is RF400-T. Note: Applicable chain sizes are RS200 and RS240.

WSK2 Attachment

High Precision
T

T
L1

D R
W
L2

♦ Attachment Types and Attaching Links

NW Size K1 SK1 WK1 WK2 WSK2
O KW RS180 PL or RL - - - -
RS200 PL or RL PL - PL PL
RS240 PL or RL PL or RL - PL PL
XS
C1

RF320-T PL - - - -
H

RF400-T PL - RL - PL Free Flow

P P PL: pin (outer) link; RL: roller (inner) link
Note: Applicable chain sizes are RS200, RS240, and RF400-T. Drawing
shows RS200. External appearance for other sizes will differ.

■ Attachment Dimensions
Width
Roller Between Pin Plate
Pitch
Size & Series Dia. Inner Link
Dia. Width Width Thickness 2C C1 N O S 2X XS Nw Kw
P Plates L1 L2
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R W D h H T
RS180 57.15 35.71 35.72 17.46 35.65 42.45 46.8 54.2 7.15 114.3 - 42.0 15.0 35.8 160.3 - - -
RS200 63.50 39.68 38.10 19.85 39.0 44.8 52.0 60.3 8.0 127.0 63.5 48.0 17.5 42.9 167.0 85.5 115.4 63.5
RS240 76.20 47.63 47.63 23.81 47.9 55.5 62.4 72.4 9.5 152.4 76.2 57.2 21.0 47.7 195.8 106.7 138.5 57.0
RF320-T 101.6 63.5 63.65 31.75 63.8 77.6 - 92 12.7 203.2 - 76.2 25.4 85.5 281.3 - - -
RF400-T 127.0 79.38 79.3 39.68 79.65 92.65 100 120 16.0 254.0 120 101.6 38.0 79.4 356.0 180 245 127
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Note: The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Model Numbering Example RS180-1LK1+54L-JR

Size No. of links End link
Attachment type
Attachment spacing

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 Double Pitch Deep Link / Inwardly Bent Attachment
Overview

Double Pitch Deep Link Attachment Type: DL

Height of the link plates (dimension H1) is higher than the top of the roller on double pitch base chain. Allows materials to be
placed directly on the chain, even with R rollers.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

T
L1

W
D
L2

H1
Lube Free

H
P P

■ Attachment Dimensions
Size, Roller Pitch Width Between Roller Dia. Chain Height Pin Plate Connecting
Inner Link Plates
Type, Series P W R H Dia. D L1 L2 Width H1 Thickness T Link
RF2040R-DL 25.40 7.95 15.88 (17.9) 3.97 8.25 9.95 10.0 1.5 Spring clip
Special

RF2050R-DL 31.75 9.53 19.05 (21.5) 5.09 10.3 12.0 12.0 2.0 Spring clip
RF2060R-DL 38.10 12.70 22.23 (25.1) 5.96 14.55 16.55 14.0 3.2 Spring clip
RF2080R-DL 50.80 15.88 28.58 (32.2) 7.94 18.30 20.90 18.0 4.0 Cotter pin
Note: The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Model Numbering Example Double Pitch Deep Link Connecting Link (JL)
RF2040S-DL+120L-JR RF2040-DL-JL
Special Attachment

Size No. of links End link

Roller type Same as at left
Series Connecting link (JL)

Inwardly Bent Attachment Attachment Type: UM

The top edges of the attachment are chamfered to protect conveyed materials from scratches. Allows conveyed materials
to be placed directly on the chain, or be conveyed by sandwiching between chains.
High Precision

t
L1

D
L2

N
Free Flow

18-8 stainless steel; other parts are nickel-plated carbon steel

H2

R
H1

T W To
P P
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■ Attachment Dimensions
Pitch Width Between Roller Dia. Pin Plate
Size & Series Inner Link Plates
P W R Dia. D L1 L2 H1 H2 N X T t To
RS40-UM 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 7.0 5.7 24.4 11.2 1.5 1.5 1.25
RS50-UM 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 8.5 7.1 30.5 13.1 2.0 2.0 1.5
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Note: 1. When used as a replacement chain, carefully check dimension H2 to avoid possible interference.
2. Max. allowable load is not the same as RS attachment chain.
3. RS sprockets (type B) can be used if the sprocket has 23 or more teeth. If the sprocket has fewer than 23 teeth, it will cause interference between the
sprocket hub and the chain plates. A special sprocket is thus required. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Model Numbering Example Inwardly Bent Attachment Connecting Link (JL)

RS40-UM+240L-JR RS40-UM-JL
Size No. of links End link Connecting link (JL)
Series Same as at left

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 Guide Roller (Double Pitch / RS)

Overview
Guide rollers prevent meandering and can be used as running rollers. (Not for curved chain.)

Guide Roller (Double Pitch) Attachment Type: GR

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
T
L2

W
D R
L1

C
T

X
N
d

Lube Free
Y
H

DF
P P

■ Attachment Dimensions
Width Roller Dia. R Pin Plate Attachment Guide Roller
Size & Pitch Between
Inner Link
Attachment Type P Plates
S Roller R Roller Dia. D L1 L2 Width Thickness C X N Y d DF ℓ

Special
W H T
RF2040-GR 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 17.45 22.20 9.5 13.2 3.97 15.88 7.8
RF2050-GR 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 10.30 12.00 15.0 2.0 21.15 27.50 12.7 16.2 5.09 19.05 9.4
RF2060-GR 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 14.55 16.55 17.2 3.2 27.00 34.95 15.9 22.2 5.96 22.23 12.6
RF2080-GR 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 18.30 20.90 23.0 4.0 33.35 42.90 19.1 27.4 7.94 28.58 15.8
RF2100-GR 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 21.80 24.50 28.6 4.8 42.85 55.55 25.4 32.7 9.54 39.69 19.0

Special Attachment
Note: 1. Attachments shown are R roller type. However, the dimensions for attachments are the same when S rollers are used.
2. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Model Numbering Example Guide Roller (Double Pitch) Connecting Link (JL)
RF2040S-2LGR+120L-JR RF2040-GR-JL
Size No. of links End link Connecting link (JL)
With guide roller Same as at left
Roller type
Guide roller spacing

Guide Roller (RS) Attachment Type: GR

High Precision
T
L2

D R
L1

C
T

Free Flow
N d
H

P P DF

■ Attachment Dimensions
Sprockets

Width Pin Plate Attachment Guide Roller

Size & Pitch Between
Inner Link
Roller Dia.
Attachment Type P Plates
R Dia. D L1 L2 Width Thickness C X N Y d DF ℓ
W H T
RS40-GR 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 17.45 22.20 9.5 16.5 3.97 15.88 11.05
RS50-GR 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.30 12.00 15.0 2.0 21.15 27.50 12.7 20.6 5.09 19.05 13.50
RS60-GR 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 18.1 2.4 25.40 33.35 15.9 25.7 5.96 22.23 17.65
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RS80-GR 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.25 24.1 3.2 31.75 41.30 19.1 32.5 7.94 28.58 22.50
RS100-GR 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 19.75 22.85 30.1 4.0 41.30 54.00 25.4 39.5 9.54 39.69 27.40
Note: The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
Guide Roller (RS) Connecting Link (JL)
Model Numbering Example
RS40-2LGR+240L-JR RS40-GR-JL
Size No. of links End link Connecting link (JL)
With guide roller Same as at left
Guide roller spacing

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 Threaded Extended Pin (Double Pitch / RS)
Overview

Extended pins (hardened steel) are threaded to enable tools, jigs, etc. to be attached.
Mounting a tool or jig that straddles two pins is constrained by P', the distance between pin centerlines.
Please contact a Tsubaki representative about dimension P'.

Threaded Extended Pin (Double Pitch)

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Attachment Type: EN

D1 d
P' P'

L5
L3
T1
L4

T
R

W
D
L2
Lube Free

P P

■ Attachment Dimensions
Special

Pitch Width Between Roller Dia. R Pin Plate

Size & Series Inner Link Plates
P W S Roller R Roller Dia. D D1 d T1 L2 Width H Thickness T
RF2040-EN 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 5.00 M4 1.5 9.95 12.0 1.5
RF2050-EN 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 6.35 M5 2.0 12.0 15.0 2.0
RF2060-EN 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 8.35 M6 2.4 16.55 17.2 3.2
RF2080-EN 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 9.88 M8 3.2 20.90 23.0 4.0
Special Attachment

RF2100-EN 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 11.46 M10 4.0 24.50 28.6 4.8
Note: 1. Attachments shown are S roller type. However, the dimensions for attachments are the same when R rollers are used.
2. Please specify dimensions L3 and L5, or L4 and L5.
3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Threaded Extended Pin (RS)

High Precision

Attachment Type: EN

D1 d P' P'
L5
L3

T1
L4

T
T

R
W
Free Flow

D
L2

H
h

P P
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■ Attachment Dimensions
Pitch Width Between Roller Dia. Pin Plate
Size & Series Inner Link Plates
P W R Dia. D D1 d T1 L2 Width h Width H Thickness T
RS40-EN 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 5.00 M4 1.5 9.95 10.4 12.0 1.5
RS50-EN 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 6.35 M5 2.0 12.0 13.0 15.0 2.0
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RS60-EN 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 8.35 M6 2.4 14.75 15.6 18.1 2.4
RS80-EN 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 9.88 M8 3.2 19.25 20.8 24.1 3.2
RS100-EN 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 11.46 M10 4.0 22.85 26.0 30.1 4.0
RS120-EN 38.10 25.40 22.23 11.11 13.07 M12 4.8 28.90 31.2 36.2 4.8
Note: 1. Please specify dimensions L3 and L5, or L4 and L5.
2. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

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 Extended Pin with Spring Clip (Double Pitch / RS)

Overview
The spring clip allows the attachment of tools, etc.
Mounting a tool or jig that straddles two pins is constrained by P', the distance between pin centerlines.
Please contact a Tsubaki representative about dimension P'.

Extended Pin with Spring Clip (Double Pitch)

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Attachment Type: EC

P' P'
L6
L3
L5
L4

Lube Free
T

W
R
D

L1
L2

Special
P P

■ Attachment Dimensions
Pitch Width Between Roller Dia. R Pin Plate
Size & Series Inner Link Plates
P W S Roller R Roller Dia. D L1 L2 L6 Width H Thickness T
RF2040-EC 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 8.25 9.95 (2.8) 12.0 1.5

Special Attachment
RF2050-EC 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 10.3 12.0 (3.0) 15.0 2.0
RF2060-EC 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 14.55 16.55 (3.4) 17.2 3.2
Note: 1. Please specify dimensions L3 and L5, or L4 and L5.
2. Please specify the spacing of the extended pins (with spring clip).
3. Attachments shown are R roller type. However, the dimensions for attachments are the same when S rollers are used.
4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Extended Pin with Spring Clip (RS)

High Precision
Attachment Type: EC

P' P'
L6
L3
L5
T

T
L4

Free Flow
W

R
D
L1
L2

H
h

P P
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■ Attachment Dimensions
Pitch Width Between Roller Dia. Pin Plate
Size & Series Inner Link Plates
P W R Dia. D L1 L2 L6 Width h Width H Thickness T
RS40-EC 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 (2.8) 10.4 12.0 1.5
RS50-EC 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 (3.0) 13.0 15.0 2.0
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RS60-EC 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 (3.4) 15.6 18.1 2.4
Note: 1. Please specify dimensions L3 and L5, or L4 and L5.
2. Please specify the spacing of the extended pins (with spring clip).
3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

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 Stay Pin (Double Pitch / RS)
Overview

Pins are made longer to form parallel strands. Conveyed materials can be placed directly on the pins. Installing wire mesh is
one example of use.

Stay Pin (Double Pitch) Attachment Type: ST

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

L2
C1 D1

C2
Lube Free

T
R

W
D
L2
Special

P P
Special Attachment

■ Attachment Dimensions
Width Roller Dia. R Pin Plate
Pitch Between Inner
Size & Series Link Plates
P Dia. Width Thickness
S Roller R Roller D1 L2 C1, C2
W D H T
5.84
RF2040-ST 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 9.95 12.0 1.5
〈5.2 〉
Please specify dimension C1 or C2.

6.35
RF2050-ST 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 12.0 15.0 2.0
High Precision

〈6.1 〉
8.35
RF2060-ST 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 16.55 17.2 3.2
〈8.07〉

RF2080-ST 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 9.88 20.90 23.0 4.0

RF2100-ST 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 11.46 24.50 28.6 4.8

RF2120-ST 76.20 25.40 22.23 44.45 11.11 13.07 30.55 34.4 5.6
Free Flow

RF2160-ST 101.60 31.75 28.58 57.15 14.29 17.90 38.45 48.2 7.15

Note: 1. Base chain may be secured by spring clips or cotter pins depending on the length of the stay pins.
2. Total width (C1 + 2L2) should be 400 mm or less. Tsubaki can manufacture chain with this dimension wider than 400 mm, but pin and C2 specifications
may differ. Please inquire for details.
3. Dimension D1 differs for stainless steel chain. Please inquire for details.
4. This chain is provided with connecting links on both ends.
5. Attachments shown are S roller type. However, the dimensions for attachments are the same when R rollers are used.
6. Figures inside < > are for stainless steel chain.
7. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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 Overview
Stay Pin (RS) Attachment Type: ST

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
L2
C1 max.

C2

Lube Free
D1

T
W
D
T
L2

Special
H
h

P P

Special Attachment
■ Attachment Dimensions
Width Pin Plate
Pitch Between Inner Roller Dia.
Size & Series Link Plates
P R Dia. Width Width Thickness
D1 L2 C1, C2
W D h H T

RS35-ST 9.525 4.78 (5.08) 3.59 5.0 6.85 7.8 9.0 1.25

5.84
RS40-ST 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 9.95 10.4 12.0 1.5

High Precision
〈5.2 〉
Please specify dimension C1 or C2.

6.35
RS50-ST 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 12.0 13.0 15.0 2.0
〈6.1 〉
8.35
RS60-ST 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 14.75 15.6 18.1 2.4
〈8.07〉

RS80-ST 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 9.88 19.25 20.8 24.1 3.2

RS100-ST 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 11.46 22.85 26.0 30.1 4.0

RS120-ST 38.10 25.40 22.23 11.11 13.07 28.9 31.2 36.2 4.8 Free Flow

RS140-ST 44.45 25.40 25.40 12.71 14.67 31.7 36.4 42.2 5.6

RS160-ST 50.80 31.75 28.58 14.29 17.90 36.85 41.6 48.2 6.4

Note: 1. Base chain may be secured by spring clips or cotter pins depending on the length of the stay pins.
2. Total width (C1 + 2L2) should be 400 mm or less. Tsubaki can manufacture chain with this dimension wider than 400 mm, but pin and C2 specifications
may differ. Please inquire for details.
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3. Dimension D1 differs for stainless steel chain. Please inquire for details.
4. This chain is provided with connecting links on both ends.
5. Roller diameter R (in parentheses) for RS35-ST is the bush diameter.
6. Figures inside < > are for stainless steel chain.
7. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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 Triangle Attachment / Sticker Attachment
Overview

Triangle Attachment Attachment Type: RE

For conveying various types of bar-like objects.

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

T
L1

W
R
L2 D
XS
Lube Free

H
P P

■ Attachment Dimensions
Width Pin Plate
Pitch Between Inner Roller Dia.
Size & Series Link Plates
P R Dia. Width Thickness Height
L1 L2
Special

W D H T XS
RS40-RE 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 17.9
RS50-RE 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 15.0 2.0 23.5
RS60-RE 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 18.1 2.4 20.8
RS80-RE 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.25 24.1 3.2 29.0
RS100-RE 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 19.75 22.85 30.1 4.0 34.6
Special Attachment

Note: 1. Other types of attachments are available. Please inquire for details.
2. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Model Numbering Example Triangle Attachment Connecting Link (JL)

RS40-RE+240L-JR RS40-RE-JL
Size Series End link Connecting link (JL)
Same as at left
No. of links
High Precision

Sticker Attachment Attachment Type: FS

The attachment is topped with a sharp barb-like spike to grip flat objects such as film. Please specify the shape of the
attachment and the form to which the tip is to be machined (shape left as punched, chamfered edges, ground edges, etc.)

Shape 1 (RS50) Shape 2 (RS50)

Free Flow

10.16
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Note: 1. The tip of the attachment is sharp. Take care when handling.
2. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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 Magnetic Attachment / Rubber Attachment

Overview
Magnetic Attachment Attachment Type: MG

A magnet mounted on the attachment holds conveyed objects. Can be used for inclined conveyance.

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Magnet

Lube Free
• Three types of magnets are available.

Special
Plastic Case Plastic Magnet Stainless Steel Case

Special Attachment
Rubber Attachment Attachment Type: RSG

A layer of rubber is bonded to the attachment. The elasticity of the rubber allows objects to be conveyed between chains.

Single Strand Double Strand

High Precision
D

D
T

T
C
L
W
L

R
W

R
T

N N
A
A

B
B

Free Flow
S
S

H
H

P P P P

■ Attachment Dimensions
Width
Roller Between Transverse Pin Plate Attachment
Size & No. of No. of Pitch
Dia. Inner Link Pitch
Strands Strands P Plates Dia. Length Width Thickness
R C N S A B α
W D L H T
Sprockets

RS40 1 12.70 7.92 7.95 — 3.97 20.0 12.0 1.5 24.4 9.0 4.0 13.0 30°
RS40-2 2 12.70 7.92 7.95 14.4 3.97 34.6 12.0 1.5 24.4 9.0 4.0 13.0 30°
RS40-3 3 12.70 7.92 7.95 14.4 3.97 48.8 12.0 1.5 24.4 9.0 6.0 15.0 0°
RS50-2 2 15.875 10.16 9.53 18.1 5.09 42.0 15.0 2.0 28.8 13.0 10.0 23.0 20°
RS60 1 19.05 11.91 12.7 — 5.96 29.5 18.1 2.4 34.6 13.0 10.0 23.0 0°
RS60-2 2 19.05 11.91 12.7 22.8 5.96 52.4 18.1 2.4 34.6 13.0 10.0 23.0 20°
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Note: 1. Specifications for the rubber material will be determined in consultation with the customer.
2. Dimensions L are all calculated as both ends of the pin being secured with spring clips.
3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

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 Crescent Top Plate / Slat(Riveted)
Overview

Crescent Top Plate Attachment Type: CL

For circulating-loop conveyors operating on a horizontal plane.

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

T0

T
L1
R

W
D

L2
XW

H
P P
Lube Free

■ Attachment Dimensions
Width Pin Plate Top Plate
Pitch Roller Dia. Between Inner
Size & Series Link Plates Width Thickness
P R Dia. Width Thickness
L1 L2
W D H T XW T0
RF2050R-CL 31.75 19.05 9.53 5.09 15.05 11.9 15.0 2.0 32 6.0
RF2060R-CL 38.10 22.23 12.70 5.96 19.5 16.95 17.2 3.2 38.1 6.35
Special

RF2080R-CL 50.80 28.58 15.88 7.94 24.2 21.1 23.0 4.0 50 8.0
RF2100R-CL 63.50 39.69 19.05 9.54 25.9 24.3 28.6 4.8 63.5 6.35
Note: The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Model Numbering Example Crescent Top Plate Connecting Link (JL)

RF2050R-CL+120L-JR RF2050-CL-JL
Special Attachment

Size No. of links End link

Roller type Same as at left Connecting link (JL)

Series

Slat(Riveted) Attachment Type: SLT

Slats are installed on tough double pitch chain. Ideal for conveying relatively heavy material.
High Precision

ST
S
H

P P
T

R
2C
Free Flow

2X

W
SL

D
L

K
N
Sw

■ Attachment Dimensions
Sprockets

Width
Between Roller Dia. R Pin Plate
Pitch
Size & Series Inner Link 2C 2X K N S ST SL Sw
P Plates Dia. Width Thickness
S Roller R Roller L
W D H T
RF2040-SLT 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 19.4 3.97 12.0 1.5 25.4 38.6 9.5 19.1 9.1 3.2 50.8 24.0
RF2050-SLT 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 23.8 5.09 15.0 2.0 31.8 48.4 11.9 23.8 11.1 4.0 63.5 30.0
RF2060-SLT 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 33.9 5.96 17.2 3.2 42.9 63.0 14.3 28.6 14.7 4.8 76.2 36.0
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RF2080-SLT 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 41.9 7.94 23.0 4.0 55.6 81.4 19.1 38.1 19.1 5.6 101.6 48.0
Note: The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Slat Riveted Connecting Link (JL)

Model Numbering Example
RF2040S-SLT+120L-PKR RF2040-SLT-JL
Size No. of links End link Connecting link (JL)
Same as at left
Roller type
Attachment type

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 Slat(Welded)/ RS Slat

Overview
Slat(Welded) Attachment Type: SLW

Slats are welded on double pitch chain. Ideal for conveying relatively heavy material.

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Sw

ST
XS
H

P P
T

Lube Free
R
L

W
SL

■ Attachment Dimensions

Special
Pitch Width Between Roller Dia. R Pin Plate
Size & Series Inner Link Plates ST SL Sw XS
P W S Roller R Roller L Dia. D Width H Thickness T
RF2060-SLW 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 31.5 5.96 17.2 3.2 3.2 76.2 36.0 14.7
RF2080-SLW 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 39.9 7.94 23.0 4.0 4.5 101.6 48.0 19.1
Note: The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Slat Welded Connecting Link (JL)

Special Attachment
Model Numbering Example
RF2060S-SLW+120L-PKR RF2060-SLW-JL
Size No. of links End link
Roller type Same as at left Connecting link (JL)
Attachment type

RS Slat Attachment Type: SLT

Small-pitch RS chain with a small distance between slats. Ideal for conveying small items. The small pitch also allows smooth operation.

High Precision
ST
S

P P

Free Flow
T

R
W
2C
2X
SL

N
Sw
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■ Attachment Dimensions
Pitch Width Between Roller Dia. Pin Plate
Size & Series Inner Link Plates 2C 2X N S ST SL Sw
P W R Dia. D L Width H Thickness T
RS40-SLT 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 19.3 12.0 1.5 25.4 35.6 9.5 8.0 3.2 50.8 12.0
RS50-SLT 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 23.8 15.0 2.0 31.8 46.8 12.7 10.3 3.2 63.5 15.0
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RS60-SLT 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 30.8 18.1 2.4 38.1 56.4 15.9 11.9 4.0 76.2 18.0
RS80-SLT 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 38.5 24.1 3.2 50.8 73.2 19.1 15.9 4.8 101.6 24.0
Note: The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Model Numbering Example RS Slat Connecting Link (JL)

RS40-SLT+240L-PKR RS40-SLT-JL
Size No. of links End link Connecting link (JL)
Same as at left
Attachment type

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 Film Gripper Attachment
Overview

p.148

Film Gripper Attachment Attachment Type: KUM

Side-swivel gripper attachments ensure reliable conveyance of sheet and film material.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Lube Free

■ Attachment Dimensions
Special

Roller Width Pin Plate Spring

Pitch Between Inner
Size & Series Dia. Link Plates X N1 N2 H2 H3 U B Load
P Dia. Width Thickness
R L1 L2 N
W D H1 T
RS08B-KUM 12.70 8.51 7.75 4.45 8.4 9.4 12.0 1.6 20.3 16.8 23.3 10.5 10.8 (4.2) (3.7) 50
RS10B-KUM 15.875 10.16 9.65 5.08 9.55 11.25 14.7 1.5 23.9 20.0 26.6 11.3 12.4 (6.0) (5.0) 55
Special Attachment

Note: 1. Food-grade lubricant is applied to the chain (including KUMSS chain) at the factory.
2. The lower part of the clamps and the cams need to be regularly lubricated.
3. Stainless steel chains need to be lubricated after being washed.
4. Spring load values are for when the spring is closed.
5. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Model Numbering Example Film Gripper Attachment Connecting Link

RS10B-KUM+120L-JR RS10B-KUM-JL
Size No. of links End link
Connecting link (JL)
High Precision

Series
KUM: Standard LMKUMNP: Surface-treated Lambda Same as at left
KUMNP: Surface-treated KUMSS: Stainless steel

♦ Specifications
KUMNP: Surface-treated chain･････････････ Nickel plating not only improves appearance but also gives the chain slight
corrosion resistance. Therefore, it can be used in applications where there is
exposure to water.
LMKUMNP: Surface-treated
Lambda chain･････････････････ Special oil-impregnated bushings deliver long life with no lubrication. The
Free Flow

result is reduced labor maintenance, better operating environments, and

greater productivity.
KUMSS: Stainless steel chain･･･････････････ A ll parts use austenitic stainless steel for corrosion resistance. Ideal on
conveyors that are regularly washed down. The inner plate is RF type.

♦ Special Gripper Chain Sprocket Dimensions

B
Sprockets

C
PCD

A
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PCD φA B C
Applicable Chain Size Model No. No. of Teeth
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
RS08B RS08B-17TQ-KUM 17T 69.12 60 47 24.4
RS10B RS10B-14TQ-KUM 14T 71.34 60 49 23.25

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 Integrated Attachment Chain

Overview
A Tsubaki Integrated Attachment Chain is the perfect solution to all your conveying needs.
♦ What Is an Integrated Attachment Chain?
Option 1 Tsubaki attaches jigs manufactured by customers to chains.
Option 2 Tsubaki manufactures and attaches both jigs and chains.

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Option 3 Tsubaki manufactures Integrated Attachment Chains with jigs integrated into the chain.

Lube Free
♦ Successful Applications

BEFORE AFTER

Special
Special Attachment
Integrating the chain and jigs reduced the time needed for plate processing, mounting, and design. Further, integrated attachment chain
allowed the customer to source from one supplier, make their equipment more compact, and increase their positioning precision.

BEFORE AFTER

High Precision
Free Flow

By integrating standard and special attachments with the chain, we reduced the risk of foreign matter from welding cracks getting into
food. The chain could also be installed right after delivery, which meant shorter downtime for the customer.

BEFORE AFTER
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In the past, the customer attached special made-to-order blocks to extended pins, and the slats were attached with bolts. The blocks
were machined and required exacting precision, which meant high procurement costs. We proposed a special attachment that would
function as a block and would be integrated with the chain.

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 Integrated Attachment Chain
Overview

■ Integrated Attachment Chain Examples

These are examples of customized Integrated Attachment Chains.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Lube Free
Special
Special Attachment
High Precision
Free Flow
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 General Use/
Overview Corrosion Resistant Lube Free Special Special Attachment High Precision Free Flow Sprockets Engineering Manual

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Integrated Attachment Chain

77
General Use/
Overview Corrosion Resistant Lube Free Special Special Attachment High Precision Free Flow Sprockets Engineering Manual
 General Use/
Overview Corrosion Resistant Lube Free Special Special Attachment High Precision Free Flow Sprockets Engineering Manual

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 Indexing Conveyor Chain
Overview

Bearing Bush Chain

Tsubaki bearing bush chain enables chains to be used in conveyance systems considered impossible up to now. Ideal for
automated, labor-saving, or high-speed applications for improved productivity.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

NB Series Series Code: NB Bush

Needle
Roller
1. Initial elongation (0.02%) is less than bearing cage chain.
Thereafter, there is no wear elongation. See graph below.
2. A wealth of custom configurations is available to meet your needs.
3. Use a lubricant appropriate for the operating temperature. Refer to
Table 27 on page 168. Pin

4. Steel needles placed between the pin and bush. Space between pin and bush is filled with grease NB Series Space betwe
Seal prevents
Lube Free

NBH Series (High Precision) Series Code: NBH NB Series

1. Top surfaces of attachments are ground smooth.
2. Link plates are nickel-plated except for top surfaces of attachments.
3. Space between bushes and rollers is smaller.
4. Use a lubricant appropriate for the operating temperature. Refer to
Table 27 on page 168.
NBSS Series
Special

NBSS Series (Stainless Steel) Series Code: NBSS

Bush
1. All parts except needles are stainless steel.
Needle
2. Bearings are sealed to allow use Rollerwhere contact with water is
present.
3. Wear elongation is just 0.06% after 107 cycles, an extremely low
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value. See graph below.

Pin Seal
Space between pin and bush is filled with grease.
Space between pin and bush is filled with grease Seal prevents grease from leaking out. NBSS Series

Wear Elongation on Indexing Conveyor Chains

Wear Elongation Diagram

High Precision

• NB / NBH Chain • NBSS Chain

Equivalent to 2 years Equivalent to 2 years
Chain Wear Elongation (%)

Chain Wear Elongation (%)

on actual equipment on actual equipment

0.10 0.10
0.08 0.08
0.06 0.06
0.04 0.04
0.02 0.02
0 0
0 106 Number of Cycles 107 0 106 Number of Cycles 107
Virtually no chain wear elongation after initial elongation (0.02%) Wear elongation is just 0.06% after 107 cycles, an extremely
Free Flow

following start of operation. low value.

[ Test Conditions ]
NB chainNBH chainNBSS chain Note: Calculating Number of Cycles from Actual Conditions
• Chain size and roller type: RF2040R Chain: RF2040R
Chain tension: NB / NBH chain = 0.78 kN {80 kf} Number of links: 232 links = 5,892.8 mm Feed length per takt time = 101.6 mm/1.1 sec
NBSS chain = 0.44 kN {45 kf} Sprocket teeth: 12T 12T
• Chain speed: 70 m/min (accelerated test) Assuming 4 flexing cycles per chain revolution:
• Sprocket teeth: 12T × 12T Therefore, the number of cycles in 2 years (8 hrs/day x 300 days/year) under the above conditions yields:
• Number of links: 44
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5892.8 mm
• Continuous operation × 1.1 seconds = 63.8 seconds/revolution
101.6 mm
60 sec
× 60 min ×8 hrs × 300 days × 2 years × 4 cycles = 1.08 × 106 cycles
63.8 sec

Application Examples
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Process Material/Object Conveyed

Assembly Condensers, cassettes, batteries, stoves, automotive parts, limit switches, watches, solenoid valves
Inspection ICs, cables, automotive parts
Processing Medical products, cables, building material boards
Packaging Brushes, batteries, confections
Filling Detergent
Printing Beverage containers, drinking glasses, printed materials

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 Overview
Bearing Cage Chain

NC Series Series Code: NC

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
1. Virtually no chain wear elongation after initial elongation (0.03%) following start
of operation (see graph below).
2. More affordable than NB bearing bush chain.
3. Uses a needle bearing cage (of engineering plastic) between the pin and bush.

Bush
Needle Wear Elongation Diagram [ Test Conditions ]
Chain Wear Elongation (%)
Roller • Chain model: RF2040R-NC

Lube Free
0.10 • Chain tension: 0.44 kN {45 kf}
0.08 • Chain speed: 70 m/min (accelerated test)
0.06
• Sprocket teeth: 12T × 12T
0.04
0.02
• Number of links: 44
0
• Continuous operation
0 106 Number of Cycles 107
Pin

Space between pin and bush is filled with grease

Special
Mini Tact Chain
Custom designs and manufacturing are available to match your application needs. Contact a Tsubaki representative for more
information.

1. Virtually no chain wear elongation after initial elongation (0.01%) following start

Special Attachment
of operation.
2. Chain pitch accuracy is ±0.05 mm. Plus, small pitch makes this chain ideal for
accurate positioning of small work.
3. Aluminum inner blocks mean lighter weight, enabling a compact design that
includes drive components.
4. Uses steel needle bearings; aluminum inner blocks and steel base chain.
5. Special sprockets are required.

High Precision
Indexing Table Chain
1. Virtually no chain wear elongation after initial elongation (0.01%) following start
of operation.
2. Chain pitch accuracy is ±0.05 mm, enabling high positioning accuracy.
3. Uses needle bearings; outboard rollers and guide rollers use steel bearings; steel
base chain (links are blackened).
4. Special sprockets are required. Free Flow
5. Two types of outboard rollers are available: single (S) and double (D).
• Double outboard rollers (D type) draw the guide rail up to the sides of the
sprockets, enabling smooth conveyance. This type is for general applications.
• Single outboard rollers (S type) are used as replacements when this type is
currently in use.

Model Numbering Example BC050S-45+10L

Sprockets

Chain type
No. of links
Chain pitch
Width between link plates
Outboard roller type
S : Single
D : Double
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 Bearing Bush Chain
Chain
No.
Overview

p.17·18 p.122 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain
NB/NBH Chain NBSS Chain

T
T

T
T
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

L1
L1

W
W
D D
L2

L2
R R
Connecting Link Connecting Link

H
H

h
h

P P P P

■ Attachments
Lube Free

NB/NBH Chain NBSS Chain

A2 Attachment K2 Attachment A2 Attachment K2 Attachment

N N N N
K O K O K O K O

X
X
X2

X2

X2
X

X2
C
C
C
C
Special

C
X2
X2
X

X
T
T

T
T
S

S
S
Special Attachment

P P P P P P P P

■ Base Chain/Attachment Dimensions

Size, Roller Type, Series Width Between Plate Pin Max. Approx.
Pitch Roller Dia.
Inner Link Plates Thickness Width Width Dia. Allowable Load Mass
NB NBH P R L1 L2
W T h H D kN {kgf} kg/m
RF2040R-NB RF2040R-NBH 25.40 15.88 7.95 1.5 12.0 17.5 3.97 8.25 9.95 0.78{ 80} 0.99
High Precision

RF2050R-NB RF2050R-NBH 31.75 19.05 9.53 2.0 15.0 21.0 4.97 10.30 12.00 1.27{130} 1.72
RF2060R-NB RF2060R-NBH 38.10 22.23 12.70 3.2 17.2 26.0 5.96 14.55 16.55 1.77{180} 2.57
RF2080R-NB RF2080R-NBH 50.80 28.58 15.88 4.0 23.0 35.0 7.94 18.30 20.90 2.94{300} 3.88

Additional Weight
Size, Roller Type, Series Attachment
per Attachment kg
NB NBH S C X · X2 N K T O A2 K2
RF2040R-NB RF2040R-NBH 9.1( 8.9) 12.70 19.3 19.1 9.5 1.5 3.6 0.003 0.006
RF2050R-NB RF2050R-NBH 11.1(10.9) 15.90 24.2 23.8 11.9 2.0 5.2 0.006 0.012
RF2060R-NB RF2060R-NBH 14.7(14.4) 21.45 31.5 28.6 14.3 3.2 5.2 0.017 0.034
Free Flow

RF2080R-NB RF2080R-NBH 19.1(18.8) 27.80 40.7 38.1 19.1 4.0 6.8 0.032 0.064

Size, Roller Type, Series Roller Width Between Plate Pin Max. Allowable Approx.
Pitch
Dia. Inner Link Plates Thickness Width Width Dia. Load Mass
NBSS P L1 L2
R W T h H D kN {kgf} kg/m
RF2040R-NB-SS 25.40 15.88 7.95 1.5 12.0 17.5 3.97 10.45 12.15 0.44 {45} 1.06
RF2050R-NB-SS 31.75 19.05 9.53 2.0 15.0 21.0 4.97 12.60 14.30 0.69 {70} 1.82
RF2060R-NB-SS 38.10 22.23 12.70 3.2 17.2 26.0 5.96 16.80 18.70 1.03{105} 2.68
RF2080R-NB-SS 50.80 28.58 15.88 4.0 23.0 35.0 7.94 21.50 24.40 1.77{180} 4.07
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Additional Weight
Size, Roller Type, Series Attachment
per Attachment kg
NBSS S C X X2 N K T O A2 K2
RF2040R-NB-SS 9.1 14.9 21.5 19.3 19.1 9.5 1.5 3.6 0.003 0.006
RF2050R-NB-SS 11.1 18.2 26.5 24.2 23.8 11.9 2.0 5.2 0.006 0.012
RF2060R-NB-SS 14.7 23.7 33.95 31.5 28.6 14.3 3.2 5.2 0.017 0.034
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RF2080R-NB-SS 19.1 31.0 43.9 40.7 38.1 19.1 4.0 6.8 0.032 0.064
Note: 1. Dimension S differs for NBH chain, and is given inside parentheses.
2. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

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 Bearing Cage Chain
Chain
No.

Overview
p.17·18 p.122 p.15 p.142–

■ Base Chain

T
L1

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
W
D

L2
R

H
h

P P

Lube Free
■ Attachments

A2 Attachment K2 Attachment
N N

K K O
O

Special
X2
X
X

X2

C
C

C
X2
X
T
T

Special Attachment
S

P P P P

■ Base Chain Dimensions

Width Between Plate Pin Max. Allowable Approx.
Pitch Roller Dia. Load Mass
Size, Roller Type, Series Inner Link Plates Thickness Width Width Dia.
P R L1 L2
W T h H D kN {kgf} kg/m

RF2040R-NC 25.40 15.88 7.95 1.5 12.0 17.5 3.97 8.25 9.95 0.44{ 45} 0.99

High Precision
RF2050R-NC 31.75 19.05 9.53 2.0 15.0 21.0 5.09 10.30 12.00 0.69{ 70} 1.72

RF2060R-NC 38.10 22.23 12.70 3.2 17.2 26.0 5.96 14.55 16.55 1.03{105} 2.57

RF2080R-NC 50.80 28.58 15.88 4.0 23.0 35.0 7.94 18.30 20.90 1.77{180} 3.88

■ Attachment Dimensions
Additional Weight
Attachment
Size, Roller Type, Series per Attachment kg
Free Flow
S C X · X2 N K T O A2 K2
RF2040R-NC 9.1 12.70 19.3 19.1 9.5 1.5 3.6 0.003 0.006

RF2050R-NC 11.1 15.90 24.2 23.8 11.9 2.0 5.2 0.006 0.012

RF2060R-NC 14.7 21.45 31.5 28.6 14.3 3.2 5.2 0.017 0.034

RF2080R-NC 19.1 27.80 40.7 38.1 19.1 4.0 6.8 0.032 0.064
Note: The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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 Bearing Bush Chain, Bearing Cage Chain
Overview

■ Sprockets
Double pitch sprockets for R rollers can be used.

■ Max. Allowable Loads for Bearing Bush Chain (NB, NBH, NBSS) and Bearing Cage Chain (NC)
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

(Unit: kN {kgf} per attachment or per roller)

Allowable A2 Attachment Load Allowable Roller Load
Size & Roller Type
Outer Plate Inner Plate NC/NB/NBH NBSS

RF2040R 0.12{12} 0.03{ 3} 0.15{15} 0.05{ 5}

RF2050R 0.18{18} 0.05{ 5} 0.20{20} 0.06{ 6}

RF2060R 0.47{48} 0.13{13} 0.29{30} 0.09{ 9}

RF2080R 0.72{73} 0.21{21} 0.54{55} 0.15{15}

Note: Values for allowable roller load are for lubricated conditions.
Lube Free

■ Precautions for Use

1. Chain speed must be 30 m/minute or less.
2. Operating temperature range: Bearing Cage Chain: –10°C to 60°C
Bearing Bush Chain (NB/NBH): –10°C to 150°C
Bearing Bush Chain (NBSS): –10°C to 60°C
3. Chain must be handled carefully when the pins have been removed, for example, while connecting the chain, as the needles in the
Special

bearings (or in the needle cage) may fall out.

■ Lubrication
The space between the pin and bush is filled with grease, but the sprocket teeth and the gap between the bush and roller should be
lubricated with ISO VG100 to VG150 (SAE30 to SAE40) machine oil.
Special Attachment

Bearing Bush Chain Custom Configurations

Custom Attachments Custom Pitches Custom Extended Pins

Triangle Attachment Press Nut Stay Pin RSN Metric Pitch Threaded Extended Pin
(Single Pitch Bushed Type)
High Precision

• Profile of attachment is • Nuts are added on the • Pins are extended to form • Chain pitch is the same • Standard type chain • Extended pins are
matched to the shape of attachment. parallel strands. Allows as RS roller chain. having metric pitch (in threaded to enable tools,
the conveyed objects, • Enables jigs or tools to be wider objects to be • Generally interchangeable mm). jigs, etc., to be attached.
which are cradled by the installed easily. conveyed. with RS roller chain. • Provides chain pitches
attachment as they are • Standard type only. • Standard type only. However, certain sizes matched to indexing
conveyed. may not fit. Please inquire distances.
for details. Note: Special sprockets are
required.
Free Flow

Outboard Rollers Guide Rollers Multiple Strands Dust-Proof

• Outboard rollers are • Installing guide rollers • Can be fabricated in • A seal is incorporated into
Sprockets

mounted on one or both enables side surface multiple strands, for the bearing components.
sides. guiding and horizontal example, 2 or 3 strands. • Prevents bearings from
• Installing outboard rollers conveyance. • For applications where being contaminated by
stabilizes chain travel. • Please inquire regarding the maximum allowable foreign substances.
Also, building bearings use of the stainless steel load of a single strand is
into the outboard rollers type in environments inadequate.
enables even higher where chain would be • Standard type only.
precision conveyance. exposed to water. Note: Special sprockets are
required.
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 Mini Tact Chain

Overview
■ Operating Temperature Range ■ Chain Speed
10˚C to 40˚C 30 m/minute or less (recommended range)

The chains below come from Tsubaki’s proven portfolio of stock designs. Tsubaki can design and manufacture other chains to match your

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
application and requirements. Contact a Tsubaki representative when considering Mini Tact Chain.

Model: BCM12.5-9 (12.5 mm pitch) Model: BCM15-9 (15 mm pitch)

Approximate Chain Mass : 19.4 /2 links Approximate Chain Mass : 25 /2 links
Maximum Allowable Load : 0.3 kN {30 kf} Maximum Allowable Load : 0.3 kN {30 kf}
Two M3 Holes, 3 mm Deep
3.0 mm-Dia. Hole (reamed), 3.94
0
−0.03 20.0

9.0 ±0.05
Effective Depth: 7 mm, Through Pilot Hole
3.94
0 25.0 ±0.05

8.35
2.0
−0.03

9.0 ±0.05
8.35
2.0

29.8
4.0
29.8

4.0

8.35
8.35

Lube Free
30.0 ±0.05
29.0
M3 Through-Hole +0.05
2.0 0
24.5 .3
3.0

R3 R0
C

C1

10.97 ±0.08
1.0
3

Direction of Travel 8.97 ±0.08 Direction of Travel

7.0 9.0
7.0 7.0
10.0

10.0
12.50 12.50 15.00 15.00

Endless Loop Endless Loop

Special
■ Sprockets (for BCM Chain)

Special Attachment
27

Drive Sprocket 6 21 Driven Sprocket

T (15) T 21
4 4 P9 (15)
H8 Two M4 Holes, Tapped T T
Two 5-mm-Dia. Holes, Drilled M4 Hole, Tapped H8
4
45° Four M3 Holes, Tapped
0°
12

10.5
PCD 24

O
B

P
O
B

P
32

D
D
D
D
D
D

High Precision
0.1
0
13.8

H7
19
12
H7

Four M3 Holes, Tapped (7-mm-dia. countersunk) 3 10.5 Material: Steel

With Hex Socket Head Bolts (M3 x 8L)

Note: Drawings show 12-tooth sprockets, but 16-tooth sprockets are also available. All dimensions are the same as above.

