Selection Guide Drive chain
Roller chains with greatly improved transmission capacity provide higher performance required for each individual size
Lambda chain
Standard type |
Long life Lambda chain
Longer life |
Surface treated Lambda chain
Environment resistance |
Lambda Chain cold resistant series
Use in low temperature atmosphere |
Lambda chain KF series
Use in high temperature |
Heavy duty Lambda chain
Highly durable |
BS Lambda chain
BS standards |
Curved Lambda chain
Curved drive |
The inner and outer plates have a black oxide coating, giving the chains slight corrosion resistance and a premium touch. Compatible with the RS Roller Chain by using 1 size thicker inner plates to have the same tensile strength and maximum allowable tens
- Size :RS40~RS160
- Operating temperature :-10℃~150℃
Long-life Lambda Chain has a significantly increased chain wear resistance due to the oil-impregnated felt seals. Suitable when less frequency of replacement is required than current models of Lambda Chain. Compatible with Lambda Chain, but with a longer
- Size :RS40~RS120
- Operating temperature :-10℃~60℃
NP Series: The plates and rollers are specially nickel-plated for some level of corrosion resistance.
NEP Series: The plates have three-layered special surface treatment, and the rollers are specially coated to improve corrosion resistance.
*For NEP Series, the pins are specially plated and the bushes are made of sintered metal.
- Size :RS40~RS160
- Operating temperature :-10℃~150℃
The new KF Series has been developed by unifying specifications of heat-resistant Lambda Chain and Lambda Chain for food handling machinery.
The bush is impregnated with special lubricant certified by NSF-H1 standards, enabling use in a wide temperatur
- Size :RS40~RS80
- Operating temperature :-10℃~230℃
Ensures the same strength as RS Roller Chain even with double strand specifications by using one size thicker outer and inner plates. The NP Series heavy-duty Lambda Chain is also available, whose plates and rollers are specially nickel-plated for some le
- Size :RS40~RS100
- Operating temperature :-10℃~150℃
This Lambda Chain conforms to the ISO606 B Series. Existing BS type chains can be replaced with this chain. Specially-shaped pins are used for single-strand RS08B to16B for "easy cutting and connecting".
- Size :RF06B~RS24B
- Operating temperature :-10℃~150℃
With the unique pin and bush construction and large clearance between the plates, this roller chain can sideflex greatly. RS type sprockets can easily be used for curved drives.
- Size :RS40~RS60
- Operating temperature :-10℃~150℃
Can be used in lower temperature atmosphere than standard Lambda chain
From -30℃ to 150℃, it can be used with the same transmission capacity as standard Lambda chain.
- Size :RS40~RS100
- Operating temperature :-30℃~150℃
- Application :Low temperature atmosphere such as cold regions, freezing and cold storage warehouses. No lubrication required.
Related products :Cold resistant roller chain
Super chain
High transmission capacity and shock absorption |
Max. allowable load | 140 |
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Min. tensile strength | 109 |
Elastic elongation | 90 |
RS-HT chain
High tensile strength |
Max. allowable load | 109 |
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Min. tensile strength | 119 |
Elastic elongation | 95 |
Super-H chain
Higher allowable tension and shock absorption than the Super Chain, plus greater tensile strength than RS-HT Chain. |
Max. allowable load | 162 |
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Min. tensile strength | 123 |
Elastic elongation | 85 |
Ultra Super chain
The highest allowable tension, tensile strength and shock absorption in Tsubaki's range |
Max. allowable load | 162 |
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Min. tensile strength | 144 |
Elastic elongation | 85 |
・High transfer capacity and shock absorption capabilities allow for the use of one size smaller model than RS Roller Chain.
・Fatigue strength is 40% higher than RS Roller Chain
- Size :RS80~RS240
- Operating temperature :-10℃~60℃
- Applications: steel processing equipment, automobile manufacturing facilities, environmental devices, farm machinery, etc.
・Provides high tensile strength. (up 19% compared to RS Roller Chain)
・Suitable for low-frequent hanging applications and drives in low speed at 50m/min or less.
- Size :RS60~RS240
- Operating temperature :-10℃~60℃
- Applications: metal processing facilities, forestry, construction machines, etc.
・High fatigue strength.
・Provides high tensile strength.
- Size :RS80~RS240
- Operating temperature :-10℃~60℃
- Applications: construction machinery, automotive production facilities, ceramic engineering, steel processing equipment, farm machinery, etc.
・Has the highest fatigue strength.
・Boasts the greatest tensile strength.
- Size :RF100~RF240
- Operating temperature :-10℃~60℃
- Applications: construction machinery, mining machinery, iron and steel processing equipment, environmental devices, etc.
