Drive Chains
Tsubaki is proud to offer a market leading portfolio of Engineering Class Drive Chains. This unique and encompassing collection of premium designs has been continuously improved and perfected over the last century.Manufactured in Sandusky, Ohio since 1917, this cornerstone product is widely recognized around the world for its superior quality and workmanship. When it comes to efficient power transfer, Tsubaki Drive Chain is second to none.
Roller Conveyor Chains
Tsubaki’s Roller Conveyor Chain represents the most common and universal class of chain. Tsubaki is proud to offer a premium, well diversified portfolio designed and built in Sandusky, Ohio.PINS
- Alloy or premium grade carbon steel.
- Heat treated for superior strength and toughness.
- Core – Through hardened for superior impact resistance.
- Surface – Induction hardened for extended wear resistance.
- Precision manufactured to maintain high interference fit with sidebars.
- Prevents pin rotation and subsequent sidebar wear.
BUSHINGS
- Alloy or premium grade carbon steel.
- Heat treated for superior strength.
- Core – Through hardened for toughness and impact.
- Surface – Case hardened for the ultimate in extended wear resistance.
- Precision machined to maintain smooth bearing surfaces and high interference fit with sidebars.
- Favorable residual stresses resist fatigue and promote extended life.
SIDEBARS
- Premium carbon steel.
- Optional heat treated sidebars available.
- High quality hole finish increases fatigue resistance.
- Favorable residual stresses resist fatigue and allow for extended life.
ROLLERS
- Alloy or premium grade carbon steel.
- Through hardened for superior strength, toughness and the ability to withstand high shock loads.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Conveyors
- Elevators
- Power Transmission
- Unit/Material Transfer
- Assembly Conveyors
COMMON INDUSTRIES
AUTOMOTIVE
FOOD
METALS
GENERAL MANUFACTURING
SUGAR
ESCALATOR
Tsubaki Feeder Breaker Chains
Tsubaki’s engineering class chain division offers feeder breaker chains that are designed to optimize your operational efficiency. Explore the benefits of our feeder breaker chains below.
Tsubaki Forged Mining Chains
Tsubaki’s engineering class chain division offers forged mining chains that are designed to optimize your operational efficiency. Explore the benefits of our forged mining chains below.
In Floor Double Flex Chains
DF (DOUBLE FLEX) SERIES- Designed to freely articulate both horizontally and vertically.
- Induction hardened sliding surfaces available for extended wear life.
- Compact, economical designs offer generous sliding areas to decrease shear stress on chain.
- Carbon, riveted construction is standard for all designs.
- Corrosion resistant designs available upon request.
Bar and Pin Chains
(3) BAR AND PIN STYLE CHAINS- Applicable to a wide array of applications from draw benches to stacker/reclaimers.
- Utilized mainly where operating speeds are relatively slow and loads are significantly high.
- Constructed with the link bars assembled directly on to the chain pin – no bushings or rollers.
- Carbon and/or Alloy materials are typical.
- Corrosion resistant designs available upon request.
- Tsubaki maintains a large Made-To-Order portfolio of Bar and Pin designs. Call for assistance.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Draw Benches
- Stacker/Reclaimers
- Barge/Ship Unloaders
COMMON INDUSTRIES
FOOD/MEAT PROCESSING
FOREST PRODUCTS
PRIMARY METALS
GENERAL MANUFACTURING