Sprocket

Applicable Chain Pitch Circle Outside Root Circle Tooth Approx. Free Flow
No. of
Sprocket No. Type Dia. Dia. Dia. Width Mass Material
Teeth
DP DO DB T kg
BCM12.5-9 D 12T Drive 48.296 48 44.296 3 0.090 Plastic + steel
12T
BCM12.5-9 A 12T Driven 48.296 48 44.296 3 0.025 Plastic
BCM12.5-9
BCM12.5-9 D 16T Drive 64.073 63.5 60.073 3 0.130 Plastic + steel
16T
BCM12.5-9 A 16T Driven 64.073 63.5 60.073 3 0.062 Plastic
Sprockets

BCM15-9 D 12T Drive 57.956 57.5 53.956 3 0.110 Plastic + steel

12T
BCM15-9 A 12T Driven 57.956 57.5 53.956 3 0.050 Plastic
BCM15-9
BCM15-9 D 16T Drive 76.888 76.5 72.888 3 0.170 Plastic + steel
16T
BCM15-9 A 16T Driven 76.888 76.5 72.888 3 0.100 Plastic
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 Indexing Table Chain
Overview

1. Link plate material: Carbon steel

2. Link surface treatment: Blackened
3. Outboard rollers: Two types of outboard rollers are available: single (S) and double (D).
4. Double outboard rollers draw the guide rail up to the sides of the sprockets, enabling smooth conveyance. This type is for
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

general applications.
5. Single outboard rollers are used as replacements when this type is currently in use.

■ Chain Outside Dimensions (Single Roller)

BC050S-45 BC075S-60
Direction of Travel Direction of Travel 6
4

60

86
46
71
45

37
55
67

30
22.5

Reference Surface
Lube Free

38

6
for Mounting Tools/Jigs 19 4-M5 Screws
Reference Surface 16 22 4-M4 Screws 52
5

for Mounting Tools/Jigs 32

6h7

11 6
4h6
4

21 17
16
17 13
119
12

13.5
19
16
5

75 75
50 50

BC100S-70 BC150S-90
Special

Direction of Travel Direction of Travel

6
8
70

56
81
96

103
121
90

70
35

19 62 4-M6 Screws 45
6

Reference Surface
for Mounting Tools/Jigs Reference Surface 100 4-M8 Screws

8
76 24
for Mounting Tools/Jigs 120
Special Attachment

8h6 8h6

13 8
14 11 6

25 21
18
22.3 17
16

16.5
8
22 24
7

100 100 150 150

■ Chain Outside Dimensions (Double Roller)

BC050D-45 BC075D-60
High Precision

Direction Direction
of Travel of Travel
6
4
60

46
71
83
98
45

37
55
65
77

30
22.5

66
55

19 38 4-M5 Screws
16 22 4-M4 Screws 52
32
4h6 6h7
11 6
11 9 4

21 17
17 13

16
12

6
5

19
13.5
Free Flow

16
50 50 75 75

BC100D-70 BC150D-90
Direction Direction
of Travel of Travel
6 8
108

103
119
137
70

56
81
93

90

70
45
35

88
66

19 62 100
Sprockets

4-M6 Screws 24 4-M8 Screws

76 120
8h6 8h6
13 8
14 11 6

25 21
17

18
16

8
7

24
16.5

22
22.3

150 150
100 100
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Chain Number Mass/Link Max. Allowable Load per Link Max. Allowable Load Allowable Speed
Pitch mm
Single Double kg kN/link {kg/link} kN {kgf} mm/s
BC050S-45 BC050D-45 50 0.14 0.05 { 5} 0.49 { 50} 500
BC075S-60 BC075D-60 75 0.32 0.08 { 8} 0.69 { 70} 500
BC100S-70 BC100D-70 100 0.44 0.08 { 8} 0.69 { 70} 500
BC150S-90 BC150D-90 150 1.16 0.12 {12} 1.27 {130} 500
Note: Allowable speed is index pitch (mm) ÷ index time (seconds)

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 Overview
■ Operating Temperature Range
−10˚C to 60˚C
W
■ Sprockets (for BC Chain) 2T
T

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
• Specifications
Tooth profile : Special round tooth profile
M H M
Material : Carbon steel for machine structural use
Surface treatment : Blackened

DH
• Available Types

DO
DP
D3
D2

D1
Sizes : 50, 75, 100, and 150 mm widths

Note
Note
Number of teeth : 8T or 12T
Note: Same sprockets are used for Single Roller and Double Roller
types.

Lube Free
Sprocket
Applicable Chain Moment of Inertia
Mass
Dimensions l (kg·m2)
No. of kg
Sprocket No. {GD2(kgf·m2)}
Single Double Teeth DP Do D1 D2 D3 W T H M
0.005
BC050-45-08T 8T 130.66 131 64 80 110 60 5 10 25 2.4
{0.02}
BC050S-45 BC050D-45

Special
0.02
BC050-45-12T 12T 193.19 194 130 146 170 60 5 10 25 4.7
{0.08}
0.025
BC075-60-08T 8T 195.98 196 116 134 170 77 6 11 33 6.5
{0.1 }
BC075S-60 BC075D-60
0.13
BC075-60-12T 12T 289.78 290 214 232 265 77 6 11 33 12.6
{0.5 }

Special Attachment
0.085
BC100-70-08T 8T 261.31 262 172 192 230 87 6 13 37 11
{0.34}
BC100S-70 BC100D-70
0.4
BC100-70-12T 12T 386.37 387 305 325 360 87 6 13 37 21
{1.6 }
0.52
BC150-90-08T 8T 391.97 392 280 305 338 111 8 15 48 28
{2.1 }
BC150S-90 BC150D-90
2.4
BC150-90-12T 12T 579.56 580 480 505 536 111 8 15 48 52
{9.6 }
Note: The shape of the bore and hub and their sizes (bore diameter d, hub diameter DH) are determined by conveyor layout and other factors.

High Precision
Be sure to indicate these.

Model Numbering Example BC050-45+08T

Chain type No. of teeth
Chain pitch Width between link plates

Free Flow
Sprockets
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 Free Flow Chain
Overview

What Is a Free Flow Chain?

A free flow conveyor is one where the chain can continue to run while conveyed goods can be stopped at any position on the
conveyor using stoppers while work takes place. Once the work is finished the stoppers can be removed and the conveyor
can continue to convey. Chains used for this type of conveyor are called Free Flow Chains.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Double Plus Chain High Speed

and Low Noise
A unique construction combining the use of small and
2.5x Speed large rollers allows high-speed transfer at 2.5 times
the speed of the chain.
The lower chain speed allows accumulation
Low Noise
Lube Free

(temporarily stopping conveyed objects) with low noise.

Double Plus Chain Prevents Small Parts

from Falling into Frame
with Snap Cover (High speed
and low noise)
Special

The snap cover prevents small parts from falling into

Safe the frame.

Applications
This chain is widely used for assembly and inspection lines in a
variety of fields, such as the automobile and electronics
Special Attachment

industries.

Center Roller Chain Same Speed and

Stable Transfer
The speed of the chain and conveyed objects is the
Same Speed same ratio of 1:1.

Stable This chain allows stable conveyance, as its center of

High Precision

gravity is lower than that of Top Roller Chain and

Conveyance conveyed items are received on rollers on both sides.

Outboard Roller Smallest Dimension

in Vertical Direction
Chain
Outboard rollers allow for a more compact conveyor. With its many
outboard rollers, this chain is suitable for conveyors on which small objects
Free Flow

are placed directly on the conveyor.

Applications Double Pitch Chain with Outboard Rollers

This chain is used for low-speed conveyance of objects of RS Chain with Outboard Rollers
various sizes in a wide range of fields.
Poly Steel Chain with Outboard Rollers
Sprockets

Top Roller Smaller Chain Width

in Horizontal Direction
Chain
The width of the chain is smaller than that of other types of Free Flow
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Chain. With top rollers supported by plates on both sides, this chain is
suitable for use with rugged free-flow conveyors.

Applications
This chain is used for low-speed conveyance of heavy objects Double Pitch Chain with Top Rollers
and is widely adopted in the automobile industry.
RS Chain with Top Rollers

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 Overview
* Base Chain
Refers to the part of the chain, excluding the large rollers, small rollers,
outboard rollers, and top rollers for the sake of convenience.

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Base Chain* Rollers Related Components
■ Double Plus Chain Engineering Plastic Roller
Special Sprocket for
Feature Specs Series
Double Plus Chain
Standard Steel (None)

Hard chrome
HCP VRPB VRPC Aluminum Frame
plating VRPA

Lube Free
Anti-
Standard High Friction Electro-
corrosive Stainless Conductive
SS
steel

Lube free Lambda LMC Aluminum Frame

with Steel Rail
■ Double Plus Chain with Snap Cover
VRPD VRPUA VRPUB
Feature Specs Series Electro-Conductive Urethane Lining
High Friction Aluminum Frame for Drive

Special
Standard Steel SC and Driven Sections
Steel Roller
Hard chrome
HCPSC
Anti- plating
corrosive Stainless
SSSC
steel
Pallet Guide Rail

Special Attachment
Lube free Lambda LMCSC VR and Plastic Rail
High Load

Return Guide
Standard Steel Steel
Roller type: CR
Note: Center Roller Chain with Bracket
Snap Cover is also available.
Series code: SC

High Precision
Frame Joint

Feature Specs Series Outboard Roller ■ Outboard Roller and Top Roller Specifications
Roller Roller Type Operating
Engineering Plastic Material Description
Category Outboard Top Temp. Range
Electro-Conductive
Standard Steel (None) Engineering Plastic
Steel Engineering Polyacetal –20°C to
SRP TRP Lightweight, low friction
plastic (white) 80°C
Lambda Free Flow
Engineering plastic roller

Engineering Plastic
Electro- Special
Steel Volume resistivity
Lube free Lambda LMC conductive
SRPE TRPE
engineering –20°C to
106Ω•cm
Lambda engineering plastic 80°C
(For RF2060 or smaller)
plastic (black)
Engineering Plastic
Anti- Stainless Offers superb heat,
SS Stainless Steel chemical, and flame
corrosive steel Super
KV resistance, and conforms
engineering –20°C to
KV SRPKV TRPKV to the Japan Food
Lightweight, lube free Poly Steel PC Engineering Plastic plastic 180°C
Sanitation Act. In general,
Sprockets

(black)
base chain is SS. (For
RF2060 or smaller)
Feature Specs Series Top Roller
Engineering Plastic Hardened –10°C to
Steel SR TR Lubrication required
steel 150°C
Standard Steel (None) Steel
Lambda
Engineering Plastic 18-8
Stainless –20°C to
Steel roller

Engineering Manual

Steel SR SR stainless Lubrication required

Lube free Lambda LMC steel
steel
400°C
Lambda
Engineering Plastic
Anti- Stainless Can be used lube-free.
SS Stainless Steel Also available with
corrosive steel Hardened –10°C to
KV Lambda SRLM TRLM brakes.
steel 150°C
(For RS60/RF2060 or
smaller)

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 Double Plus Chain
Overview

Construction
■ Standard/HCP/SS Chain ■ Lambda (Lube Free) Chain
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Outer Plate Inner Plate Outer Plate Inner Plate

Bush Bush
Large Roller
Large Roller
Small Roller
Small Roller
(On both sides) (On both sides)
Bush
Connecting Link Connecting Link
Lube Free

Connecting Plate Connecting Plate

Spring Clip
Spring Clip

Parts marked with ◯ × are press fit. Parts marked with ◯ × are press fit.
Special

Other parts are slip fit. Other parts are slip fit.
• Uses a special oil-impregnated bush.
• The bush is press-fitted into the inner plate.
• The pin is treated with a special nickel plating.
• The inner and outer plates are treated with a black oxide finish.
Special Attachment

■ Double Plus Chain with Snap Cover ■ Chain with Urethane Lined Rollers
Applicable chain size: RF2030
Snap Cover Snap Cover
for Outer Link for Inner Link Large Roller
High Precision

with Urethane Lining (exterior)

Small Roller

Polyacetal (interior)
Free Flow

Differs from Double Plus Chain only in the large roller.

Double Plus Chain with Snap Cover differs from the Double
Plus Chain shown above only in terms of the shape of the
Sprockets

plate on which the snap cover is installed. The snap cover is

detachable. Double Plus Chain with Snap Cover is available
in hard chrome plating, stainless steel, and Lambda types, as
well as the standard type.
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 Overview
Base Chain and Roller Combinations
The proper combination of base chain (4 types) and roller (7 types) allows the optimum selection for your intended purpose
(The mark ○ in the table below shows an allowable combination). The same combination is also allowed for Double Plus

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Chain with Snap Cover.

Roller Series Engineering Plastic Roller Urethane Lining*1 Steel Roller

Roller Type VRPA VRPB VRPC VRPD VRPUA VRPUB
Base Chain VR
Electro- Electro-Conductive,
Series, Material, Application Standard High Friction Standard High Friction
Conductive High Friction

◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯
Standard
(Steel)

Lube Free
HCP
(Hard Chrome Plating) ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯
Rust-inhibitive applications such as in clean rooms

SS
(18-8 Stainless Steel) ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯
Applications requiring non-magnetism and corrosion resistance*2

Special
Lambda
(Lube Free) ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯
Applications where lubrication is not permitted or not preferable

Note: *1. Urethane lining is available only for RF2030VRP.

*2. Slight magnetism occurs due to plastic deformation during parts processing and assembly. For an application requiring complete non-magnetism,
contact a Tsubaki representative for details.

Special Attachment
3. HCP and SS base chains using steel rollers are made-to-order. Steel rollers on Lambda chain require lubrication.

Roller Classification by Use

Roller
Roller Type Large Roller Small Roller Classification Lubrication Environment

High Precision
(Roller Color) (Roller Color)
VRPA Standard 10 dB quieter than standard plastic
Standard Standard (Gray) outboard roller chain
VRPB (Brown) High Friction Rapid start-up
No lubrication
High Friction (Off white) Low noise Even if the base
required. For long-
chain is HCP or SS,
VRPC Standard Volume resistivity term use, follow the
the chain cannot
Electro-Conductive (Gray) 106Ω·cm Guidelines for Use
Conductive be used in a place
on page 158.
VRPD (Black) High Friction Volume resistivity 106Ω·cm where it is exposed
Electro-Conductive, High Friction (Off white) Rapid start-up / Low noise to water due to the
Lambda chain Free Flow
use of engineering
requires no
VRPUA Standard plastic rollers.
Direct placement on conveyor lubrication.
Standard Urethane Lining (Gray)
VRPUB (Clear) High Friction Direct placement on conveyor
High Friction (Off white) Rapid start-up / Low noise
Will rust in humid
VR Steel Steel High load Required
environments.

Roller
Sprockets

VRPA VRPB VRPC VRPD VRPUA VRPUB VR

Type

Appearance
Engineering Manual

Low noise Low noise

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 Double Plus Chain
Overview

Principle of 2.5 Times Free-Flow Speed

Small Roller
Large Roller
V ( Rr )
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

V ( Rr )
1

From the ratio of radii (

r )
Pallet R
1.5

V (1.5 1) 2.5

Base Chain
Position of Chain and Pallet During Conveyance
Lube Free

Start Position
Direction of Travel

Aluminum Frame

Pallet
Special

The pallet advances by

2.5 links
Aluminum Frame Position After the Chain
Return Side Has Advanced by One Link
Special Attachment

1. Conveyance
Friction between the large roller (○) and the small roller (●) When the chain advances
only one link
causes the rollers to rotate together. The difference in the
diameters of the rollers causes the speed of the conveyed
object to be 2.5 times that of the chain.
High Precision

2. Accumulation
Pallet V : Pallet Speed
With a braking force applied to the large roller, a slip occurs
between the large (○) and small (●) rollers so as to allow
R

free-flow conveyance.
: Chain Speed
Stopper
r

Pallet

Rail
Free Flow

Chain speed: Radius of the small roller: r

: Chain Speed
Pallet speed: V Radius of the large roller: R
r

Rail
When the chain runs at speedν, the peripheral speed on
the circumference of the small roller (rolling speed on the
Sprockets

rail running face) becomes "ν".Since the large and small

rollers now rotate at the same angular speed, the peripheral
speed on the circumference of the large roller is calculated
as below, based on the ratio of the radii:

( R
)
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r
Consequently, the conveying speed V is the sum of the
peripheral speed (
R
r )
and the chain speedν.

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 Overview
Maximum Allowable Load
Max. Allowable Load --- Engineering Plastic Roller Series Max. Allowable Load --- Steel Roller Series
Max. Allowable Load kN {kgf} Operating
Operating

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Temperature Max. Allowable Load
Roller Size & Roller Type Temperature Range
Size & Base Type A, C, UA* B, D, UB* Range kN {kgf}
°C
Roller Type Chain Type °C
Standard
RF2030VRP Lambda 0.55{56} 0.27{28}
RF2030VR 0.98{100}
RF2030VRP-SC HCP
SS 0.27{28}
Standard
RF2040VRP Lambda 0.88{90} 0.44{45}
RF2040VR 1.57{160} –10 to 150
RF2040VRP-SC HCP
SS 0.44{45} For use at

Lube Free
Standard temperatures of
RF2050VRP Lambda 1.37{140} 0.69{70} 60°C or more,
–10 to 60 RF2050VR 2.45{250}
RF2050VRP-SC HCP lubricate chain with
SS 0.69{70} high-temperature
Standard lubricant.
RF2060VRP Lambda 2.06{210} 1.03{105} (Refer to Table 27
RF2060VR 3.73{380} on page 168.)
RF2060VRP-SC HCP
SS 1.03{105}
Standard

Special
RF2080VRP Lambda 5.30{540} 2.65{270}
RF2080VR 5.30{540}
RF2080VRP-SC HCP
SS 2.65{270}
* Urethane lining is available only for RF2030VRP.

Basic Structure of Model Numbers

Special Attachment
◆ Model numbering example: Double Plus chain, Center roller chain
RF2040 VRPA - LMC + 160L - JR

High Precision
◆ Model numbering example: Connecting link

RF2060 VRP - SC - JL

① Size Indicates chain size. Free Flow

VR●● : Double Plus chain
② Roller type See page 90
CR : Center roller chain
LMC : Double Plus Lambda chain
③ Series SC : Double Plus chain with snap cover
LMCSC : Double Plus Lambda chain with snap cover
Specify the number of links. Chains are configured in standard-length units.
Sprockets

Please refer to the page 93-94 for the standard-length units. If it exceeds
④ Number of links
this standard-length, it will be divided into standard-length and fractional
links.
⑤ End link Indicates the configuration of the chain ends. See page 18
VRP : Double Plus chain, engineering plastic rollers, urethane lining
⑥ Roller type
VR : Double Plus chain, steel rollers
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(connecting link)
CR : Center roller chain
⑦ Part name JL : Connecting link

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 Double Plus Chain
Chain
No.
Overview

p.92 p.139 p.92 p.142–

■ Base Chain
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

t
W2 W1 W2
L1
D
L2

R
R1
Lube Free

H
P P
Special

Roller Dia. Width Plate Pin Approx. Mass kg/m No. of Links per Unit
Pitch Engineering Engineering
Size Steel Steel
P R R1 W1 W2 t T H D L1 L2 Plastic Plastic
Roller Roller
Roller Roller

3.5
Special Attachment

RF2030 19.05 11.91 18.3 8.0 4.0 1.5 1.5 9.0 12.05 13.25 0.6 1.4 160
(3.00)

RF2040 25.40 15.88 24.6 10.3 5.7 2.0 1.5 12.0 3.97 15.8 17.0 1.0 2.5 120

RF2050 31.75 19.05 30.6 13.0 7.1 2.4 2.0 15.0 5.09 19.55 21.25 1.4 3.7 96

RF2060 38.10 22.23 36.6 15.5 8.5 3.2 3.2 17.2 5.96 24.5 26.4 2.0 5.6 80
High Precision

RF2080 50.80 28.58 48.0 20.0 15.0 4.0 4.0 23.0 7.94 35.8 38.0 3.9 8.6 60 30

Note: 1. The figure inside ( ) is for RF2030VRP-LMC.

2. RF2030VRP-LMC connecting links use a cotter pin.
3. Lambda bushes are not notched.
4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
Free Flow
Sprockets
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 Double Plus Chain with Snap Cover
Chain
No.

Overview
p.92 p.139 p.92 p.142–

■ Base Chain

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
T

t
W2 W1 W2
L1

D
L2

R
R1

Lube Free
H
P P

Snap covers prevent small parts from falling into the frame.

Special
Roller Dia. Width Plate Pin Approx. Mass kg/m No. of Links per Unit
Pitch Engineering Engineering
Size & Series Steel Steel
P R R1 W1 W2 t T H D L1 L2 Plastic Plastic
Roller Roller
Roller Roller

3.59

Special Attachment
RF2030-SC 19.05 11.91 18.3 8.0 4.0 1.5 1.5 9.0 12.05 13.25 0.6 1.4 160 80
(3.00)

RF2040-SC 25.40 15.88 24.6 10.3 5.7 2.0 1.5 12.0 3.97 15.8 17.0 1.0 2.5 120 60

RF2050-SC 31.75 19.05 30.6 13.0 7.1 2.4 2.0 15.0 5.09 19.55 21.25 1.4 3.7 96 48

RF2060-SC 38.10 22.23 36.6 15.5 8.5 3.2 3.2 17.2 5.96 24.5 26.4 2.0 5.6 80 40

High Precision
RF2080-SC 50.80 28.58 48.0 20.0 15.0 4.0 4.0 23.0 7.94 35.8 38.0 3.9 8.6 60 30

Note: 1. The figure inside ( ) is for RF2030VRP-LMC.

2. The snap cover is made of engineering plastic and is light gray in color.
3. RF2030-VRP-LMCSC connecting links use a cotter pin.
4. Lambda bushes are not notched.
5. The base chain is for dedicated use with snap covers.
6. Snap covers cannot be attached onto Double Plus Chain shown on page 101.
7. Offset links are not available.
8. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

Free Flow

■ Snap Cover ■ Gap Between Frame and Snap Cover

Snap covers minimize the gap
For Outer Plate For Inner Plate Size Max. Gap
between the aluminum frame and large
RF2030VRP-SCP RF2030VRP-SCR rollers and prevent small parts from RF2030 1.5
falling into the frame.
RF2040VRP-SCP RF2040VRP-SCR RF2040 2.2
Sprockets

Note: Check for the potential of small parts to fall

and get jammed under actual conditions in
RF2050VRP-SCP RF2050VRP-SCR advance. RF2050 2.5
Gap
MAX
RF2060VRP-SCP RF2060VRP-SCR RF2060 3.5

RF2080VRP-SCP RF2080VRP-SCR RF2080 4.7

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 Center Roller Chain
Chain
No.
Overview

p.92 p.139 p.92 p.142–

Construction and Features

Outer Plate Inner Plate
Steel ♦ Same Speed
Bush Large Roller
The speed of the chain and conveyed objects is the same
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Steel
Small Roller ratio of 1:1.

(On both sides)

♦ Stable Conveyance
Center Roller Chain allows stable conveyance, as its
Connecting Link
center of gravity is lower than that of Top Roller Chain and
conveyed items are received on rollers on both sides.

Accessories for Double Plus chain can be used with center

Lube Free

Connecting Plate roller chain.

Spring Clip Use an aluminum frame with steel rail for the frame.

Parts marked with ⊗ are press fit.

Other parts are slip fit.

Maximum Allowable Load

Special

Max. Allowable Load Operating Temperature Range

Size & Roller Type
kN {kgf} °C

RF2040CR 1.57{160}
–10 to 150
RF2050CR 2.45{250}
Special Attachment

For use at temperatures of 60°C or more, lubricate chain with high-temperature lubricant.
RF2060CR 3.73{380}
(Refer to Table 27 on page 168.)
RF2080CR 5.30{540}

■ Base Chain
T

t
High Precision

W2 W1 W2
L1

D
L2

R
R1
Free Flow

P P

Size & Roller Pitch Roller Dia. Width Plate Pin Approx. Mass No. of Links
Type P R R1 W1 W2 t T H D L1 L2 kg/m per Unit
Sprockets

RF2040CR 25.40 15.88 24.6 10.3 5.7 2.0 1.5 12.0 3.97 15.8 17.0 2.5 120
RF2050CR 31.75 19.05 30.6 13.0 7.1 2.4 2.0 15.0 5.09 19.55 21.25 3.7 96
RF2060CR 38.10 22.23 36.6 15.5 8.5 3.2 3.2 17.2 5.96 24.5 26.4 5.6 80
RF2080CR 50.80 28.58 48.0 20.0 15.0 4.0 4.0 23.0 7.94 35.8 38.0 8.6 30
Note: The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
Engineering Manual

• Center Roller Chain with snap cover is also available. • Use special sprockets for Double Plus Chain.

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 Accessories for Double Plus Chain

Overview
Frames
1) Aluminum Frame
This is a frame for Double Plus chain (including chain with snap

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
covers) that uses engineering plastic for the rollers.
2) Aluminum Frame with Steel Rail
Steel rails are laid on the small roller area on the conveying side
of the aluminum frame. (See the dimensional drawing.)
This aluminum frame can be used with all Double Plus Chains
(including chain with snap covers) and Center Roller Chains. Aluminum Frame Aluminum Frame
with Steel Rail
3) Frame for Drive and Driven Sections

Lube Free
The frame is provided with a notch on the end face for receiving
the return-side section of the chain.
Standard length: 1 m (for all sizes)
Aluminum frames and aluminum frames with steel rails are Aluminum Frame for Drive and
Driven Sections
available.

Pallet Guide Rails Plastic Rails

Special
1) This rail is installed on the 1) The plastic rail is installed
side of the aluminum frame on the pallet guide rail for
to guide the pallet. smooth pallet sliding.

2) The pallet guide rail is 2) The plastic rail is available

Special Attachment
available for the middle for the middle section, and
section, and drive and drive and driven sections.
driven sections.

Return Guides Brackets

The return guide guides the The bracket is a fitting for

High Precision
Double Plus Chain on the attaching the return guide.
return side at both ends of the
aluminum frame.

Frame Joints Free Flow

The frame joint is a nut-type

part for connecting frames.
Sprockets

Examples of Use
Frame Joint
Frame Joint
Aluminum Frame
for Drive Section
Frame Joint
Frame Joint
Engineering Manual

Sprocket

Pallet Guide Rail

Bracket
Return Guide

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 Accessories for Double Plus Chain
Overview

■ Frames for the Middle Section

Aluminum Frame Aluminum Frame with Steel Rail
Material: Aluminum Material: Main body = Aluminum Steel rail = SS400 (JIS)
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Frame No. : RF2030VRP-R2 Frame No. : RF2030VRP-R2S Frame No. : RF2040VRP-R2S

RF2050VRP-R2S
Standard length: 2 m Standard length: 2 m RF2060VRP-R2S
Approx. mass: 1.4 kg/m Approx. mass: 2.2 kg/m Standard length: 2 m
Stock item Stock item Dimensions and approx. mass:
See table below
9.9 5 9.9 Steel Rail Stock item

8.9 8.9 Steel Rail I O

Lube Free

H1

10.5
6.5
10.5
6.5

M
N
32.2

60
60

32.2
5

E
37.95

9.3 9.3
37.95

M
N
B
G
H2

D
5
5
Special

14
14

6.5

L
6.5

10.5 10.5

F
K
20.5 20.5 J
35 35 C
A
Special Attachment

Frame No. : RF2040VRP-R2 Frame No. : RF2080VRP-R2S Frame No. : RF2050VRP-R2HS

RF2050VRP-R2
RF2060VRP-R2 Standard length: 2 m Standard length: 2 m
Standard length: 2 m Approx. mass: 9.9 kg/m Approx. mass: 6.3 kg/m
Dimensions and approx. mass: Stock item Made to order
See table below
Stock item Steel Rail 16.5 7.5

8.5
High Precision

I O Steel Rail 25
14.3

13.5
23

H1 23 13.5
M
N

13.5
8.5

8.5
E

46.75

140
M
N

6
103
125

7.5
68
B

40
50
G

80

23
Free Flow

H2
D

15
55
24

9
L

15

K 10.5 10.5
F

17.5 17.5
J
70 57.5
C 100 80
A
Sprockets

Note: Refer to page 153 for the attachment position of steel rails for aluminum frames with steel rails.

Aluminum Frame No. Approx. Mass kg/m

Aluminum Frame A B C D E F G H1 H2 I J K L M N O Aluminum Aluminum Frame

Aluminum Frame
with Steel Rail Frame with Steel Rail
Engineering Manual

RF2040VRP-R2 RF2040VRP-R2S 63 66 44.5 35.25 18.5 13 34.9 11.4 12 13.5 13.5 8.5 7.5 6.5 10.5 5.0 2.6 3.7

RF2050VRP-R2 RF2050VRP-R2S 78 80 55.5 41.75 23.0 15 43.0 14.3 15 16.5 17.5 10.5 9.0 8.5 13.5 7.5 3.6 5.0

RF2060VRP-R2 RF2060VRP-R2S 95 91 72.5 51.25 23.5 15 50.5 17.2 18 19.5 17.5 10.5 9.0 8.5 13.5 7.5 4.2 5.9
Note: 1. Stock items.
2. Sold in standard lengths. Can be cut to any length and/or holes can be added. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
3. For steel roller base chain, use an aluminum frame with steel rail.
4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
5. Contact a Tsubaki representative for RF2030VRP-R3 and RF2040VRP-R4 to RF2060VRP-R4 chains.
6. Contact a Tsubaki representative for RF2030VRP-R3S, RF2040VRP-R4S to RF2060VRP-R4S, and RF2050VRP-R3SH chains.
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■ Frames for Drive and Driven Sections
• The cross-sectional shape, dimensions, and material of these frames are the same as those of frames for the middle section.
• The dimension Q is different in frames for drive and driven sections.
• Refer to page 153 for the attachment position of steel rails for aluminum frames with steel rails.

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
R

Rail Side View

Lube Free
Q

Drive and Driven Section Frame No. Approx. Mass kg/m

Q R
Aluminum Frame Aluminum Frame with Steel Rail (Standard S r Aluminum
Aluminum
For Drive For Driven Length) Frame with
For Drive Section For Driven Section For Drive Section For Driven Section Frame
Section Section Steel Rail

RF2030VRP-R1K RF2030VRP-R1J RF2030VRP-R1SK RF2030VRP-R1SJ 210 80 1m 25 1.3 2.1

10

Special
RF2040VRP-R1K RF2040VRP-R1J RF2040VRP-R1SK RF2040VRP-R1SJ 300 100 1m 25 2.4 3.5

RF2050VRP-R1K RF2050VRP-R1J RF2050VRP-R1SK RF2050VRP-R1SJ 340 120 1m 30 3.4 4.8

RF2060VRP-R1K RF2060VRP-R1J RF2060VRP-R1SK RF2060VRP-R1SJ 430 130 1m 40 12.5 4.0 5.7

— — RF2080VRP-R1SK RF2080VRP-R1SJ 550 200 1m 60 — 9.5

Note: 1. Stock items.

Special Attachment
2. Sold in standard lengths. Can be cut to any length and/or holes can be added. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

■ Accessory Cut Specifications for Double Plus Chain (Custom Quote Product)
Applicable products: Aluminum Frame, Aluminum Frame with Steel Rail (including drive and driven sections),
Pallet Guide Rails, Plastic Rails
Cutting Examples
Cutting Accuracy and

High Precision
Example 1: Cutting RF2060VRP-R2 into Example 2: Cutting RF2040VRP-PGR2 End Face Treatment
two (2) 800-mm lengths into a single 1500-mm length
Cut Length L Accuracy
ess l ess l
Excateria Excateria Greater than 120 but
m 90 m 95 ±0.5
3 4 less than 400

Greater than 400 but

±0.8
0 less than 1000
80
Greater than 1000 but
±1.2 Free Flow
0 less than 2000
1 50
0
80 Note: 1. Cut length L can be set from 120
to 2000 mm.
2. Cut surfaces are chamfered (file
finished).
3. Surface roughness of the cut
surface will be worse than that
of an end face of a standard cut
Sprockets

length.
4. For Aluminum Frame with Steel
Note: 1. Cutting allowance will be around 5 mm. Rail, depending on the cut length,
2. Tsubaki will dispose of the excess material. steel rails and inner rails can be
3. Please contact us if you would like the excess material shipped to you. tapped (extra charge applies).

Cutting for Drive and Driven Standard Delivery Time

Sections
Engineering Manual

Cut length L One (1) month

Cut processing can also be (For details, contact a Tsubaki
performed on the return side for drive representative.)
and driven sections.
Specify the dimensions Q and S. r
The r dimension is the same as in the
dimension table above.

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 Accessories for Double Plus Chain
Overview

■ Pallet Guide Rails

■ Plastic Rails
Plastic Rail
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Pallet Guide Rail

Model Numbering Example ● For RF2030VRP ● For RF2040VRP

RF2040VRP-PGR 15.3 17.3
Lube Free

Applicable chain size

17.9

18.2
Pallet guide rail: PGR
Plastic rail: PR

For middle section: 2 (Standard length: 2 m)

For drive and driven sections: 1 (Standard length 1 m) Plastic Rail
Plastic Rail

5.5
8.5

12
6.5 5.5

7
Special

12

24
4.5 6
7

10.5
6.5
5.5

63.8
73.5

73.1
83
53.75
5.5
8.5

22
5
Special Attachment

38

10.5
5.5 2

6.5
26

18
9.5

10
5.5
5
2

5.5 6.5
8.5 10.5
12.5 14.5
High Precision

● For RF2050VRP ● For RF2060VRP ● For RF2080VRP

22.3 22.3 22.5
20.5
20.6
20.7
Free Flow

Plastic Rail
13.5
8.5

Plastic Rail
Plastic Rail
3
11.5 5 7.5
15
9
15

11.5 5
9

62.5
13.5
28.5

8.5

71 0 11.5
15

4
9
13.5

104.9
8.5

7.5
88.8
Sprockets

100

116

144
155

2.5
28.5

13.5
8.5

11.5 5
15
9
64.8

25

3
13.5

8.5

71 0
80

7.5
13.5

7.52.5
8.5

46.25

62.5
32
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23
13.5
7.5

7.5

14

14.5
7.5
3.5

4
3

8.5 8.5 8.5

13.5 13.5 13.5
19.5 19.5 19.5

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 Overview
Pallet Guide Rail No. Standard Length
Approx. Mass
For Drive and Driven Material
For Middle Section For Drive and Driven Sections For Middle Section kg/m
Sections
RF2030VRP-PGR2 RF2030VRP-PGR1 2m 1m 1.0
RF2040VRP-PGR2 RF2040VRP-PGR1 2m 1m 1.6

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
RF2050VRP-PGR2 RF2050VRP-PGR1 2m 1m 2.1 Aluminum
RF2060VRP-PGR2 RF2060VRP-PGR1 2m 1m 2.4
RF2080VRP-PGR2 RF2080VRP-PGR1 2m 1m 3.5

Pallet Guide Rail No. Standard Length

Approx. Mass
For Drive and Driven Material
For Middle Section For Drive and Driven Sections For Middle Section kg/m
Sections
RF2030VRP-PR2 RF2030VRP-PR1 2m 1m 0.07
RF2040VRP-PR2 RF2040VRP-PR1 2m 1m 0.07
Ultra-high molecular

Lube Free
RF2050VRP-PR2 RF2050VRP-PR1 2m 1m 0.09
weight polyethylene
RF2060VRP-PR2 RF2060VRP-PR1 2m 1m 0.09
RF2080VRP-PR2 RF2080VRP-PR1 2m 1m 0.09
Note: 1. Stock items.
2. Sold in standard lengths. Can be cut to any length and/or holes can be added. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
3. Plastic rails are not supplied with a pallet guide rail. The rail for the middle section and the rail for the drive and driven sections are different only in their
standard length.
4. Contact a Tsubaki representative for RF2030VRP-PGR3 and RF2040VRP-PGR4 to RF2060VRP-PGR4 chains.
5. Contact a Tsubaki representative for RF2030VRP-PR3S and RF2030VRP-PR4S to RF2060VRP-PR4S chains.

Special
■ Return Guides
For Double Plus Chain (Return guides for RF2030 and RF2040 can also be used for Double Plus Chain with snap cover.)
Can also be used with Center Roller Chain.
A Approx. Mass
18 3 B Return Guide No. A B C D E F r R Applicable Chain
kg

Special Attachment
D

RF2030VRP-RG 34 9 22 6 31 M6 54 60 0.075 Double Plus Chain and

F Double Plus Chain with
RF2040VRP-RG 50 12 30 8 30 M8 52 60 0.11 snap cover
E

RF2050VRP-RG 56 15 35 10 32 M8 50 60 0.12
R r RF2060VRP-RG 60 18 39 12.5 32 M8 47.5 60 0.12 Double Plus Chain
3

RF2080VRP-RG 70 23 45 15 41 M8 65 80 0.26
C
Note: Material: Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Stock items.

For Double Plus Chain with Snap Cover

A Approx. Mass

High Precision
18 B Return Guide No. A B C D E G H I r R
kg
D

RF2050VRP-RG-SC 56 15 35 10 32 90.3 57 43 90 100 0.18

RF2060VRP-RG-SC 60 18 39 12.5 32 90.3 57 43 87.5 100 0.18
E
H

RF2080VRP-RG-SC 70 23 45 15 41 139.6 77 88 150 165 0.45

R M8
r

Note: 1. The return guides for RF2030 and RF2040 can also be used as the return guides for
Double Plus Chain.
G C 2. Material: Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
I

3. Items in bold are stock items.

Free Flow

■ Brackets
G Approx. Mass
Bracket No. A B C D E F G T O1 O2
F E D 2- O1 kg
RF2030VRP-GB
T

34 6 22 20.5 7.2 18 25 3 6.5 6.5 0.012

RF2040VRP-GB 60 15 30 44.5 8.2 20 30 3 8.5 8.5 0.026
17

RF2050VRP-GB 76 20.5 35 55.5 10.7 24 35 4 10.5 8.5 0.051

G

Sprockets

RF2060VRP-GB 94 27.5 39 72.5 11.2 24 35 4 10.5 8.5 0.064

2- O2 RF2080VRP-GB 100 27.5 45 70 15 24 35 4 10.5 8.5 0.068
B C Note: 1. * The mounting bolt is not supplied with the bracket.
Return Guide Mounting Bolt* A 2. Material: Aluminum. Stock items.
RF2030VRP: M6 x 20
Other sizes: M8 x 20

■ Frame Joints
Engineering Manual

Approx. Mass
A Frame Joint No. A B C D E F G
kg
C B G
RF2030VRP-FJ 40 24 8 M6 5 10 5 0.013
RF2040VRP-FJ 40 24 8 M6 5 10 5 0.013
RF2050VRP-FJ 40 24 8 M8 6.5 13 6 0.02
F
E

RF2060VRP-FJ 40 24 8 M8 6.5 13 6 0.02

D RF2080VRP-FJ 40 24 8 M8 6.5 13 6 0.02
Note: Material: Stainless steel. Stock items.
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 Outboard Roller Chain
Overview

Outboard Roller Chain is a Free Flow Chain on which the pins of a Double Pitch or RS Chain are extended,
and free-running outboard rollers are installed on the extended pins.

Construction
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

■ Double Pitch Chain with Outboard Rollers

Pin for Attaching Outboard Roller

Example of outboard rollers installed on every link
(staggered installation)

Inner Plate
Lube Free

Roller
Bush
Cotter Pin Connecting Pin

Washer
Outboard Roller
Special

Outer Link

Inner Link

Connecting Link

■ RS Chain with Outboard Rollers

Special Attachment

Pin for Attaching Outboard Roller

Example of outboard rollers installed on every link
(staggered installation)

Inner Plate

Roller
Cotter Pin Connecting Pin Bush
High Precision

Outboard Roller

Washer

Outer Link
Inner Link
Connecting Link
Free Flow

■ Poly Steel Chain with Outboard Rollers

Outboard Roller

Inner Link (integrally molded)

Sprockets

Outer Plate

Washer

Poly Steel Type

Engineering Manual

Example of outboard rollers installed on every 2nd link

(crosswise installation)

Connecting Plate Outer Link

Cotter Pin Inner Link
Connecting Link

Parts marked with ⊗ are press fit. Other parts are slip fit.

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 Overview
Features
Pallet
1) Outboard rollers allow for a compact conveyor, while the ability to
flex backwards allows easy layout on the return side.

