Technical Data Drive chain Roller Chain Selection
Selection Guide
1. Selection Guide
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Application Key points for selection Selection method |
Connecting parts that can be used in a normal atmosphere from -10℃ to 60℃ | |||||
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| Connecting link | Offset link | |||||
| M type | F type | 2-pitch | 1-pitch | |||
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Winding drive Starting frequency less than 6 times/day 
Selection using kilowatt ratings tables 
General selection method |
RS | ○ | ○ | ○ | □ | |
| BS/DIN | ○ | ● | □ | □ | ||
| LMD | ○ | ● | - | □ | ||
| LMDNP | ○ | - | - | □ | ||
| LMDX | ○ | - | - | - | ||
| LMDS | ○ | - | - | - | ||
| LMDKF | ○ | ● | - | □ | ||
| LMDKT | ○ | ● | - | □ | ||
| LM | ○ | - | - | □ | ||
| SUP | ○ | ● | - | - | ||
| HT | ○ | ○ | - | - | ||
| SNS | ○ | ● | ○ | □ | ||
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Winding drive Starting frequency 6 times/day or more
Selection based on maximum allowable load 
Allowable load selection method Lifting transmission 
Selection based on maximum allowable load For connecting links, use F-type connecting links or connecting links for end fitting bolts. Lifting transmission examples Shuttle traction 
Selection based on maximum allowable load Shuttle traction examples |
RS | ○ | ○ | ○ | △ | |
| BS/DIN | ○ | ○ | △ | △ | ||
| SUP | ○ | ○ | - | - | ||
| HT | ○ | ○ | - | - | ||
| SUPH | ○ | ● | - | - | ||
| USN | - | ● | - | - | ||
| NP | ○ | ○ | - | △ | ||
| NEP(APP) | ○ | ○ | - | △ | ||
| SS,HS | ○ | - | - | ○ | ||
| PC | ○ | - | - | - | ||
| PCSY | ○ | - | - | - | ||
| NS | ○ | - | - | ○ | ||
| TI | ○ | - | - | ○ | ||
| KT | ○ | ○ | - | △ | ||
| CU | ○ | ○ | - | - | ||
| CUSS | ○ | - | - | - | ||
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Pin gear drive 
Selection based on maximum allowable load 
Pin gear drive |
RS attachment | ○ | - | - | - | |
Symbols in the table ○：Usable □：Allow for a reduction in kilowatt ratings △：Allow for a reduction in strength −：Manufacturing not possible ○：Made-to-order product
Other selections
Roller drive
Multi-shaft drive
High-speed drive
Right side from peak of kW ratings tables
(shaded area )
Vertical shaft drive
Required information for roller chain selection
- 1) Machine to be used
- 2) Type of impact
- 3) Motor type
- 4) Rated power of motor
- 5) Bore diameter of high-speed shaft and RPM
- 6) Bore diameter of low-speed shaft and RPM
- 7) Distance between shafts
Motor characteristics required for chain selection
When using the allowable load selection method or the pin gear drive selection method, check the following characteristics of the motor.
- 1) Moment of inertia of motor
- 2) Rated torque of motor, or motor shaft RPM
- 3) Starting torque of motor
- 4) Maximum (stalling) torque of motor
- 5) Motor braking torque
⚠ Precautions when selecting roller chain
The roller chain selection conditions provided here are only applicable to the selection of roller chain model and size. Environmental deterioration including corrosion, aging, and the like, is not taken into account.
When guidelines or legal considerations impose constraints on the selection of roller chain, first make a selection based on these constraints and then make another selection based on the method specified by our company. Then choose the roller chain that provides the greater margin of safety. Ancillary equipment such as safety devices and lubrication devices should be selected separately.