Stainless steel series
Surface treated series
Plastic & SUS hybrid
Special (material) chain
・Roller Chain using 18-8 stainless steel.
・Can be used in water or in acidic, alkali, or other corrosive environments,
- Size :RS11~RS240
- Operating temperature :-20℃~400℃
- Applications: wet, chemical and sanitary environments
・Chain made of 13Cr stainless steel for pins, bushes and rollers.
・Longer life than SS series. (In-house test results)
・1.8x the maximum allowable load of SS Series.
- Size :RS40~RS80
- Operating temperature :-20℃~150℃
- Applications: Atmosphere that requires corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, sanitary.
・18-8 stainless steel is used for this Roller Chain.
・Provides superior corrosion resistance than the SS Series
- Size :RS25~RS80
- Operating temperature :-20℃~400℃
- Applications: wet, chemical, sanitary, non-magnetic environments, stress corrosion cracking (brittle fracture) resistance
■Typical industries
Food, medical, weak electric/semiconductor, and packaging machinery industries, use in furnaces
・This nickel-plated RS Roller Chain is pleasing to the eye
・Offers a certain level of corrosion resistance
- Size :RS25~RS240
- Operating temperature :-10℃~60℃
- Applications: wet environments
* Same allowable tension as steel chain (80-100%)
・With the pins, bushes and plates applied with special three-layer coating, and the specially-coated rollers, this series provides high corrosion resistance. Conforms to the RoHS directive.
- Size :RS35~RS160
- Operating temperature :-10℃~60℃
- Applications: wet environments
* Same allowable tension as steel chain (80-100%)
・The pin has a special surface treatment
・Protects the pins from pitting corrosion when used outdoors or in coastal areas
- Size :RS80~RS240
- Operating temperature :-10℃~60℃
- Applications: Outdoor use, use in coastal and riverside areas.
* Provides the same allowable tension as steel chain
■Typical industries
Steel, steel manufacturing, and non-ferrous metal industries, containers, cranes, outdoor conveyors, washing machines
・The pins and outer plates are made of 18-8 stainless steel, and the inner links engineering plastic
・Features a sophisticated look, light body and lube-free operation
・Also comes in super chemical resistant specifications (PC-SY) in addition to the standard package (PC)
- Size :RS25~RS60
- Operating temperature :-20℃~80℃
- Applications: Sanitary, lube-free operation, applications requiring weight savings
■Typical industries
Pharmaceutical, medical, amusement machine, paper, and printing machine industries, business machines & office automation equipment
・This chain is made of titanium. Suitable for applications where the chain comes in contact with sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, strong alkali, chlorine water, etc.
- Size :RS35、RS40
- Operating temperature :-20℃~400℃
- Applications: Environments subject to water and chemical, non-magnetic, weight saving, resistance to stress corrosion cracking (brittle fracture )
・Can be used in lower temperatures than RS Roller Chain.
・From -40℃ to 60℃, maximum allowable load is the same as that of a general-use drive chain.
- Size :RS35~RS160
- Operating temperature :-40℃~60℃
- Application :Low temperature atmosphere such as cold regions, freezing and cold storage warehouses.
Related products :Lambda Chain cold resistant series
・Tsubaki's original spring rollers used in this chain ease the chain and sprocket impact noise, delivering lower noise levels.
- Size :RS40~RS80
- Operating temperature :-10℃~60℃
- Applications: improved working environments through lower-noise operation in factories providing low-noise function for the equipment
■Typical industries
Battery and freezer industries, use in cold climates, chemical cleaning, and light electrical industries
Curved chain
Curved drive |
Leaf chain
Hanging application |
Pin gear attachment chain
Pin gear drive |
Offers large lateral bending due to the special pin and bush construction, and the large clearance between the plates.
- Size :RS40~RS80
- Operating temperature :-10℃~60℃
This chain consists simply of link plates and pins. Widely used for hanging applications of forklifts, etc.
・There are two types available: AL type for light loads, and BL type for heavy loads. Each has different dimensions and link plate configurations.
・Requires special brackets and pulleys
- Size :AL422~AL1666 BL423~BL1646
- Operating temperature :-10℃~60℃
Attachment chain and special sprockets are used instead of rack and pinion gears, allowing for pin gear drives.
・The chain's attachments are used to wind the chain around the drum's inner/outer periphery using bolts, and to install the chain linearly.
・The mounting bolts must be heat treated
・Special sprockets are available
- Size :RS40~RS240 RF320-T RF400-T
- Operating temperature :-10℃~60℃