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Pin for Attaching
2) Since numerous rollers can be installed, Outboard Roller Chain is Outboard Roller
suitable for conveyors on which small objects are placed directly. Outboard Roller
Base Chain Rail

Base Chain and Roller Combinations

Base Chain Plastic Outboard Roller Plastic Outboard Roller with Brake Steel Outboard Roller
Conductive Plastic Roller Electro-Conductive Roller Steel Roller
Size Roller Type Series Plastic Roller KV Roller Lambda Roller
Roller with Brake with Spring Brake (Stainless Steel Roller*3)

Lube Free
Standard*4 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
S
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
SS*2 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
RF2040 LMC*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
R
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
SS*2 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇

Special
RP LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
SS*2 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Standard*4 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
S
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
SS*2 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇

Special Attachment
RF2050 LMC*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
R
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
SS*2 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
RP LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
SS*2 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Standard*4 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
S
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇

High Precision
SS*2 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
RF2060 LMC*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
R
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
SS*2 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
RP LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
SS*2 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇
RF2080 S LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
Free Flow
SS*2 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇
RF2100 S
SS*2 〇 〇
Standard*4 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇 〇
RS40 −
SS*2 〇 〇 〇
PC 〇 〇 〇
Standard*4 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇 〇
Sprockets

RS50 −
SS*2 〇 〇 〇
PC 〇 〇 〇
Standard*4 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇 〇
RS60 −
SS*2 〇 〇 〇
PC 〇 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇 〇
Engineering Manual

RS80 − LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
SS*2 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇
RS100 −
SS*2 〇 〇
Note: 1. “Base chain” refers to all parts of the chain, except the outboard rollers.
2. *1: Even if the base chain is LMC or LMCNP chain, the steel outboard rollers need to be lubricated.
3. *2: Pins for attaching outboard rollers are made of precipitation-hardened stainless steel.
4. Chains with conductive rollers and NP base chain use a spring brake.
5. When the outboard roller is a KV roller, the rollers of the base chain are S rollers.
6. *3: When the base chain is an SS chain, the rollers are stainless steel.
7. *4: If the steel outboard rollers are Lambda rollers, the base chain needs to be lubricated. 102
 Outboard Roller Chain
Overview

Base Chain Specifications

1. Standard 2. LMC (lube free)

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Base chain is available with steel rollers (R, S) or plastic R rollers. • The bushes on the base chain are special oil-impregnated
RS Chain is available with steel rollers. R roller for Double Pitch sintered bushes and can be used with no lubrication.
Chain is available in steel or plastic. (Lubrication is required on steel outboard rollers. Lambda
1) Steel Roller Chain rollers require no lubrication.)
(1) All parts are made of heat-treated steel. • The allowable tension of LMC chain is the same as that of
(2) Operating temperature range: –10˚C to 150˚C standard chain. The inner and outer plates are treated with a
(3) Lubrication required. black oxide finish for identification.
• Operating temperature range: –10˚C to 150˚C
• Do not use the chain in environments where it will come
into contact with chemicals or water, or in cleansing and
degreasing environments.
Lube Free

Base Chain Outboard Roller

Base Chain

Outboard Roller (example of steel roller)

2) Plastic R Roller Chain Special Oil-Impregnated Bush

(available only for Double Pitch Chain)

Special

3. SS (stainless steel)
(1) The R roller on the base chain is made of engineering plastic.
(2) Features of engineering plastic R roller chain SS chain is available with stainless steel rollers (R, S) or plastic R
① Lightweight (30% weight reduction compared with rollers.
steel roller chain) RS Chain is available with stainless steel rollers. S roller for
Double Pitch Chain is available in stainless steel and R roller for
② Low noise (5 to 7 dB noise reduction compared with
Double Pitch Chain is available in plastic or stainless steel.
steel roller chain)
Special Attachment

③ Lower running resistance (30% less resistance 1) Stainless Steel Roller Chain
compared with steel roller chain) (1) All parts except pins (precipitation-hardened stainless
④ Color of engineering plastic roller: White steel) are made of 18-8 stainless steel.
⑤ Operating temperature range: –10˚C to 80˚C (2) Operating temperature range: –20˚C to 400˚C
⑥ Lubrication is required between the pins and the (3) Lubrication required.
bushes. 2) Plastic R Roller Chain (available only for Double Pitch Chain)
(1) The R roller of the base chain is made of engineering plastic.
Base Chain Pins are made of precipitation-hardened stainless steel.
(2) Features of plastic R roller chain
High Precision

① Lightweight (30% weight reduction compared with

steel roller chain)
② Low noise (5 to 7 dB noise reduction compared with
steel roller chain)
③ Lower running resistance (30% less resistance
Outboard Roller
(example of engineering plastic roller)
compared with steel roller chain)
④ Color of engineering plastic roller: White
Engineering Plastic R Roller
⑤ Operating temperature range: –20˚C to 80˚C
⑥ Lubrication is required between the pins and the bushes.
Free Flow

4. Poly Steel
(1) This chain comprises inner links made of engineering
plastic and outer links made of 18-8 stainless steel.
(The pins are made of precipitation-hardened stainless
steel.)
(2) No lubrication is needed, and is corrosion resistant.
(3) Lightweight (50% weight reduction compared with steel
roller chain)
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(4) Low noise (5 dB noise reduction compared with steel

roller chain)
(5) Color of engineering plastic roller: White
(6) Operating temperature range: –20˚C to 80˚C
(7) Offset links are not available for this type.
5. NP
This chain is treated with nickel plating.
Engineering Manual

Safety Precautions (for NP Chain)

Do not use NP chain if it will come in direct contact with food or where coating flakes or wear dust can contaminate food. Also, in non-food applications,
appropriately cover the chain or contact a Tsubaki representative about chain selection if using in environments where coating flakes or wear dust present
problems. Though nickel is not subject to the Japan Food Sanitation Act or the Industrial Safety and Health Act, plating on sliding parts can peel.

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 Overview
Outboard Roller Specifications
Operating Operating
Roller Outboard Roller Outboard
Material Temp. Description Material Temp. Description
Category Roller Type Category Roller Type
Range Range

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Plastic Polyacetal –20°C to Steel Hardened –10°C to
SRP(L) SR(L) Lubrication required
roller (white) 80°C roller steel 150°C
The use of special Stainless –20°C to Requires additional
18-8
steel SR(L) lubrication when base

Steel roller
Plastic Special engineering plastic with stainless steel 400°C
engineering –20°C to a large coefficient of roller chain is SS.
roller w/ SRPB(L)
plastic 80°C friction assures proper Can be used lube-free.
Engineering plastic roller

brake (brown) brake performance and Also available with

Lambda Hardened –10°C to
enables rapid response. SRLM(L) brakes.
roller steel 150°C
Special (For RS80/RF2080 or
Electro- Volume resistivity smaller)
engineering –20°C to
conductive SRPE(L) 106Ω•cm
plastic 80°C
roller (For RF2060 or smaller)
(black)

Lube Free
Offers superb heat,
chemical, and flame
Super resistance, and
engineering –20°C to conforms to the Japan
KV roller SRPKV(L)
plastic 180°C Food Sanitation Act.
(black) In general, base chain
is SS. (For RF2060 or Note: (L) indicates double pitch chain with outboard rollers when the base
smaller) chain uses R rollers.

Special
Lambda Rollers

Lambda Rollers feature an oil-impregnated sintered bearing

Watch a video
Oil-impregnated inserted into a steel outboard roller. These rollers can be used
showing the
sintered bearing without lubrication. They can minimize the unusual noise
Steel
difference in
that would otherwise occur if using unlubricated outboard

Special Attachment
outboard roller noise.
rollers. A roughly 10 dB reduction in noise can be expected
compared to steel rollers (based on Tsubaki in-house tests).

Installation of Outboard Rollers

1. Staggered Installation 2. Crosswise Installation

High Precision
0 1 Link 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Links 0 1 Link 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Links

1) The diagram above shows outboard rollers installed on every 1) The diagram above shows outboard rollers installed on every
link in a staggered arrangement. second link in a crosswise arrangement. When the base chain
is double pitch chain, outboard rollers can be spaced every Free Flow
2) The diagram above shows plastic brake rollers installed on
one or more links (two links or more in the case of RS chain).
every third link (the shaded part).
2) The diagram above shows plastic brake rollers installed on
every sixth link (the shaded part).

Sprockets

■ Double Pitch Chain with Outboard Rollers

Sprockets

Double pitch sprockets can be used with all Double Pitch Chains with outboard rollers.
RS Roller Chain sprockets can only be used if they have S rollers and 30 or more teeth.

■ RS Chain with Outboard Rollers

RS Roller Chain sprockets having a small number of teeth (gray shaded areas in the table below) cannot be used with RS Chain with
outboard rollers since the hub comes in contact with the outboard roller. To use a sprocket having a small number of teeth on RS
Chain with outboard rollers, machine the hub diameter of the RS Roller Chain sprocket to adapt to the dimensions shown in the table
Engineering Manual

below. When the number of sprocket teeth is other than listed below, the RS Roller Chain sprocket can be used as is.
No. of
Size Teeth 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

RS40 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 76
RS50 26 31 36 41 46 51 56 61 66 71
RS60 32 38 44 50 56
RS80 44 76 92
RS100 62 72 81
Refer to page 140 for detailed information on dimensions of sprockets for RS Chain with outboard rollers.

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 Outboard Roller Chain
Overview

Basic Structure of Model Numbers

◆ Model numbering example: Double pitch chain with outboard rollers

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

R F2040 S - L MC - 1 L S RP - T + 1 60L - J R - T
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨
Lube Free

◆ Model numbering example: RS chain with outboard rollers

R S40 - L MC - 2 L S RP - H + 3 20L - J R - T
① ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨
Special
Special Attachment

◆ Model numbering example: Double pitch chain with outboard rollers

R F2040 R - 1 L S RL - H + 1 20L - J R
① ② ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧
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Free Flow

◆ Model numbering example: Poly Steel chain with outboard rollers

R S40 - P C - 2 L S RP - H + 2 40L - J R
① ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧
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Please use the Tsubaki Power Transmission Products Information Site

to generate model numbers.

Tsubaki Power Transmission Products Information Site Search

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 Overview
◆ Model numbering example: Connecting link
1) Staggered installation on every link 2) Staggered installation on every 2nd link

R F2040-1LSR-T - J L R F2040-2LSR-T - J L

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
①＋④＋⑤＋⑥ ⑩ ①＋④＋⑤＋⑥ ⑩

Lube Free
3) Staggered installation on every 3rd link 4) Crosswise installation on every link

R F2040-3LSR-T - J L R F2040-1LSR-H - J L
①＋④＋⑤＋⑥ ⑩ ①＋④＋⑤＋⑥ ⑩

Special
5) Crosswise installation on every 2nd link 6) Crosswise installation on every 3rd link

R F2040-2LSR-H - J L R F2040-3LSR-H - J L

Special Attachment
①＋④＋⑤＋⑥ ⑩ ①＋④＋⑤＋⑥ ⑩

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① Size Indicates chain size.
Indicates the type of roller of the base chain.
S : S roller
② Roller type of base chain See page 11
R : R roller
RP : Plastic R roller
Indicates base chain specifications.
Blank : Standard
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NP : Nickel-plated
③ Series LMC : Lambda See page 103
LMCNP : Nickel-plated Lambda
SS : Stainless steel
PC : Poly Steel
④ Outboard roller spacing Indicates the spacing between the outboard rollers.
Indicates the type of outboard roller.
SR(L) : Steel roller (when base chain is stainless steel, so are the rollers)
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SRP(L) : Plastic roller

⑤ Type of outboard roller SRLM(L) : Lambda roller SRPB(L) : Plastic roller with brake See page 104
SRPE(L) : Electro-conductive roller SRPKV(L) : KV roller
Note: (L) indicates double pitch chain with outboard rollers when the base chain uses R or
plastic R rollers.
Indicates the installation arrangement of the outboard rollers.
⑥ Outboard roller
T : Staggered See page 104
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installation
H : Crosswise
Specify the number of links. Chains are configured in standard-length units (3 meters),
⑦ Number of links plus (if necessary) one fractional length having the number of links needed to make up
the total chain length.
⑧ End link Indicates the configuration of the chain ends. See page 18
⑨ Options Indicates options available for meeting special user requirements. See page 18
⑩ Part name JL : Connecting link

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 Double Pitch Chain with Outboard Rollers
Overview

■ Chain without Brake

Base Chain S Roller: Staggered Installation Base Chain S Roller: Crosswise Installation
D S D S
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

HS

HS
T

T
L2

L2

T
R R

W
D D
L1

L3
H

H
P P P P
Lube Free

Base Chain R Roller: Staggered Installation Base Chain R Roller: Crosswise Installation
D S D S

HS
HS

T
T

L2
L2

T
T

R R

W
W

D D
L1

L3
Special

H
H

P P P P
Special Attachment

Size, Roller Type, Series, Outboard Roller Type Width Plate Pin Outboard Roller Approx. Mass kg/m
Roller Type

Roller Between
Pitch
Plastic Outboard Roller Dia. Inner Link Thickness Width Dia. Base Base
P Plates L1 L2 L3 DS HS Chain Chain
Standard Lambda SS R W T H D Steel Roller Plastic Roller

RF2040S-SRP RF2040S-LMC-SRP RF2040S-SS-SRP 7.8

25.40 7.92 7.95 1.5 12.0 3.97 9.65 17.9 19.3 15.88 (7.2) 0.66 —
9.4
RF2050S-SRP RF2050S-LMC-SRP RF2050S-SS-SRP 31.75 10.16 9.53 2.0 15.0 5.09 11.9 21.6 23.2 19.05 (8.7) 1.03 —
12.6
RF2060S-SRP RF2060S-LMC-SRP RF2060S-SS-SRP S 38.10 11.91 12.70 3.2 17.2 5.96 16.95 29.65 32.05 22.23 (11.7) 1.80 —
15.8
RF2080S-SRP RF2080S-LMC-SRP RF2080S-SS-SRP 50.80 15.88 15.88 4.0 23.0 7.94 20.95 36.65 39.65 28.58 (14.9) 3.12 —
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4.8 24.5 44.2 47.3 39.69

63.50 19.05 19.05 〈5.0 28.6 9.54 〈24.9 19.0 〈4.77
RF2100S-SRP — RF2100S-SS-SRP 〉 〉〈45.1〉〈47.8〉 4.89〉 —
RF2040R-SRPL RF2040R-LMC-SRPL RF2040R-SS-SRPL 13.0 1.24 0.89
25.40 15.88 7.95 1.5 12.0 3.97 9.65 23.1 24.5 23.0 (7.2)
13.0 1.70 1.23
RF2050R-SRPL RF2050R-LMC-SRPL RF2050R-SS-SRPL R 31.75 19.05 9.53 2.0 15.0 5.09 11.9 25.3 27.0 27.0 (8.7)
12.6 2.64 1.93
RF2060R-SRPL RF2060R-LMC-SRPL RF2060R-SS-SRPL 38.10 22.23 12.70 3.2 17.2 5.96 16.95 29.65 32.05 30.0 (11.7)

Size, Roller Type, Series, Outboard Roller Type Width Plate Pin Outboard Roller
Roller Type

Roller Between
Pitch Approx. Mass
Steel Outboard Roller Dia. Inner Link Thickness Width Dia.
Free Flow

P Plates L1 L2 L3 DS HS kg/m
Standard Lambda SS R W T H D

RF2040S-SR RF2040S-LMC-SR RF2040S-SS-SR 25.40 7.92 7.95 1.5 12.0 3.97 9.65 17.9 19.3 7.8
15.88 1.02
(7.2)
9.4
RF2050S-SR RF2050S-LMC-SR RF2050S-SS-SR 31.75 10.16 9.53 2.0 15.0 5.09 11.9 21.6 23.2 19.05 (8.7) 1.53
12.6
RF2060S-SR RF2060S-LMC-SR RF2060S-SS-SR S 38.10 11.91 12.70 3.2 17.2 5.96 16.95 29.65 32.05 22.23 (11.7) 2.56
15.8
RF2080S-SR RF2080S-LMC-SR RF2080S-SS-SR 50.80 15.88 15.88 4.0 23.0 7.94 20.95 36.65 39.65 28.58 (14.9) 4.30

63.50 19.05 19.05 4.8

24.5 44.2 47.3 39.69 7.00
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RF2100S-SR — RF2100S-SS-SR 28.6 9.54 24.9 19.0

〈5.0〉 〈 〉
〈45.1〉
〈47.8〉 〈7.12〉

RF2040R-SRL RF2040R-LMC-SRL RF2040R-SS-SRL 13.0

25.40 15.88 7.95 1.5 12.0 3.97 9.65 23.1 24.5 23.0 —
(7.2)
13.0
RF2050R-SRL RF2050R-LMC-SRL RF2050R-SS-SRL R 31.75 19.05 9.53 2.0 15.0 5.09 11.9 25.3 27.0 27.0 —
(8.7)
12.6
RF2060R-SRL RF2060R-LMC-SRL RF2060R-SS-SRL 38.10 22.23 12.70 3.2 17.2 5.96 16.95 29.65 32.05 30.0 —
(11.7)
Note: 1. The mass given in the above table assumes that outboard rollers are installed on every link in a staggered installation (as illustrated above in the diagram
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on the left) or on every second link in a crosswise installation (as illustrated above in the diagram on the right).
2. Even if the chain with steel outboard rollers is LMC chain, the outboard rollers need to be lubricated. Lambda rollers require no lubrication.
3. Figures inside〈 〉are for stainless steel chain and figures inside ( ) are for Lambda rollers.
4. Contact a Tsubaki representative regarding pin lengths (L1, L2, L3) for base chains that use R or plastic R rollers.
5. All connecting links use cotter pins.
6. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

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 Chain
No.

Overview
p.105·106 p.121·122 p.104 p.142–

■ Chain with Brake

D S D S

HS

HS
T

T
L2
L2

W T

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
R R

W
D D
L1

L3

H
H
P P
P P

Lube Free
Size, Roller Type, Series, Outboard Roller Type Width Plate Pin Outboard Roller Approx.
Roller Type
Roller
Pitch Between Inner
Plastic Outboard Roller Dia. Mass
P Link Plates Thickness Width Dia.
L L L DS HS
Standard Lambda SS R W T H D
1 2 3
kg/m

RF2040S-SRPB RF2040S-LMC-SRPB RF2040S-SS-SRPB 25.40 7.92 7.95 1.5 12.0 3.97 9.65 19.3 19.3 15.88 7.8 1.02

RF2050S-SRPB RF2050S-LMC-SRPB RF2050S-SS-SRPB S 31.75 10.16 9.53 2.0 15.0 5.09 11.90 21.3 23.3 19.05 9.4 1.53

RF2060S-SRPB RF2060S-LMC-SRPB RF2060S-SS-SRPB 38.10 11.91 12.70 3.2 17.2 5.96 16.95 31.05 31.05 22.23 12.6 2.56

Special
RF2040R-SRPBL RF2040R-LMC-SRPBL RF2040R-SS-SRPBL 25.40 15.88 7.95 1.5 12.0 3.97 9.65 24.5 24.5 23.0 13.0 −

RF2050R-SRPBL RF2050R-LMC-SRPBL RF2050R-SS-SRPBL R 31.75 19.05 9.53 2.0 15.0 5.09 11.90 26.9 26.9 27.0 13.0 −

RF2060R-SRPBL RF2060R-LMC-SRPBL RF2060R-SS-SRPBL 38.10 22.23 12.70 3.2 17.2 5.96 16.95 31.05 31.05 30.0 12.6 −

Note: 1. The mass given in the above table assumes that outboard rollers are installed on every link in a staggered installation (as illustrated above in the diagram

Special Attachment
on the left) or on every second link in a crosswise installation (as illustrated above in the diagram on the right).
2. If using an electro-conductive roller, the brake is a spring brake with chain number SRPBE.
3. All connecting links use cotter pins.
4. The dimensional drawing is of an electro-conductive type (spring brake). Chains with plastic brakes have the same structure as those with no brakes.
5. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

■ Chain with Tab Guide Attachments

Tab guide attachments are installed to prevent meandering on a longer conveyor. Please use caution so as to avoid contact
between the tab guide attachments and the hub of the sprocket. Please specify the installation spacing of outboard rollers

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and tab guide attachments.

D S

R
HS
L2

T
T

D
L1

Connecting Link
Free Flow
N
HA

P P

Tab Guide Attachment

Sprockets

Roller Width Plate Pin Outboard Roller Approx. Mass kg/m

Size, Roller Type, Pitch Between Inner Plastic Steel
Dia. Link Plates Width Thickness Dia. N HA
Outboard Roller Type P L1 L2 DS HS Outboard Outboard
R W H T D Roller Roller
RF2040R-SRL 25.40 15.88 7.95 12.0 1.5 3.97 9.65 23.1 23 13.0 16.5 19.0 − −
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RF2050R-SRL 31.75 19.05 9.53 15.0 2.0 5.09 11.9 25.3 27 13.0 20.0 24.0 1.50 2.22

RF2060R-SRL 38.10 22.23 12.70 17.2 3.2 5.96 16.95 29.65 30 12.6 25.4 27.0 2.41 3.16

Note: 1. The mass given in the above table assumes that outboard rollers are installed on every link in a staggered installation or on every second link in a
crosswise installation.
2. All connecting links use cotter pins.
3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

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 RS Chain with Outboard Rollers
Chain
No.
Overview

p.105·106 p.140 p.104 p.142–

Staggered Installation Crosswise Installation

D S D S
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

HS

HS
L2

T
L2
R
T

T
R

W
D D
L1

L3
Connecting Link Connecting Link

H
Lube Free

P P P P

■ Chain without Brake

Size & Outboard Roller Type Roller Width Plate Pin Outboard Roller Approx.
Pitch Between Inner
Plastic Outboard Roller Dia. Link Plates Thickness Width Dia. Mass
P L1 L2 L3 DS HS
Standard Lambda SS R W T H D kg/m
Special

RS40-SRP RS40-LMC-SRP RS40-SS-SRP 12.70 7.92 7.95 1.5 12.0 3.97 9.65 17.9 19.3 15.88 7.8 0.94

RS50-SRP RS50-LMC-SRP RS50-SS-SRP 15.875 10.16 9.53 2.0 15.0 5.09 11.9 21.6 23.2 19.05 9.4 1.42

RS60-SRP RS60-LMC-SRP RS60-SS-SRP 19.05 11.91 12.70 2.4 18.1 5.96 15.25 27.95 30.35 22.23 12.6 2.11

RS80-SRP RS80-LMC-SRP RS80-SS-SRP 25.40 15.88 15.88 3.2 24.1 7.94 19.25 35.05 37.95 28.58 15.8 3.57
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RS100-SRP — RS100-SS-SRP 31.75 19.05 19.05 4.0 30.1 9.54 22.85 42.55 45.65 39.69 19.0 5.56

Size & Outboard Roller Type Roller Width Plate Pin Outboard Roller Approx.
Pitch Between Inner
Steel Outboard Roller Dia. Link Plates Thickness Width Dia. Mass
P L1 L2 L3 DS HS
Standard Lambda SS R W T H D kg/m
7.8
RS40-SR RS40-LMC-SR RS40-SS-SR 12.70 7.92 7.95 1.5 12.0 3.97 9.65 17.9 19.3 15.88 1.67
(7.2)
9.4
RS50-SR RS50-LMC-SR RS50-SS-SR 15.875 10.16 9.53 2.0 15.0 5.09 11.9 21.6 23.2 19.05 2.42
(8.7)
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12.6
RS60-SR RS60-LMC-SR RS60-SS-SR 19.05 11.91 12.70 2.4 18.1 5.96 15.25 27.95 30.35 22.23 3.63
(11.7)
15.8
RS80-SR RS80-LMC-SR RS80-SS-SR 25.40 15.88 15.88 3.2 24.1 7.94 19.25 35.05 37.95 28.58 5.92
(14.9)
RS100-SR — RS100-SS-SR 31.75 19.05 19.05 4.0 30.1 9.54 22.85 42.55 45.65 39.69 19.0 10.02

Note: 1. The mass given in the above table assumes that outboard rollers are installed on every link in a staggered installation (as illustrated above in the diagram
on the left) or on every second link in a crosswise installation (as illustrated above in the diagram on the right).
2. Even if the chain with steel outboard rollers is Lambda chain, the outboard rollers need to be lubricated. Lambda rollers require no lubrication.
3. Figures inside ( ) are for Lambda rollers.
4. All connecting links use cotter pins.
Free Flow

5. The construction of the spring brake is the same as for Double Pitch Chain.
6. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

■ Chain with Brake

Size & Outboard Roller Type Roller Width Plate Pin Outboard Roller Approx.
Pitch Between Inner
Plastic Outboard Roller Dia. Link Plates Thickness Width Dia. Mass
P L1 L2 L3 DS HS
Standard Lambda SS R W T H D kg/m

RS40-SRPB RS40-LMC-SRPB RS40-SS-SRPB 12.70 7.92 7.95 1.5 12.0 3.97 9.65 17.9 19.3 15.88 7.8 0.94
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RS50-SRPB RS50-LMC-SRPB RS50-SS-SRPB 15.875 10.16 9.53 2.0 15.0 5.09 11.9 21.6 23.2 19.05 9.4 1.42

RS60-SRPB RS60-LMC-SRPB RS60-SS-SRPB 19.05 11.91 12.70 2.4 18.1 5.96 15.25 27.95 30.35 22.23 12.6 2.11

Note: 1. The mass given in the above table assumes that outboard rollers are installed on every link in a staggered installation (as illustrated above in the diagram
on the left) or on every second link in a crosswise installation (as illustrated above in the diagram on the right).
2. If using an electro-conductive roller, the brake is a spring brake with chain number SRPBE.
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3. All connecting links use cotter pins.

4. The construction of the spring brake is the same as for Double Pitch Chain.
5. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

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 Poly Steel Chain with Plastic Outboard Rollers
Chain
No.

Overview
p.105·106 p.140 p.104 p.142–

Staggered Installation Crosswise Installation

D S D S

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
HS
HS

L2
L2

T
T
R R
T

W
W
D D
L1

L3
Connecting Link

Lube Free
P P
P P

Size, Series, Roller Width Plate Pin Outboard Roller Approx.

Pitch Between Inner
Outboard Roller Dia. Link Plates Thickness Width Dia. Mass
P L1 L2 L3 L3 HS
Type R W T H D kg/m

RS40-PC-SRP 12.70 7.92 7.95 1.5 12.0 3.97 9.65 17.9 19.3 15.88 7.8 0.69

Special
RS50-PC-SRP 15.875 10.16 9.53 2.0 15.0 5.09 11.9 21.6 23.2 19.05 9.4 0.96

RS60-PC-SRP 19.05 11.91 12.70 2.4 18.1 5.96 15.25 27.95 30.35 22.23 12.6 1.40

Note: 1. Since offset links are not available, use a chain with an even number of links.
2. The mass given in the above table assumes that outboard rollers are installed as illustrated above.
3. All connecting links use cotter pins.

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4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

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Free Flow
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 Top Roller Chain
Overview

Top Roller Chain is a Free Flow Chain on which the plate of a Double Pitch or RS Roller Chain is extended upward and a
free-running top roller is installed on the plate.

Construction
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

■ Double Pitch Chain with Top Rollers

Top Roller Top Roller

Pin for Top Roller ( )

(riveted on both ends)
Lube Free

Inner Plate

Cotter Pin
Bush Outer Plate

Roller

Inner Link
Special

Outer Link
Inner Link

Connecting Link
Connecting Plate
Special Attachment

■ RS Chain with Top Rollers

Top Roller Top Roller

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Pin for Top Roller ( )

(riveted on both ends)

Inner Plate

Cotter Pin
Outer Plate
Bush

Roller
Free Flow

Inner Link
Outer Link

Connecting Link
Connecting Plate

Parts marked with ⊗ are press fit. Other parts are slip fit.
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Features
1) The width of the chain is smaller than that of other types Top Roller Pallet

of Free Flow Chain.

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2) With top rollers supported by plates on both sides, this

chain is suitable for use with rugged free-flow conveyors.

Base Chain

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 Overview
Base Chain and Roller Combinations

Base Chain Plastic Top Roller Steel Top Roller

Steel Roller

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Size Roller Type Series Plastic Roller KV Roller
(Stainless Steel Roller*2)
Lambda Roller
Standard*3 〇 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
S
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇 〇
Standard*3 〇 〇 〇
RF2040 LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
R
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
〇 〇 〇

Lube Free
RP LMCNP*1
SS 〇 〇
Standard*3 〇 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
S
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇 〇
Standard*3 〇 〇 〇
RF2050 LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
R
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇

Special
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
RP LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇
Standard*3 〇 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
S
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇

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SS 〇 〇 〇
Standard*3 〇 〇 〇
RF2060 LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
R
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
RP LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇

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S
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇
RF2080 LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
R
LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
RP LMCNP*1 〇 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇 Free Flow
LMC*1 〇 〇
S
LMCNP*1 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇
RF2100 LMC*1 〇 〇
R
LMCNP*1 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇
LMC*1 〇 〇
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RP LMCNP*1 〇 〇
SS 〇 〇
Standard*3 〇 〇 〇 〇
RS40 −
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
Standard*3 〇 〇 〇 〇
RS50 −
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
Standard*3 〇 〇 〇 〇
RS60 −
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LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇
RS80 −
LMC*1 〇 〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇
RS100 −
LMC*1 〇 〇
Note: 1. “Base chain” refers to all parts of the chain, except the top rollers.
2. *1: Even if the base chain is Lambda chain, the steel top rollers need to be lubricated.
3. *2: When the base chain is an SS chain, the rollers are stainless steel.
4. *3: If the steel top rollers are Lambda rollers, the entire chain needs to be lubricated.

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 Top Roller Chain
Overview

Base Chain Specifications

1. Standard 3. SS (stainless steel)
Base chain is available with steel rollers (R, S) or plastic R SS chain is available with stainless steel rollers (R, S) or plastic
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

rollers. R rollers.
1) Steel Roller Chain 1) Stainless Steel Roller Chain
(1) All parts are made of heat-treated steel. (1) All parts are made of 18-8 stainless steel.
(2) Operating temperature range: –10˚C to 150˚C (2) Operating temperature range: –20˚C to 400˚C
(3) Lubrication required. (3) Lubrication required.
2) Plastic R Roller Chain 2) Plastic R Roller Chain (available only for Double Pitch Chain)
(1) The R roller on the base chain is made of engineering plastic. (1) The R roller of the base chain is made of engineering plastic.
(2) Features of engineering plastic R roller chain (2) Features of plastic R roller chain
① Lightweight (30% weight reduction compared with steel ① Lightweight (30% weight reduction compared with steel
Lube Free

roller chain) roller chain)

② Low noise (5 to 7 dB noise reduction compared with ② Low noise (5 to 7 dB noise reduction compared with
steel roller chain) steel roller chain)
③ Lower running resistance (30% less resistance ③ Lower running resistance (30% less resistance
compared with steel roller chain) compared with steel roller chain)
④ Color of engineering plastic roller: White ④ Color of engineering plastic roller: White
⑤ Operating temperature range: –10˚C to 80˚C ⑤ Operating temperature range: –20˚C to 80˚C
⑥ Lubrication is required between the pins and the ⑥ Lubrication is required between the pins and the
bushes. bushes.
Special

2. Lambda (lube free) 4. NP

(1) The bushes on the base chain are special oil-impregnated This chain is treated with nickel plating.
sintered bushes and can be used with no lubrication.
(Lubrication is required on steel top rollers.)
(2) The allowable tension of Lambda chain is the same as that Safety Precautions (for NP Chain)
of standard chain. The inner and outer plates are treated
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with a black oxide finish for identification. Do not use NP chain if it will come in direct contact with food or
(3) Operating temperature range: –10˚C to 150˚C where coating flakes or wear dust can contaminate food. Also, in non-
(4) Do not use the chain in environments where it will come food applications, appropriately cover the chain or contact a Tsubaki
into contact with chemicals or water, or in cleansing and representative about chain selection if using in environments where
degreasing environments. coating flakes or wear dust present problems. Though nickel is not subject
to the Japan Food Sanitation Act or the Industrial Safety and Health Act,
plating on sliding parts can peel.

Top Roller Specifications

High Precision

Operating Operating
Roller Roller
Roller Type Material Temp. Description Roller Type Material Temp. Description
Category Category
Range Range
Plastic Polyacetal –20°C to
TRP(S)
Engineering plastic roller

Steel Hardened –10°C to

roller (white) 80°C
roller
TR(S) steel 150°C
Lubrication required
Offers superb heat,
chemical, and flame
Steel roller

Super Stainless Requires additional

resistance, and 18-8 –20°C to
engineering –20°C to steel TR(S) stainless steel 400°C
lubrication when base
KV roller TRPKV(S) conforms to the Japan roller chain is SS.
plastic 180°C
Free Flow

Food Sanitation Act. In

(black) Can be used lube-free.
general, base chain is
SS. (For RF2060 or smaller) Lambda Hardened –10°C to Also available with
roller
TRLM(S) steel 150°C brakes. (For RS80/
Note: (S) indicates RS chain with top rollers when top rollers are installed on RF2080 or smaller)
every link.

Lambda Rollers
Lambda Rollers feature an oil-impregnated sintered bearing
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inserted into a steel top roller. These rollers can be used Watch a video
Oil-impregnated
sintered bearing without lubrication. They can minimize the unusual noise that showing the
would otherwise occur if using unlubricated top rollers. difference in
Steel top roller
A roughly 10 dB reduction in noise can be expected compared noise.
to steel rollers (based on Tsubaki in-house tests).

Sprockets
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■ Sprockets for Double Pitch Chain with Top Rollers

If the base chain roller is an R roller, a standard sprocket for Double Pitch Chain (R roller) cannot be used since the tooth end
of the sprocket comes in contact with the top roller. In this case, use the sprocket for Top Roller Chain shown on page 139.
If the base chain roller is an S roller, a standard sprocket for RF Double Pitch Chain (S roller) can be used as is. RS Roller
Chain sprockets can only be used if they are the S roller type and when the number of the teeth is 30 or more.

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Basic Structure of Model Numbers
◆ Model numbering example: Double pitch chain with top rollers

RF2040 S - LMC - 1L TRP + 160L - JR - T

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
◆ Model numbering example: Double pitch chain with top rollers
(when top rollers are installed on each even-numbered outer link)

RF2060 S - 2L TR + 80L - JR

Lube Free
◆ Double pitch chain with top rollers
(when top rollers are installed on each even-numbered inner link)

RF2060 S - 2L TRRL + 80L - JR

Special
◆ Model numbering example: RS chain with top rollers

RS40 - LMC - 1L TRPS + 320L - JR - T

Special Attachment
◆ Model numbering example: RS chain with double-strand top rollers
RS60 - 2 - 1L TRPS + 160L - JR

◆ Model numbering example: Connecting link

RS40 - TRP - JL

High Precision
Please use the Tsubaki Power Transmission Products Information Site
to generate model numbers.

Tsubaki Power Transmission Products Information Site Search

① Size Indicates chain size.

② Roller type of base Indicates the type of roller of the base chain.
See page 11
chain S : S roller・R : R roller・RP : Plastic R roller Free Flow
Indicates base chain specifications.
③ Series Blank : Standard NP : Nickel-plated LMC : Lambda See page 113
LMCNP : Nickel-plated Lambda SS : Stainless steel

④ Number of strands Indicates the chain is a double-strand chain.

⑤ Top roller spacing Indicates the spacing between the top rollers.
Indicates the type of top roller.
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TR(S) : Steel roller (when base chain is stainless steel, so are the rollers)
TRP(S) : Plastic roller・TRLM(S) : Lambda roller・TRPKV(S) : KV roller
⑥ Top roller type See page 113
Note: 1. (S) indicates RS chain with top rollers when top rollers are installed on every link.
2. When top rollers are installed on each even-numbered link.
Installed on inner link : TRRL Installed on outer link : TR

Specify the number of links. Chains are configured in standard-length

⑦ Number of links units (3 meters), plus (if necessary) one fractional length having the
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number of links needed to make up the total chain length.

⑧ End link Indicates the configuration of the chain ends. See page 18
⑨ Options Indicates options available for meeting special user requirements. See page 18
⑩ Part name JL : Connecting link

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d
Base Chain S Roller

T
L1
R

W
D
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

L2
D F ℓ2 ℓ1

XS
CS
H
P P
Lube Free

Base Chain R Roller

T
L1

W
D
L2

Connecting Link ℓ2 ℓ1
d D F
Special

XS
CS
H

R
P P
Special Attachment

Size, Roller Type, Series, Top Roller Type Width Roller Dia. R Pin Plate Top Roller Approx. Mass kg/m
Pitch Between
Plastic Top Roller Inner Link S R Dia. Width Thickness S R Plastic
P Plates L1 L2 DF CS XS ℓ1 ℓ2 d
Standard LMC SS W Roller Roller D H T Roller Roller R Roller
RF2040S-TRP RF2040S-LMC-TRP RF2040S-SS-TRP 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 15.88 15.0 21.0 8.25 9.65 3.97 0.91 — —
RF2050S-TRP RF2050S-LMC-TRP RF2050S-SS-TRP 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 10.3 12.0 15.0 2.0 19.05 19.0 26.5 10.3 11.9 5.09 1.44 — —
RF2060S-TRP RF2060S-LMC-TRP RF2060S-SS-TRP 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 14.55 16.55 17.2 3.2 22.23 23.0 31.6 14.55 16.95 5.96 2.77 — —
RF2080S-TRP RF2080S-LMC-TRP RF2080S-SS-TRP 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 18.3 20.9 23.0 4.0 28.58 29.0 40.5 18.5 21.3 11.32 4.29 — —
High Precision

RF2100S-TRP RF2100S-LMC-TRP RF2100S-SS-TRP 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 〈21.8 24.5 4.8 39.69 35.4 49.7 22.1 27.2 14.52 6.51 —
22.3〉〈24.9〉 28.6 〈5.0〉 〈6.63〉
—
RF2040R-TRP RF2040R-LMC-TRP RF2040R-SS-TRP 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 15.88 15.0 21.0 8.25 9.65 3.97 — 1.27 0.92
RF2050R-TRP RF2050R-LMC-TRP RF2050R-SS-TRP 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 10.3 12.0 15.0 2.0 19.05 19.0 26.5 10.3 11.9 5.09 — 1.90 1.43
RF2060R-TRP RF2060R-LMC-TRP RF2060R-SS-TRP 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 14.55 16.55 17.2 3.2 22.23 23.0 31.6 14.55 16.95 5.96 — 3.46 2.75
RF2080R-TRP RF2080R-LMC-TRP RF2080R-SS-TRP 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 18.3 20.9 23.0 4.0 28.58 29.0 40.5 18.5 21.3 11.32 — 5.40 4.52
RF2100R-TRP RF2100R-LMC-TRP RF2100R-SS-TRP 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 〈21.8 24.5 4.8 39.69 35.4 49.7 22.1 27.2 14.52 — 〈8.77 6.60
22.3〉〈24.9〉 28.6 〈5.0〉 8.89〉〈6.72〉

Size, Roller Type, Series, Top Roller Type Width Roller Dia. R Pin Plate Top Roller Approx. Mass kg/m
Free Flow

Pitch Between
Steel Top Roller Inner Link S R Dia. Width Thickness S R
P Plates L1 L2 DF CS XS ℓ1 ℓ2 d
Standard LMC SS W Roller Roller D H T Roller Roller
RF2040S-TR RF2040S-LMC-TR RF2040S-SS-TR 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 15.88 15.0 21.0 8.25 9.65 3.97 1.33 —
RF2050S-TR RF2050S-LMC-TR RF2050S-SS-TR 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 10.3 12.0 15.0 2.0 19.05 19.0 26.5 10.3 11.9 5.09 2.04 —
RF2060S-TR RF2060S-LMC-TR RF2060S-SS-TR 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 14.55 16.55 17.2 3.2 22.23 23.0 31.6 14.55 16.95 5.96 3.68 —
RF2080S-TR RF2080S-LMC-TR RF2080S-SS-TR 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 18.3 20.9 23.0 4.0 28.58 29.0 40.5 18.5 21.3 11.32 5.65 —
RF2100S-SS-TR 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 〈21.8 24.5 4.8 39.69 35.4 9.11
RF2100S-TR RF2100S-LMC-TR 22.3〉〈24.9〉 28.6 〈5.0〉
49.7 22.1 27.2 14.52 〈9.23〉 —
RF2040R-TR RF2040R-LMC-TR RF2040R-SS-TR 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 15.88 15.0 21.0 8.25 9.65 3.97 — 1.69
Sprockets

RF2050R-TR RF2050R-LMC-TR RF2050R-SS-TR 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 10.3 12.0 15.0 2.0 19.05 19.0 26.5 10.3 11.9 5.09 — 2.50
RF2060R-TR RF2060R-LMC-TR RF2060R-SS-TR 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 14.55 16.55 17.2 3.2 22.23 23.0 31.6 14.55 16.95 5.96 — 4.36
RF2080R-TR RF2080R-LMC-TR RF2080R-SS-TR 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 18.3 20.9 23.0 4.0 28.58 29.0 40.5 18.5 21.3 11.32 — 6.76
11.37
RF2100R-SS-TR 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 〈21.8
24.5 4.8 39.69 35.4
RF2100R-TR RF2100R-LMC-TR 22.3〉〈24.9〉 28.6 〈5.0〉
49.7 22.1 27.2 14.52 — 〈11.49〉

Note: 1. Figures inside〈 〉are for stainless steel chain.

2. Even if the chain with steel top rollers is LMC chain, the top rollers need to be lubricated. Lambda rollers require no lubrication.
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3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

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Overview
p.114 p.129–·139 p.113 p.142–

■ Double Pitch Chain with Topple Prevention Attachments

Special attachments are installed on a long conveyor so as to prevent toppling and meandering of the conveyor.
Please use caution so as to avoid contact between these attachments and the hub of the sprocket. Please specify the
installation spacing of the top rollers and attachments (four links or more).

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
T

T
L1
R

W
D

L2
D F ℓ2 ℓ1
d

XS
CS

Lube Free
H

XSA
Connecting Link
(spring clip type) P P

Connecting Link N
(cotter pin type) Topple Prevention Attachment

Width Roller Dia. R Pin Plate Top Roller & Attachment

Size & Top Pitch Between
Inner Link S R Dia. Width Thickness

Special
Roller Type P Plates L1 L2 DF CS XS ℓ1 ℓ2 d N XSA
W Roller Roller D H T
RF2040-TR 25.40 7.95 7.92 15.88 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 15.88 15.0 21.0 8.25 9.65 3.97 19.1 12.7
RF2050-TR 31.75 9.53 10.16 19.05 5.09 10.3 12.0 15.0 2.0 19.05 19.0 26.5 10.3 11.9 5.09 23.8 15.9
RF2060-TR 38.10 12.70 11.91 22.23 5.96 14.55 16.55 17.2 3.2 22.23 23.0 31.6 14.55 16.95 5.96 28.6 19.1
RF2080-TR 50.80 15.88 15.88 28.58 7.94 18.3 20.9 23.0 4.0 28.58 29.0 40.5 18.5 21.3 11.32 38.1 25.4
RF2100-TR 63.50 19.05 19.05 39.69 9.54 21.8 24.5 28.6 4.8 39.69 35.4 49.7 22.1 27.2 14.52 47.6 31.8

Special Attachment
Note: 1. Sprockets for base chains with R or plastic R rollers are made-to-order.
2. Topple prevention attachments are installed on the inner links.
3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

■ Double Pitch Chain with Double-Strand Top Rollers

This chain allows a larger conveying capacity than single-strand Top Roller Chain.
T

High Precision
T
W
L1

R
L2

Connecting Link
d D F ℓ2 ℓ1
Free Flow
XS
CS
H

P P
Sprockets

Size, No. of Width

Transverse Roller Dia. R Pin Plate Top Roller
Pitch Between
Strands, Top Inner Link Pitch S R Dia. Width Thickness
P Plates L1 L2 DF CS XS ℓ1 ℓ2 d
Roller Type W C Roller Roller D H T
RF2040-2-TR 25.40 7.95 14.4 7.92 15.88 3.97 15.45 17.15 12.0 1.5 15.88 15.0 21.0 15.45 16.95 3.97
RF2050-2-TR 31.75 9.53 18.1 10.16 19.05 5.09 19.35 21.15 15.0 2.0 19.05 19.0 26.5 19.35 21.15 5.09
RF2060-2-TR 38.10 12.70 26.2 11.91 22.23 5.96 27.7 29.6 17.2 3.2 22.23 23.0 31.6 27.7 30.1 5.96
RF2080-2-TR 50.80 15.88 32.6 15.88 28.58 7.94 34.6 37.2 23.0 4.0 28.58 29.0 40.5 34.6 37.6 11.32
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RF2100-2-TR 63.50 19.05 39.1 19.05 39.69 9.54 41.4 44.1 28.6 4.8 39.69 35.4 49.7 41.65 46.75 14.52
Note: 1. When the base chain uses an S roller, RF2040 and RF2050 can use RS sprockets having 30 or more teeth. On a chain size of RF2060 or larger, the
dimension C is different from that of RS standard sprockets. Consequently, special sprockets are needed for these chain sizes.
2. Special sprockets are required for base chains with R or plastic R rollers.
3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

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Overview

Top Rollers Installed on Every Second Link Top Rollers Installed on Every Link
T

T
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

T
L1

L1
W

W
D

L2
L2

DF 2
DF 1
d N Connecting Link N d ℓ2 ℓ1

Connecting Link
Lube Free

XS

XS
CS

CS
H

H
P P P P D
R

R
Size, Series, Top Roller Type Width Base Pin Plate Top Roller Approx. Mass kg/m
Between Chain
Pitch Inner
Special

Plastic Top Roller Link Roller Dia. Width Thickness On Every On Every
P L1 L2 DF1 DF2 CS N XS ℓ1 ℓ2 d
Plates Dia. D H T Link 2nd Link
Standard Lambda SS W R

RS40-TRP RS40-LMC-TRP RS40-SS-TRP 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 11.0 15.88 12.7 9.5 17.45 8.25 9.65 3.97 0.92 0.85

RS50-TRP RS50-LMC-TRP RS50-SS-TRP 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 15.0 2.0 15.0 19.05 15.9 12.7 22.25 10.3 11.9 5.09 1.56 1.38
Special Attachment

RS60-TRP RS60-LMC-TRP RS60-SS-TRP 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 18.1 2.4 18.0 22.23 18.3 15.9 26.25 12.85 15.25 5.96 2.30 2.03

RS80-TRP RS80-LMC-TRP RS80-SS-TRP 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.25 24.1 3.2 24.0 28.58 24.6 19.1 34.15 16.25 19.25 7.94 3.90 3.44

RS100-TRP RS100-LMC-TRP RS100-SS-TRP 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 19.75 22.85 30.1 4.0 30.0 39.69 31.8 25.4 44.5 19.75 22.85 9.54 6.06 5.41

Size, Series, Top Roller Type Width Base Pin Plate Top Roller Approx. Mass kg/m
Between Chain
Pitch Inner
Steel Top Roller Link Roller Dia. Width Thickness On Every On Every
P L1 L2 DF1 DF2 CS N XS ℓ1 ℓ2 d
Plates Dia. D H T Link 2nd Link
Standard Lambda SS W R
High Precision

RS40-TR RS40-LMC-TR RS40-SS-TR 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 11.0 15.88 12.7 9.5 17.45 8.25 9.65 3.97 1.83 1.41

RS50-TR RS50-LMC-TR RS50-SS-TR 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 15.0 2.0 15.0 19.05 15.9 12.7 22.25 10.3 11.9 5.09 2.39 2.18

RS60-TR RS60-LMC-TR RS60-SS-TR 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 18.1 2.4 18.0 22.23 18.3 15.9 26.25 12.85 15.25 5.96 3.60 3.18

RS80-TR RS80-LMC-TR RS80-SS-TR 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.25 24.1 3.2 24.0 28.58 24.6 19.1 34.15 16.25 19.25 7.94 6.09 5.27

RS100-TR RS100-LMC-TR RS100-SS-TR 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 19.75 22.85 30.1 4.0 30.0 39.69 31.8 25.4 44.5 19.75 22.85 9.54 9.30 8.85

Note: 1. “On Every Link” and “On Every 2nd Link” described in the “Approx. Mass” column refer to the spacing for the installation of the top rollers.
Free Flow

2. Offset links are not available on RS chain with top rollers when the top rollers are installed on every link or on every second link (outer links).
3. Even if the chain with steel top rollers is LMC chain, the top rollers need to be lubricated. Lambda rollers require no lubrication.
4. When top rollers are installed on every link, the top roller type is designated as TRPS (plastic top roller) or TRS (steel top roller).
5. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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Overview
p.114 p.125-, 129– p.113 p.142–

■ RS Chain with Topple Prevention Attachments

Special attachments are installed on a long conveyor so as to prevent toppling and meandering of the conveyor.
Please use caution so as to avoid contact between these attachments and the hub of the sprocket. Please specify the
installation spacing of the top rollers and attachments (four links or more).

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Installation of Top Rollers: Outer Link Installation of Top Rollers: Inner Link
d d

T
T

T
T

L1
L1

W
R

W
D D

L2
L2

DF D F
N ℓ2 ℓ1 N

Lube Free
Connecting
Connecting
Link
Link

XS
XS
CS

CS
H

H
XSA

XSA

R
Topple Prevention
Topple Prevention Attachment
P P Attachment N P P N

Special
Width
Roller Pin Plate Top Roller & Attachment
Size & Top Pitch Between
Inner Link Dia. Dia. Width Thickness
Roller Type P Plates L1 L2 DF CS N XS ℓ1 ℓ2 d XSA
W R D H T
RS40-TR 12.70 7.95 7.92 3.97 8.25 9.95 12.0 1.5 15.88 12.7 9.5 17.45 8.25 9.65 3.97 17.4
RS50-TR 15.875 9.53 10.16 5.09 10.3 12.0 15.0 2.0 19.05 15.9 12.7 22.25 10.3 11.9 5.09 23.05
RS60-TR 19.05 12.70 11.91 5.96 12.85 14.75 18.1 2.4 22.23 18.3 15.9 26.25 12.85 15.25 5.96 26.85

Special Attachment
RS80-TR 25.40 15.88 15.88 7.94 16.25 19.25 24.1 3.2 28.58 24.6 19.1 34.15 16.25 19.25 7.94 35.45
RS100-TR 31.75 19.05 19.05 9.54 19.75 22.85 30.1 4.0 39.69 31.8 25.4 44.5 19.75 22.85 9.54 44.0
Note: 1. When top rollers are installed on the outer links, topple prevention attachments are fitted on the inner links. When top rollers are installed on the inner
links, topple prevention attachments are fitted on the outer links.
2. When top rollers are installed on every link, topple prevention attachments are fitted on the inner links.
3. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

■ RS Chain with Double-Strand Top Rollers

High Precision
This chain allows a larger conveying capacity than single-strand Top Roller Chain.

d
Installation of Top Rollers: Outer Link
T

T
W
L1

D R
L2

D F Free Flow
N ℓ2 ℓ1

Connecting Link
XS
CS
H

P P
Sprockets

Size, No. of Width

Roller Transverse Pin Plate Top Roller
Pitch Between
Strands, Top Inner Link Dia. Pitch Dia. Width Thickness
P Plates L1 L2 DF CS N XS ℓ1 ℓ2 d
Roller Type W R C D H T
RS40-2-TR 12.70 7.95 7.92 14.4 3.97 15.45 17.15 12.0 1.5 15.88 12.7 9.5 17.45 15.45 16.95 3.97

RS50-2-TR 15.875 9.53 10.16 18.1 5.09 19.35 21.15 15.0 2.0 19.05 15.9 12.7 22.25 19.35 21.15 5.09
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RS60-2-TR 19.05 12.70 11.91 22.8 5.96 24.25 26.25 18.1 2.4 22.23 18.3 15.9 26.25 24.25 26.75 5.96

RS80-2-TR 25.40 15.88 15.88 29.3 7.94 30.9 33.9 24.1 3.2 28.58 24.6 19.1 34.15 30.9 33.9 7.94

RS100-2-TR 31.75 19.05 19.05 35.8 9.54 37.7 40.8 30.1 4.0 39.69 31.8 25.4 44.5 37.7 40.8 9.54
Note: 1. Dimension DF changes when top rollers are installed on every link.
2. RS standard sprockets (double-strand) can be used.
3. When a top roller is installed on each even-numbered link, the top roller is installed on the outer link unless otherwise specified.
4. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

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Applicable Sprockets

Chain Sprocket
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Use double pitch sprockets.

S rollers
Double Pitch Chain Use RS sprockets when the number of sprocket teeth is 30 or more.
R rollers Use double pitch sprockets.
RS Attachment Chain Use RS sprockets.
BS Attachment Chain Use BS sprockets.
Use stainless steel double pitch sprockets.
Stainless Steel Double S rollers
Use stainless steel RS sprockets when the number of sprocket teeth is 30 or more.
Pitch Chain
R rollers Use stainless steel double pitch sprockets.
Lube Free

Stainless Steel RS Attachment Chain Use stainless steel RS sprockets.

For RF2040 and RF2050 chains, use RS sprockets for 2-strand chain having 30 or
more teeth.
2-Strand Double Pitch S rollers
Sizes RF2060 or above require dedicated sprockets. Contact a Tsubaki representative
Chain for details.
R rollers Dedicated sprockets are required. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
2-Strand RS Attachment Chain Use RS sprockets for 2-strand chain.
Double Plus Chain
Special

Use dedicated sprockets.

Center Roller Chain
Use double pitch sprockets.
Outboard Roller Chain If the base chain roller is an S roller, use RS sprockets when the number of sprocket
teeth is 30 or more.
Free Flow Chain Outboard Roller RS Chain Use dedicated sprockets.
Use double pitch sprockets.
Special Attachment

Double Pitch Top Roller S rollers

Use RS sprockets when the number of sprocket teeth is 30 or more.
Chain
R rollers Use dedicated sprockets.
Top Roller RS Chain Use RS sprockets.
Bearing Bush Chain Use double pitch sprockets for R rollers.
Mini Tact Chain Use dedicated sprockets.
Indexing Table Chain Use dedicated sprockets.
*1: These are made to order. Contact a Tsubaki representative for details.
High Precision

Shaft Bore Specifications

Choose from the shaft bore specifications below when mounting a sprocket onto the shaft.

Series Sprocket Specifications

Free Flow

Codes are provided for different types of bore finishing, allowing precise orders to be
Double pitch sprockets placed with just the model number. The products can be used as-is right after delivery.
Fit Bore Sprockets for Double Plus chain Two types of machining options are available: shaft bore machining, keyway
RS sprockets machining, and tapped hole drilling, or bore machining for mounting bearings (BR
type).
S rollers The sprocket is firmly locked to the shaft by the frictional force of the tapered sleeve.
Double pitch sprockets
Lock Sprockets R rollers Easy mounting, removal, and phase alignment.
RS sprockets Note: For RS sprockets, please refer to the Tsubaki Drive Chains & Sprockets catalog.
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Series
Steel Steel Stainless steel Stainless steel See page

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Engineering plastic
in standard specs with hardened teeth in standard specs with hardened teeth

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● ● ● ● 122
● ● ● ● ● 125
● ● 128

● ● ● 121

● ● 122

Lube Free
● ● ● 131

*1 *1 129

*1 *1 ー
● ● 129

Special
● ● *1 139

● ● 121

● 140

Special Attachment
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● 139
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High Precision
Series
Steel Steel Stainless steel Stainless steel See page
Engineering plastic
in standard specs with hardened teeth in standard specs with hardened teeth Free Flow
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Overview

Double Pitch Sprockets (for S Rollers): Steel, Stainless Steel, Engineering Plastic
These are sprockets for Double Pitch chains.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Model Numbering Example RF2040S -1B 912T -SS

Size/Roller type Series
No. of strands/Hub type [Blank]: Steel
No. of effective teeth912T 9½T Q: Hardened teeth
(10T is written as “1000T”)
SS : Stainless steel
SST :
P: Engineering plastic
■ Usage Conditions of Engineering Plastic Sprockets
1. Operating temperature range: –10°C to 60°C
2. Allowable chain speed: 70 m/min or less (under non-lubricated conditions)
Lube Free

Can be used up to 150 m/min under oil-lubricated conditions or when pre-lubed.

3. Refer to page 157 “Corrosion Resistance Guide for Corrosion Resistant Chains and Sprockets” for
the foods and chemicals that can be conveyed.

Standard Sprocket Corrosion Resistant Sprocket No. Pitch Outer Tooth Bore Dia. d Hub Approx.
No. of Mass (kg)
Steel Stainless Steel Engineering Plastic of Circle Dia. Width Dia. DH
Effective Pilot Length
Actual Dia. Max.
Teeth Bore Steel/ Engineering L Steel/ Engineering
Model No. Model No. Model No. Teeth DP DO T
Stainless Steel Plastic Stainless Steel Plastic
Special

RF2040S-1B912T RF2040S-1B912T-SS RF2040S-1B912T-P 9½ 19 78.23 84 7.3 12.7 38 60 60 25 0.6 0.09

RF2040S-1B1012T RF2040S-1B1012T-SS RF2040S-1B1012T-P 10 ½ 21 86.17 92 7.3 12.7 46 69 69 25 0.8 0.12
RF2040S-1B1112T RF2040S-1B1112T-SS RF2040
RF 2040S
S-1B1112
1112TT-P 11 ½ 23 94.14 100 7.3 12.7 50 77 77 25 1.0 0.15
RF2040S-1B1200T RF2040S-1B1200T-SS 12 24 98.14 104 7.3 12.7 42 63 25 0.8
RF2040S-1B1212T RF2040S-1B1212T-SS RF2040
RF 2040S
S-1B1212
1212TT-P 12 ½ 25 102.14 108 7.3 12.7 42 63 80 25 0.8 0.16
Special Attachment

RF2050S-1B912T RF2050S-1B912T-SS RF2050S-1B912T-P 9½ 19 97.78 105 8.9 15.9 48 73 75 28 1.1 0.16

RF2050S-1B1012T RF2050S-1B1012T-SS RF2050S-1B1012T-P 10 ½ 21 107.72 115 8.9 15.9 48 73 85 28 1.2 0.21
RF2050S-1B1112T RF2050S-1B1112T-SS RF2050S-1B1112T-P 11 ½ 23 117.68 125 8.9 15.9 48 73 90 28 1.3 0.24
RF2050S-1B1200T RF2050S-1B1200T-SS 12 24 122.67 130 8.9 15.9 48 73 28 1.3
RF2050S-1B1212T RF2050S-1B1212T-SS RF2050
RF 2050S
S-1B1212
1212TT-P 12 ½ 25 127.67 135 8.9 15.9 48 73 100 28 1.4 0.29
RF2060S-1B912T RF2060S-1B912T-SS RF2060S-1B912T-P 9½ 19 117.34 126 11.9 15.9 55 83 85 40 2.0 0.31
RF2060S-1B1012T RF2060S-1B1012T-SS RF2060S-1B1012T-P 10 ½ 21 129.26 138 11.9 15.9 55 83 95 40 2.3 0.39
High Precision

RF2060S-1B1112T RF2060S-1B1112T-SS RF2060

RF 2060S
S-1B1112
1112TT-P 11 ½ 23 141.22 150 11.9 18 55 83 100 45 2.7 0.49
RF2060S-1B1200T RF2060S-1B1200T-SS 12 24 147.21 156 11.9 18 55 83 45 2.8
RF2060S-1B1212T RF2060S-1B1212T-SS RF2060
RF 2060S
S-1B1212
1212TT-P 12 ½ 25 153.20 162 11.9 18 55 83 120 45 2.9 0.66
RF2080S-1B912T RF2080S-1B912T-SS 9½ 19 156.45 167 15 23 63 93 40 3.3
RF2080S-1B1012T RF2080S-1B1012T-SS 10 ½ 21 172.35 184 15 23 63 93 40 3.7
RF2080S-1B1112T RF2080S-1B1112T-SS 11 ½ 23 188.29 200 15 28 75 107 45 4.9
Free Flow

RF2080S-1B1200T RF2080S-1B1200T-SS 12 24 196.28 208 15 28 75 107 45 5.2

RF2080S-1B1212T RF2080S-1B1212T-SS 12 ½ 25 204.27 216 15 28 75 107 45 5.5
RF2100S-1B912T RF2100
RF2100S
S-1B912
912TT-SS 9½ 19 195.57 209 18 28 75 107 50 5.9
RF2120S-1B912T RF2120
RF2120S
S-1B912
912TT-SS 9½ 19 234.68 251 24 33 80 117 63 10.5
RF2160S-1B912T RF2160
RF2160S
S-1B912
912TT-SS 9½ 19 312.90 335 30 33 103 147 71 22.0

Note: 1. Models in shaded areas are made-to-order. All other models are stocked.
Sprockets

2. Material: Standard sprockets are machine structural carbon steel. Teeth are unhardened on all models.
Corrosion resistant sprockets are stainless steel.
Engineering plastic corrosion resistant sprockets are special-grade MC901 nylon.
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Double Pitch Sprockets (for R Rollers): Steel, Stainless Steel
These are sprockets for Double Pitch chains.

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Model Numbering Example RF2050R -1B 1100T -SS
Size/Roller type Series
No. of strands/Hub type [Blank]: Steel
No. of effective teeth1100T 11T Q : Hardened teeth
SS : Stainless steel
SST :

Lube Free
Standard Sprocket Corrosion Resistant Sprocket Pitch Outer Tooth Bore Dia. d Hub
No. of Approx.
Steel Stainless Steel Circle Dia. Width
Effective Dia. Length Mass
Dia. Pilot Bore Max.
Teeth DH L (kg)
Model No. Model No. DP DO T

RF2040R-1B1000T RF2040
RF2040R
R-1B1000
1000TT-SS 10 82.20 93 7.3 12.7 32 52 25 0.5

Special
RF2040R-1B1100T RF2040R-1B1100T-SS 11 90.16 102 7.3 12.7 42 63 25 0.7
RF2040R-1B1200T RF2040R-1B1200T-SS 12 98.14 110 7.3 12.7 42 63 25 0.8
RF2040R-1B1300T RF2040R-1B1300T-SS 13 106.14 118 7.3 12.7 42 63 25 0.9
RF2040R-1B1400T RF2040
RF2040R
R-1B1400
1400TT-SS 14 114.15 127 7.3 12.7 42 63 25 0.9
RF2040R-1B1500T RF2040
RF2040R
R-1B1500
1500TT-SS 15 122.17 135 7.3 15.9 45 68 28 1.2

Special Attachment
RF2040R-1B1600T RF2040
RF2040R
R-1B1600
1600TT-SS 16 130.20 143 7.3 15.9 45 68 28 1.2
RF2050R-1B1000T RF2050
RF2050R
R-1B1000
1000TT-SS 10 102.75 117 8.9 15.9 48 73 28 1.1
RF2050R-1B1100T RF2050R-1B1100T-SS 11 112.70 127 8.9 15.9 48 73 28 1.2
RF2050R-1B1200T RF2050R-1B1200T-SS 12 122.67 138 8.9 18 48 73 28 1.3
RF2050R-1B1300T RF2050R-1B1300T-SS 13 132.67 148 8.9 18 48 73 28 1.4
RF2050R-1B1400T RF2050
RF2050R
R-1B1400
1400TT-SS 14 142.68 158 8.9 18 48 73 28 1.6

High Precision
RF2050R-1B1500T RF2050
RF2050R
R-1B1500
1500TT-SS 15 152.71 168 8.9 18 48 73 28 1.7
RF2050R-1B1600T RF2050
RF2050R
R-1B1600
1600TT-SS 16 162.75 179 8.9 18 48 73 28 1.9
RF2060R-1B1000T RF2060
RF2060R
R-1B1000
1000TT-SS 10 123.29 140 11.9 18 55 83 45 2.3
RF2060R-1B1100T RF2060R-1B1100T-SS 11 135.23 153 11.9 18 55 83 45 2.5
RF2060R-1B1200T RF2060R-1B1200T-SS 12 147.21 165 11.9 18 55 83 45 2.8
RF2060R-1B1300T RF2060R-1B1300T-SS 13 159.20 177 11.9 18 55 83 45 3.0
RF2060R-1B1400T RF2060
RF2060R
R-1B1400
1400TT-SS 14 171.22 190 11.9 18 55 83 45 3.3
Free Flow
RF2060R-1B1500T RF2060
RF2060R
R-1B1500
1500TT-SS 15 183.25 202 11.9 18 55 83 45 3.6
RF2060R-1B1600T RF2060
RF2060R
R-1B1600
1600TT-SS 16 195.29 214 11.9 18 55 83 45 3.9
RF2080R-1B1000T RF2080
RF2080R
R-1B1000
1000TT-SS 10 164.39 187 15 28 75 107 45 4.2
RF2080R-1B1100T RF2080
RF2080R
R-1B1100
1100TT-SS 11 180.31 203 15 28 75 107 45 4.7
RF2080R-1B1200T RF2080
RF2080R
R-1B1200
1200TT-SS 12 196.28 220 15 28 75 107 45 5.2
RF2080R-1B1300T RF2080
RF2080R
R-1B1300
1300TT-SS 13 212.27 237 15 28 75 107 45 5.8
Sprockets

RF2080R-1B1400T RF2080
RF2080R
R-1B1400
1400TT-SS 14 228.29 253 15 28 75 107 45 6.4
RF2080R-1B1500T RF2080
RF2080R
R-1B1500
1500TT-SS 15 244.33 269 15 28 75 107 45 7.1
RF2080R-1B1600T RF2080
RF2080R
R-1B1600
1600TT-SS 16 260.39 286 15 28 75 107 45 7.8
RF2100R-1B1100T 11 225.39 254 18 33 80 117 56 7.8
RF2120
RF2120R
R-1B1100
1100TT 11 270.47 305 24 45 80 130 80 14.7
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RF2160
RF2160R
R-1B1100
1100TT 11 360.63 407 30 70 115 170 125 35.5
Note: 1. Models in shaded areas are made-to-order. All other models are stocked.
2. Material: Standard sprockets are machine structural carbon steel. Teeth are unhardened on all models.
Corrosion resistant sprockets are stainless steel.

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Double Pitch S Type Lock Sprockets (for S Rollers)

Configuration A Configuration B ◆ S Type Lock Sleeve Dimensions
Sleeve Bolt Size Tightening Torque
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

DF DC L1
Model No. (M×S) (N·m)
S1 32.0 24.0 12.0 M4×16 4.2
S2 42.0 32.0 14.0 M5×18 8.3
S3 48.5 38.5 15.5 M5×20 8.3
S4 56.0 46.0 15.5 M5×20 8.3
S5 66.0 56.0 17.5 M5×22 8.3
S6 80.0 68.0 21.0 M6×25 16.8
S7 101.0 86.0 24.5 M8×30 40.5

See page 14 for more information and notes on use.

Lube Free

Model Numbering Example Ordering Example

Chain no.: RF2040S

RF2040S -1B 912T -S2 518 A No. of effective teeth: 9 1/2 Configuration: A
Configuration A or B Shaft bore: 15 mm
Size/Roller type
No. of strands/Hub type Shaft bore dia.
No. of mounting bolts
Model Number
No. of effective teeth912T 9½T
(10T is written as “1000T”) Sleeve model no. RF2040S-1B912T-S2515A

◆ Double Pitch S Roller Shaft Bore Dimensions and Sleeve Models

Special

RF2040S Shaft Bore Dia. d 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 24 25 28 30 32 35 38 40 42 45

No. of Tooth Outer Hub Hub Max. Allowable 174 186 198 209 221 232 256 442 465 488 523
PCD
Effective Width Dia. Dia. Length Torque
Dp (N·m) 223 232 260 279 298 325
Teeth T Do DH L
9½ 7.3 78.23 84 60 25
10 ½ 7.3 86.17 92 69 25 Applicable S2(5) S4(4) DF=66.0
S5(5) DC=56.0
Special Attachment

Sleeve DF=42.0 DF=56.0

11 ½ 7.3 94.14 100 77 25 L1=17.5
Model No./ DC=32.0 DC=46.0
12 7.3 98.14 104 63 25 Dimensions L1=14.0 L1=15.5
12 ½ 7.3 102.14 108 63 25

RF2050S Shaft Bore Dia. d 17 18 19 20 22 24 25 28 30 32 35 38 40 42 45

No. of Tooth Outer Hub Hub Max. Allowable
PCD
Effective Width Dia. Dia. Length Torque 237 251 265 279 307 335 349 391 418 446 488 442 465 488 523
Dp (N·m)
Teeth T Do DH L
9½ 8.9 97.78 105 73 28
10 ½ 8.9 107.72 115 73 28 Applicable DF=42.0 S4(6) S5(5)
Sleeve S2(6) DC=32.0 DF=56.0 DF=66.0
High Precision

11 ½ 8.9 117.68 125 73 28

Model No./ L1=14.0 DC=46.0 DC=56.0
12 8.9 122.67 130 73 28 Dimensions L1=15.5 L1=17.5
12 ½ 8.9 127.67 135 73 28

RF2060S Shaft Bore Dia. d 24 25 28 30 32 35 38 40 42 45 48 50 55

No. of Tooth Outer Hub Hub Max. Allowable
PCD
Effective Width Dia. Dia. Length Torque 446 465 521 558 595 651 883 930 976 1046 1116 1162 1279
Dp (N·m)
Teeth T Do DH L
9½ 11.9 117.34 126 83 40
10 ½ 11.9 129.26 138 83 40 Applicable DF=56.0 S5(10) S6(6)
11 ½ 11.9 141.22 150 83 45
Sleeve S4(8) DC=46.0 DF=66.0 DF=80.0
Model No./ L1=15.5 DC=56.0 DC=68.0
Free Flow

12 11.9 147.21 156 83 45 Dimensions L1=17.5 L1=21.0

12 ½ 11.9 153.20 162 83 45

RF2080S Shaft Bore Dia. d 38 40 42 45 48 50 55 60 65 70

No. of Tooth Outer Hub Hub Max. Allowable
PCD
Effective Width Dia. Dia. Length Torque 883 930 976 1046 1116 1162 1279 2140 2319 2497
Dp (N·m)
Teeth T Do DH L
9½ 15 156.45 167 93 40 DF=66.0
10 ½ 15 172.35 184 93 40 Applicable S5(10) DC=56.0 S6(6)
Sleeve L1=17.5 DF=80.0
11 ½ 15 188.29 200 107 45
Sprockets

Model No./ DC=68.0 DF=101.0

12 15 196.28 208 107 45 Dimensions L1=21.0 S7(5) DC=86.0
L1=24.5
12 ½ 15 204.27 216 107 45

RF2100S Shaft Bore Dia. d 48 50 55 60 65 70

No. of Tooth Outer Hub Hub Max. Allowable
PCD
Effective Width Dia. Dia. Length Torque 2232 2325 2557 2140 2319 2497
Dp (N·m)
Teeth T Do DH L
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Applicable
DF=80.0 DF=101.0
Sleeve
9½ 18 195.57 209 107 50
Model No./ S6(12) DC=68.0 S7(5) DC=86.0
L1=21.0 L1=24.5
Dimensions

Note: 1. Figures inside ( ) are the number of mounting bolts.

2. From the sleeve model number in the table above, see the bolt size and tightening torque of the corresponding sleeve model in the upper right table on
this page.

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Double Pitch S Type Lock Sprockets (for R Rollers)
Configuration A Configuration B ◆ S Type Lock Sleeve Dimensions
Sleeve Bolt Size Tightening Torque

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
DF DC L1
Model No. (M×S) (N·m)
S1 32.0 24.0 12.0 M4×16 4.2
S2 42.0 32.0 14.0 M5×18 8.3
S3 48.0 38.5 15.5 M5×20 8.3
S4 56.0 46.0 15.5 M5×20 8.3
S5 66.0 56.0 17.5 M5×22 8.3
S6 80.0 68.0 21.0 M6×25 16.8
S7 101.0 86.0 24.5 M8×30 40.5

See page 14 for more information and notes on use.

Lube Free
Model Numbering Example Ordering Example

Chain no.: RF2040R

RF2040R -1B 1000T -S2 518 A No. of effective teeth: 10 Configuration: A
Configuration A or B Shaft bore: 15 mm
Size/Roller type
No. of strands/Hub type Shaft bore dia.
Model Number
No. of effective teeth10T 1000T No. of mounting bolts
Sleeve model no. RF2040R-1B1000T-S2515A

◆ Double Pitch R Roller Shaft Bore Dimensions and Sleeve Models

Special
RF2040R Shaft Bore Dia. d 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 24 25 28 30 32 35
No. of Tooth Outer Hub Hub Max. Allowable 174 186 198 209 221 232 256 167 174 195
PCD
Effective Width Dia. Dia. Length Torque
Dp (N·m) 223 232 260 279 298 325
Teeth T Do DH L
DF=48.5
10 7.3 82.20 93 52 25 S3(3) DC=38.5
L1=15.5

Special Attachment
11 7.3 90.16 102 63 25 Applicable S2(5)
12 7.3 98.14 110 63 25 Sleeve DF=42.0
Model No./
S4(4)
13 7.3 106.14 118 63 25 DC=32.0 DF=56.0
Dimensions L1=14.0
14 7.3 114.15 127 63 25 DC=46.0
15 7.3 122.17 135 68 28 L1=15.5
16 7.3 130.20 143 68 28

RF2050R Shaft Bore Dia. d 17 18 19 20 22 24 25 28 30 32 35 38 40 42 45

No. of Tooth Outer Hub Hub Max. Allowable
PCD
Effective Width Dia. Dia. Length Torque 237 251 265 279 307 446 465 521 558 595 651 442 465 488 523
Dp (N·m)
Teeth T Do DH L

High Precision
10 8.9 102.75 117 73 28
DF=42.0
11 8.9 112.70 127 73 28 S2(6) DC=32.0
12 8.9 122.67 138 73 28 Applicable L1=14.0 S4(8) S5(5)
Sleeve DF=56.0 DF=66.0
13 8.9 132.67 148 73 28
Model No./ DC=46.0 DC=56.0
14 8.9 142.68 158 73 28 Dimensions L1=15.5 L1=17.5
15 8.9 152.71 168 73 28
16 8.9 162.75 179 73 28

RF2060R Shaft Bore Dia. d 24 25 28 30 32 35 38 40 42 45 48 50 55

No. of Tooth Outer Hub Hub Max. Allowable
PCD
Effective Width Dia. Dia. Length Torque 446 465 521 558 595 651 883 930 976 1046 1116 1162 1279
Dp (N·m)
Teeth T Do DH L
Free Flow
10 11.9 123.29 140 83 45
11 11.9 135.23 153 83 45 DF=56.0
12 11.9 147.21 165 83 45 Applicable S4(8) DC=46.0 S5(10) S6(6)
Sleeve L1=15.5 DF=66.0 DF=80.0
13 11.9 159.20 177 83 45
Model No./ DC=56.0 DC=68.0
14 11.9 171.22 190 83 45 Dimensions L1=17.5 L1=21.0
15 11.9 183.25 202 83 45
16 11.9 195.29 214 83 45

RF2080R Shaft Bore Dia. d 38 40 42 45 48 50 55 60 65 70

No. of Tooth Outer Hub Hub Max. Allowable
Sprockets

PCD
Effective Width Dia. Dia. Length Torque 883 930 976 1046 1116 1162 1279 2140 2319 2497
Dp (N·m)
Teeth T Do DH L
10 15 164.39 187 107 45 DF=66.0
11 15 180.31 203 107 45 S5(10) DC=56.0 DF=80.0
12 15 196.28 220 107 45 Applicable L1=17.5 S6(6) DC=68.0 S7(5)
Sleeve L1=21.0
13 15 212.27 237 107 45 DF=101.0
Model No./ DC= 86.0
14 15 228.29 253 107 45 Dimensions L1= 24.5
15 15 244.33 269 107 45
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16 15 260.39 286 107 45

RF2100R Shaft Bore Dia. d 48 50 55 60 65 70

No. of Tooth Outer Hub Hub Max. Allowable
PCD
Effective Width Dia. Dia. Length Torque 2232 2325 2557 2140 2319 2497
Dp (N·m)
Teeth T Do DH L
Applicable Sleeve DF=80.0 DF=101.0
11 18 225.39 254 117 56 Model No./ S6(12) DC=68.0 S7(5) DC= 86.0
Dimensions L1=21.0 L1= 24.5

Note: 1. Figures inside ( ) are the number of mounting bolts.

2. From the sleeve model number in the table above, see the bolt size and tightening torque of the corresponding sleeve model in the upper right table on
this page.
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Overview

RS Sprockets RS25 / BF25-H

H S Pitch (Outer Cross-recessed Head

No. Bore Dia. Hub
Circle Dia.) Machine Screw Approx.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

of Mass Material
Dia. Dia. Length Position
Teeth d (H8) S g
DP (DO) DH L H
10 20.55 23.5 6・ 8 13 14 4 M3X6 13
DO
DH
DP
d

11 22.54 25.5 6・ 8 15 14 4 M3X8 16

12 24.53 27.5 8・10 17 14 4 M4X8 20
13 26.53 29.5 8・10 18 14 4 M4X8 23
14 28.54 31.5 8・10 19 14 4 M4X8 26
L
15 30.54 33.5 8・10 20 14 4 M4X10 31
Sintered alloy
16 32.55 35.5 8・10 21 16 5 M4X10 38
Model Numbering Example 17 34.56 37.5 8・10 23 16 5 M4X10 45
Lube Free

18 36.57 39.5 8・10 25 16 5 M4X12 52

RS25 -1B 10T - 6 19 38.58 41.5 8・10 26 16 5 M4X12 60
Size Bore dia. d 20 40.59 43.5 8・10 28 16 5 M4X14 68
No. of strands/Hub type 21 42.61 45.5 8・10 30 18 7 M4X14 80
No. of teeth 22 44.62 48.0 8・10 30 18 7 M4X14 84
23 46.63 50.0 8・10 30 18 7 M4X14 88
24 48.65 52.0 8・10 30 18 7 M4X14 93
25 50.66 54.0 8・10 30 18 7 M4X14 98 Machine-structural
Note: 1. Bores are finished and fitted with a screw. 26 52.68 56.0 10・12 30 18 7 M4X14 98 carbon steel
Special

2. All models stocked. 28 56.71 60.0 10・12 30 18 7 M4X14 103

30 60.75 64.0 10・12 30 18 7 M4X14 110
32 64.78 68.0 10・12 30 18 7 M4X14 117

RS Sprockets RS35
Special Attachment

Pitch 1B Type
(Outer
No. Bore Dia. d Hub
Circle Dia.) Approx.
of
Dia. Pilot Dia. Length Mass Material
Teeth Max.
DP (DO) Bore DH L kg
9 27.85 32 8 11 22 20 0.05 ※
10 30.82 35 8 12 25 20 0.07 ※
DO
DH
DP
d

11 33.81 38 8 14 27 20 0.08 ※
12 36.80 41 8 16.5 31 20 0.11 ※
High Precision

13 39.80 44 9.5 18 32 20 0.12 ※

14 42.80 47 9.5 16.5 30 20 0.12
15 45.81 51 9.5 19 35 20 0.16
16 48.82 54 9.5 20 37 20 0.18
L 17 51.84 57 9.5 24 41 20 0.22
(Mechanically machined) 18 54.85 60 9.5 24.5 44 20 0.25
1B type 19 57.87 63 9.5 28.5 47 20 0.29
20 60.89 66 9.5 30 50 20 0.32
21 63.91 69 9.5 32 53 20 0.36
Free Flow

22 66.93 72 9.5 32 53 20 0.37

23 69.95 75 9.5 32 53 20 0.38
Model Numbering Example 24 72.97 78 9.5 32 53 22 0.43 Mechanically
25 76.00 81 12.7 32 53 22 0.43 machined;
RS35 -1B 50T Q 26 79.02 84 12.7 32 53 22 0.44
machine-
Teeth hardening
27 82.05 87 12.7 32 53 22 0.45
Size structural carbon
No. of strands/Hub type Q: Hardened 28 85.07 90 12.7 32 53 22 0.47
No. of teeth [Blank]: Unhardened 30 91.12 96 12.7 32 53 22 0.5 steel
32 97.18 102 12.7 32 53 22 0.53
Sprockets

34 103.23 109 12.7 32 53 22 0.56

35 106.26 112 12.7 32 53 22 0.58
36 109.29 115 12.7 32 53 22 0.59
Note: 1. Maximum bore diameters shown are standard 38 115.34 121 13 42 63 25 0.82
figures. Determine bore diameter and key bearing 40 121.40 127 13 42 63 25 0.86
pressure based on general mechanical design. 42 127.46 133 13 42 63 25 0.90
2. Models marked with a ※ have a groove around 45 136.55 142 13 42 63 25 0.96
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the periphery of the hub. Groove outer diameter 48 145.64 151 13 42 63 25 1.0
is 16 for 9T, 18 for 10T, 22 for 11T, 24 for 12T, and 50 151.69 157 13 42 63 25 1.1
28 for 13T. 54 163.82 169 13 42 63 25 1.2
3. Models in shaded areas have hardened teeth.
60 182.00 187 13 42 63 25 1.4
4. Sprockets with 42 or more teeth do not have
65 197.15 203 16 45 68 25 1.6
hardened teeth, but they can be manufactured
with hardened teeth.
70 212.30 218 16 45 68 25 1.7
5. All models stocked. 75 227.46 233 16 45 68 25 1.9

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RS Sprockets RS40 to RS80

Model Numbering Example

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
RS40 -1B 50T Q
Size Teeth hardening
No. of strands/Hub type Q: Hardened
DO

DO
DH

DH
DP

DP
d

d
No. of teeth [Blank]: Unhardened

(Mechanically machined) (Welded construction)

Lube Free
1B type

RS40 （t=7.3） RS50 （t=8.9） RS60 （t=11.9） RS80 （t=15.0）

No. Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. No.
of PCD (Outer (Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. (Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. (Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx.
Material

Material

Material

Material
PCD PCD PCD of
Teeth DP Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass Teeth
DP DP DP
(DO) Bore Max. DH L kg (DO) Bore Max. DH L kg (DO) Bore Max. DH L kg (DO) Bore Max. DH L kg
9 37.13 43 9.5 15 28 22 0.10 ※ 46.42 53 9.5 19 34 25 0.18 ※ 55.70 64 9.5 24.5 43 32 0.36 ※ 74.26 85 15.9 35 58 40 0.79 ※ 9

Special
10 41.10 47 9.5 16.5 32 22 0.13 ※ 51.37 58 9.5 22 40 25 0.24 ※ 61.65 70 12.7 30 49 32 0.45 ※ 82.20 93 15.9 32 52 40 0.88 10
11 45.08 51 9.5 20 37 22 0.17 ※ 56.35 64 12.7 25 46 25 0.30 ※ 67.62 76 12.7 32 51 32 0.55 ※ 90.16 102 15.9 38 60 40 1.1 11
12 49.07 55 9.5 22 40 22 0.21 ※ 61.34 69 12.7 32 51 25 0.37 ※ 73.60 83 12.7 32 51 32 0.63 98.14 110 19 45 67 40 1.4 12

Mechanically machined; machine-structural carbon steel

13 53.07 59 9.5 20 37 22 0.22 66.33 74 12.7 32 51 25 0.42 ※ 79.60 89 15.9 35 57 32 0.76 106.14 118 19 50 77 40 1.7 13
14 57.07 63 9.5 24 42 22 0.28 71.34 79 12.7 32 52 25 0.49 85.61 95 15.9 39.5 62 32 0.90 114.15 127 19 50 77 40 1.9 14
15 61.08 67 9.5 28.5 46 22 0.33 76.35 84 12.7 35 57 25 0.58 91.63 101 15.9 45.5 68 32 1.1 122.17 135 19 63 93 40 2.5 15

Mechanically machined; machine-structural carbon steel

16 65.10 71 12.7 30 50 22 0.37 81.37 89 12.7 40 62 25 0.68 97.65 107 15.9 47.5 73 32 1.2 130.20 143 19 63 93 40 2.7 16

Special Attachment
17 69.12 76 12.7 32 54 22 0.44 86.39 94 12.7 45.5 67 25 0.78 103.67 113 15.9 47.5 73 32 1.3 138.23 151 19 63 93 40 2.8 17
Mechanically machined; machine-structural carbon steel

Mechanically machined; machine-structural carbon steel

18 73.14 80 12.7 35 57 22 0.49 91.42 100 12.7 47.5 72 28 0.99 109.70 119 15.9 55 83 40 1.9 146.27 159 19 63 93 40 3.0 18
19 77.16 84 12.7 39.5 62 22 0.57 96.45 105 12.7 47.5 73 28 1.1 115.74 126 15.9 55 83 40 2.0 154.32 167 23 63 93 40 3.2 19
20 81.18 88 12.7 45.5 67 25 0.73 101.48 110 12.7 47.5 73 28 1.1 121.78 132 15.9 55 83 40 2.1 162.37 176 23 63 93 40 3.4 20
21 85.21 92 12.7 45.5 71 25 0.82 106.51 115 15.9 47.5 73 28 1.2 127.82 138 15.9 55 83 40 2.2 170.42 184 23 63 93 40 3.7 21
22 89.24 96 12.7 50 75 25 0.91 111.55 120 15.9 47.5 73 28 1.2 133.86 144 15.9 55 83 40 2.3 178.48 192 28 75 107 45 4.7 22
23 93.27 100 12.7 50 77 25 0.98 116.59 125 15.9 47.5 73 28 1.3 139.90 150 18 55 83 40 2.4 186.54 200 28 75 107 45 4.9 23
24 97.30 104 12.7 42 63 25 0.80 121.62 130 15.9 47.5 73 28 1.3 145.95 156 18 55 83 40 2.6 194.60 208 28 75 107 45 5.2 24
25 101.33 108 12.7 42 63 25 0.83 126.66 135 15.9 47.5 73 28 1.4 151.99 162 18 55 83 40 2.7 202.66 216 28 75 107 45 5.5 25
26 105.36 112 12.7 42 63 25 0.87 131.70 140 18 48 73 28 1.5 158.04 168 18 55 83 40 2.8 210.72 224 28 75 107 45 5.8 26
27 27

High Precision
109.40 116 12.7 42 63 25 0.91 136.74 145 18 48 73 28 1.5 164.09 174 18 55 83 40 3.0 218.79 233 28 75 107 45 6.1
28 113.43 120 12.7 42 63 25 0.95 141.79 150 18 48 73 28 1.6 170.14 181 18 55 83 40 3.1 226.86 241 28 75 107 45 6.4 28
30 121.50 128 12.7 42 63 25 1.0 151.87 161 18 48 73 28 1.8 182.25 193 18 55 83 40 3.4 243.00 257 28 75 107 45 7.1 30
32 129.57 137 16 45 68 28 1.3 161.96 171 18 48 73 28 1.9 194.35 205 18 55 83 40 3.8 259.14 273 28 75 107 45 7.8 32
34 137.64 145 16 45 68 28 1.4 172.05 181 18 48 73 28 2.1 206.46 217 18 55 83 40 4.1 275.28 289 28 75 107 45 8.6 34
35 141.68 149 16 45 68 28 1.4 177.10 186 18 48 73 28 2.2 212.52 223 18 55 83 40 4.3 283.36 297 28 75 107 45 9.0 35
36 145.72 153 16 45 68 28 1.5 182.15 191 23 55 83 35 2.7 218.57 229 18 55 83 40 4.5 291.43 306 33 80 117 50 10.1 36
38 153.79 161 16 45 68 28 1.6 192.24 201 23 55 83 35 2.9 230.69 241 18 55 83 40 4.9 307.58 322 33 80 117 50 11.0 38
40 161.87 169 16 45 68 28 1.7 202.33 211 23 55 83 35 3.2 242.80 253 18 55 83 40 5.3 323.74 338 33 80 117 50 12.0 40
42 169.94 177 18 48 73 32 2.0 212.43 221 23 55 83 35 3.4 254.92 266 23 63 93 45 6.2 339.89 354 33 80 117 50 12.9 42
45 182.06 189 18 48 73 32 2.2 227.58 237 23 55 83 35 3.7 273.09 284 23 63 93 45 6.9 364.12 378 33 80 117 50 14.5 45
Free Flow
Note 3

48 194.18 201 18 48 73 32 2.4 242.73 252 23 55 83 35 4.1 291.27 302 23 63 93 45 7.6 388.36 403 33 80 117 50 16.1 48
50 202.26 209 18 48 73 32 2.5 252.82 262 23 55 83 35 4.4 303.39 314 23 63 93 45 8.2 404.52 419 33 80 117 50 17.3 50
Note 3

54 218.42 226 18 48 73 32 2.8 273.03 282 23 55 83 35 5.0 327.63 338 23 63 93 45 9.3 436.84 451 33 80 117 50 19.8 54
60 242.66 250 18 48 73 32 3.3 303.33 312 23 55 83 35 5.9 363.99 375 23 63 93 45 11.1 485.33 500 33 80 117 50 23.9 60
65 262.87 270 23 55 83 32 4.0 328.58 338 23 63 93 40 7.3 394.30 405 28 75 107 45 13.2 525.73 540 33 89 127 63 29.3 65
Note 3

70 283.07 290 23 55 83 32 4.5 353.84 363 23 63 93 40 8.2 424.61 436 28 75 107 45 15.0 566.15 581 33 89 127 63 33.3 70
75 303.28 311 23 55 83 32 5.0 379.10 388 23 63 93 40 9.2 454.92 466 28 75 107 45 16.9 606.56 621 33 89 127 63 37.7 75
Note: 1. Maximum bore diameters shown are standard figures. Determine bore diameter and key bearing pressure based on general mechanical design.
2. Models marked with a ※ have a groove around the periphery of the hub. Refer to the table below for groove outer diameters.
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3. Welded construction: Carbon steel for machine structural use (teeth and hub)
4. Models in shaded areas have hardened teeth.
5. Models with unhardened teeth as standard can be manufactured with hardened teeth.
6. All models stocked.
7. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

♦ Groove around Periphery of Hub

Engineering Manual

Size RS40 RS50 RS60 RS80

Groove Width 5.8 6.4 8.0 10.4
Groove dia. 9T 21 27 32 44
No. of
10T 25 32 37 −
Teeth/
Groove 11T 30 37 45 −
width Note 2 Groove
12T 32 42 − −
Dia.
13T − 47 − −

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 Sprockets for RS Attachment Chain
Overview

RS Sprockets RS100 to RS160

Model Numbering Example

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

RS100 -1B 50T Q

Size Teeth hardening
No. of strands/Hub type Q: Hardened
DO

DO
DH

DH
DP

DP
[Blank]: Unhardened
d

d No. of teeth

L
Lube Free

(Mechanically machined) (Welded construction)

1B type

RS100 (t=18.0) RS120 (t=24.0) RS140 (t=24.0) RS160 (t=30.0)

No. Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. No.
(Outer (Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. (Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. (Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx.
Material

Material Mechanically machined; machine-structural carbon steel

Material Mechanically machined; machine-structural carbon steel Welded construction; machine-structural carbon steel (teeth, hub)

Material Mechanically machined; machine-structural carbon steel Welded construction; machine-structural carbon steel (teeth, hub)
of PCD PCD PCD PCD of
Teeth DP Dia.) Pilot Max. Dia. Length Mass DP
Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass DP
Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass DP
Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass Teeth
(DO) Bore DH L kg (DO) Bore Max. DH L kg (DO) Bore Max. DH L kg (DO) Bore Max. DH L kg
10 102.75 117 18 43 65 50 1.8 123.29 140 23 51 78 56 3.0 143.84 163 28 60 91 56 4.1 164.39 187 33 70 105 63 6.3 10
Mechanically machined; machine-structural carbon steel Welded construction; machine-structural carbon steel (teeth, hub)
Special

11 112.70 127 23 50 75 50 2.2 135.23 153 28 60 91 56 3.8 157.77 178 33 73 106 56 5.1 180.31 203 33 80 117 63 7.8 11
12 122.67 138 23 57 86 50 2.8 147.21 165 28 66 98 56 4.5 171.74 193 33 80 117 56 6.3 196.28 220 33 89 127 63 9.4 12
13 132.67 148 23 59 88 50 3.1 159.20 177 28 66 98 56 5.0 185.74 207 33 80 117 63 7.5 212.27 237 33 95 137 71 11.9 13
14 142.68 158 23 59 88 50 3.4 171.22 190 28 75 107 56 6.0 199.76 221 33 89 127 63 8.9 228.29 253 33 95 137 71 13.2 14
15 152.71 168 28 66 98 50 4.0 183.25 202 33 80 117 63 7.4 213.79 236 33 89 127 63 9.7 244.33 269 33 95 137 71 14.5 15
16 162.75 179 28 66 98 50 4.3 195.29 214 33 80 117 63 8.1 227.84 250 33 89 127 63 10.6 260.39 286 33 103 147 71 16.7 16
17 172.79 189 28 75 107 50 5.1 207.35 227 33 80 117 63 8.8 241.91 264 33 89 127 63 11.5 276.46 302 33 103 147 71 18.2 17
18 182.84 199 28 75 107 50 5.4 219.41 239 33 80 117 63 9.5 255.98 279 33 89 127 63 12.5 292.55 319 33 103 147 71 19.9 18
Special Attachment

19 192.90 209 28 75 107 50 5.8 231.48 251 33 80 117 63 10.3 270.06 293 33 95 137 71 15.1 308.64 335 33 103 147 71 21.6 19
20 202.96 220 28 75 107 50 6.3 243.55 263 33 89 127 63 11.7 284.14 307 33 95 137 71 16.2 324.74 351 33 103 147 71 23.4 20
21 213.03 230 28 75 107 50 6.7 255.63 276 33 89 127 63 12.5 298.24 322 33 95 137 71 17.4 340.84 368 33 103 147 71 25.4 21
22 223.10 240 33 80 117 56 8.1 267.72 288 33 89 127 63 13.6 312.34 336 33 103 147 71 19.6 356.96 384 38 118 167 80 30.6 22
Welded construction; machine-structural carbon steel (teeth, hub)

23 233.17 250 33 80 117 56 8.6 279.80 300 33 89 127 63 14

14..6 326.44 350 33 103 147 71 21..0
21 373.07 400 38 118 167 80 32.44
32 23
24 243.25 260 33 80 117 56 9.1 291.90 312 33 89 127 63 15.6 340.54 364 33 103 147 71 22.3 389.19 416 38 118 167 80 34.6 24
25 253.32 270 33 80 117 56 9.6 303.99 324 33 89 127 63 16.6 354.65 379 38 103 147 80 24.7 405.32 433 38 118 167 80 37.0 25
26 263.41 281 33 80 117 56 10.2 316.09 337 33 89 127 63 17.7 368.77 393 38 103 147 80 26..0
26 421.45 449 38 118 167 80 39.5 26
27 273.49 291 33 80 117 56 10.8 328.19 349 33 89 127 63 18
18..8 382.88 407 38 103 147 80 27..6
27 437.58 465 38 118 167 80 42.00
42 27
28 283.57 301 33 80 117 56 11.4 340.29 361 33 103 147 71 22.3 397.00 421 38 103 147 80 29..2
29 453.72 481 38 118 167 80 44.66
44 28
High Precision

30 303.75 321 33 80 117 56 12.7 364.49 385 33 103 147 71 24.8 425.24 450 38 103 147 80 32..6
32 485.99 514 38 118 167 100 53.5 30
32 323.92 341 33 80 117 56 14.1 388.71 410 33 103 147 71 27.4 453.49 478 38 103 147 80 36.33
36 518.28 546 38 118 167 100 59.55
59 32
34 344.10 362 33 89 127 63 16.8 412.93 434 33 103 147 71 30
30..2 481.75 506 38 103 147 80 40.11
40 550.57 579 38 118 167 100 65.88
65 34
35 354.20 372 33 89 127 63 17.5 425.04 446 33 103 147 71 31..4 495.88 521 38 110 157 90 44.66
44 566.72 595 38 118 167 100 69.2 35
36 364.29 382 33 89 127 63 18.3 437.15 458 33 103 147 71 33..0 510.01 535 38 110 157 90 46.77
46 582.86 611 38 118 167 100 72.66
72 36
38 384.48 402 33 89 127 63 20..0
20 461.37 483 38 103 147 80 37
37..1 538.27 563 38 110 157 90 51.11
51 615.17 644 38 118 167 100 80.11
80 38
40 404.67 422 33 89 127 63 21.7 485.60 507 38 103 147 80 40..4 566.54 591 38 110 157 90 55.66
55 647.47 676 38 132 187 121 94.44
94 40
42 424.86 443 33 89 127 63 23..6
23 509.83 531 38 103 147 80 43..9 594.81 620 38 118 167 94 62.33
62 679.78 708 38 132 187 121 102.22
102 42
45 455.15 473 33 89 127 63 26.5 546.19 568 38 103 147 80 49..5 637.22 662 38 118 167 94 70.00
70 728.25 757 38 132 187 121 115.22
115 45
48 485.45 503 33 89 127 63 29.3 582.54 604 38 103 147 80 55..4 679.63 705 38 118 167 94 78.33
78 776.72 806 38 132 187 121 128.55
128 48
Free Flow

50 505.65 524 33 89 127 63 31.55

31 606.78 628 38 103 147 80 59
59..6 707.91 733 38 118 167 94 84.00
84 809.04 838 38 132 187 121 137.99
137 50
54 546.05 564 33 103 147 80 39.7 655.26 677 38 110 157 90 71
71..1 764.47 790 38 118 167 94 96.77
96 873.68 903 38 132 187 121 157.77
157 54
60 606.66 625 33 103 147 80 47.4 727.99 750 38 110 157 90 85
85..8 849.32 875 38 118 167 94 116.66
116 970.65 1000 38 132 187 121 190.77
190 60
65 657.17 675 33 103 147 80 54.11
54 788.60 811 38 118 167 94 101.
101.2
70 707.68 726 33 103 147 80 61.88
61 849.22 871 38 118 167 94 115
115..7
75 758.20 777 33 103 147 80 70.00
70 909.84 932 38 118 167 94 131
131..3
Note: 1. Maximum bore diameters shown are standard figures. Determine bore diameter and key bearing pressure based on general mechanical design.
2. For hub types other than 1B and 2B, refer to the Tsubaki Drive Chains & Sprockets catalogue.
3. Models in the dimensional chart whose approximate mass is in bold font have one hanging hole. See the table below for more information.
Sprockets

4. Models in blue shaded areas have hardened teeth.

5. Models with unhardened teeth as standard can be manufactured with hardened teeth.
6. Models in shaded areas are made-to-order. All other models are stocked.
7. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
♦ Hanging
HangingHole Dimensions
Hole Dimensions
No. of Teeth 23T 24T 25T 26T 27T 28T 30T 32T 34T 35T 36T 38T 40T 42T 45T 48T 50T 54T 60T 65T 70T 75T
a.
di
Engineering Manual

le

RS100 392 412 453 513 564 614 665

Ho
Ho
le

RS120 322 344 359 383 407 443 480 504 553 625 686 746 807
p

Hole
os
itio

Size
n

Position
(PC
D)

(PCD) RS140 263 277 291 319 348 376 390 404 432 461 489 531 574 602 659 743

RS160 261 277 293 309 326 342 374 406 438 455 471 503 535 568 616 665 697 762 859
The phase relationship
between the hanging Hole Dia. φ 40
hole and teeth may vary.

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 Sprockets for BS/DIN Standard RS Roller Chain

Overview
Model Numbering Example

RS08B -1B 50T Q

Size Teeth hardening
Q: Hardened

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
No. of strands/Hub type
No. of teeth [Blank]: Unhardened
DO

DO
DH

DH
DP

DP
d

d
L

(Mechanically machined) (Welded construction)

1B type

Lube Free
RS08B (t=7.2) RS10B (t=9.0) RS12B (t=11.0) RS16B (t=16.1)
No. Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. No.
(Outer (Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. (Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. (Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx.
Material

Material

Material

Material
of PCD PCD PCD PCD of
Teeth DP Dia.) Pilot Max. Dia. Length Mass DP
Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass DP
Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass DP
Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass Teeth
(DO) Bore DH L kg (DO) Bore Max. DH L kg (DO) Bore Max. DH L kg (DO) Bore Max. DH L kg
9 37.13 41 9.53 15 28 22 0.12 ※ 46.42 52 9.53 19 34 25 0.20 ※ 55.70 63 9.53 24.5 43 32 0.40 ※ 74.26 84 15.9 34 57 40 0.87 ※ 9
10 41.10 45 9.53 16.5 32 22 0.16 ※ 51.37 57 9.53 22 40 25 0.27 ※ 61.65 69 12.7 30 49 32 0.49 ※ 82.20 92 15.9 32 52 40 0.97 10
11 45.08 49 9.53 18 36 22 0.2 ※ 56.35 62 12.7 25 45 25 0.33 ※ 67.62 75 12.7 32 51 32 0.60 ※ 90.16 100 15.9 38 60 40 1.2 11
12 49.07 53 9.53 22 40 22 0.24 ※ 61.34 67 12.7 32 50 25 0.41 ※ 73.60 81 12.7 32 51 32 0.69 98.14 108 19.05 45 67 40 1.5 12

Special
13 53.07 57 9.53 20 37 22 0.24 66.33 72 12.7 32 51 25 0.46 ※ 79.60 87 15.88 35 57 32 0.81 106.14 116 19.05 50 77 40 1.9 13

Mechanically machined; machine-structural carbon steel

14 57.07 61 9.53 24 42 22 0.29 71.34 77 12.7 32 52 25 0.52 85.61 93 15.88 39.5 62 32 1.0 114.15 124 19.05 50 77 40 2.0 14
15 61.08 65 9.53 28.5 46 22 0.34 76.35 82 12.7 35 57 25 0.62 91.63 99 15.88 45.5 68 32 1.1 122.17 132 19.05 63 93 40 2.6 15
16 16

Mechanically machined; machine-structural carbon steel

65.10 69 12.7 30 50 22 0.39 81.37 87 12.7 40 62 25 0.72 97.65 105 15.88 47.5 73 32 1.3 130.20 140 19.05 63 93 40 2.8
17 69.12 73 12.7 32 54 22 0.45 86.39 92 12.7 45.5 67 25 0.83 103.67 111 15.88 47.5 73 32 1.4 138.23 148 19.05 63 93 40 3.0 17
18 73.14 77 12.7 35 57 22 0.51 91.42 97 12.7 47.5 72 28 1.0 109.70 117 15.88 55 83 40 2.0 146.27 156 19.05 63 93 40 3.2 18

Special Attachment
19 77.16 81 12.7 39.5 62 22 0.59 96.45 103 12.7 47.5 73 28 1.1 115.74 123 15.88 55 83 40 2.1 154.32 164 23 63 93 40 3.4 19
Mechanically machined; machine-structural carbon steel

20 81.18 85 12.7 45.5 67 25 0.76 101.48 108 12.7 47.5 73 28 1.2 121.78 129 15.88 55 83 40 2.2 162.37 172 23 63 93 40 3.6 20
Mechanically machined; machine-structural carbon steel

21 85.21 89 12.7 45.5 71 25 0.85 106.51 113 15.88 47.5 73 28 1.2 127.82 135 15.88 55 83 40 2.3 170.42 180 23 63 93 40 3.8 21
22 89.24 93 12.7 50 75 25 0.95 111.55 118 15.88 47.5 73 28 1.3 133.86 141 15.88 55 83 40 2.5 178.48 188 28 75 107 45 4.8 22
23 93.27 97 12.7 50 77 25 1.0 116.59 123 15.88 47.5 73 28 1.3 139.90 147 18 55 83 40 2.5 186.54 196 28 75 107 45 5.1 23
24 97.30 102 12.7 42 63 25 0.84 121.62 128 15.88 47.5 73 28 1.4 145.95 153 18 55 83 40 2.6 194.60 205 28 75 107 45 5.4 24
25 101.33 106 12.7 42 63 25 0.88 126.66 133 15.88 47.5 73 28 1.5 151.99 159 18 55 83 40 2.7 202.66 213 28 75 107 45 5.6 25
26 105.36 110 12.7 42 63 25 0.92 131.70 138 18 48 73 28 1.5 158.04 165 18 55 83 40 2.9 210.72 221 28 75 107 45 5.9 26
27 109.40 114 12.7 42 63 25 0.96 136.74 143 18 48 73 28 1.5 164.09 171 18 55 83 40 3.0 218.79 229 28 75 107 45 6.1 27

High Precision
28 113.43 118 12.7 42 63 25 1.0 141.79 148 18 48 73 28 1.6 170.14 178 18 55 83 40 3.1 226.86 237 28 75 107 45 6.5 28
30 121.50 126 12.7 42 63 25 1.1 151.87 158 18 48 73 28 1.8 182.25 190 18 55 83 40 3.4 243.00 253 28 75 107 45 7.1 30
32 129.57 134 16 45 68 28 1.3 161.96 168 18 48 73 28 1.9 194.35 202 18 55 83 40 3.7 259.14 269 28 75 107 45 7.8 32
34 137.64 142 16 45 68 28 1.3 172.05 178 18 48 73 28 2.1 206.46 214 18 55 83 40 4.0 275.28 285 28 75 107 45 8.5 34
35 141.68 146 16 45 68 28 1.4 177.10 183 18 48 73 28 2.2 212.52 220 18 55 83 40 4.2 283.36 293 28 75 107 45 8.9 35
36 145.72 150 16 45 68 28 1.4 182.15 188 23 55 83 35 2.7 218.57 226 18 55 83 40 4.4 291.43 301 33 80 117 50 10.1 36
38 153.79 158 16 45 68 28 1.5 192.24 198 23 55 83 35 2.9 230.69 238 18 55 83 40 4.8 307.58 318 33 80 117 50 10.9 38
40 161.87 166 16 45 68 28 1.6 202.33 208 23 55 83 35 3.1 242.80 250 18 55 83 40 5.1 323.74 334 33 80 117 50 11.8 40
42 169.94 174 18 48 73 32 2.0 212.43 218 23 55 83 35 3.3 254.92 262 23 63 93 45 6.0 339.89 350 33 80 117 50 12.7 42
Note 3

45 182.06 186 18 48 73 32 2.1 227.58 234 23 55 83 35 3.6 273.09 280 23 63 93 45 6.7 364.12 374 33 80 117 50 14.2 45 Free Flow
Note 3

48 194.18 198 18 48 73 32 2.3 242.73 249 23 55 83 35 4.0 291.27 299 23 63 93 45 7.4 388.36 398 33 80 117 50 15.8 48
50 202.26 206 18 48 73 32 2.5 252.82 259 23 55 83 35 4.3 303.39 311 23 63 93 45 8.0 404.52 414 33 80 117 50 16.8 50
54 218.42 223 18 48 73 32 2.8 273.03 279 23 55 83 35 4.8 327.63 335 23 63 93 45 8.9 436.84 447 33 80 117 50 19.2 54
60 242.66 247 18 48 73 32 3.2 303.33 309 23 55 83 35 5.6 363.99 371 23 63 93 45 10.6 485.33 495 33 80 117 50 23.1 60
Note: 1. Maximum bore diameters shown are standard figures. Determine bore diameter and key bearing pressure based on general mechanical design.
2. Models marked with a ※ have a groove around the periphery of the hub. Refer to the table below for groove outer diameters.
3. Welded construction: Carbon steel for machine structural use (teeth and hub)
4. Models in shaded areas have hardened teeth.
Sprockets

5. Models with unhardened teeth as standard can be manufactured with hardened teeth.
6. All models stocked.
7. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

♦ Groove around Periphery of Hub

Size RS08B RS10B RS12B RS16B
Engineering Manual

Groove Width 5.8 6.4 8.0 10.4

Groove dia. 9T 21 27 32 44
No. of
10T 25 32 37 −
Teeth/
Groove 11T 30 37 45 −
width Note 2 Groove
12T 32 42 − −
Dia.
13T − 47 − −

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 RS Sprockets 2-Strand
Overview

RS Sprockets RS40 / RS50 2-Strand

M2
Model Numbering Example
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

M2
RS40 -2B 50T Q
Size Teeth hardening
No. of strands/Hub type Q: Hardened
No. of teeth [Blank]: Unhardened

DO
DH
DO

DP
DH
DP

d
d

L
Lube Free

(Mechanically machined) (Welded construction)

2B type

RS40 (t=7.1, M2=21.5) RS50 (t=8.7, M2=26.8)

No. Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub
of Pitch (Outer Approx. Pitch (Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx.
Teeth Circle Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass Material Circle Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass Material
Dia. DP (DO) Max. kg Dia. DP (DO) Max. kg
Bore DH L Bore DH L
Special

12 49.07 55 9.5 18 32 35 0.29 61.34 69 12.7 24 42 40 0.55

13 53.07 59 12.7 20 37 35 0.36 66.33 74 12.7 28.5 47 40 0.68
14 57.07 63 12.7 24 42 35 0.44 71.34 79 12.7 32 52 40 0.81
15 61.08 67 12.7 29 46 35 0.53 76.35 84 12.7 35 57 40 0.96
16 65.10 71 12.7 30 50 35 0.62 81.37 89 12.7 40 62 45 1.2
17 69.12 76 12.7 32 54 35 0.71 86.39 94 12.7 45.5 67 45 1.4
Special Attachment

18 73.14 80 12.7 35 57 35 0.80 91.42 100 12.7 47.5 72 45 1.6

19 77.16 84 12.7 40 62 35 0.93 96.45 105 15.9 52 79 45 1.9
20 81.18 88 12.7 46 67 40 1.2 101.48 110 15.9 55 82 45 2.1
21 85.21 92 12.7 47 71 40 1.3 106.51 115 15.9 60 89 45 2.4 Mechanically
machined;
22 89.24 96 12.7 50 75 40 1.5 111.55 120 15.9 63 92 50 2.8
Mechanically machine-
23 93.27 100 12.7 50 77 40 1.6 116.59 125 15.9 67 99 50 3.2
machined; structural
24 97.30 104 12.7 55 83 40 1.8 121.62 130 15.9 70 102 50 3.5 carbon steel
machine-
25 101.33 108 12.7 59 87 40 2.0 126.66 135 15.9 75 109 50 3.9
structural
High Precision

26 105.36 112 12.7 62 91 40 2.2 carbon steel 131.70 140 18 63 93 50 3.6

27 109.40 116 12..7
12 65 95 40 2.4
4 136.74 145 18 63 93 50 3.8
28 113.43 120 12..7
12 67 99 40 2.6 141.79 150 18 63 93 50 4.0
30 121.50 128 12.7 73 106 40 3.0 151.87 161 18 63 93 50 4.5
32 129.57 137 12..7
12 78 115 50 4.2 161.96 171 18 63 93 50 5.0
34 137.64 145 12..7
12 84 124 50 4.9 172.05 181 18 63 93 50 5.5
35 141.68 149 16 63 93 50 3.9 177.10 186 18 63 93 50 5.8
36 145.72 153 16 63 93 50 4.0 182.15 191 18 63 93 50 6.1
38 153.79 161 16 63 93 50 4.3 192.24 201 18 63 93 50 6.7
Free Flow

40 161.87 169 16 63 93 50 4.6 202.33 211 23 66 98 56 7.7 Welded

42 169.94 177 16 63 93 50 5.0 212.43 221 23 66 98 56 8.4 construction;
45 182.06 189 18 63 93 50 5.5 227.58 237 23 66 98 56 9.4 machine-
48 194.18 201 18 63 93 50 6.0 Welded construction; 242.73 252 23 66 98 56 10..6
10 structural
50 202.26 209 18 63 93 50 6.5 machine-structural 252.82 262 23 66 98 56 11..4
11 carbon steel
carbon steel (teeth, hub)
54 218.42 226 18 63 93 50 7.3 273.03 282 23 66 98 63 13.4
60 242.66 250 18 63 93 50 8.8 (teeth, hub) 303.33 312 23 66 98 63 16.2
Sprockets

Note: 1. Maximum bore diameters shown are standard figures. Determine bore diameter and key bearing pressure based on general mechanical design.
2. For hub types other than 1B and 2B, refer to the Tsubaki Drive Chains & Sprockets catalogue.
3. Models in blue shaded areas have hardened teeth.
4. Models with unhardened teeth as standard can be manufactured with hardened teeth.
5. Models in shaded areas are made-to-order. All other models are stocked.
6. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.
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 Overview
RS Sprockets RS60 to RS100 2-Strand
M2
Model Numbering Example

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
RS80 -2B 17T Q
M2

Size Teeth hardening

No. of strands/Hub type Q: Hardened
No. of teeth [Blank]: Unhardened
DO

DO
DH

DH
DP

DP
d

Lube Free
L

(Mechanically machined) (Welded construction)

2B type

RS60 (t=11.7, M2=34.5) RS80 (t=14.6, M2=43.9) RS100 (t=17.6, M2=53.4)

No.
(Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. (Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. (Outer Shaft Bore Dia. d Hub Approx.
Material

Material

Material
of PCD PCD PCD
Teeth Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass Dia.) Pilot Dia. Length Mass
DP Max. DP Max. DP Max.
(DO) Bore DH L kg (DO) Bore DH L kg (DO) Bore DH L kg

Special
12 73.60 83 12.7 32 51 50 1.1 98.14 110 19 46 67 63 2.3 122.67 138 23 58 86 80 4.7
13 79.60 89 15.9 35 57 50 1.3 106.14 118 19 50 77 63 2.9 132.67 148 23 65 95 80 5.7
14 85.61 95 15.9 39.5 62 56 1.6 114.15 127 19 58 86 63 3.5 142.68 158 23 72 105 80 6.8 A
15 91.63 101 15.9 45.5 68 56 1.9 122.17 135 19 64 94 63 4.1 152.71 168 28 66 98 80 7.3
16 97.65 107 15.9 50 76 56 2.3 130.20 143 19 70 102 71 5.3 A 162.75 179 28 66 98 80 8.3

Note 7
17 103.67 113 15.9 55 82 56 2.7 138.23 151 19 76 110 71 6.1 172.79 189 28 75 107 80 9.6
18 109.70 119 15.9 59 87 56 3.0 146.27 159 23 66 98 71 6.1 Note 7 182.84 199 28 75 107 80 10.7

Special Attachment
19 115.74 126 15.9 63 95 56 3.5 A 154.32 167 23 66 98 71 6.7 192.90 209 28 89 127 90 13.6
20 121.78 132 15.9 69 101 56 3.9 162.37 176 23 75 107 71 7.7 202.96 220 28 89 127 90 14.8
21 127.82 138 15.9 75 107 56 4.4 170.42 184 23 75 107 71 8.3 213.03 230 28 89 127 90 16.0
22 133.86 144 15.9 78 113 56 4.9 178.48 192 28 80 117 71 9.3 223.10 240 33 95 137 90 17..8
17
Note 7

23 139.90 150 18 66 98 56 4.8 186.54 200 28 80 117 71 10.0 233.17 250 33 95 137 90 19..2
19
24 145.95 156 18 66 98 56 5.1 194.60 208 28 80 117 80 11.6 243.25 260 33 95 137 90 20.7 B
25 151.99 162 18 66 98 56 5.4 202.66 216 28 80 117 80 12.4 253.32 270 33 95 137 90 22..2
22
26 158.04 168 18 66 98 56 5.8 210.72 224 28 80 117 80 13.2 263.41 281 33 95 137 90 23..8
23
27 164.09 174 18 66 98 56 6.2 218.79 233 28 80 117 80 14..1
14 273.49 291 33 95 137 90 25..4
25

Note 7
28

High Precision
170.14 181 18 66 98 56 6.6 226.86 241 28 80 117 80 15..0
15 283.57 301 33 95 137 90 27..2
27
30 182.25 193 18 66 98 56 7.5 243.00 257 28 80 117 80 17.0 B 303.75 321 33 95 137 90 30.9
32 194.35 205 18 66 98 56 8.4 259.14 273 28 80 117 80 19..0
19 323.92 341 33 95 137 90 34.44
34
34 206.46 217 18 66 98 56 9.4 275.28 289 28 80 117 80 21..2
21 344.10 362 33 95 137 90 38.66
38
Note 7

35 212.52 223 18 66 98 56 9.9 283.36 297 28 80 117 80 22.4 354.20 372 33 95 137 90 40.8
36 218.57 229 18 66 98 56 10..4
10 291.43 306 28 80 117 80 23..6
23 364.29 382 33 95 137 90 43.00
43
38 230.69 241 18 66 98 56 11..5 B
11 307.58 322 28 80 117 80 26..0
26 384.48 402 33 103 137 90 47.88
47
40 242.80 253 18 66 98 56 12.7 323.74 338 33 89 127 90 29..8 404.67 422 33 103 147 100 54.7
42 254.92 266 23 75 107 71 15..1
15 339.89 354 33 89 127 90 32..5
32 424.86 443 33 103 147 100 60.00 C
60
45 36..9 68.5
Note 7

273.09 284 23 75 107 71 17.1 364.12 378 33 89 127 90 455.15 473 33 103 147 100
Note 7

48 291.27 302 23 75 107 71 19..1

19 388.36 403 33 89 127 90 41..6 C
41 485.45 503 33 103 147 115 79.44
79
Free Flow
50 303.39 314 23 75 107 71 20..6
20 404.52 419 33 89 127 90 45..0
45 505.65 524 33 103 147 115 85.88
85
Note 7

54 327.63 339 23 75 107 71 23.7 436.84 451 33 89 127 90 52..2 546.05 564 33 103 147 115 99.44
99
60 363.99 375 23 75 107 71 28.7 485.33 500 33 89 127 90 63..9 606.66 625 33 103 147 115 121.66
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Note: 1. Maximum bore diameters shown are standard figures. Determine bore diameter and key bearing pressure based on general mechanical design.
2. For hub types other than 1B and 2B, refer to the Tsubaki Drive Chains & Sprockets catalogue.
3. Models in the dimensional chart whose approximate mass is in bold font have one hanging hole. See the table below for more information.
4. Models in blue shaded areas have hardened teeth.
5. Models with unhardened teeth as standard can be manufactured with hardened teeth.
Sprockets

6. Models in shaded areas are made-to-order. All other models are stocked.
7. Material A: Mechanically machined, machine-structural carbon steel; B: Welded construction, machine-structural carbon steel (teeth and hub);
C: Welded construction, rolled steel for general structural use (teeth), machine-structural carbon steel (hub)
8. The above dimensions are nominal dimensions and may differ from actual dimensions.

♦ Hanging
HangingHole Dimensions
Hole Dimensions
No. of Teeth 32T 34T 35T 36T 38T 40T 42T 45T 48T 50T 54T 60T
a.

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di
le

RS60 293
Ho

Hole
Ho
le

Size

Position RS80 242 258 283 307 323 355 404

p
os
itio

(PCD)
n
(PC
D)

RS100 224 245 255 265 285 305 326 356 386 407 447 508

Hole Dia. RS60 · RS80: φ30, RS100: φ35

The phase relationship
between the hanging
hole and teeth may vary.

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Overview

Stainless steel Stainless steel wear-resistant series

Uses stainless steel for superb corrosion Recommended for HS Series stainless steel chain
resistance. Also highly resistant to high We recommend using stainless steel wear-resistant
and low temperatures for use in special sprockets when the applied load is greater than the
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

maximum allowable load of SS Series chain.

environments.
Special surface treatment gives the sprocket better
Applicable chain sizes : RS25 to RS80 wear resistance
Hub type : 1B (single hub) These sprockets are also ideal for extending sprocket
wear life when using stainless steel chain.
Applicable chain sizes : RS40 to RS80
Model Numbering Example Hub type : 1B (single hub)
RS35 -1 B 13T - SS Note: The coating on the sprocket may flake off when the sprocket engages with the chain.
Lube Free

Size No. of strands Series SS : Stainless steel When using in environments where coating flakes or wear dust may present a problem,
Hub type B: Single hub No. of teeth SST : Wear-resistant stainless steel take measures to prevent contamination by, for example, installing an appropriate cover.

RS25 1B Type RS35 1B Type

Applicable chain pitch: 6.35 mm Roller dia.: 3.3 mm Applicable chain pitch: 9.525 mm Roller dia.: 5.08 mm

Hub with groove (10T to 13T) Hub without groove (14T and over)
Special
Special Attachment

No. of teeth： Hub dia ：Groove dia.

10T ： φ25 ： φ18
11T ： φ27 ： φ22 * The groove is provided around the
12T ： φ31 ： φ24 periphery of the hub to prevent
13T ： φ32 ： φ28 sprocket–chain interference.

Pitch Outer Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. Pitch Outer Bore Dia. d Hub Approx.
No. of

No. of
Teeth

Teeth

Model No. Circle Dia. Dia. Pilot Dia. Length Mass Model No. Circle Dia. Dia. Pilot Dia. Length Mass
High Precision

Dp Do Bore Max. DH L kg Dp Do Bore Max. DH L kg

RS25-1B10T-SS 10 20.55 23 6 9 14 15 0.02 RS35-1B10T-SS 10 30.82 35 8 12 25 20 0.08
RS25-1B11T-SS 11 22.54 25 6 10 16 15 0.03 RS35-1B11T-SS 11 33.81 38 8 14 27 20 0.09
RS25-1B12T-SS 12 24.53 28 6 11 18 15 0.04 RS35-1B12T-SS 12 36.80 41 8 16.5 31 20 0.12
RS25-1B13T-SS 13 26.53 30 6 12 20 15 0.05 RS35-1B13T-SS 13 39.80 44 9.5 18 32 20 0.12
RS25-1B14T-SS 14 28.54 32 6 12 20 15 0.06 RS35-1B14T-SS 14 42.80 47 9.5 16.5 30 20 0.12
RS25-1B15T-SS 15 30.54 34 6 12 20 20 0.07 RS35-1B15T-SS 15 45.81 51 9.5 19 35 20 0.16
RS25-1B16T-SS 16 32.55 36 8 15 25 20 0.08 RS35-1B16T-SS 16 48.82 54 9.5 20 37 20 0.19
Free Flow

RS25-1B17T-SS 17 34.56 38 8 15 25 20 0.09 RS35-1B17T-SS 17 51.84 57 9.5 24 41 20 0.22

RS25-1B18T-SS 18 36.57 40 8 15 25 20 0.10 RS35-1B18T-SS 18 54.85 60 9.5 24.5 44 20 0.25
RS25-1B19T-SS 19 38.58 42 8 15 25 20 0.10 RS35-1B19T-SS 19 57.87 63 9.5 28.5 47 20 0.28
RS25-1B20T-SS 20 40.59 44 8 15 25 20 0.10 RS35-1B20T-SS 20 60.89 66 9.5 30 50 20 0.32
RS25-1B21T-SS 21 42.61 46 10 18 30 20 0.12 RS35-1B21T-SS 21 63.91 69 9.5 32 53 20 0.36
RS25-1B22T-SS 22 44.62 48 10 18 30 20 0.13 RS35-1B22T-SS 22 66.93 72 9.5 32 53 20 0.37
RS25-1B23T-SS 23 46.63 50 10 18 30 20 0.13 RS35-1B23T-SS 23 69.95 75 9.5 32 53 20 0.40
RS25-1B24T-SS 24 48.65 52 10 21 35 20 0.15 RS35-1B24T-SS 24 72.97 78 9.5 32 53 22 0.43
Sprockets

RS25-1B25T-SS 25 50.66 54 10 21 35 20 0.16 RS35-1B25T-SS 25 76.00 81 12.7 32 53 22 0.44

RS25-1B26T-SS 26 52.68 56 10 25 40 20 0.17 RS35-1B26T-SS 26 79.02 84 12.7 32 53 22 0.45
RS25-1B27T-SS 27 54.70 58 10 25 40 20 0.20 RS35-1B27T-SS 27 82.05 87 12.7 32 53 22 0.46
RS25-1B28T-SS 28 56.71 60 10 25 40 20 0.21 RS35-1B28T-SS 28 85.07 90 12.7 32 53 22 0.48
RS25-1B30T-SS 30 60.75 64 12 28 45 20 0.23 RS35-1B30T-SS 30 91.12 96 12.7 32 53 22 0.51
RS25-1B32T-SS 32 64.78 68 12 31 50 20 0.40 RS35-1B32T-SS 32 97.18 102 12.7 32 53 22 0.54
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RS25-1B34T-SS 34 68.82 72 12 31 50 20 0.41 RS35-1B34T-SS 34 103.23 109 12.7 32 53 22 0.57

RS25-1B35T-SS 35 70.84 74 12 31 50 20 0.41 RS35-1B35T-SS 35 106.26 112 12.7 32 53 22 0.59
RS25-1B36T-SS 36 72.86 76 12 31 50 20 0.42 RS35-1B36T-SS 36 109.29 115 12.7 32 53 22 0.61
RS25-1B38T-SS 38 76.90 80 12 31 50 22 0.43 RS35-1B38T-SS 38 115.34 121 13 42 63 25 0.82
RS25-1B40T-SS 40 80.93 84 12 31 50 22 0.45 RS35-1B40T-SS 40 121.40 127 13 42 63 25 0.85
Material/specifications Machined stainless steel Material/specifications Machined stainless steel

Delivery: All models are in stock.

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 Overview
RS40 1B Type RS50 1B Type
Applicable chain pitch: 12.70 mm Roller dia.: 7.92 mm Applicable chain pitch: 15.875 mm Roller dia.: 10.16 mm

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Hub with groove (10T to 12T) Hub without groove (13 and over) Hub with groove (10T to 13T) Hub without groove (14 and over)

Lube Free
* *

No. of teeth： Hub dia ：Groove dia. No. of teeth： Hub dia ：Groove dia.
10T ： φ32 ： φ25 10T ： φ40 ： φ32
11T ： φ37 ： φ30 11T ： φ46 ： φ37
12T ： φ40 ： φ32 12T ： φ51 ： φ42
13T ： φ51 ： φ47
* The groove is provided around the periphery of * The groove is provided around the periphery of
the hub to prevent sprocket–chain interference. the hub to prevent sprocket–chain interference.

Special
Pitch Outer Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. Pitch Outer Bore Dia. d Hub Approx.
No. of

No. of
Teeth

Teeth
Model No. Circle Dia. Dia. Pilot Dia. Length Mass Model No. Circle Dia. Dia. Pilot Dia. Length Mass
Dp Do Bore Max. kg Dp Do Bore Max. kg
DH L DH L
RS40-1B10T-SS 10 41.10 47 9.5 16.5 32 22 0.14 RS50-1B10T-SS 10 51.37 58 9.5 22 40 25 0.27
RS40-1B11T-SS 11 45.08 51 9.5 20 37 22 0.19 RS50-1B11T-SS 11 56.35 64 12.7 25 46 25 0.33

Special Attachment
RS40-1B12T-SS 12 49.07 55 9.5 22 40 22 0.22 RS50-1B12T-SS 12 61.34 69 12.7 32 51 25 0.41
RS40-1B13T-SS 13 53.07 59 9.5 20 37 22 0.23 RS50-1B13T-SS 13 66.33 74 12.7 32 51 25 0.46
RS40-1B14T-SS 14 57.07 63 9.5 24 42 22 0.28 RS50-1B14T-SS 14 71.34 79 12.7 32 52 25 0.52
RS40-1B15T-SS 15 61.08 67 9.5 28.5 46 22 0.34 RS50-1B15T-SS 15 76.35 84 12.7 35 57 25 0.62
RS40-1B16T-SS 16 65.10 71 12.7 30 50 22 0.40 RS50-1B16T-SS 16 81.37 89 12.7 40 62 25 0.72
RS40-1B17T-SS 17 69.12 76 12.7 32 54 22 0.46 RS50-1B17T-SS 17 86.39 94 12.7 45.5 67 25 0.83
RS40-1B18T-SS 18 73.14 80 12.7 35 57 22 0.51 RS50-1B18T-SS 18 91.42 100 12.7 47.5 72 28 1.0
RS40-1B19T-SS 19 77.16 84 12.7 39.5 62 22 0.59 RS50-1B19T-SS 19 96.45 105 12.7 47.5 73 28 1.1
RS40-1B20T-SS 20 81.18 88 12.7 45.5 67 25 0.76 RS50-1B20T-SS 20 101.48 110 12.7 47.5 73 28 1.2

High Precision
RS40-1B21T-SS 21 85.21 92 12.7 45.5 71 25 0.85 RS50-1B21T-SS 21 106.51 115 15.9 47.5 73 28 1.2
RS40-1B22T-SS 22 89.24 96 12.7 50 75 25 0.95 RS50-1B22T-SS 22 111.55 120 15.9 47.5 73 28 1.3
RS40-1B23T-SS 23 93.27 100 12.7 50 77 25 1.0 RS50-1B23T-SS 23 116.59 125 15.9 47.5 73 28 1.3
RS40-1B24T-SS 24 97.30 104 12.7 42 63 25 0.84 RS50-1B24T-SS 24 121.62 130 15.9 47.5 73 28 1.4
RS40-1B25T-SS 25 101.33 108 12.7 42 63 25 0.88 RS50-1B25T-SS 25 126.66 135 15.9 47.5 73 28 1.5
RS40-1B26T-SS 26 105.36 112 12.7 42 63 25 0.92 RS50-1B26T-SS 26 131.70 140 18 48 73 28 1.5
RS40-1B27T-SS 27 109.40 116 12.7 42 63 25 0.96 RS50-1B27T-SS 27 136.74 145 18 48 73 28 1.5
RS40-1B28T-SS 28 113.43 120 12.7 42 63 25 1.0 RS50-1B28T-SS 28 141.79 150 18 48 73 28 1.6
RS40-1B30T-SS 30 121.50 128 12.7 42 63 25 1.1 RS50-1B30T-SS 30 151.87 161 18 48 73 28 1.8
Free Flow
RS40-1B32T-SS 32 129.57 137 16 45 68 28 1.3 RS50-1B32T-SS 32 161.96 171 18 48 73 28 1.9
RS40-1B34T-SS 34 137.64 145 16 45 68 28 1.3 RS50-1B34T-SS 34 172.05 181 18 48 73 28 2.1
RS40-1B35T-SS 35 141.68 149 16 45 68 28 1.4 RS50-1B35T-SS 35 177.10 186 18 48 73 28 2.2
RS40-1B36T-SS 36 145.72 153 16 45 68 28 1.4 RS50-1B36T-SS 36 182.15 191 23 55 83 35 2.7
RS40-1B38T-SS 38 153.79 161 16 45 68 28 1.5 RS50-1B38T-SS 38 192.24 201 23 55 83 35 2.9
RS40-1B40T-SS 40 161.87 169 16 45 68 28 1.6 RS50-1B40T-SS 40 202.33 211 23 55 83 35 3.1
Material/specifications Machined stainless steel Material/specifications Machined stainless steel
Sprockets
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Delivery: All stainless steel models are in stock.

Wear-resistant stainless steel models are made-to-order.

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Overview

RS60 1B Type RS80 1B Type

Applicable chain pitch: 19.05 mm Roller dia.: 11.91 mm Applicable chain pitch: 25.40 mm Roller dia.: 15.88 mm
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Hub with groove (10T to 11T) Hub without groove (12 and over)
Lube Free

*
No. of teeth： Hub dia ：Groove dia.
10T ： φ49 ： φ37
11T ： φ51 ： φ45

* The groove is provided around the periphery of

the hub to prevent sprocket–chain interference.
Special

Pitch Outer Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. Pitch Outer Bore Dia. d Hub Approx.
No. of

No. of
Teeth

Teeth
Model No. Circle Dia. Dia. Pilot Dia. Length Mass Model No. Circle Dia. Dia. Pilot Dia. Length Mass
Dp Do Bore Max. kg Dp Do Bore Max. kg
DH L DH L
RS60-1B10T-SS 10 61.65 70 12.7 30 49 32 0.49 RS80-1B10T-SS 10 82.20 93 15.9 32 52 40 0.97
RS60-1B11T-SS 11 67.62 76 12.7 32 51 32 0.60 RS80-1B11T-SS 11 90.16 102 15.9 38 60 40 1.2
Special Attachment

RS60-1B12T-SS 12 73.60 83 12.7 32 51 32 0.69 RS80-1B12T-SS 12 98.14 110 19 45 67 40 1.5

RS60-1B13T-SS 13 79.60 89 15.9 35 57 32 0.81 RS80-1B13T-SS 13 106.14 118 19 50 77 40 1.9
RS60-1B14T-SS 14 85.61 95 15.9 39.5 62 32 0.96 RS80-1B14T-SS 14 114.15 127 19 50 77 40 2.0
RS60-1B15T-SS 15 91.63 101 15.9 45.5 68 32 1.1 RS80-1B15T-SS 15 122.17 135 19 63 93 40 2.6
RS60-1B16T-SS 16 97.65 107 15.9 47.5 73 32 1.3 RS80-1B16T-SS 16 130.20 143 19 63 93 40 2.8
RS60-1B17T-SS 17 103.67 113 15.9 47.5 73 32 1.4 RS80-1B17T-SS 17 138.23 151 19 63 93 40 3.0
RS60-1B18T-SS 18 109.70 119 15.9 55 83 40 2.0 RS80-1B18T-SS 18 146.27 159 19 63 93 40 3.2
RS60-1B19T-SS 19 115.74 126 15.9 55 83 40 2.1 RS80-1B19T-SS 19 154.32 167 23 63 93 40 3.4
RS60-1B20T-SS 20 121.78 132 15.9 55 83 40 2.2 RS80-1B20T-SS 20 162.37 176 23 63 93 40 3.6
High Precision

RS60-1B21T-SS 21 127.82 138 15.9 55 83 40 2.3 RS80-1B21T-SS 21 170.42 184 23 63 93 40 3.8

RS60-1B22T-SS 22 133.86 144 15.9 55 83 40 2.5 RS80-1B22T-SS 22 178.48 192 28 75 107 45 4.8
RS60-1B23T-SS 23 139.90 150 18 55 83 40 2.5 RS80-1B23T-SS 23 186.54 200 28 75 107 45 5.1
RS60-1B24T-SS 24 145.95 156 18 55 83 40 2.6 RS80-1B24T-SS 24 194.60 208 28 75 107 45 5.4
RS60-1B25T-SS 25 151.99 162 18 55 83 40 2.7 RS80-1B25T-SS 25 202.66 216 28 75 107 45 5.6
RS60-1B26T-SS 26 158.04 168 18 55 83 40 2.9 Material/specifications Machined stainless steel
RS60-1B27T-SS 27 164.09 174 18 55 83 40 3.0
RS60-1B28T-SS 28 170.14 181 18 55 83 40 3.1
Free Flow

RS60-1B30T-SS 30 182.25 193 18 55 83 40 3.4

Material/specifications Machined stainless steel
Sprockets
Engineering Manual

Delivery: All stainless steel models are in stock.

Wear-resistant stainless steel models are made-to-order.

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 RS Sprockets Engineering Plastic

Overview
Engineering plastic
Uses a special MC901 nylon plastic (blue). Allows for lube-free operation.
(Chain speed less than 70 m/min recommended. Can be used up to 150 m/min in lubricated
conditions.)

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Available chain sizes : RS35 to RS60
Hub type : 1B

RS35 RS40

Hub with groove (13T) Hub without groove (14T and over) Hub with groove (12T) Hub without groove (13T and over)

Lube Free
No. of teeth： Hub dia ：Groove dia. No. of teeth： Hub dia ：Groove dia.

Special
13T ： φ32 ： φ28 12T ： φ40 ： φ32

Allowable Pitch Outer Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. Allowable Pitch Outer Bore Dia. d Hub Approx.
No. of

No. of
Transmission Transmission
Teeth

Teeth
Model No. Torque Circle Dia. Dia. Pilot Dia. Length Mass Model No. Torque Circle Dia. Dia. Pilot Dia. Length Mass
Dp Do Bore Max. kg Dp Do Bore Max. kg
Ｎ・ｍ DH L Ｎ・ｍ DH L
RS35-1B13T-P 13 5.30 39.80 44 9.5 14 32 20 0.02 RS40-1B12T-P 12 10.8 49.07 55 9.5 16 40 22 0.03
RS35-1B14T-P 14 5.69 42.80 47 9.5 15 30 20 0.02 RS40-1B13T-P 13 11.7 53.07 59 12.7 18 37 22 0.04
RS35-1B15T-P 15 6.08 45.81 51 9.5 17 35 20 0.02 RS40-1B14T-P 14 12.6 57.07 63 12.7 22 42 22 0.04

Special Attachment
RS35-1B16T-P 16 6.47 48.82 54 9.5 19 37 20 0.03 RS40-1B15T-P 15 13.4 61.08 67 12.7 25 46 22 0.05
RS35-1B17T-P 17 6.86 51.84 57 9.5 22 41 20 0.03 RS40-1B16T-P 16 14.3 65.10 71 12.7 27 50 22 0.06
RS35-1B18T-P 18 7.26 54.85 60 12.7 22 44 20 0.04 RS40-1B17T-P 17 15.3 69.12 76 12.7 28 54 22 0.07
RS35-1B20T-P 20 8.04 60.89 66 12.7 27 50 20 0.05 RS40-1B18T-P 18 16.2 73.14 80 12.7 30 57 22 0.08
RS35-1B22T-P 22 8.83 66.93 72 12.7 28 53 20 0.06 RS40-1B20T-P 20 17.9 81.18 88 12.7 35 67 25 0.11
RS35-1B24T-P 24 9.71 72.97 78 12.7 32 60 22 0.08 RS40-1B22T-P 22 19.6 89.24 96 12.7 42 75 25 0.14
RS35-1B25T-P 25 10.1 76.00 81 12.7 32 60 22 0.08 RS40-1B24T-P 24 21.5 97.30 104 12.7 50 80 25 0.16
RS35-1B26T-P 26 10.5 79.02 84 12.7 35 65 22 0.09 RS40-1B25T-P 25 22.4 101.33 108 12.7 50 80 25 0.17
RS35-1B28T-P 28 11.3 85.07 90 12.7 40 70 22 0.10 RS40-1B26T-P 26 23.2 105.36 112 12.7 52 85 25 0.18
RS35-1B30T-P 30 12.1 91.12 96 12.7 42 75 22 0.12 RS40-1B28T-P 28 25.0 113.43 120 12.7 55 90 25 0.21
RS40-1B30T-P 30 26.8 121.50 128 12.7 60 100 25 0.26

High Precision
RS50 RS60

Hub with groove (13T) Hub without groove (14T and over)

Free Flow

No. of teeth： Hub dia ：Groove dia.

13T ： φ51 ： φ47

Allowable Pitch Outer Bore Dia. d Hub Approx. Allowable Pitch Outer Bore Dia. d Hub Approx.
No. of

No. of

Sprockets

Transmission Transmission
Teeth

Teeth

Model No. Circle Dia. Dia. Pilot Dia. Length Mass Model No. Circle Dia. Dia. Pilot Dia. Length Mass
Torque Torque
Ｎ・ｍ Dp Do Bore Max. DH L kg Ｎ・ｍ Dp Do Bore Max. DH L kg
RS50-1B13T-P 13 22.8 66.33 74 12.7 25 51 25 0.07 RS60-1B13T-P 13 41.0 79.60 89 15.9 30 57 32 0.12
RS50-1B14T-P 14 24.5 71.34 79 12.7 28 52 25 0.08 RS60-1B14T-P 14 44.1 85.61 95 15.9 32 62 32 0.14
RS50-1B15T-P 15 26.2 76.35 84 12.7 30 57 25 0.09 RS60-1B15T-P 15 47.2 91.63 101 15.9 35 68 32 0.16
RS50-1B16T-P 16 27.9 81.37 89 12.7 32 62 25 0.11 RS60-1B16T-P 16 50.3 97.65 107 15.9 42 73 32 0.19
RS50-1B17T-P 17 29.6 86.39 94 12.7 35 67 25 0.12 RS60-1B17T-P 17 53.3 103.67 113 15.9 50 80 32 0.21
RS50-1B18T-P 18 31.4 91.42 100 12.7 40 72 28 0.15 RS60-1B18T-P 18 56.5 109.70 119 15.9 52 85 40 0.30
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RS50-1B20T-P 20 34.8 101.48 110 15.9 50 80 28 0.20 RS60-1B20T-P 20 62.7 121.78 132 15.9 60 95 40 0.38
RS50-1B22T-P 22 38.2 111.55 120 15.9 55 90 28 0.24 RS60-1B22T-P 22 68.9 133.86 144 15.9 65 110 40 0.51
RS50-1B24T-P 24 41.8 121.62 130 15.9 60 100 28 0.29 RS60-1B24T-P 24 75.1 145.95 156 18 70 120 40 0.57
RS50-1B25T-P 25 43.4 126.66 135 15.9 60 100 28 0.31 RS60-1B25T-P 25 78.3 151.99 162 18 70 120 40 0.59
RS50-1B26T-P 26 45.2 131.70 140 18 65 110 28 0.34 RS60-1B26T-P 26 81.4 158.04 168 18 70 120 40 0.62
RS50-1B28T-P 28 48.6 141.79 150 18 70 120 28 0.40 RS60-1B28T-P 28 87.6 170.14 181 18 70 120 40 0.65
RS50-1B30T-P 30 52.2 151.87 161 18 70 120 28 0.43 RS60-1B30T-P 30 93.8 182.25 193 18 70 120 40 0.70

Delivery: All models are made-to-order.

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Sprockets for Double Plus Chain (steel) Same as for Double Plus Chain with snap cover

L
M Model Numbering Example
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

T T
RF2030 VRP -10T -Q
Size Teeth hardening
Double Plus Q: Hardened
chain [Blank]: Unhardened
No. of teeth: 10

DO
DH
DP
d
Lube Free

No. of Tooth Total Tooth Bore Dia. d Total Approx.

Tsubaki Pitch Dia. Outer Dia. Hub Dia.
Actual Width Width Width Mass Material
Sprocket No. DP (DO) DH
Teeth T M Pilot Bore Max. L kg
RF2030VRP-10T 10 61.65 63 3.0 15.3 12.7 20 37 25 0.2

structural carbon
RF2040VRP-10T 10 82.20 85 4.0 20.4 15.9 32 52 40 0.8

Machine-

steel
RF2050VRP-10T 10 102.75 107 5.0 25.5 15.9 45 66 45 1.5
RF2060VRP-10T 10 123.30 128 6.0 30.5 19 55 81 50 2.5
RF2080VRP-10T 10 164.39 172 12.0 47.5 23 72 110 67 7.0
Special

Note: 1. The teeth are unhardened on standard-spec models. (You can choose to have them hardened.)
2. Unhardened teeth models are stock items, and hardened teeth models are made to order.
3. We can also manufacture stainless steel sprockets having the same dimensions as above.
Special Attachment

Sprockets for Double Pitch Chain with Top Rollers (steel)

T Model Numbering Example

RF2040R -1B 1200T -TR

High Precision

Size Top roller

Hub type No. of teeth: 12
DO
DP
DH
d

No. of Tooth Bore Dia. d Total Approx.

Tsubaki Roller Pitch Dia. Outer Dia. Hub Dia.
Effective Width Width Mass Material
Sprocket No. Type DP (DO) DH
Free Flow

Teeth T Pilot Hole Max. L kg

RF2040R-1B 1100T-TR 11 90.16 97 0.7
RF2040R-1B 1200T-TR 12 98.14 105 7.3 12.7 42 63 25 0.8
RF2040R-1B 1300T-TR 13 106.14 114 0.9
Machine-structural carbon steel

RF2050R-1B 1100T-TR 11 112.70 124 15.9 1.2

RF2050R-1B 1200T-TR 12 122.67 134 8.9 48 73 28 1.3
18
RF2050R-1B 1300T-TR 13 132.67 144 1.4
R roller

RF2060R-1B 1100T-TR 11 135.24 150 2.5

Sprockets

RF2060R-1B 1200T-TR 12 147.21 162 11.9 18 55 83 45 2.8

RF2060R-1B 1300T-TR 13 159.20 175 3.0
RF2080R-1B 1100T-TR 11 180.31 199 4.6
RF2080R-1B 1200T-TR 12 196.28 216 15 28 75 107 45 5.2
RF2080R-1B 1300T-TR 13 212.27 232 5.8
RF2100R-1B 1100T-TR 11 225.39 244 18 33 80 117 56 7.8
Engineering Manual

Note: 1. The teeth are not hardened on any model.

2. All models are non-stock items.
3. RS sprockets can be used with Double Pitch Chain (S roller) or when the number of effective teeth of the sprocket is 15 or more (number of actual teeth: 30).

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Sprockets for RS Chain with Outboard Rollers (Steel)

T
Model Numbering Example

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
RS40 -1B 9T Q -SR
Size Outboard roller

DO
DH
DP
d
No. of teeth: 9 Hardened
teeth

(Machined)

Lube Free
Tooth Bore Dia. d Total Approx.
Tsubaki No. of Pitch Dia. Outer Dia. Hub Dia.
Width Width Mass Material
Sprocket No. Teeth DP DO DH
T Pilot Bore Max. L kg
RS40-1B 9TQ-SR 9 37.13 43 10 20 0.1
RS40-1B 10TQ-SR 10 41.10 47 11 24 0.1
9.5
RS40-1B 11TQ-SR 11 45.08 51 14 28 0.1
RS40-1B 12TQ-SR 12 49.07 55 16 32 0.2
RS40-1B 13TQ-SR 13 53.07 59 20 36 0.2
RS40-1B 14TQ-SR 14 57.07 63 22 40 22 0.3

Special
RS40-1B 15TQ-SR 15 61.08 67 26 44 0.3
RS40-1B 16TQ-SR 16 65.10 71 7.3 28 48 0.4
RS40-1B 17TQ-SR 17 69.12 76 32 52 0.4
RS40-1B 18TQ-SR 18 73.14 80 12.7 35 56 0.5
RS40-1B 19TQ-SR 19 77.16 84 38 60 0.5
RS40-1B 20TQ-SR 20 81.18 88 42 64 0.7

Special Attachment
RS40-1B 21TQ-SR 21 85.21 92 44 68 0.8
25
RS40-1B 22TQ-SR 22 89.24 96 46 72 0.9

Machine-structural carbon steel

RS40-1B 23TQ-SR 23 93.27 100 50 76 1.0
RS50-1B   9TQ-SR 9 46.42 53 12 26 0.2
9.5
RS50-1B 10TQ-SR 10 51.37 58 16 31 0.2
RS50-1B 11TQ-SR 11 56.35 64 20 36 0.3
RS50-1B 12TQ-SR 12 61.34 69 23 41 0.3
RS50-1B 13TQ-SR 13 66.33 74 27 46 25 0.4
8.9

High Precision
RS50-1B 14TQ-SR 14 71.34 79 31 51 0.5
12.7
RS50-1B 15TQ-SR 15 76.35 84 35 56 0.6
RS50-1B 16TQ-SR 16 81.37 89 38 61 0.7
RS50-1B 17TQ-SR 17 86.39 94 43 66 0.8
RS50-1B 18TQ-SR 18 91.42 100 46 71 28 1.0
RS60-1B   9TQ-SR 9 55.70 64 9.5 16 32 0.4
RS60-1B 10TQ-SR 10 61.65 70 20 37 0.3
RS60-1B 11TQ-SR 11 67.62 76 11.9 12.7 26 44 32 0.5
RS60-1B 12TQ-SR 12 73.60 83 30 50 0.6 Free Flow
RS60-1B 13TQ-SR 13 79.60 89 15.9 35 56 0.8
RS80-1B   9TQ-SR 9 74.26 85 15.9 26 44 0.7
RS80-1B 13TQ-SR 13 106.14 118 15 50 76 40 1.7
19
RS80-1B 15TQ-SR 15 122.17 135 62 92 2.4
RS100-1B 10TQ-SR 10 102.75 117 18 40 62 1.7
RS100-1B 11TQ-SR 11 112.70 127 18 46 72 50 2.1
23
RS100-1B 12TQ-SR 12 122.67 138 52 81 2.6
Sprockets

Note: 1. The teeth are hardened on all models.

2. All models are non-stock items.
3. Models other than those listed above can be used with RS sprockets.
Engineering Manual

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 Fit Bore
Overview

Model Numbering Example

Chain Model Number Additional Machining

RF2060R-1B1200T H 030 N- J08D2 M06 - K

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

Shaft bore dia. Keyway width Tapped hole size

mm mm

Shaft Bore Tolerance Shaft Bore Chamfer Keyway Width Tolerance Tapped Hole Drilling Surface Treatment
H : H7 N : Tsubaki standard W : None 0 : None [Blank] : None
G : G7 (see table below) New JIS J : Js9 1 : One hole over keyway B : Blackening
M : M7 A : C1 P : P9 2 : One hole over keyway + 90° to right K : Autocatalytic nickel-phosphorus
B : C2 Old JIS F : F7 3 : One hole over keyway + 120° to right coating
C : C3 E : E9 4 : One hole over keyway + 120° to left C : Electroplated zinc coating
Lube Free

5 : One hole over keyway + 90° to left

Chain Model Number (Available Sizes)

RS sprockets ▶ 1-strand RS35 to RS240 ▶ 2-strand (2B) RS40 to RS120

▶ SD RS40 to RS80 ▶ 1-strand stainless steel RS35 to RS80

▶ Sprockets for BS/DIN chain

Special

Double Pitch sprockets ▶ S rollers/R rollers Set for each steel/stainless steel model.
Sprockets for Double Plus chain ▶︎ RF2030VRP to RF2080VRP

Shaft Bore Machining

Special Attachment

① Shaft bore tolerance ③ Chamfer symbol Available chamfers

Tsubaki standard Applicable shaft Chamfer Shaft bore Available chamfer
N ➡️ Tsubaki standard (see right table) bore dia. (mm) amount dia. amounts
G ➡ G7 H ➡️ H7 10 to 20 C1 10 to 17 N A - -
A ➡ C1 B ➡ C2 21 to 32 C1.2 18 to 44 N A B -
M ➡ M7 Note: Grade 7 only.
33 to 50 C1.6 45 to 170 N A B C
C ➡️ C3
② Shaft bore diameter Bore machining 51 to 80 C2.5
81 to 170 C3
High Precision

Keyway/tap

④ Keyway width tolerance and grade ⑤ Keyway width

Tsubaki standard Specify using a 2-digit integer. (JIS compliant)
J ➡ Js9 F ➡ F7 P ➡️ P9 E ➡️ E9 W ➡️ No keyway • For no keyway, specify W 00.
• Keyway size can be selected only for Js9 and P9 (new
⑥ Number of taps and arrangement JIS). Minimum and maximum keyway size overlap in the
Free Flow

applicable shaft bore range can also be selected.

Keyway Tapped hole

machining drilling

⑦ Tapped hole size • For no taps, specify D0 M00.

• Tapped hole sizes larger or smaller than Tsubaki standard
Specify using a 2-digit integer. size are available. However, for size M4 or larger, make
• With set screw sure not to exceed keyway width (details below).
Sprockets

For Js9/P9 (new JIS standards) For F7/E9 (old JIS standards)
Applicable shaft Keyway Tsubaki Available Applicable shaft Keyway Tsubaki Available Applicable shaft Keyway Tsubaki Available Applicable shaft Keyway Tsubaki Available
bore dia. (mm) width (mm) standard size sizes bore dia. (mm) width (mm) standard size sizes bore dia. (mm) width (mm) standard size sizes bore dia. (mm) width (mm) standard size sizes
10 to 12 4 M4 － 65 to 75 20 M12 M10, M16 10 t o 13 4 M4 － 96 to 110 28 M16 M12, M20
12 t o 17 5 M5 M4 75 to 85 22 M12 M10, M16 14 t o 20 5 M5 M4 111 to 125 32 M20 M16
17 t o 22 6 M6 M5 85 to 95 25 M16 M12, M20 21 t o 30 7 M6 M5 126 to 140 35 M20 M16
22 t o 30 8 M6 M5, M8 95 to 110 28 M16 M12, M20 31 t o 40 10 M8 M6, M10 141 to 160 38 M20 M16
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30 t o 38 10 M8 M6, M10 110 to 130 32 M20 M16 41 t o 50 12 M8 M6, M10 161 to 170 42 M20 M16
38 t o 44 12 M8 M6, M10 130 to 150 36 M20 M16 51 t o 60 15 M8 M6, M10
44 t o 50 14 M8 M6, M10 150 to 170 40 M20 M16 61 t o 70 18 M10 M8, M12
50 t o 58 16 M10 M8, M12 170 to（200） 45 M24 M20 71 t o 80 20 M12 M10, M16
58 t o 65 18 M10 M8, M12 81 t o 95 24 M12 M10, M16

⑧ Surface treatment
B ➡️ Blackening K ➡️ Autocatalytic nickel-phosphorus coating C ➡️ Electroplated zinc coating
Note: Blackening is also applied to additionally machined portions (bore, keyway, tapped hole).
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 Fit Bore BR Type

Overview
Model Numbering Example

Chain Model Number Additional Machining

RF2060S -1B1012T BR001 - H 06007 W N - K

Corrosion Resistant
General Use/
Shape Housing Bore Tolerance Bearing Nominal Number Number of Bearings With/without Bearing Surface Treatment
BR001 “0” + bearing nominal [Blank] : None
H : H7 W : Two N : Without bearing
number B : Blackening
K : Autocatalytic
nickel-phosphorus coating
C : Electroplated zinc coating

Lube Free
Chain Model Number (Available Sizes)
RS sprockets ▶ 1-strand RS35 to RS160

Double Pitch sprockets ▶︎ RF2040 to RF2160 S rollers ▶︎ RF2040 to RF2100 R rollers

Special
Sprockets for Double Plus chain ▶︎ RF2030VRP to RF2080VRP

Machining
The sprocket bore is machined so that single-row deep-
groove ball bearings can be inserted from both ends

Special Attachment
(right diagram).
Note: Bearings are not included.
Please purchase them
separately.

High Precision
Visit the Tsubaki Power Transmission Products Information Site for diagrams
and a list of selectable bearings. https://tt-net.tsubakimoto.co.jp/tecs/top/index.asp

Product page example

Double Pitch sprocket Fit Bore
Free Flow
BR type main specifications
RS2060S-1B T -BR001-H0 WN
Principal dimensions ❶
No. of No. of Applicable shaft dia. Pitch dia. Outer dia. Hub outer dia. Hub length
Base model no.
teeth actual teeth d mm DP mm DO mm DH mm L mm
RF2060S-1B912T■-BR001-H0□□□□WN 9½ 19 20,25,30,35,40 117.34 126 83 40
RF2060S-1B1012T■-BR001-H0□□□□WN 10½ 21 20,25,30,35,40 129.26 138 83 40
Sprockets

Bearing Housing bore PDF

Model no. Inner dia. Load Speed L10 life Basic static load d1 d2 H1 outline
Nominal
mm kN r/min h rating safety factor mm mm mm drawing
RF2060S-1B1012T-BR001-H06204WN PDF
20 6204 3.14 50 20034 2.1 47 42 14
RF2060S-1B1012TQ-BR001-H06204WN PDF
RF2060S-1B1012T-BR001-H06205WN PDF
25 6205 3.14 50 24645 2.5 52 47 15
RF2060S-1B1012TQ-BR001-H06205WN PDF

❷❸
Engineering Manual

How to designate a model number

1 Select the sprocket model number. 3 Select the bearing nominal number.
2 Confirm the bearing inner diameter. RS2060S-1B1012T-BR001-H0 WN-K
Note: Fill in the four-digit bearing nominal number in the blank squares

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Fit Bore Items

From among available models, you can specify shaft bore machining, keyway machining, and tapped hole drilling.
Some models can also be given a surface treatment.
Corrosion Resistant
General Use/

See the Tsubaki Power Transmission Products Information Site for applicable BR type Fit Bore sprockets.

Double Pitch Sprockets

Steel Stainless Steel
Roller Type S R S R
Model/No. of Teeth RF2040S RF2050S RF2060S RF2080S RF2100S RF2120S RF2160S RF2040R RF2050R RF2060R RF2080R RF2100R RF2120R RF2160R RF2040S RF2050S RF2060S RF2080S RF2040R RF2050R RF2060R
912T ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○
1000T ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎
Lube Free

1012T ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○
1100T ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1112T ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○
1200T ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1212T ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○
1300T ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○
1400T ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎
1500T ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎
1600T ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎
Special

Sprockets for Double Plus Chain

Model/No. Steel
of Teeth RF2030VRP RF2040VRP RF2050VRP RF2060VRP RF2080VRP
10T ○ ○ ○ ○ △

RS Sprockets (Applicable models other than those listed below are also available.)
Special Attachment

Steel Stainless Steel

No. of Teeth

No. of Teeth
Model/

Model/
35 40 50 60 80 100 120 140 160 35 40 50 60 80
1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B
9 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ 9
10 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 10
11 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 11
12 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 12
13 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 13
14 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 14
High Precision

15 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 15
16 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 16
17 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 17
18 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 18
19 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 19
20 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 20
21 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 21
22 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 22
23 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 23
24 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 24
Free Flow

25 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 25
26 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 26
27 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 27
28 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 28
30 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 30
32 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 32
34 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ 34
35 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 35
Sprockets

36 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 36
38 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ 38
40 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 40
42 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ 42
45 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ 45
48 ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ 48
50 ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ 50
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54 ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ 54
60 ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ 60
65 ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ 65
70 ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ 70
75 ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ 75

◎…Models
Models to which a surface treatment can be applied ○…ModelsModels for which shaft bores can be machined (no surface treatments)
△…Models
Models for which shaft bores can be machined (limited machining options apply)
Models with hardened teeth Models without hardened teeth (and not suitable for teeth to be hardened)
Models without hardened teeth (but optional teeth hardening can be applied)

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On the Tsubaki Power Transmission Products Information Site, you’ll find a model number generator and
downloadable schematic diagrams for Fit Bore.
https://tt-net.tsubakimoto.co.jp HOME > Download drawings > Sprocket / Pin gear drive > RS sprocket Fit bore

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Small Size Conveyor Chain Selection .................... 143

Free Flow Chain Selection ..................................... 148

Design Information on Double Plus Chain ............ 151

Conveyors

Design Information on Film Gripper Chain ............ 154

(KUM) Conveyors

Conveyor Design Guidelines .................................. 155

Free Flow Chain Guidelines for Use ...................... 158

Installation ............................................................... 160

How to Cut Chain ................................................... 161

How to Connect Chain ........................................... 165

Lubrication .............................................................. 168

Tension Adjustment ................................................ 169

Trial Run .................................................................. 170

Inspection ............................................................... 170

Usage Limits ........................................................... 171

Other Precautions ................................................... 171

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 172

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Small Size Conveyor Chain Selection

An appropriate chain size and type can be selected based upon the type and capacity of the conveyor. In some cases, it may
be difficult to determine the most appropriate chain size and type, since there are a variety of operating conditions for the
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conveyor. The general procedure for chain selection is as follows:

6. H
3. C
2. T

4. C

5. Determine Chain Size

1. C

Indexing Drive
Rollers and Attachments

Load
Type
 entatively Determine Chain

 heck Allowable Load of

 ow to Select Chain for

 alculate Maximum Chain
Conditions
 heck Conveyance
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Step 1: Check Conveyance Conditions Step 2: Tentatively Determine Chain Type

1. Type of conveyor (slat conveyor, bucket elevator, etc.) Use the following formula to determine maximum static
2. Direction of chain travel (horizontal, inclined, or vertical chain load (F) for tentative selection of chain type.
conveyor)
Special

SI Units G F(kN) = W × f1 × KV ×
3. Type, mass, and size of materials to be conveyed 1000
4. Conveyor capacity, interval between conveyed objects Gravimetric Units F{kgf} = W × f1 × KV
5. Conveying speed W : Total mass {weight} of conveyed objects on conveyor kg{kgf}
6. Conveyor length f1 : Coefficient of friction (Table 3) KV = Speed coefficient (Table 4)
7. Lubrication status G : 9.80665m/s2
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8. Considerations for special environments (high/low

temperature, presence of corrosive substances) Tentatively select a chain that has maximum
allowable load of F (for two parallel strands, use F X
0.6) or more.
Step 3: Check Allowable Load
The load applied to rollers or attachments should not exceed the allowable loads shown in Table 1 and Table 2.

■ Table 1: Base Chain Allowable Roller Load Unit: kN {kgf}/roller

Heat-
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Double Pitch
Stainless Steel Roller Resistant Low-Noise
RS Attachment (Standard) Plastic Roller Poly Steel
Size (SS, HS, AS) Plastic Roller Plastic Roller
Lambda/X-Lambda Chain
KV
R Roller S Roller R Roller S Roller R Roller S Roller R Roller R Roller
RS25 — — — — — — — — 0.005{0.5} Base Chain
RS35 — — — — — — — — 0.015{1.5} Allowable
RF2040·RS40 0.64{ 65} 0.15{ 15} 0.20{ 20} 0.05{ 5} 0.20{ 20} 0.02{2} 0.20{20} 0.14{14} 0.02 {2.0} Roller Load
RF2050·RS50 0.98{100} 0.20{ 20} 0.29{ 30} 0.06{ 6} 0.29{ 30} 0.03{3} 0.29{30} 0.21{21} 0.04 {4.0} Load
RF2060·RS60 1.57{160} 0.29{ 30} 0.49{ 50} 0.09{ 9} 0.49{ 50} 0.05{5} 0.49{50} 0.34{35} 0.06 {6.0}
RF2080·RS80 2.65{270} 0.54{ 55} 0.79{ 80} 0.15{15} 0.88{ 90} 0.09{9} — 0.62{63} —
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RF2100·RS100 3.92{400} 0.78{ 80} 1.17{120} 0.25{25} 1.27{130} — — — —

RF2120·RS120 5.88{600} 1.18{120} 1.77{180} 0.34{35} — — — — —
— ·RS140 — 1.32{135} — 0.39{40} — — — — — Allowable
RF2160·RS160 9.61{980} 1.91{195} 2.75{280} 0.54{55} — — — — — Roller Load
(per roller)
Note: 1. Values are for lubricated chain. Values for Double Pitch and RS Attachment Chain include corrosion-resistant chains (NP/NEP series).
2. The above values for Poly Steel Chain represent the allowable load for each plastic inner link.
3. The material used for standard R roller guide rail should be a high tensile strength material at least S45C (JIS), 1045 (AISI) or better.
4. See page 83 for details on Bearing Cage Chain and Bearing Bush Chain.
■ Table 2: A Attachment Allowable Load
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Unit: kN {kgf}/roller
Double Pitch Chain RS Chain ◆The mounting hole of an A attachment is
Size Double Pitch* Stainless Steel Size Attachment* Stainless Steel regarded as the point where the allowable
RF2040 0.262{ 26.7} 0.108{ 11.0} RS25 0.028{ 2.9} 0.012{ 1.2} vertical load acts on the attachment.
RF2050 0.455{ 46.4} 0.189{ 19.3} RS35 0.094{ 9.6} 0.036{ 3.7}
RF2060 1.06 {108 } 0.419{ 42.7} RS40 0.130{ 13.3} 0.054{ 5.5}
◆For K attachments, double the values
RF2080 1.67 {170 } 0.646{ 65.9} RS50 0.243{ 24.8} 0.101{ 10.3} shown for A attachments.
◆Load should not exceed maximum
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RF2100 2.51 {256 } 1.15 {117 } RS60 0.376{ 38.3} 0.148{ 15.1}
RF2120 3.68 {375 } 1.79 {183 } RS80 0.591{ 60.3} 0.233{ 23.8} allowable roller load.
RF2160 5.84 {596 } 3.13 {319 } RS100 0.933{ 95.1} 0.361{ 36.8}
RS120 1.39 {142 } 0.629{ 64.1} Load
RS140 1.82 {186 } 0.869{ 88.6}
RS160 2.36 {241 } 1.19 {121 }
Note: 1. * Includes corrosion-resistant chain (NP/NEP series).
2. See page 83 for details on Bearing Cage Chain and Bearing Bush Chain.

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Step 4: Calculate Maximum Chain Load (F)
In this catalog, values are indicated in both SI and gravimetric units. The weight (kgf) used to calculate the max. load in the
gravimetric units is the same value as the mass (kg).

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F : Max. static load applied to chain : kN {kgf}
■ Table 3-1:
V : Conveying speed (chain speed) : m/min f1: Coefficient of Friction of Base Chain Rollers Rolling on Rail
H : Center distance between sprockets (vertical direction) : m Low-Noise Bearing
Plastic
Steel Roller Plastic Bush
L : Center distance between sprockets (horizontal direction) : m Roller Lambda Roller*
Roller Chain
Type Chain
C : Center distance between sprockets : m Dry Lubricated Dry Dry
M : Mass {weight} of moving parts (chain, bucket, R roller 0.12 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.1 0.21
apron, etc.) : kg/m {kgf/m} S roller 0.21 0.14 0.14 ̶ ̶

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W : Total mass {weight} of conveyed objects on Note: * Includes heat-resistant plastic rollers.
conveyor (max. value) : kg {kgf}
C ■ Table 3-2:
For countable items: W = × Mass
Loading interval f1: Coefficient of Friction of Base Chain Plates Sliding on Rail
{weight} of conveyed items Steel Plate
kW : Power required Dry Lubricated
Plastic Roller

f1 : Coefficient of friction between chain and guide rail (Table 3) 0.3 0.2 0.25
η : Transmission efficiency of drive unit

Special
G : Gravitational acceleration: 9.80665 m/s2

Formula
SI Units {Gravimetric Units}

Horizontal Conveyance

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Goods are directly loaded on the conveyor
F(W2.1MC)f 1

G FV 1
F(W2.1MC)f L =C
kW
1
1000 6120

FV 1
kW
60

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Vertical Conveyance

H =C
G
F(WMC) FWMC
1000 Free Flow
WV G 1 WV 1
kW kW
60 1000 6120

Inclined Conveyance*
Goods are directly loaded on the conveyor
C
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L
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Lf 1 H G Lf 1 H
F (W MC) 1.1M( Lf −H)
1 F(WMC) 1.1M(Lf 1 H)
C 1000 C
V G 1 V 1
kW F M(H Lf 1) kW FM(HLf )
1
60 1000 6120

* When calculating the value for F, if L x f1–H<0, make L x f1–H=0. Also when calculating the value for kW, if H–L x f1<0, make H–L x f1=0.

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SI Units {Gravimetric Units}

Horizontal/Inclined Conveyance*
Goods are directly loaded on the conveyor
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C2
H

C1 L1
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W W W W
F ( 2.1 M)C1 f1 ( M) (L1 f1 H F ( 2.1 M) C1 f1 ( M) (L1 f1 H)
C1 C2 C1 C2 C1 C2 C1 C2

G
1.1 M (L1 f1 H) 1.1 M(L1 f1 H)
1000

V G 1 V 1
kW F M (H L1 f1 ) kW F M (H L1 f1 )
60 1000 6120
Special

* When calculating the value for F, if L1 x f1–H<0, make L1 x f1–H=0. Also when calculating the value for kW, if H–L1 x f1<0, make H–L1 x f1=0.

Step 5: Determine Chain Size

Multiply the maximum load (F) applied to a chain by the speed coefficient (Kv) given in Table 4 for a chain that satisfies the
following formula:
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The recommended speed of the following chains is as follows:

F × KV≦ Max. Allowable Load

}
Bearing Cage Chain
■ Table 4: Speed Coefficient (Kv)
Bearing Bush Chain : 30 m/min or less
Chain Speed m/min Speed Coefficient KV Chain Speed m/min Speed Coefficient KV Indexing Table Chain, Mini Tact Chain
15 or less 1.0 70 to 90 2.2 Plastic Roller Chain : 70 m/min or less
15 to 30 1.2 90 to 110 2.8 Poly Steel Chain : 70 m/min or less
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30 to 50 1.4 110 to 120 3.2

50 to 70 1.6

■ Table 5: Small Size Conveyor Chain Strength (Unit: kN {kgf})

Double Pitch Chain Strengths

Double Pitch Chain, Lambda Chain (including LMC and NP), X-Lambda Chain (Maximum Allowable Load)
Lambda
Size General Use
Free Flow

X-Lambda
RF2040 2.65{ 270} 2.65{ 270}
RF2050 4.31{ 440} 4.31{ 440}
RF2060 6.28{ 640} 6.28{ 640}
RF2080 10.7 {1090} 10.7 {1090}
RF2100 17.1 {1740} 17.1 {1740}
RF2120 23.9 {2440} 23.9 {2440}
RF2160 40.9 {4170} ̶
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Stainless Steel Double Pitch Chain Surface-Treated Double Pitch Chain
Size
SS HS AS NS LSK NP NEP
RF2040 0.69{ 70} 1.19{121} 0.69{ 70} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 2.65{ 270} 2.65{ 270}
RF2050 1.03{105} 1.85{189} 1.03{105} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 4.31{ 440} 4.31{ 440}
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RF2060 1.57{160} 2.78{283} 1.57{160} 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 6.28{ 640} 6.28{ 640}
RF2080 2.65{270} 4.77{486} 2.65{270} 1.77{180} ̶ 10.7 {1090} 10.7 {1090}
RF2100 2.55{260} ̶ ̶ ̶ ̶ 17.1 {1740} 17.1 {1740}
RF2120 3.82{390} ̶ ̶ ̶ ̶ 23.9 {2440} ̶
RF2160 6.37{650} ̶ ̶ ̶ ̶ 40.9 {4170} ̶

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Plastic Roller Chain (Maximum Allowable Load)
General Use Low Noise
Size Heat Resistant
Standard NP SS SP Roller Standard NP SS
RF2040 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 0.23{ 23} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45}

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RF2050 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 0.34{ 34} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70}
RF2060 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 0.54{ 55} 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 1.03{105}
RF2080 1.77{180} 1.77{180} 1.77{180} 0.88{ 89} 1.77{180} 1.77{180} 1.77{180} ̶
RF2100 2.55{260} 2.55{260} 2.55{260} ̶ ̶ ̶ ̶ ̶

Hollow Pin Chain (Maximum Allowable Load) Curved Chain (Max. Allowable Load)
Size General Use LMC NP SS Size General Use
RF2040 1.77{180} 1.47{150} 1.77{180} 0.44{ 45} RF2040 1.86{190}
RF2050 3.14{320} 2.55{260} 3.14{320} 0.69{ 70} RF2050 2.84{290}

Lube Free
RF2060 4.22{430} 3.43{350} 4.22{430} 1.03{105} RF2060 4.02{410}
RF2080 7.65{780} 6.18{630} 7.65{780} 1.77{180} RF2080 6.96{710}

Bearing Bush Chain (Maximum Allowable Load) Bearing Cage Chain

Size Standard High Precision Stainless Steel Size Max. Allowable Load
RF2040 0.78{ 80} 0.78{ 80} 0.44{ 45} RF2040 0.45{ 45}
RF2050 1.27{130} 1.27{130} 0.69{ 70} RF2050 0.69{ 70}
RF2060 1.77{180} 1.77{180} 1.03{105} RF2060 1.03{105}
RF2080 2.94{300} 2.94{300} 1.77{180}

Special
RF2080 1.77{180}

Mini Tact Chain Indexing Table Chain

Size Max. Allowable Load Size Max. Allowable Load
BCM12.5-9 0.3{ 30} BC050 0.49{ 50}
BCM15-9 0.3{ 30} BC075 0.69{ 70}

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BC100 0.69{ 70}
BC150 1.27{130}
RS Chain Strengths

RS Attachment Chain, Lambda Chain (including LMC and NP), X-Lambda Chain (Maximum Allowable Load)
Size General Use Lambda X-Lambda
RS25 0.64{ 65} ̶ ̶
RS35 1.52{ 155} 1.52{ 155} ̶
RS40 2.65{ 270} 2.65{ 270} 2.65{ 270}

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RS50 4.31{ 440} 4.31{ 440} 4.31{ 440}
RS60 6.28{ 640} 6.28{ 640} 6.28{ 640}
RS80 10.7 {1090} 10.7 {1090} 10.7 {1090}
RS100 17.1 {1740} 17.1 {1740} 17.1 {1740}
RS120 23.9 {2440} 23.9 {2440} ̶
RS140 32.4 {3300} 32.4 {3300} ̶
RS160 40.9 {4170} ̶ ̶

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Stainless Steel RS Attachment Chain Surface-Treated RS Attachment Chain Poly Steel Plastic Roller Chain
Size
SS HS AS NS LSK NP NEP Chain SP Roller
RS25 0.12{ 12} ̶ ̶ 0.12{ 12} ̶ 0.64{ 65} ̶ 0.08{ 8} ̶
RS35 0.26{ 27} ̶ ̶ 0.26{ 27} ̶ 1.52{ 155} ̶ 0.18{18} ̶
RS40 0.69{ 70} 1.19{121} 0.69{ 70} 0.44{ 45} 0.44{ 45} 2.65{ 270} 2.65{ 270} 0.44{45} 0.23{23}
RS50 1.03{105} 1.85{189} 1.03{105} 0.69{ 70} 0.69{ 70} 4.31{ 440} 4.31{ 440} 0.69{70} 0.34{35}
RS60 1.57{160} 2.78{283} 1.57{160} 1.03{105} 1.03{105} 6.28{ 640} 6.28{ 640} 0.88{90} 0.54{55}
Sprockets

RS80 2.65{270} 4.77{486} 2.65{270} 1.77{180} ̶ 10.7 {1090} 10.7 {1090} ̶ 0.88{89}
RS100 3.82{390} ̶ ̶ ̶ ̶ 17.1 {1740} 17.1 {1740} ̶ ̶
RS120 3.82{390} ̶ ̶ ̶ ̶ 23.9 {2440} ̶ ̶ ̶
RS140 4.61{470} ̶ ̶ ̶ ̶ 32.4 {3300} ̶ ̶ ̶
RS160 6.37{650} ̶ ̶ ̶ ̶ 40.9 {4170} ̶ ̶ ̶

Hollow Pin Chain (Maximum Allowable Load) Curved Chain (Max. Allowable Load)
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Size General Use Lambda NP SS Size General Use

RS40 1.77{180} 1.47{150} 1.77{180} 0.44{ 45} RS40 1.86{190}
RS50 3.14{320} 2.55{260} 3.14{320} 0.69{ 70} RS50 2.84{290}
RS60 4.22{430} 3.43{350} 4.22{430} 1.03{105} RS60 4.02{410}
RS80 7.65{780} 6.18{630} 7.65{780} 1.77{180} RS80 6.96{710}
Note: 1. SS and NS chains are not pre-lubricated before shipping. Always lubricate the chain before use, except when using underwater or when the chain will
contact water.
2. Using a chain without lubrication may result in premature articulation problems.
3. Maximum allowable loads are based on lubricated (including water lubricated) conditions.
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Step 6: How to Select Chain for Indexing Drive

When selecting chain for indexing operations using indexing equipment, in addition to the normal load based on F (load from
frictional force), the added load from inertia (F1) must be taken into account when calculating the total load acting on the chain.
In general, this additional load F1 is found from the formula F1 = mα. The steps to calculate chain load based on this formula
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are explained below.

m: Total mass on driven side (kg)
α: Maximum acceleration (m/s2)

SI Units {Gravimetric Units}

Mass {weight} of conveyed object W k {kf}

Driven-side sprocket
mass {weight} M2 k {k f}
Lube Free

Total mass {weight} of moving parts of chain (jigs, etc.) M1 k {kf}

1) Find total mass “m” on driven side.

1
m W M1 M2
2
1
Special

m W Note:
M1 M2 is an approximate calculated value for the inertial force of the sprocket
2
converted to the mass (weight) of the chain.

2) Find the additional load from inertia from F1 = mα based on the maximum acceleration α (m/s2)
and the formula in 1) above.
For example, when using a cam indexing system,
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maximum acceleration α can be found by using

the following formula: ■ Table 6: Relationship Between Cam Curves and Am
α = Am L2 (m/s ) Name Am
2

Modified sine curve (MS) ±5.53

L: Indexing length of 1 takt (m)
Modified trapezoidal curve (MT) ±4.89
t: Indexing time of 1 takt (s)
Modified sine constant velocity curve (MSC) ±8.01
Am: Dimensionless maximum acceleration (Table 6)
For details, check with the manufacturer of the indexing equipment.
Use the value for Am corresponding to the cam curve.
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3) Find FΣ, the total working load taking the additional 3) Find FΣ, the total working load taking the additional
tension due to inertia into consideration. tension due to inertia into consideration.
FΣ = F + F1/1000 FΣ = F + F1/G
F: Chain load based on frictional force (kN) F: Chain load based on frictional force (kgf)
(Maximum static tension) (Maximum static tension)
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G: Gravitational acceleration 9.80665 (m/s2)

4) Determine chain size.

FΣKv≦ Maximum allowable load of chain
Kv: Speed coefficient (Table 4)

5) Check the allowable roller load of the chain.

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Step 1: Check Conveyance Conditions ■ Table 8 :

f2: Coefficient of Friction Between Chain and

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① Type, mass, dimensions, and quantity of the Conveyed Objects During Accumulation
conveyed objects (including pallet) Chain Type Type of Transfer Roller Dry Lubricated

② Conveying speed A/C/UA 0.10 ̶

Double Plus Chain B/D/UB 0.15 ̶
③ Conveyor length (length of accumulating and Steel roller ̶ 0.10
conveying sections) Center Roller Chain Steel roller ̶ 0.06

④ Environment Outboard
Plastic outboard roller 0.06 ̶
Outboard roller with plastic brake 0.20* ̶
Roller Chain
Step 2: Select Chain Type Steel outboard roller (0.09) 0.06

Lube Free
Plastic top roller 0.06 ̶
Top Roller Chain
Select the base chain and roller type according to the Steel top roller (0.09) 0.06
operating conditions and environment. Figures inside ( ) are given for reference purposes.
Note: Coefficient of friction for each outboard roller with plastic brake. When
Step 3: Tentatively Determine Chain Type the number of brake outboard rollers accounts for about one third of
the total number of outboard rollers, the coefficient of friction is 0.1.
(Refer to "Installation of Outboard Rollers" on page 104.)
Perform tentative checking of chain load.
SI units : F = 9.80665 × WT × f × KV/1000 ■ Table 9:

Special
f3 : Coefficient of Friction Between Chain and
Gravimetric units : F = WT × f × KV Rail During Accumulation
Chain Type Type of Base Chain Roller Dry Lubricated
Note: In this catalog, values are indicated in both SI and
A/C/UA 0.20 ̶
gravimetric units. The weight (kgf) used to calculate Double Plus Chain B/D/UB 0.25 ̶
the max. load F in the gravimetric units is the same Steel roller ̶ 0.10

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value as the mass (kg). Center Roller Chain Steel roller ̶ 0.10
S roller (0.21) 0.14
Steel roller
F : Max. tension applied to chain kN {kgf} Outboard Roller Chain R roller (0.12) 0.08
Top Roller Chain S roller ̶ ̶
WT : Total mass of conveyed objects excluding chain kg Plastic roller
R roller 0.08 ̶
f : Coefficient of friction f2 (Table 8)+ f3 (Table 9) Poly Steel Chain ̶ 0.25 ̶
Kv : Speed coefficient (Table 13) Figures inside ( ) are given for reference purposes.

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When two chains arranged in parallel are used,
their working loads will be unequal. Allowing for the
imbalance of working loads, determine the model and Coefficient of Friction: Reference Diagram of f1, f2, and f3
size of a chain tentatively to ensure the maximum Conveyed Object
allowable load (Tables 14 and 15) of the chain is
F×0.6 or more.
Double Plus
Chain
■ Table 7: Chain
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f1 : Coefficient of Friction Between Chain and Rail
During Conveyance
Rail
Chain Type Type of Base Chain Roller Dry Lubricated
Plastic A/B/C/D Conveyed Object
0.08 ̶
Double Plus Chain roller UA/UB
Outboard Roller
Steel roller ̶ 0.05
Chain
Center Roller Chain Steel roller ̶ 0.08 Chain
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S roller (0.21) 0.14

Steel roller
Outboard Roller Chain R roller (0.12) 0.08 Rail
Top Roller Chain S roller ̶ ̶
Plastic roller
R roller 0.08 ̶ Conveyed Object
Poly Steel Chain ̶ 0.25 ̶
Figures inside ( ) are given for reference purposes. Top Roller
Chain
Chain
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Step 4: Check Allowable Roller Load 2) Allowable Load of Base Chain Roller

The load applied on the roller should not exceed

the values given below. The values for steel rollers
assume lubricated conditions.
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1. Double Plus Chain and Center Roller Chain

Allowable Roller Load Allowable Load of Base Chain Roller
Allowable Load of Base Chain Roller

■ Table 12: Allowable Load of Base Chain Roller Unit: kN {kgf}/roller

Steel Roller Plastic Roller

Size Poly Steel
R Roller S Roller R Roller
RF2040·RS40 0.64{ 65} 0.15{15} 0.20{ 20} 0.02{2}
Lube Free

■ RF2030 to RF2080 RF2050·RS50 0.98{100} 0.20{20} 0.29{ 30} 0.04{4}

The values given below are the allowable conveying RF2060·RS60 1.57{160} 0.29{30} 0.49{ 50} 0.06{6}
load per two strands of chain (allowable load per one RF2080·RS80 2.65{270} 0.54{55} 0.88{ 90} ̶
meter of pallet). RF2100·RS100 3.92{400} 0.78{80} 1.27{130} ̶

■ Table 10: Allowable Roller Load Unit: kN {kgf}/m Size

Stainless Steel Roller
R Roller S Roller
Roller Plastic Roller Steel Roller
RF2040·RS40 0.20{ 20} 0.05{ 5}
Frame
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Size Aluminum Frame Aluminum Frame with Steel Rail RF2050·RS50 0.29{ 30} 0.06{ 6}
RF2030 0.39{ 40} 0.78{ 80} 1.57{160} RF2060·RS60 0.49{ 50} 0.09{ 9}
(Urethane roller) 0.20{ 20} 0.20{ 20} ̶ RF2080·RS80 0.78{ 80} 0.15{15}
RF2040 0.59{ 60} 1.18{120} 2.35{240} RF2100·RS100 1.17{120} 0.25{25}
RF2050 0.78{ 80} 1.57{160} 3.14{320} Note: 1. The above values for Poly Steel Chain represent the allowable load
RF2060 0.98{100} 1.96{200} 3.92{400} for each plastic inner link.
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2. The allowable load of Lambda Chain is the same as that of steel

RF2080 ̶ 2.94{300} 5.88{600}
roller chain.
3. The material used for steel R roller guide rail should be a high tensile
2. Outboard Roller Chain and Top Roller Chain strength material at least S45C (JIS), 1045 (AISI) or better.
4. The plastic roller includes heat-resistant type rollers (KV type).
Confirm the allowable loads of outboard rollers, top
rollers, and base chain rollers.

1) Allowable Load of Outboard Roller and Top Roller

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Allowable Load of Outboard Roller Allowable Load of Top Roller

■ Table 11: Allowable Roller Load Unit: kN {kgf}/roller

Free Flow

Outboard Roller and Double-Strand

Size Single-Strand Top Roller Top Roller
Plastic Roller Steel Roller Stainless Steel Roller Steel Roller
RF2040·RS40 0.05{ 5} 0.15{15} 0.05{ 5} 0.29{ 30}
RF2050·RS50 0.07{ 7} 0.20{20} 0.06{ 6} 0.39{ 40}
RF2060·RS60 0.10{10} 0.29{30} 0.09{ 9} 0.59{ 60}
RF2080·RS80 0.18{18} 0.54{55} 0.15{15} 1.08{110}
RF2100·RS100 0.29{30} 0.78{80} 0.25{25} 1.57{160}
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Note: The allowable load of Lambda rollers is the same as that of steel
rollers.
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Step 5 : Calculate Chain Load (F) F : Maximum load applied to chain : kN {kgf}
L1 : Length of conveying portion : m
L2 L1
W1 : Mass of conveyed objects in conveying portion : kg/m
Accumulating Portion Conveying Portion
L2 : Length of accumulating portion : m

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W2 : Mass of conveyed objects in accumulating portion : kg/m
f1 : Coefficient of friction between chain and rail during
conveyance
f2 : Coefficient of friction between chain and conveyed
SI Units : objects during accumulation
G f3 : Coefficient of friction between chain and rail during
F＝ ×（W
{ 1 ＋ M）× L1 × f1 ＋ W2 × L2 × f2
1000 accumulation
＋（W2 ＋ M）× L2 × f3 ＋ 1.1 × M ×（L1 ＋ L2）× f1}
M : Mass of chain : kg/m

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F·W 1
kW ＝ × 1.1 × kW : Power required : kW
60 η
V : Chain speed : m/min
η : Transmission efficiency of drive unit
G : Gravitational acceleration: 9.80665 m/s2
Gravimetric Units :
Since the free flow conveyor uses two strands of chain generally
F ＝（W1 ＋ M）
L1· f1 ＋ W2 · L2 · f2 ＋（W2 ＋ M）× L2 · f3
laid in parallel, the chain mass is assumed to be that of two strands
＋ 1.1M（L1 ＋ L2）f1 of chain. Consequently, "F" in the above formula represents the

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F·V 1 maximum chain load applied to two strands of chain. Allowing for
kW ＝ × 1.1 ×
6120 η the imbalance of the working loads, it is assumed that a load of 0.6
F is applied to a single strand.

Step 6: Determine Chain Size

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Multiply the maximum load (0.6 F) applied to a single strand of chain by the speed coefficient (Kv) given in Table
13 for a chain that satisfies the following formula:
0.6 F × Kv ≦ Maximum allowable chain load
■ Table 13: Speed Coefficient (Kv) ■ Table 14: Max. Allowable Chain Load (1) Unit: kN {kgf}

Chain Speed m/min Speed Coefficient Kv Chain Speed m/min Speed Coefficient Kv
Roller Type A/C/ B/D/

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15 or less 1.0 70 to 90 2.2 Size & Base UA UB
Roller Type Chain Type
15 to 30 1.2 90 to 110 2.8
Standard
30 to 50 1.4 110 to 120 3.2
HCP 0.55{ 56} 0.27{ 28}
50 to 70 1.6 RF2030VRP
Lambda
SS 0.27{ 28}
The recommended speed of the following chains is as follows : Standard
Double Plus Chain : 5 to 15 m/min or less HCP 0.88{ 90} 0.44{ 45}
RF2040VRP
Lambda
Plastic R roller chain : 70 m/min or less
SS 0.44{ 45}
Poly Steel Chain : 70 m/min or less Free Flow
Standard
HCP 1.37{140} 0.69{ 70}
■ Table 15: Max. Allowable Chain Load (2) Unit: kN {kgf}
RF2050VRP
Lambda
Chain Single-Strand Top Roller SS 0.69{ 70}
Outboard Roller Chain Standard
Type Chain
Steel Plastic Poly Stainless Steel Plastic Stainless HCP 2.06{210} 1.03{105}
Size RF2060VRP
Roller R Roller Steel Steel Roller Roller R Roller Steel Roller Lambda
RS40 2.65 0.44 0.44 0.69 2.65 0.44 0.69 SS 1.03{105}
RF2040 { 270} { 45} { 45} { 70} { 270} { 45} { 70} Standard
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RS50 4.31 0.69 0.69 1.03 4.31 0.69 1.03

HCP 5.30{540} 2.65{270}
RF2050 { 440} { 70} { 70} {105} { 440} { 70} {105} RF2080VRP
Lambda
RS60 6.28 1.03 0.88 1.57 6.28 1.03 1.57
RF2060 { 640} {105} { 90} {160} { 640} {105} {160} SS 2.65{270}
RS80 10.7 1.77 2.65 10.7 1.77 2.65
̶
RF2080 {1090} {180} {270} {1090} {180} {270} Steel
Center Roller
3.82 3.82 Size & Base Roller Type (Double Plus
RS100 (Equal Speed)
17.1 2.55 {390} 17.1 2.55 {390} Roller Type Chain Type Chain)
̶
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{1740} {260} 2.55 {1740} {260} 2.55 RF2030VR Standard 0.98{100} ̶

RF2100
{260} {260} RF2040VR·CR Standard 1.57{160} 1.57{160}
Note: 1. The allowable load of Lambda Chain is the same as that of steel RF2050VR·CR Standard 2.45{250} 2.45{250}
roller chain. RF2060VR·CR Standard 3.73{380} 3.73{380}
2. The max. allowable load of double-strand top roller chain is 1.7 RF2080VR·CR Standard 5.30{540} 5.30{540}
times that of single-strand top roller chain (1.4 times for Lambda
Chain).

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Please use the dimensional information given below as

Design Information on Double Plus Chain Conveyors reference when configuring and installing your conveyor.

1. Conveyor Ends and Sprocket Position ■ Table 16

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Aluminum Frame for the Drive and Driven Sections Size &
RF2030VRP RF2040VRP RF2050VRP
Sprocket Roller Type
RF2030VRP-R2 RF2040VRP-R2 RF2050VRP-R2
Rail No.
RF2030VRP-R2S RF2040VRP-R2S RF2050VRP-R2S
Z 21.3 14.7 16.1
L 40 50 60

Size &

Z
RF2050VRP RF2060VRP RF2080VRP
Roller Type
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RF2060VRP-R2
Rail No. RF2050VRP-R2HS RF2080VRP-R2S
RF2060VRP-R2S
Bracket Return Guide
Z 76.2 14.9 24
L L 60 70 100

2. Dimensions for Machining Aluminum Frame ■ Table 17

The rails listed on the right do not have an aluminum
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Size &
RF2050VRP
Roller Type
frame for the drive and driven sections. Add a frame
Rail No. RF2050VRP-R2HS
for the middle section, referring to the dimensions in
X (drive side) 340
Table 17. X (driven side) 120
Y 30
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3. Mounting Bolt and Conveyor Height ■ Table 18

L Item
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ H L
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Aluminum Frame Frame

Frame Joint RF2030VRP-R2

M6 ×10ℓ M6 M5 M6 M5 M6 ×8ℓ 61.5 14.5
RF2030VRP-R2S
RF2040VRP-R2
M6 ×12ℓ M6 M6 M8 M6 M6 ×8ℓ 68 28.5
RF2040VRP-R2S
RF2050VRP-R2
M8 ×20ℓ M8 M8 M10 M8 M8 ×10ℓ 82.5 36
H

RF2050VRP-R2S
*RF2050VRP-R2HS M8 ×20ℓ M8 M8 M10 M8 M8 ×10ℓ 142.5 37

Pallet Guide Rail RF2060VRP-R2

M8 ×20ℓ M8 M8 M10 M8 M8 ×10ℓ 95 44.5
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RF2060VRP-R2S
RF2080VRP-R2S M8 ×25ℓ M8 M8 M10 M8 M8 ×12ℓ 130 47

1) Positioning Between the Aluminum Frames

Position the frames using the V groove (marked with Ⓐ in the above diagram) as a guide and secure them with
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bolts ④ (listed in Table 18) on the base.

2) Connecting the Aluminum Frames
After positioning is complete, connecting the frames via the frame joint* is recommended so as to reinforce the
connection.
*The frame joint is not intended for positioning between aluminum frames.
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3) Installing the Pallet Guide Rail

Make a hole of an appropriate size at the V groove position marked Ⓑ in the above diagram and secure the
rail using the hexagonal bolt ① listed in Table 18.
4) On models marked with * in Table 18, there is a difference of 60 mm in height between the aluminum frame
and pallet guide rail. To offset the height difference, fit a collar for height adjustment under the pallet guide rail.

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4. Conveyor Leg Pitch ■ Table 19
Determine the conveyor leg pitch based on the Geometrical Moment of Inertia
Type Frame No. (I)
mass of the conveyed objects and the geometrical (cm4)
moment of inertia given in Table 19.

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RF2030VRP-R2 17.127
RF2040VRP-R2 40.185
Aluminum Frame
RF2050VRP-R2 84.039
RF2060VRP-R2 135.137
RF2030VRP-R2S 17.821
RF2040VRP-R2S 44.312
Aluminum Frame RF2050VRP-R2S 95.623
with
Leg Pitch ( ) Steel Rail RF2050VRP-R2HS 442.093
RF2060VRP-R2S 171.761
■ Calculation of Leg Pitch (ℓ)

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RF2080VRP-R2S 360.726
The geometrical moment of inertia (I) of the frame for the drive and driven
{ 5 ×384EI ×δ × 10 }
1

ℓ＝ 7 4
＝ (mm) sections is the same as given in the table above.
(0.6W)
O : Geometrical moment of inertia (cm4) (See Table 19)
W : Total conveyed mass (kg/m)
δ : Slack (2mm)
E : 7.0 × 103 (kg/mm2)

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Note: The total conveyed mass (W) is not always distributed evenly
between the two conveyor strands. This is taken into account with
the factor (0.6).

5. Aluminum Frame with Steel Rail

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1) Cross Section
RF2030VRP RF2040VRP to RF2080VRP
1 Base Frame 1 Base Rail

3 Steel Rail A 3 Steel Rail

A

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2 Inner Rail
4 Small Pan Head Screw 4 Small Pan Head Screw

5 Small Countersunk Head Screw

Frame No. Steel Rail (No. 3) Steel Rail Mounting Screw Inner Rail Mounting Screw
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For Drive and Driven Dimensions (No. 4) (No. 5)
For Middle Section Dimension A Cross-Recessed Pan Head Screw Cross-Recessed Countersunk Head Screw
Sections (Plate Thickness × Width)
RF2030VRP-R2S RF2030VRP-R1SK,-R1SJ 3 × 13 4.75 M3 × 7ℓ ̶
RF2040VRP-R2S RF2040VRP-R1SK,-R1SJ 3 × 13 8.4 M4 × 5ℓ M4 × 6ℓ
RF2050VRP-R2S RF2050VRP-R1SK,-R1SJ 3 × 13 8.4 M4 × 6ℓ M4 × 6ℓ
RF2050VRP-R2HS ̶ 3 × 13 8.4 M4 × 6ℓ M4 × 6ℓ
RF2060VRP-R2S RF2060VRP-R1SK,-R1SJ 3 × 13 8.4 M4 × 6ℓ M4 × 6ℓ
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RF2080VRP-R2S RF2080VRP-R1SK,-R1SJ 6 × 16 10.5 M5 × 8ℓ M6 × 10ℓ

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2) Construction Diagram of Middle-Section Frame

2000
Installation pitch of steel rail and inner rail
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10 395 395 395 395 395 15

A

A-A A
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3) Construction Diagram of Frame for the Drive and Driven Sections

1000
Installation pitch of steel rail and inner rail
10 485 485 20 A
Special

A-A View
A
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◆ RF2050VRP-R2HS has no frame for the drive and driven sections.

◆ A notch is provided on the right-end bottom in the diagram above (See page 98).

4) Notes on Handling Aluminum Frame with Steel Rail

(1) When cutting the aluminum frame with steel rail for use
① Do not cut the screw section on the frame.
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② Remove burrs and chips from the cut surface.

③ Connect and secure the steel rail with the inner rail, and the inner rail with the frame of the base chain by screws 15 to
30 mm away from the cut area.
④ Machine all parts individually. Completely remove burrs and chips produced by machining before starting reassembly.
(2) Connecting the Frame
If there is a difference in level on the abutting surface of the steel rail after connecting the frame (in vertical and horizontal
directions), chamfer the corners slightly to avoid chain rollers getting caught.
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Please use the dimensional information given below as
Design Information on Film Gripper Chain (KUM) Conveyors reference when configuring and installing your conveyor.

1. Special Sprocket
The chain clamp will be in its maximum open position when it is located 180 degrees opposite the alignment pin

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(section A in the drawing). Drill a hole for the alignment pin on the side where the special sprocket is mounted.

Section A

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Alignment pin
Alignment pin

2. Special Sprocket Mounting Example

Special
The drawing below shows the position of the alignment pin on the special sprocket. The sheet/film should be
inserted from below. The chain clamp at the sheet/film entry point is at its maximum open position.
Contact a Tsubaki representative when using Film Gripper Chain.

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Chain clamp max.
open position

Sheet/film

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Alignment pin

3. Points to Keep in Mind

① Operate the chain at speeds of 50 m/min or lower.
② Adjust the tension so that the chain clamp opens on the special sprocket.
③Be sure to lubricate the sliding parts of the chain clamps (see drawing below). If the clip is opened and closed
with insufficient lubrication, premature wear will be accelerated and the clamp will not open and close properly, Free Flow
causing problems in sheet/film transfer.
④ If the special sprocket is not used, there is a risk of damage occurring to the clamp or the spring. Be sure to
use the special sprocket.

Clamp attach pin

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Spacing between clamp and attachment

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Bottom of clamp
Chain Clamp Sliding Parts

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Conveyor Design Guidelines

1. Conveyor System and Roller Type

■ Table 20 3. Use of Standard Small Size Conveyor Chain at
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Conveyor System Roller Type Description High/Low Temperatures

Chain Rolling • Smooth operation and vibrations are As a general rule, standard small size conveyor chain can
(horizontal, inclined) small.
R Roller
• Power required is low since frictional
be operated in clean air environments and in ambient
Heavy in chain weight
Greater allowable roller load
resistance is small. temperatures between –10°C and 60°C. When the chain is
• Center distance between sprockets operated in environments outside this range, the following
Less roller wear
should be generally over 10 m.
Double Pitch Chain • Applicable for speeds over 20 m/min. points should be taken into consideration.
Chain Rolling Operation at very low or high temperatures:
Chain must be selected or used in a different manner when
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• Center distance between sprockets

should be generally 10 m or less.
• Applicable for speeds 20 m/min or
it is operated in freezing chambers, cold areas, when it
less. passes through dryers or heat-treatment furnaces, or when
S Roller it is affected by heat from the material being conveyed.
Lightweight
Lower allowable roller load
Table 22 below provides guidelines for the relationship
Chain Sliding
• Resistant to loading shocks and bad between allowable load and temperature for standard
environments; however, the rail is chains.
damaged quickly.
• Construction is simple.
■ Table 22: Temperature Corrected Working Load
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• Power required is large.

Double Pitch Chain
Temperature Range °C Allowable Load
Down to –30 Max. allowable load in catalog × 0.25
2. Conveyor Arrangement Down to –20 Max. allowable load in catalog × 0.33
■ Table 21 –10 to 150 Max. allowable load in catalog × 1.0
Up to 200 Max. allowable load in catalog × 0.75
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Both the conveying and return sides are Up to 250 Max. allowable load in catalog × 0.5
supported by rails. The most recommended
Take-Up
and streamlined layout. A sag is produced on
Drive
Shaft the take-off side of the sprocket.

■ Table 23: Temperature Environment and Points of Concern

The return side is supported by guides,
Temperature Range °C Usage Conditions Potential Problems
rollers, or idlers. Since the chain bends when
Guide it comes into contact with the rollers or
Under –30°C or lower conditions, (1) Low-temperature
guides, friction increases, allowing for easy
–50 to –30 consider corrosion-resistant SS or AS embrittlement may
wear. Also, chain vibration exerts a negative
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chain. Standard chains cannot be used. occur with standard

effect on overall running. Consequently, it is chain, reducing impact
not desirable to have a long center distance resistance.
between sprockets. (2) Congealing of lubricant.
Roller, Idler Standard chain should be selected on
–30 to –10 the basis of the corrected working load (3) Rust due to condensation.
above (Table 22). (4) Seizure due to frost
The return side is not supported. The tension
formation.
due to the mass of the chain on the return
side produces vibrations causing rough 60 to 150 Different lubricant is required.
conveyance.
Because wear resistance is reduced (1) Excessive wear due to
in this temperature range, consider decreased pin and bush
Examples showing slat conveyors and a cross rod selecting the next larger pitch chain hardness.
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size over the one originally selected (2) Excessive elongation due
conveyor that are most commonly used: 150 to 250 to reduce bearing pressures. When to softening.
standard chain is to be used, evaluate (3) Insufficient lubrication
whether or not the chain can be used and chain seizure due to
at a reduced allowable load (see Table deterioration of lubricant.
Slats are installed using A attachments, 22 above). (4) Excessive wear and
and the rollers roll over the rails on both the chain seizure due to
conveying and return sides. Consider corrosion-resistant SS or AS
250 to 400 formation of scale.
chain.
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Slats are installed using K attachments.

Compared to the above example, this type
of arrangement is suitable for wide slat 4. Lubricants and High/Low Temperatures
conveyors where the mass of the conveyed
goods is heavy. However, on the return side Special low-temperature or high-temperature lubricants are
the slats slide on the rail.
required if a chain will be exposed to temperatures outside
the range of –10°C to 60°C. See page 168 for details on
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This is a cross rod conveyor where a pipe is recommended lubricants.

installed by means of an EP attachment, GNK
attachment, or Hollow Pin Chain. The rollers
roll on the rails on both the conveying and
return sides.

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5. Cautions on Use in Special Environments Countermeasures for Corrosion
As a general rule, conveyor chain should be used in clean • Use surface-treated attachment chain.
air environments. When used in a special environment, • Install a cover or casing to prevent acids or alkalis from
reference should be made to the following items. contacting the chain.

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• Adopt a high-grade material with anti-corrosive
1) Use in Wet Conditions properties.
If the chain is splashed with water or goes through heated
vapor, the following problems may occur. In general, embrittlement fractures (stress corrosion
(1) Increase in wear elongation due to improper or cracking) occur around the link plate holes. This is the area
insufficient lubrication. where the pin and bush are press-fitted to the link plate
(2) Decrease in fatigue strength from rust and corrosion having the highest concentration of stress. Cracks occur
(pitting) of the chain. even when there is no tension on the chain. Conveyor chain
in general is more susceptible to acids than alkalis, and in

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Countermeasures special cases, embrittlement fractures (stress corrosion
• Reduce bearing pressure using a larger sized chain to cracking) are generated by seawater or pit water.
improve wear resistance.
• Use corrosion-resistant small size conveyor chain for rust
prevention.

2) Use in Acidic or Alkaline Conditions

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If the chain is exposed to acids or alkaline conditions, such
as battery acid and liquid used in plating processes, the
following problems may occur.
(1) Embrittlement fracture of link plates and pins. Hydrogen embrittlement cracking
(2) Fatigue breakage of link plates and pins due to rust and
pitting corrosion. 3) Use Under Conditions Where Wear Is a Problem

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(3) Wear from usual mechanical wear and corrosion. If the chain is exposed to strong abrasive materials that
(4) Reduction in volume of the whole chain from corrosion. promote wear such as sand, coke, and metal particles, the
(5) In special cases where the chain is underwater following problems may occur.
(immersed in liquid), electrochemical corrosion may (1) When abrasive materials penetrate between the pins 
occur. and bushes, chain wear is promoted and poor
(6) There are also circumstances where even stainless articulation occurs.
steel chain will corrode. The photograph below (2) When abrasive materials penetrate between the bushes
shows an example of chain that was used in a plating and rollers, chain wear is promoted and poor roller

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apparatus. The chain fell to pieces within one month due rotation occurs.
to the effects of acid. (3) When abrasive materials penetrate between the link
plates, poor articulation occurs.

Countermeasures
• Apply a dust-proof casing.
• Remove foreign particles by regularly washing the chain.
• Reduce bearing pressure using a larger sized chain to Free Flow
improve wear resistance.
• Adopt a chain that has specially processed parts where
wear is a problem.

Corrosion of stainless steel drive chain Caution

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Contact a Tsubaki representative regarding whether

a product contains substances restricted for use in
Countermeasures for Embrittlement Fractures (stress
specific industries and applications.
corrosion cracking)
• Adopt a brittleness countermeasure that lowers crack
susceptibility.
• Install a cover or casing to prevent acids or alkalis from
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contacting the chain.

• Adopt a high-grade material with anti-corrosive
properties.

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6. Other Precautions accuracy is required, Tsubaki can provide specially

1) To keep long conveyors consistently operating in top configured chain to minimize the relative difference in
condition, use take-up devices to eliminate chain slack. length. Also, special sprockets can be manufactured to
Take-up stroke = (center distance between sprockets X ensure that sprocket teeth are properly aligned.
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0.02) + catenary sag allowance

The “0.02” factor represents a 2% allowable wear 7. Corrosion Resistance Guide for Corrosion
elongation of chain. Resistant Chains and Sprockets (Table 24)
2) Chain must always be engaged with at least three Corrosion resistance varies accordingly depending on
sprocket teeth. application conditions. This table should not be considered
3) When operating with multiple strands of conveyor chain, a guarantee. Using this table as a reference, be sure to
sprockets should be mounted on the same shaft and all check the corrosion resistance of the chain in advance
sprocket teeth should be properly aligned. according to actual operating conditions in determining
4) When operating a long conveyor with two or more chain type.
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strands of chain, and when especially high pitch

■ Table 24
Corrosion Resistant Corrosion Resistant
Sprocket Sprocket
Roller Chain Roller Chain
ＰＣＳＹ

ＰＣＳＹ
Standard
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Chemical, Chemical, Chemical,
ＳＳ
ＡＳ
ＮＳ
ＴＩ
ＰＣ

ＳＳ

ＳＳ
ＡＳ
ＮＳ
ＴＩ
ＰＣ

ＳＳ
Food Product Food Product (Steel
Food Product
Chain)

10% 20°C A A A A A A B A 50％ 50°C A A A A A A A A

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Acetic acid Malic acid Acetic acid (5%) ×

Acetone20°C A A A A A × A A Mayonnaise 20°C A B A A A A A A Acetone ×
Alcohol (methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl) A A A A A A A A Milk20°C A A A A A A A A Alcohol A
Aluminum sulfate Saturated 20°C A × A A － － － A Nitric acid 5％ 20°C A B A A × A × A Aqueous ammonia B
Ammonium chloride 50% Boiling point B × A A － － － B Oleic acid 20％ A A A A A － A A Beer A
Ammonium nitrate Saturated boiling A A A A B A A A Oils (vegetable, mineral) 20°C A A A A A A A A Benzene A
Ammonium sulfate Saturated 20°C A B A A － － － A 10% 20°C A
Oxalic acid B A A － A A A B
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Carbon tetrachloride
Aqueous ammonia 20°C A A A A A A A A Paraffin20°C A A A A A A A A Caustic soda (25%) ×
Beer20°C A A A A A A A A Petroleum20°C A A A A A － A A Chromic acid (10%) ×
Benzene20°C A A A A A A A A Phosphoric acid 5％ 20°C A B A A × A × A Citric acid ×
Boric acid 50% 100°C A A A A － － － A Phosphoric acid 10% 20°C B B B A × A × B Formic acid ×
Butyric acid 20°C A A A A A － A A Picric acid Saturated 20°C A A A A － － － A Formic acid aldehyde A
Calcium chloride Saturated 20°C B × A A B A A B Potassium chloride Saturated 20°C A B A A － － A A Fruit juice ×
Calcium hydroxide (hydrated lime) 20% Boiling A A A A A A － A Potassium dichromate 10% 20°C A A A A A － A A Gasoline A
Calcium hypochlorite (bleaching powder)
Available chlorine 11–14% 20°C A × A A × A B A Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) 20% 20°C A A A A A A A A Hydrochloric acid (2%) ×
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Carbolic acid 20°C A A A A × A × A Potassium nitrate 25% 20°C A

A A A A － A A Hydrogen peroxide ×
Carbonated water A A A A － － － A Potassium nitrate25% Boiling point A × A A － － － A Hypochlorite soda ×
Carbon tetrachloride (dry) 20°C A A A A A A A A Potassium permanganate Saturated 20°C A A A A － A × A Iodine ×
Chlorine gas (dry) 20°C B × B A － A × B Seawater 20°C B × A A B A A B Lactic acid ×
Chlorine gas (wet) 20°C × × B A － A × × Soapy water 20°C A A A A A A A A Milk A
Chlorine water × × A A × － × × Sodium carbonate Saturated boiling point A A A A － A B A Nitric acid (5%) ×
5% 20°C A
Chromic acid B A A × A × A Sodium chloride 5% 20°C A B A A A A A A Oils (vegetable, mineral) A
50% 20°C A
Citric acid A A A － A A A Sodium cyanide 20°C A － A A － － － A Paraffin A
CoffeeBoiling A A A A A A A A Sodium hydrogen carbonate 20°C A A A A A － A A Phosphoric acid (10%) ×
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Cola syrup A A A A A A A A Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) 25% 20°C A A A A A A A A Potassium hydroxide B
Concentrated nitric acid 65% 20°C A × A A × A × A Sodium hypochlorite 10% 20°C × × A A × A B × Seawater ×
Concentrated nitric acid Boiling B × B A × × × B Sodium perchlorate 10% Boiling point A × A A － － － A Soapy water B
Creosote20°C A A A A － － － A Sodium sulfate Saturated 20°C A A A A － － － A Sodium chloride ×
Developer (photo) 20°C A B A A A A A A Sodium thiosulfate 25% Boiling point A A A A － － － A Sodium hydroxide (20%) ×
Ether (ethyl ether) 20°C A A A A A A A A Soft drinks 20°C A A A A A A A A Soft drinks A
Ferric chloride 5% 20°C B × B A － － × B Stearic acid 100% Boiling point × × A A × － A × Sulfuric acid ×
Formalin (formaldehyde) 40% 20°C A A A A － － B A Sugar solution 20°C A A A A A A A A Vegetable juice B
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Formic acid 50% 20°C A A A A × A × A Sulfur dioxide (wet) 20°C A × A A － － － A Vinegar ×

Fruit juice 20°C A B A A A A A A Sulfuric acid 5% 20°C × × A A × A × × Water ×
Gasoline 20°C A A A A A A A A Synthetic detergent A A A A A A A A Whiskey A
Glycerin 20°C A A A A A A A A Tartaric acid 10% 20°C A A A A A A A A Wine A
Honey, syrup A A A A A A A A Turpentine oil 35°C A A A A － － － A
Hydrochloric acid 2% 20°C × × × A × A × × Varnish A A A A － － － A A: Totally resistant
Hydrogen peroxide 30% 20°C A B A A × A × A Vegetable juice 20°C A A A A A A A A B: Partially resistant
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Hydrogen sulfide (dry) A A A A A A A A Vinegar 20°C B × A A B A B B (depending on operating

Water A A A A A A A A conditions)
Hydrogen sulfide (wet) × × × A × － － ×
×: Not resistant
Ketchup 20°C A A A A A A A A Wine 20°C A A A A A A A A
−: Unknown
Kerosene 20°C A A A A － A － A Whiskey20°C A A A A A A A A
Lactic acid 10％ 20°C A B A A A － A A Zinc chloride 5％ 20°C B × B A B A × B For information on the
Lard A A A A － － － A Zinc sulfate 25% Saturated 20°C A A A A － A － A chemical resistance
of LSK chain and KV
Linseed oil 100% 20°C A B A A A － A A
rollers, contact a Tsubaki
representative.
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Overview
Free Flow Chain Guidlines for Use
1. Double Plus Chain (Common with Double Plus ⑧ Transfering Objects Between Conveyors (straight
Chain with Snap Cover) line transfer)

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①Recommended conveyor length is 15 m or less. To convey pallets in a stable condition at the
transfer portion of the conveyor, install a roller
②Avoid using a chain with engineering plastic rollers
between the two conveyors or the shafts of
in an environment where it will be exposed to oil or
sprockets. Be sure that the distance (ℓ) from the
water. (Use in such an environment may cause the
ends of the rail to the roller that supports the
double-speed capability to deteriorate.)
pallets is less than 1/2.5 times the pallet’s length in
③Use caution not to drop pallets or conveyed the conveying direction.
objects on the chain and avoid any operation that
Pallet-Supporting Roller

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may expose the chain to impact and pressure by
Conveying Surface
pressing it down. Conveying Direction
④ When unusual noises are heard from a curved
section around a sprocket after use for an extended
period, apply a small amount of lubricant (SAE10 to
20) onto the pin through the gap between the outer Sprocket

plate and inner plate ("A" in the diagram below). Conveying Surface

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Wipe off excess oil from plastic rollers. Conveying Direction

C C
A A AB BA
Outer Plate Outer Plate

Pallet-Supporting Roller

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Pallet Length in Conveying Direction
2.5
Inner Plate Inner Plate
Large Roller Small Roller ⑨ Take-Up (1)
Lubrication of Plastic Roller Lubrication of Steel Roller

Note: Since noise is unlikely to occur between pins and bushes on Lambda
Chain, Lambda Chain is suitable for use where lubrication is best avoided. Slight Sag

⑤Lubrication is required on steel rollers. Apply

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a small amount of lubrication (SAE10 to 20) in Take-up amount ℓ = Chain pitch × 2 + Allowance
areas "A," "B", and "C." A lubricator with a sharp length
pointed tip like a syringe is convenient to use for Allow for a little sag up to 10% of span on the
lubrication. Wipe off excess oil from the periphery chain under the drive-side sprocket during
of large and small rollers. operation. When the amount of sagging increases,
⑥ Finishing the Ends on the Conveying Side adjust the take-up or cut the chain.
Put a chamfer on the ends of the upper rail that Aluminum Frame
Drive-Side Sprocket Conveying Direction Free Flow
the chain’s small rollers travel on.
Running Surface of Small Roller

Sag 0.1 L L

Chamfer
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⑦ Large Roller Support Chain Sag Unit: mm

It is possible to prevent the chain’s large roller
Chain Size Normal Sag Max. Sag
from dipping at the chamfered portion by installing RF2030 25 75
a support for the large roller on the ends of the rail RF2040 35 105
on the driven side. RF2050 40 120
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RF2060 50 150
RF2080 65 190
The sag in the table above is given on the basis of the conveyor design
information on page 145.
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⑩ Take-Up (2) 2. Double Plus Chain with Snap Cover

Where take-up configuration shown above is not ①H
 andle the chain with care, as the snap cover is
allowed because of the presence of conveyors, made of engineering plastic.
design the take-up configuration referring to the
②There are two types of snap covers; one for the
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diagram below. With Double Plus Chain with

outer link and another for the inner link. Use
snap cover, make the dimension *R larger than
caution to avoid installing the wrong type of snap
the dimension R of the return guide (see the
cover. (See the diagram below.) (The snap cover is
dimensional diagram).
fitted on the chain at time of shipment.)

Rail Sprocket on Driven Side

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For Outer Link For Inner Link

*R Take-Up ③When connecting chains, connect them via special

connecting link and then fit the snap cover for the
outer link correctly at the notch of the plate. (See
⑪ Sprocket and Shaft the diagram below.)
Drive sprocket ··· Should be keyed, with both left
Connecting Link
and right sprockets aligned.
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Take-up sprocket ··· Should be keyless (free), with

separate shafts on the left and right sprockets.
Other sprockets ··· Keyless (free)
Snap Cover for Outer Link
If a conveyed object is placed directly on the chain, the
Outer Link
large roller may leave a mark on the conveyed object.
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Note: RF2030VRPUA and RF2030VRPUB (urethane-lined rollers) are designed

so that the large roller is less likely to leave a mark on conveyed objects.

④If a snap cover is damaged in handling, replace it

with a new snap cover.
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Sprockets
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Installation
1. Sprocket Installation precisely centered, the chain will wobble and weave. This will
Proper installation of the sprockets is critical to smooth have a significant impact on the life of the conveyor chain.

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operation of a conveyor, and it also affects chain life. The 3. Rails
installation should be properly carried out in accordance
In general, rails wear faster than chain. While it is important
with the procedures described below.
that the rail material be matched to the chain material,
① Check the levelness of the shafts with a level. Adjust to in general, rolled steel for general structures (SS400) or
1
within a tolerance of ± 300 . plastic material (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene)
is recommended. The material used for steel R roller guide
Level rail should be a high tensile strength material at least S45C
Shaft

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(JIS), 1045 (AISI) or better.
1) Wear is a complex phenomenon and is influenced
Level by a variety of factors, including corrosion, lubrication,
Shaft
load speed, and operating time. Deducing the precise
relationship between chain life and rail material is difficult.
2) Chain life is influenced by the rail. For new installations,
Figure 1: Levelness of Shafts
verify the wear state by selecting rail material that is
② Check the parallelism of the shafts with a scale. Adjust slightly softer than the chain. The smoother the finish on

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the shafts so that the parallelism as calculated with the rail surface, the better.
A̶B 1 3) Operating conditions must be taken into consideration
formula is to within 100 .
L
when selecting materials. In environments involving
A
mechanical impact and other special conditions, there
may be cases when plastic should not be used.

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4) Precautions before putting rails into operation
Measure with a L
piano wire or a scaled 1. Lubricate all rail connecting parts, chamfer
transit instrument
edges, and eliminate uneven levels and gaps.
B (See Figure 4.)
Figure 2: Parallelism of Shafts 2. After welding rail, remove spatter or scale.
3. During the trial run, run the conveyor unloaded.
③ Align the sprocket axis to match. Lubricate the chain and check the condition of

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Tolerance relative to center distance: chain and rails.
Up to 1 m : within 1 mm
Distance between shafts (mm)
1 to 10 m : within 1000
10 m or longer : within 10 mm
Shaft Rail Width W

Rail width W is generally the sprocket tooth width.

Measure misalignment with: Free Flow
• A straight edge when the distance is short
• A piano wire when the distance is long Examples of Good Design Examples of Poor Design
• A leveling string or a piano wire when the
sprocket positions are different from each
other in terms of height W W Uneven Level

Misalignment

W
Sprocket

W Large Gap
Sprockets

Figure 3: Sprocket Misalignment

Spaces are required to account for
heat expansion of the rail.
④ After processes ① to ③ have been completed, lock
each of the sprockets to the shaft(s) by means of keys Figure 4: Rail Joints
or Tsubaki POWER-LOCKS. Lock the sprockets that are
installed and used on the same shaft so that the teeth of
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both sprockets align in terms of phase.

2. Centering
R
Because the conveyor chain runs on a guide rail, the To ensure that the chain moves smoothly, bend
precision of the guide rail must be especially high and the the guide rail to a radius of R at the points where
the chain engages and disengages the rail.
conveyor properly centered. In cases like vertical bucket
Figure 5: Chain Entrance/Exit from Guide Rail
elevators where there are no guide rails, if the conveyor is not
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How to Cut Chain

Attachment chains are generally sold in unit sections (1 unit = 10 ft/3,048 mm). Configuring chain to a specific length will
require cutting units.
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1. Grind Pin Rivets

Using a grinder, grind down the ends of the two pins on the
outer link (on the attachment side) until they are level with ck
ort Blo
the outer plate. Take care that the chain does not overheat Supp

(see Figures 6 and 7). Particularly with Lambda Chain, work

on the chain slowly so that the oil-impregnated bushes do Cradle
ck
not become too hot. ort Blo
Supp
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Grind down the riveted heads Figure 10: Cradle and Support Blocks
of the pins until they are level
with the outer plate.

Pin to Be Removed
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Figure 6: Attachment Chain Figure 7: Grinding Down Pin Ends

2. Set Chain in a Vise or Cradle Chain Vise

1) S Roller (A, SA, EP, GNK1 attachments) Cradle

Place the chain in the jaws of a vise with the attachment
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Figure 11-1: Cradle Cross Section Figure 11-2: Chain Vise Usage
side facing up and gently tighten the vise to secure the
chain (Figures 8 and 9). 3) R Roller (A, SA, EP attachments)
This method cannot be used with plastic rollers.
Secure the non-attachment side plate of the chain in the
vise and support the R rollers on the vise (Figure 13).
Ensure that the chain is supported on both sides of the vise
Figure 8: Setting Chain in Chain Vise (Figure 12).
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port
Chain Vise Sup k
Bloc

port
Sup k Chain Vise
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Figure 9: Cross Section of Chain Set in Chain Vise Bloc

Figure 12: Chain Vise and Support Blocks

2) S Roller (K, SK attachments), R Roller (K, SK

attachments), Plastic R Roller, Poly Steel Chain (with Attachment
attachments)
Chain Vise
For these types, set the chain in a cradle (Figure 11-1).
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Another method, used only with steel S rollers (Figure 11-2),

is to set the pin to be removed on the edge of the chain
vise.
Whichever method is used, support blocks should be
Figure 13: Cross Section of Chain Set in Chain Vise
placed under the chain on either side of the vise to ensure
that the chain remains stable (Figure 10). Any attachment
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can be cut using this method. However more force will

be required to remove the pin as mentioned in “3. Pin
Removal” on the next page.

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3. Pin Removal 5. Cutting Double Plus Chain
1) Using a primary punch suitable for the chain size (refer Outer Link to Be Cut Punch

to the Accessories section of the Tsubaki Drive Chain Outer Plate

and Sprockets catalog), place the punch on the head of

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the pin that was ground down and strike with a hammer.
Be sure to strike the pins on the outer link alternately to
remove them evenly and at the same time. Strike the pins
until they are just about to release from the outer plate
Chain Vise (optionally available RSCV-1)
(Figure 14).
① Shear off the rivet on the pin end of the outer link
to be cut using a hand grinder.
Primary Punch
②S
 et the Double Plus Chain (for chain with snap cover,

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remove the snap covers from about three links of the
Outer Plate area to be cut) on a chain vise (or its equivalent) and
drive in the pin using a punch or other means until
Vise
the outer plate on the upper side is removed.
③ The chain can be cut by using a chain vise and a
Figure 14: Tapping Pin with Primary Punch
fork-shaped tool.
2) Using a secondary punch (refer to the Accessories Punch

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section of the Tsubaki Drive Chain and Sprockets
catalog) and a hammer, completely remove the pair Fork

of pins from the outer link. Check that the bush of the
removed pins has not come loose from the inner plate,
and that the bush has not become deformed in the
process. If the bush has come loose or is deformed, do

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Double Plus Chain
not continue to use it. Chain Vise

6. Cutting Outboard Roller Chain

4. Cutting Poly Steel Chain (Without Attachments)
1) Place the outer plate of the chain in a cradle, position a ◆ Cutting Chain When the Base Chain Roller
special punch on the head of the pin (see photo in Figure Is an S Roller
16 below), and lightly strike with a hammer (Figure 15). For cutting Poly Steel chain with outboard rollers, refer to
page 157.
2) Work carefully, as there is a risk of damage if excessive

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force is applied to engineering plastic components in this Outer Link to Be Cut
Punch Rivet on Pin End
process. Outer Plate S Roller

Cradle

Chain Vise Free Flow

① Determine the outer link to be cut and mark the
Figure 15: Cross Section Showing Poly Steel Chain Set in Cradle link for identification.
②S
 et the chain on a chain vise (sold separately) as
shown above and shear off the rivets on the pin
ends (two rivets on one side) using a hand grinder.
③R
 emove the two pins using a pin with a diameter
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slightly smaller than the pin diameter of the chain

(using a Tsubaki Punch or its equivalent). When the
pins are pulled out a little, the two outboard rollers
Figure 16: Disconnecting Poly Steel Chain
on the upper side can be removed. (The diagram
above shows the outboard rollers being removed.)
Safety Points
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④D
 irectly tap the pin with a small hammer until the
1. Use a grinder to grind down only the riveted portion of
end of the pin reaches the upper face of the outer
the pin head. Removing the pin without grinding the
riveted head off will require additional time and effort, plate to remove. Tap the two pins alternately to
and may damage the chain. ensure they come off evenly. U  se caution not to
2. Do not re-use parts removed from the chain. damage the outboard rollers on the right and left.
⑤T
 ap and pull out the two pins using a punch until
the outer plate on the upper side can be removed.
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◆ Cutting Chain When the Base Chain Roller ◆ Cutting Poly Steel Chain with Outboard Rollers
Is an R Roller • When the Outboard Rollers Are Arranged in a
Outer Link to Be Cut Rivet on Pin End Staggered Installation
Outer Plate Punch R Roller Washer
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Pin Washer Punch

Cradle
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① Determine the outer link to be cut and mark the

link for identification. Outer Link to Be Cut Pin Chain Vise

② Shear off the rivets on the pin ends (four rivets) ①Determine the outer link to be cut and mark the
using a hand grinder so as to remove the four link for identification.
outboard rollers. In doing so, shear down to the ②Although the chain can be set in a chain vise in the
washers with the grinder to remove the washers. same manner as shown in "Cutting Chain When
③ Remove the four outboard rollers. (Receive the the Base Chain Roller Is an S Roller" on page 156,
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outboard roller on the cradle, apply the punch this setting damages the chain because the inner
on the pin end face, and tap the pin out until the link is made of engineering plastic. For this reason
washer is removed. Follow the same procedure to this cutting method cannot be used.
remove the washers on the other side.) ③Lightly tighten the washer on the pin end with
④ Set the chain on the cradle as shown above and a chain vise, as shown above. Since no rivet is
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remove the two pins by tapping the punch with a provided on the pin end on this chain, proceed to
hammer. Prepare a cradle yourself as appropriate. cutting the chain.
⑤ Follow steps ④ and ⑤ of "Cutting Chain When the ④U
 se a pin with a diameter slightly smaller than the
Base Chain Roller Is an S Roller" on page 156. pin diameter of the chain (using a Tsubaki Punch
or its equivalent), tap the punch lightly with a
⑥ If outboard rollers are spaced every two or more
links, the rivet parts to be sheared off will differ hammer, and pull out the pin of the chain gradually
(see the above diagram). When the pin is removed
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from those shown in the above diagram. (See the

diagram below.) from the upper outer plate as shown above, stop
tapping the pin.
Outer Link to Be Cut
⑤ When pins ⓐ and ⓑ are pulled out in the same
R Roller
procedure, the chain can be cut. The diagram
above shows the state whereby pin ⓐ has been
pulled out to the specified position and pin ⓑ has
already been pulled out.
Free Flow

⑥ Discard the cut outer links (shown below).

Cradle

No need to file off this rivet

Outer Plate
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• When the Outboard Rollers Are Arranged in a 7. Cutting Top Roller Chain
Crosswise Installation ① Mark the outer link to be cut for identification.
Punch Outer Link to Be Cut
Punch

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Outer Link to Be Cut Outboard Roller A

Level Table Cradle

Top Roller Pin

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Chain Vise Outboard Roller B

① Determine the outer link to be cut and mark the

link for identification.
②Although the chain can be set in a chain vise in the
same manner as shown in "Cutting Chain When Base Chain Pin Base Chain Pin
the Base Chain Roller Is an S Roller" on page 156,
②Shear off the rivets on the base chain pin ends and
this setting damages the chain because the inner
top roller pin ends using a hand grinder or other

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link is made of engineering plastic. For this reason
means (three rivets on one side of the chain).
this cutting method cannot be used.
③T
 urn the chain side ground by the grinder upward
③Support outboard roller "A" on the upper side with
and set the chain on a cradle, as shown above.
a chain vise as shown above and lightly tighten the
Prepare a cradle yourself as appropriate. To
chain vise. Bring the outer link to be cut to the end
remove the three pins including the top roller pin

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of the chain vise, as shown above.
at the same time, prepare a cradle integrating the
④Apply the punch to the pin end of outboard roller part shown by the phantom line.
"A" and lightly tap the punch with a light hammer.
④Tap the punch (or its equivalent) with a hammer
Outboard roller "A" will be removed as shown below.
until the two (three) pins are removed from the
Outboard Roller A
outer plate (up to the position shown in the
diagram).

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⑤Change the setting of the cradle as shown below
to remove the top roller pin. (When top rollers are
not attached to the outer link, this procedure is not
necessary.)
⑥Remove the top roller pin by repeating Step ④.
Outboard Roller B
Punch
⑤Turn the chain upside down and remove outboard
roller "B" by following the same procedure for Free Flow
removing outboard roller "A" .
⑥Set the chain after removing outboard rollers "A"
and "B" on the cradle as shown below, tap the
punch lightly with a hammer, and remove the two Level Table
pins. Pull out the pins up to a position where the
upper outer link is removed. (Prepare a cradle
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yourself as appropriate.) Punch

Top Roller Pin Cradle

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Level Table

Cradle Support Vise

base to support chain in front
of and behind area to be cut
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How to Connect Chain

1. Assembling with a Connecting Link 3) In general, the spring clip should be installed in the
direction opposite to chain travel, as shown in the
1) Insert the pins of the connecting link into the bushes of
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drawing below (Figure 21).

the free inner links. Place the free link plate over the pin
ends and secure using a spring clip or cotter pins.
2) The pins are slip-fit into the connecting plate, meaning
the pins can be inserted manually.
Direction of Travel
Pin Groove Figure 21: Spring Clip Installation

3. Installing Cotter Pins

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Connecting Plate Securely install the cotter pins in the holes provided on
Spring Clip
Cotter-Pin Type the ends of the pins. Failure to install the cotter pins or
Connecting
Links: Large chain sizes improper installation may result in an accident.
Inner Link
RF2080 and above, and
Spring-Clip Type RS80 and above 1) After the cotter pin has been fully inserted into the hole
Connecting Links: Chain
sizes RF2040 to RF2060,
Connecting
Plate
on the end of the pin, open the legs of the cotter pin to
and RS25 to RS60 Cotter Pin an angle of around 60 (Figure 22). Do not re-use cotter
pins. Do not use commercially available cotter pins.
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Figure 17: How to Connect Attachment Chain

2. Installing Spring Clips

Check that the spring clip is securely attached. Failure to Figure 22: Open Legs of Cotter Pin
install the spring clip or improper installation may result in
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an accident. 2) How to Open the Legs of the Cotter Pin

1) Spring clips are used to secure the connecting link of

Head of Cotter Pin
chain sizes smaller than RF2060 and RS60. Insert the
pins of the connecting link into the bushes of the free Leg of Cotter Pin

inner links, place the link plate over the pin ends, and
slide the spring clip over the ends of the pins so that
the slot and the fingers of the clip engage the grooves
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securely (Figures 18 and 19).

2) Pay careful attention to ensure that the fingers of the
spring clip are not spread too wide. If the spring clip Figure 23
does not fit securely, it could become detached without ①Insert the cotter pin into the cotter pin hole.
warning, leading to an accident (Figures 19 and 20). ②Use a pin that is somewhat larger in diameter than the cotter pin
to lightly tap the head of the cotter pin. The legs of the pin will
open slightly.
Flathead Screwdriver
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Figure 18: Slide Spring Clip Over Grooves in Pin Ends

Spring Clip (leg)

Figure 24
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③Insert the blade of a flathead screwdriver at the point where the

legs of the cotter pin have opened slightly.
Figure 19: Use a Pair of Pliers to Secure Spring Clip
Caution
Perform this operation with
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extreme care! If the end

of the screwdriver slips, it
could puncture the hand or
cause other injury.

Spring Clip
Figure 25
Pin

④Insert the blade of the flathead screwdriver at an angle and

Figure 20: Spring Clip Installed Correctly move the screwdriver back and forth to open the legs of the
cotter pin.
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⑤Press down the head of the cotter pin tightly so that the cotter 5. Chain with Outboard Rollers
pin will not disengage from the cotter pin hole.
⑥ Bend the cotter pin legs to the 60-degree angle mentioned on Chains are connected using connecting links.
the previous page.
1) When the Outboard Rollers Are Arranged in a
4. Double Plus Chain Staggered Installation

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1) Connecting Using a Spring Clip (RF2060 or smaller) Slip-Fit Pin
Cotter Pin
① Pass the two pins of the connecting link through the bushes of Connecting Plate
the inner link and then through the holes of the connecting plate.
Pin Groove

Connecting Plate Press Fit

Clip

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Inner Link Connecting Link
Slip-Fit Pin Washer
Clip-Type Connecting Link
(press fit)
② Fit the spring clip securely into the pin groove. ①Pass the two pins of the connecting link through the holes of the
inner link and then through the slip-fit connecting plate.
②Insert a cotter pin through each pin and open the legs of the

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cotter pin to an angle of about 60 degrees.
2) When the Outboard Rollers Are Arranged in a
Spring Clip Crosswise Installation
(leg)
ink Press Fit
ingL
ect Cotter Pin
nn
Co

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Clip Installation Completed

Slip-Fit Pin
Pin
Spring Clip

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Direction of Chain Travel

Connecting Plate
2) Connecting Using a Cotter Pin (for RF2080)
Outboard Roller
①Pass the two pins of the connecting link through the bushes of Washer (slip fit)
the inner link and then through the holes of the connecting plate.
② Pass the cotter pin through the hole of the pin and open the legs ①Pass the two pins of the connecting link through the holes of the
of the cotter pin to an angle of about 60 degrees. inner link and then through the slip-fit connecting plate.
②When installing outboard rollers on both sides of a pin as shown
above, pass the pin through the outboard rollers and washer,
and attach cotter pins in two places. Open the legs of the cotter Free Flow
pins to an angle of about 60 degrees.
Connecting Plate
Cotter Pin

Inner Link
Cotter Pin-Type Connecting Link
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Cotter Pin
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Connecting Plate
60˚

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6. Top Roller Chain Top Roller Chain Connecting Links

① Chains are connected using connecting links.
1. There are two types of connecting links. Use caution
② Pass the two pins of the connecting link through the bushes of
the inner link and then through the holes of the connecting plate when placing an order for connecting links to ensure
(the connecting plate is slip fit). correct order placement.
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2. The outer diameter of the top roller differs in chain

Top Roller Cotter Pin for Top Roller Pin with top rollers installed on every link and in chain
with top rollers installed on every second link. Refer to
the dimensional drawing for the dimensions of these
top roller chains. (The diameter of double pitch rollers
is the same in both these installation types.)
3. When an attachment other than top rollers is attached
to the connecting link, please diagram it. (Code for
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the connecting link: JL)

◆ For chain with top rollers installed on every link

Inner Link
Model Numbering Example

Connecting Plate RS40-TRPS - JL

Spring Clip Base Chain Connecting Link
Spring Clip-Type Connecting Link
Special

◆ For chain with top rollers installed on every second link

Connecting Plate Model Numbering Example
Cotter Pin RS40-TRP - JL
Base Chain Connecting Link
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Cotter Pin-Type Connecting Link

③Fit a cotter pin or spring clip securely on the pin. Open the legs
of the cotter pin to an angle of about 60 degrees. Refer to the
Double Plus Chain section (page 160) for detailed information on
fitting the spring clip.
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Lubrication
Proper lubrication of roller chain is essential for peak performance and full chain life. In particular, the greater the level of
performance demanded of the chain, the more the need for lubrication increases.

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1) The purpose of lubrication is to reduce wear on chain 3) Lubrication locations
parts, prevent corrosion (rust), and economize on power Since wear between pins and bushes causes chain
demands. elongation, lubrication must be maintained on all contact
2) Lubricate the chain periodically (about once a week) surfaces. Also, areas where chain parts (plates, etc.) come
so that the chain always remains damp with oil. Drip into contact with guide rails must be lubricated (see Figure
lubricate (using lube listed below) or apply lube with a 26).
brush.

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Area Between Area Between
Bush and Pin Roller and Bush
Area Between Pin
Area Between Pin Area Between
and Outboard
and Outboard Roller Roller and Bush
Roller
Steel Top Roller Area Between
Bush and Pin

Pin Area Between

Top Roller and Pin
Bush Inner Plate
Outer Plate Roller Inner Plate Steel Outboard Roller
Lubricate this area when

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plates slide on rail Base Chain Roller

RS/Double Pitch S Roller Double Pitch R Roller Outboard Roller Chain Top Roller Chain

Figure 26: Lubrication Points

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■ Table 25: Lubrication (SAE Numbers)
Lubrication Method Drip or Brush
Ambient Temperature –10°C to 0°C 0°C to 40°C 40°C to 50°C 50°C to 60°C
Tsubaki Chain No.
RS50/RF2050 or lower small-pitch chain SAE10W SAE20 SAE30 SAE40
RS60 to 100、RF2060 to 2100 SAE20 SAE30 SAE40
RS120/RF21200 or higher large-pitch SAE50
SAE30 SAE40 SAE50
chain

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■ Table 26: Commercially Available Lubricants (As of June 1, 2020)

SAE SAE10W SAE20 SAE30 SAE40 SAE50

ISO VG (cSt40°C)
32 68 100 150 220
Manufacturer
EMG Lubricants DTE Oil Light 〃 Heavy medium 〃 Heavy Vacuoline 528 〃 533
Super Mulpus DX32 〃 68 〃 100 〃 150 〃 220
Eneos Free Flow
FBK Oil RO32 〃 68 〃 100 〃 150 〃 220
Idemitsu Kosan Daphne Mechanic Oil 32 〃 68 〃 100 〃 150 〃 220
Shell Lubricants Japan Tellus Oil S2 M 32 〃 S2 M 68 〃 S2 M 100 Morlina S2 B150 〃 S2 B220

■ Table 27: Examples of Low and High Temperature Lubricants

The following lubricants can be applied when conveyor chain is used at low or high temperatures.
Sprockets

Use an equivalent if using another brand.

Ambient and –50°C to –25°C –25°C to 0°C –10°C to 60°C 60°C to 200°C 150°C to 250°C
Operating Temperature

Dow Corning Toray

Moresco
SH510
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Japan Sun Oil EMG Lubricants Moresco Hilube R-220

Shin-Etsu Chemical Suniso 4GS Mobil Vacuoline 546
Manufacturer/ Sumico Lubricant
KF50 See above
Lubricant Shell Lubricants Japan Moresco High Temp Oil ES
Momentive Performance 68K Refrigerant Oil Moresco Hilube L-150 Sato Sepcial Oil
Materials
Hot Oil No. 75
TSF431

Note: The product names on this page are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Tension Adjustment
The correct amount of chain slack is essential for proper operation of the chain. When the chain is too tight, working parts
such as chain, sprocket wheel, shaft, bearings, etc., carry a much heavier load, accelerating chain wear. On the other hand,
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too much slack is also harmful and causes the chain to ride up on the sprocket teeth.

1. Frequency of Adjustment 3. Even Adjustment of Take-Up on Both Sides

The chain has a tendency to stretch a certain amount Where two parallel chains are adjusted by two
at the beginning of operation due to slight distortion of independently operated take-ups, care must be taken
its components. After such initial elongation, the chain to ensure even stroke on both the left and right side (not
stretches slightly, but constantly, as a result of normal needed when the take-ups are cooperating screw type or
wear. To maintain proper chain tension, adjustments, if counterweight type). An uneven adjustment will cause the
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necessary, should be made at regular intervals. link plate and the side of the sprocket teeth to interfere
Assuming eight hours of operation a day, the frequency with each other and result in an overload condition. When
schedule for inspection and adjustment is given in the table the right and left sides are uneven, the two chains should
below. When working hours are increased, the frequency be made even by replacing a portion of the right and left
of adjustment should be increased accordingly. Neglecting chains.
careful inspection increases the chances of an accident.
1st week after start
Special

Once a day
of operation
2nd to 4th week after
Twice a week
start of operation
Thereafter Twice a month
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2. Insufficient Take-Up Adjustment

If there is still excessive slack in the chain even after the
take-up adjustment is fully tightened, shorten the chain by
removing two links. See pages 161 to 167, "How to Cut
Chain" for the steps involved.
Drive
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Take-Up

Some Slack

Drive
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The angle of wrap between

the chain and drive sprocket
should be at least 120
degrees, or the chain must
always be engaged with at Take-Up
least three sprocket teeth.
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Figure 27: Adjusting Chain Slack

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Trial Run
After installing the chain, carry out a trial run and check the following items before you actually start running the chain.
1. Before Trial Run 2. Trial Run

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1) Connecting spring clips and cotter pins are installed 1) There are no strange noises.
correctly. 2) There is no excessive chain vibration.
2) Chain slack is adjusted properly. 3) The chain does not ride up on the sprockets.
3) Lubrication is adequate. 4) The chain is not jammed into the sprockets.
4) The chain does not come into contact with casing or 5) The rails and sprockets are installed correctly.
covers.
6) The rollers rotate smoothly.
7) There are no stiff areas during chain articulation.

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Caution
An unloaded trial run should be conducted after
installation by intermittently switching the system on and
off several times. After inspection, a continuous unloaded
trial run should be conducted. Prior to the trial run, be

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sure to lubricate the chain to allow lubricant to work into
various components.

When installing slats, aprons, or buckets on chain

attachments, carry out a trial run with the bolts and nuts
temporarily tightened, and fully tighten them before the

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actual run.

Inspection
Frequently inspect the chain during the initial operating period in order to carry out necessary adjustment.
Inspect the following items.

1) Unusual wear of chain. ◆ Causes of Vibration, Jerking, and Unusual Wear

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2) Slack in chain. 1) Overload, glass fragments caught between components.
3) Vibration and jerking of chain. 2) Warping of the chain on the return side.
4) Unusual wear of sprocket, unusual contact of sprocket 3) Insufficient lubrication or no lubrication.
with other components due to eccentricity, debris
4) Wear of the sprocket.
accumulation in teeth valleys. 
When the sprocket properly engages with the chain, 5) Unusual wear or breakage of the chain.
even contact is represented by the trace of contact
shown as A in the illustration, while uneven trace
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of contact shown as B in the illustration represents
improper installation of the sprocket or a twisted chain.
Rechecking is needed. Proper contact should be traced
a little above the valley. However, when initial tension
remains in the slacked side of the chain, the chain
slightly contacts the valley. However, even in this case,
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strong contact should be traced around A. With idlers

and tighteners, contact happens at the middle of the
valley.
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Figure 28: Trace of Contact

5) Too much guide rail wear.

6) Any abnormality in the lubricating system.

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Usage Limits
1. Chain Wear Elongation 3. S Rollers
The chain should be measured by stretching it slightly to The chain has reached the end of its service life as soon as
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remove any backlash or looseness. Measure the distance holes or cracks appear on the rollers due to wear.
of the inside (L1) and outside (L 2 ) of rollers at both ends
of the measured links to obtain measurement (L). When 4. Link Plates
measuring, use at least 6 to 10 links to help keep any For conveyor configurations in which link plates move
measuring error to a minimum. directly on the material to be conveyed or on a guide rail,
L1 L2
the service life has come to an end when the worn section
L
2 equals H/8, as shown in the drawing.
L1
L2

H
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Measured length (L) – Standard length

Chain wear elongation (%) = x 100%
Standard length
Figure 30: Plate Width Wear
Standard length = Chain pitch x No. of links
5. Sprockets
The chain should be replaced when wear elongation is When the sprocket is worn as illustrated below (to the
greater than 2% of the chain pitch. left), the chain is prone to being caught by the tips of the
A chain wear measurement scale that allows easy checking of pitch stretch teeth (A), making the disengagement of the chain from the
is available from Tsubaki. Refer to the Drive Chain and Sprockets catalogue. sprocket difficult, hence resulting in vibration of the chain.
Though wear allowance depends on the type of conveyor
Special

For Lambda Chain, if the chain elongation reaches around and the size of the chain to a certain extent, if the sprocket
0.5%, then its oil has run out. Indicators of this condition is replaced when the wear reaches 0.3 to 1.0 mm, damage
are red wear dust between the plates and occurrence of to the chain can be avoided. When the sprocket is worn in
poor chain articulation. In this situation the chain is no the direction of the tooth width as illustrated below (to the
longer usable and should be replaced. right), the shaft may not be properly aligned and should be
2. R Rollers corrected.
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Wear
When wear between the bush and roller causes the under
surface of the link plate to contact the guide rail, the chain
has usually reached the end of its usable service life. When
the link plate starts contacting the guide rail, rolling contact
suddenly turns into sliding contact between the link plate
and rail, resulting in greater wear, an increase in chain load,
Wear
and a reduction in transmitted power.
Figure 32: Wear of Sprocket Teeth
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Other Precautions
1. Shutdown/Restart noting the product name, chain number, date of purchase,
Stop the conveyor under unloaded conditions to prevent and equipment it is intended to be used on.
remaining material from overloading the system when the
conveyor starts again. Also, if the conveyor system has 5. Record of Use and Maintenance
been shut down for a long period of time, be sure to inspect Beyond the maintenance and inspection items mentioned
the chain before restarting. above, after installing the conveyor, prepare a record of
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the expected capacity to be conveyed, conveying speed,

2. Securing Conveyor Parts rpm of main shaft, electric current, voltage, power, working
hours, actual conveying capacity, inspection dates,
Parts fastened to the conveyor such as buckets, aprons,
lubrication dates, details of problems, and the like. This
slats, etc., tend to loosen as a result of vibration. Pay
will serve as protection against unexpected accidents.
careful attention to fastening nuts and bolts, and check
When updated on a regular basis, this record will also be
periodically that they are tightly fastened.
convenient for maintenance and repairs.
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3. Temperature and Prevention of Freezing

6. Cleaning
Conveyor damage may occur when differences in
temperatures (between day and night in winter) are The chain should be cleaned periodically to remove
extreme. Under these circumstances, operate the conveyor contamination or particles of conveyed material from the
carefully, taking into account any variations in temperature chain and rail.
as well as appropriate lubrication, the moisture content of
the conveyed material, inspections, etc. 7. Storage of Chain and Sprockets
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Chain and sprockets should be stored in a place free of

4. Spare Chain Storage dust and dirt and where they will not be exposed to rain.
We recommend that a spare chain be prepared in advance To prevent rust, use a brush to coat sprockets with oil. No
in the unlikely event of a failure or accident. This spare rust-prevention treatment is applied at the time chain is
chain should be stored in a dry space. Also, if the chain is shipped. Therefore, when storing chain, coat with a rust-
to be stored for a long period of time, it should be coated preventative oil and inspect periodically for corrosion.
with a rust-preventive oil. For convenience, attach a tag

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Troubleshooting
When there is significant damage and breakage to the chain and sprockets, please carry out the following procedures.

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1. General
Symptom Possible Causes Remedy

The chain and sprocket do not match Replace the chain and sprocket with the correct size.

Reduce the load, add lubrication, or increase the number of

Excessive load
strands or the size of the chain.

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Elongation of the chain due to wear
Replace with new chain and sprockets.
or excessively worn sprocket teeth

Angle of chain wrap on the sprocket is Angle of chain wrap should be at least 120 degrees or chain must
insufficient be engaged with at least three sprocket teeth.

Chain rides up on the Inadequate back-tension Install or adjust the catenary or take-up idler.
sprocket

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Distance between the center of the chain
Inspect and correct.
and the sprocket do not match

Improper installation of the sprocket

Inspect and correct.
or shaft

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Chain casing or bearings are loose Tighten all bolts and nuts.

Excessive or insufficient slack in the Adjust the distance between the shafts to obtain the proper
chain amount of slack.

Excessively worn chain or sprocket Replace with new chain and sprockets.

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Unusual noises

Lack of or unsuitable lubrication Provide proper lubrication according to the operating conditions.

Interference of casing with the chain or

Inspect and correct.
other moving parts

Improper guide rail installation

Difference in Rail Levels
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Inspect and correct.

Return Radius R Rails Tilted or
Skewed

Adjust the chain length or distance between shafts.

Excessive slack in the chain
Install a tensioner.
Sprockets

Elongation of the chain due to wear or

Replace with new chain and sprockets.
excessively worn sprocket teeth

Chain winds onto the

sprocket The chain and sprocket do not match Replace with new chain and sprockets.
(poor separation from
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the sprocket teeth) Poor chain articulation due to rust;

Remove and replace the chain. Protect the chain from
inappropriate lubrication; harsh
the environment by appropriate lubrication and/or cover.
environment

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Symptom Possible Causes Remedy

Improper installation Correct sprocket and shaft installation.

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General Use/

Excessive wear on the The chain is being pushed to the side

inside surface of the
link plates and sides
of the sprocket teeth Remove the cause of the push and/or switch to a chain with guide
rollers.

Improper installation of guides, etc.

Excessive wear on the
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Check the condition of the guides and increase the gap between
sides of the link plates
the guides and the chain.
and pin heads

Deformation of the chain caused by

Inspect installation and correct as necessary.
improper installation

Contamination from metal debris or Remove the chain, wash it thoroughly, and provide
dirt because of improper lubrication proper lubrication.
Special

Excessive load, bent pin, or cracked Reduce the load or increase the number of strands or the size of
bush the chain.

Corrosion or rusting Install a chain casing to protect the chain.

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Inadequate lubrication Provide adequate lubrication.

Improper flex or
bending of the chain
Foreign particles or conveyed items
Install a casing to protect the chain.
stuck in clearance

Provide adequate clearance. (Contact a Tsubaki

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Use in extremely high temperatures

representative regarding this situation.)

Uneven or excessive load caused by

improper installation

Spreading of link plates Replace with new chain and correct installation.
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2. Link Plates
Symptom Possible Causes Remedy

Reduce shock loads by making start-up, stopping, and other

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Excessively large shock load actions smoother. Install a shock absorber.
Increase the number of strands or the size of the chain.

Breakage of link plate Vibration in the chain Install an anti-vibration device such as a tensioner or idler.

Replace with new chain. Install a casing to protect the chain.

Corrosion
Periodically clean and lubricate the chain.

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1) Static Fracture 3) Offset Link Plate Fatigue
Stretching the link plate with a Offset link plates are bent at
tensile load beyond its breaking the center, and the resulting
load will cause it to stretch and concentration of stress at the
then break. bend can cause a fatigue
2) Fatigue Fracture break. Avoid using offset
By repeatedly applying a load past links in high-pressure

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its fatigue limit (fatigue strength), applications.
the fatigue will start at holes and
then suddenly cause the chain to
break.

Remove all large or excessively repetitive loads.

Cracks in the link plates Loads are greater than allowable
Increase the number of strands or the size of the chain.
(fatigue), which are
perpendicular to the

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direction of pull Reduce excessive loads. Increase the size of the chain to increase
Repetitive load on attachments
the allowable load of the attachments.

Deformation of link plate

holes

Replace with new chain.

Excessive load
Remove the cause of the excessive load.

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Corrosion stress cracks

(bow-shaped cracks in
the link plate)
Replace with new chain. Install a casing to protect the chain from
The chain is being used in an acidic
the environment.
or alkaline environment (problem not
Consider a chain with a high resistance to corrosion stress
caused by repetitive loads)
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cracking.
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3. Pins
Symptom Possible Causes Remedy

Reduce shock loads by making start-up, stopping, and other

Excessively large shock load
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actions smoother.

Subject to a repetitive load greater than Remove the large repetitive load.
Breakage of pin
the fatigue limit of the pin Increase the number of strands or the size of the chain.

Install a casing to protect the chain.

Corrosion
Periodically clean and lubricate the chain.
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3) Shock-Induced Bending Fracture

2) Fatigue Fracture The pin is subjected to a large shock load and
Occurs when the pin is repetitively breaks. The side with the initiating point receives
1) Static Fracture tensile load and the fracture progresses from
The type of fracture found when subjected to loads greater than its
fatigue limit. Recheck the size of the this point. The pin is especially susceptible to
subjecting the chain to the breakage test. becoming weak with regard to bending when
Special

Occurs when the chain is subjected to a peak load and formulate a

countermeasure. the surface of the pin has corroded. This type of
load greater than its breakage strength. phenomenon occurs quite easily.

Pin rotates or begins Replace with new chain.

Excessive load or improper lubrication
to stick out Improve the lubrication or loading conditions.
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Operating a chain at high load without

Replace with new chain immediately. Do not weld or reuse the
proper lubrication can create friction
pins.
between the pin and bush, causing
Dispose of the old chain to be sure that it is not used again by
the pin to rotate. In this condition, the
mistake. Also, if the pin head or link plate surface is worn, check
pin may come out, leading to chain
the installation.
Normal breakage.

4. Bushes/Rollers
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Symptom Possible Causes Remedy

Roller and/or bush Provide adequate lubrication according to the operating conditions.
Inadequate lubrication
cracks (falls off) Replace with new chain.

RS25, RS35 These are bushed chains and have no rollers.

The inner link plate is moving inward, Replace with new chain.
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or the bush is cracked Re-inspect the installation and load conditions.

Foreign particles or conveyed items have

Periodically clean the chain. Install a casing to protect the chain.
gotten between the bush and roller
Roller does not rotate,
roller is corroded on one Excessive load on the rollers Reduce excessive loads. Increase the size of the chain.
side
Particles of the conveyed material or
other foreign particles have built up on Periodically clean the chain. Install a partition to protect the chain.
Sprockets

the frame

Rust on the bush and rollers Select the appropriate specifications (materials).

Replace with new chain.

The inner plate is moving inward
Re-inspect the installation and load conditions.
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Excessive load

Roller is opening up Reduce the load. Provide adequate lubrication.

Roller is becoming Excessive load or inadequate Replace with new chain.

hourglass shaped lubrication Improve the lubrication or load conditions.

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MEMO

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 Small Size Conveyor Chain Inquiry Sheet

Please give us the following information when placing an order for or inquiring about a chain:

Maximum Load Applied

Machine Used kN{kgf}
to Chain
Object to Be Chain Pitch mm
Conveyed

Corrosiveness Attachment Installed on every link

Abrasiveness Conveyance Method Pushed by Dog, Direct Conveyance, Other

Temperature of Temp. °C Operating Time h/d

Conveyed Object
Dimensions of Operating Method Continuous, Intermittent, Reverse (yes/no)
Conveyed Object
Mass of
Conveyed Object MAX kg/piece Lubrication Permitted / Not Permitted

MAX t/h (loose items) Motor Used AC/DC kW × r/min ×

Conveyance (no. of motors)
Amount kg/conveyor
(individual items) No. of Sprocket Teeth NT (PCD mm)

Hole Dia. of
Conveyor Length m Dia. H8・H7
Sprocket Shaft

Lifting Height m Hub Type( ) Dia. × L

No. of Strands strands (spacing m) Key Groove Not required ( ) JIS･b × t parallel / Driving

Chain Speed m/min Finishing of Teeth Machine-cut Induction hardening

Brief description of machine used and chain: Configuration of conveyor, method for loading and unloading of objects to be conveyed, rail configuration, method of
receiving on return side, and other remarks.

Company Name: Division / Title:

Name: Tel:

Date: Fax:

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 For Your Safety When Using the Chain
Warning To avoid danger, observe the following rules.

⿟ Do not use chain or chain accessories for any purpose other than their originally intended use.
⿟ Never perform additional work on chain.
• Do not anneal any chain parts.
• Do not clean chain with acids or alkalis. These may cause cracking.
• Never attempt to electroplate chain or chain parts. This may cause hydrogen embrittlement.
• Do not weld chain. Heating effects will cause weakening and cracking.
• When a torch is used to heat or cut chain, remove the links on each side and do not reuse them.
⿟ When replacing a worn or damaged part, do not replace just the worn or damaged part. Replace all parts with new parts.
⿟ If a material that causes hydrogen embrittlement (acid, strong alkali, battery fluid, etc.) comes in contact with the chain,
immediately stop using the chain and replace it with new chain.
⿟ When using chain in a lifting device, set up a safety barrier and do not allow anyone to go under the equipment.
⿟ Always install safety equipment (safety covers, etc.) on chain and sprockets.
⿟ Strictly observe the rules and regulations concerning occupational safety and health in your region/country.
⿟ When installing, removing, inspecting, maintaining, and oiling chain:
• Perform the work as instructed in the manual, catalog, or other documentation that was provided with the product.
• Before starting work, turn off the power switch and take measures to prevent it from being turned on accidentally.
• Secure the chain and parts to prevent them from moving freely.
• Use a press tool or other special tools to separate or connect chain, and follow the correct procedures.
• Remove and insert pins and rivets in the correct direction.
• Wear clothing and protective gear (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, etc.) that are appropriate for the work.
• Only experienced personnel should perform chain replacement.

Caution To prevent accidents, observe the following rules.

⿟ Understand the structure and specifications of the chain that you are handling.
⿟ Before installing chain, inspect it to make sure no damage occurred during delivery.
⿟ Inspect and maintain chain and sprockets at regular intervals.
⿟ Chain strength varies by manufacturer. Only Tsubaki products should be used when chain is selected using Tsubaki catalogs.
⿟ 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.
⿟ Always ensure that the final customer receives the instruction manual.
• If you do not have the instruction manual, contact a Tsubaki representative with the product name, series name, and chain/
model number to receive the appropriate manual.
⿟ The product information given in this catalog is mainly for selection purposes. Thoroughly read the instruction manual before
actually using this product, and use the product properly.

Warranty
1. Warranty Period should the Products experience problems or anomalies under the following
Products manufactured by Tsubakimoto Chain Co. (“Products”) situations.
are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for (1) Placement, installation (including connecting and disconnecting),
eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment from the factory or lubrication, or maintenance of the Products not in accordance
twelve (12) months from the date the Products are first placed into with Tsubakimoto Chain’s catalogs, installation manuals (including
operation (calculated from the date the Products have been installed documents specially prepared and provided to the customer), or the
on the customer’s equipment), whichever comes first. like.
2. Scope of Warranty (2) Use of the Products (including operating conditions, environment, and
During the warranty period, if defects arise in the Products allowances) not in accordance with Tsubakimoto Chain’s catalogs,
when installed, used, and maintained correctly in accordance to installation manuals (including documents specially prepared and
Tsubakimoto Chain’s catalogs, installation manuals (including any provided to the customer), or the like.
documents specially prepared and provided to the customer) and (3) Inappropriate disassembly, modification, or processing of the Products
the like, Tsubakimoto Chain will repair or replace such defective by the customer.
Products thereof free of charge upon confirmation of said defect (4) Use of the Products with damaged or worn products.
by Tsubakimoto Chain. This warranty shall only apply to Products (Example: Use of the Products with a worn sprocket, drum, rail, or the
received, and Tsubakimoto Chain shall not be liable for the following like.)
costs and/or damages (including installation manuals or other (5) When the operating conditions exceed the performance of the Products
documents specially prepared and provided to the customer): as selected using the Tsubakimoto Chain selection method.
(1) Costs required for removing the defective Products from or (6) Use of the Products in conditions other than what have been discussed.
re-installing the replacement Products on the customer’s
(7) When consumables such as bearings, oil seals, and lubricant in the
equipment for replacement or repair of the defective Product, as
Products deplete, wear, or degrade.
well as any associated installation costs.
(8) When secondary damage occurs to the Products due to initial or
(2) Costs required to transport the customer’s equipment, if
primary damage or failure to the customer’s equipment.
needed, to a repair shop or the like.
(9) Damage or failure of the Products due to forces majeure such as natural
(3) Any consequential or indirect damages or loss of profits or
disasters.
benefits the customer may incur due to the defects or repair of
the Products. (10) Damage or failure of the Products due to unlawful conduct by third
parties.
3. Out of Warranty Service and Repair
(11) Damage or failure of the Products due to causes not attributable to
Regardless of the warranty period, Tsubakimoto Chain will provide
Tsubakimoto Chain
investigation, repair, and/or manufacture of the Products for a fee

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Tsubakimoto Chain Co. and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in Japan and/or other countries.
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EUROPE
Netherlands Tsubakimoto Europe B.V. https://tsubaki.eu/
France Kabelschlepp France S.A.R.L. https://tsubaki-kabelschlepp.com/fr-fr/
Germany Tsubaki Deutschland GmbH https://tsubaki.de/
Tsubaki Kabelschlepp GmbH https://tsubaki-kabelschlepp.com/de-de/
Italy Kabelschlepp Italia S.R.L. https://tsubaki-kabelschlepp.com/it-it/
Spain Tsubaki Ibérica Power Transmission S.L. https://tsubaki.es/
United Kingdom Tsubakimoto UK Ltd. https://tsubaki.eu/
Slovakia Kabelschlepp-Systemtechnik, spol. s.r.o. https://tsubaki-kabelschlepp.com/sk-sk/
Poland Kabelschlepp Sp. z o.o. https://kabelschlepp.pl/

INDIAN OCEAN RIM

Singapore Tsubakimoto Singapore Pte. Ltd. https://tsubaki.sg/
Australia Tsubaki Australia Pty. Limited https://tsubaki.com.au/
India Tsubaki India Power Transmission Private Limited https://en.tsubaki.in/
Indonesia PT. Tsubaki Indonesia Trading https://tsubaki.id/
Malaysia Tsubaki Power Transmission (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. https://en.tsubaki.my/
New Zealand Tsubaki Australia Pty. Limited - New Zealand Branch https://tsubaki.com.au/
Philippines Tsubakimoto Philippines Corporation https://en.tsubaki.ph/
Thailand Tsubakimoto (Thailand) Co., Ltd. https://tsubaki.co.th/
Vietnam Tsubakimoto Vietnam Co., Ltd. https://tsubaki.net.vn/

EAST ASIA
Republic of Korea Tsubakimoto Korea Co., Ltd. https://tsubakimoto-tck.co.kr/
Taiwan Taiwan Tsubakimoto Trading Co., Ltd. https://tsubakimoto.tw/

CHINA
China Tsubakimoto Chain (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. https://www.tsubaki-sh.cn/

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Note: In accordance with the policy of TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO. to constantly improve its products, the specifications in this catalog are subject to change without notice.
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