Tsubakimoto UK Ltd

With a wide product offering which is available as direct replacement for BS or ANSI specification chain, Tsubaki has a number of innovative designs that provide reliable solutions for drive, conveyor or attachment applications which meet pharmaceutical as well as food and beverage industry standards.

The Tsubaki Group has released a new brochure providing solutions for drive components in the mining industry. Tsubaki currently manufactures many different sizes of mining chain for several major OEMs.

Tsubakimoto Europe has launched a new delivery service for its attachment chain products which can reduce lead times for some ‘Build To Order’ chain to as little as one week. The Special Delivery Service allows customers to specify any one of the popular standard attachments within the Tsubaki product range on any suitable base chain product of up to 50 metres in length and receive the order in industry leading times.

Sourcing chain for bookbinding machinery can be a frustrating process. The chain needs to be specified to extremely accurate lengths, and with highly individual attachments, which usually leads to long lead times from specialist suppliers; plus, frequent replacement may also be expected as the paper dust created by the process tends to stick to exposed lubricant and causes the chain’s pins to wear early.

Tsubaki Lambda bushes have been upgraded to the optimum composition of sintered metals. The lubricant specifications and oil impregnation methods have been reviewed and further improved. In addition, heat treatment and overall bush geometry have been improved to secure optimal performance.

Tsubaki’s Double Plus conveyor chain, part of its innovative Free Flow series, is capable of conveying object 2.5 times faster than the actual chain speed. The result is improved operating life and reduced energy use – as motor speeds need only run at 60% of previous speeds – which combine to offer the user increased cost savings throughout the life of the product. Chain noise is also reduced by as much as 15dB compared to outboard plastic roller chains.

Tsubaki has launched two innovative new components to its bucket elevator products range to deliver twice the service life over conventional products. Its latest FB-specification conveyor attachment chain for bucket elevators features an innovative sealing solution to prevent lubricant contamination, while replacement sprocket blades help to keep the wheels turning for twice as long.

Tsubaki’s innovative range of PC chain combines the benefits of stainless steel and engineering plastic to create a lube-free hybrid chain for applications where corrosion and a lack of lubrication are a problem. Available in drive, conveyor and attachment variations, the new PC series chains offer resilience to outdoor conditions, detergents & steam; as well as food ingredients such as oils & lactic acid. The solid engineering plastic inner link design promotes easier cleaning and allows lube-free operation, extending chain life in poor lubrication situations.

Tsubaki Europe has introduced a new selection guide to accompany its extended range of corrosion resistant chain and sprockets for drives and small conveyors. Tsubaki now offers four versions of its well proven chain for use in corrosive environments. The selection guide helps customers to specify the chain type that is best suited to their application.

Robert Young of Tsubaki UK describes how adaptation over time has resulted in increasing specialisation for roller chain.

For many years conventional oil based lubricants have been an issue when externally applied to chain drives in a wide range of industries and application environments. With demands for increased cleanliness spreading to industries such as paper, packaging and electronics, chains that require no additional lubrication are becoming ever more popular. Tsubaki Lambda drive chain uses internal lubrication to reduce the likelihood of wear in key components without risking contamination to the conveyed product or surrounding machinery area.

Tsubaki has introduced a full range of mechanical safety devices, electronic safety products, and mechanical control devices to protect machinery from potentially damaging mechanical and electrical overload. The SAFCON range encompasses the industry’s widest range of torque limiters, torque guards, torque keepers and electronic shock monitoring devices. All offer reliable overload protection to prevent equipment damage, and which minimise downtime to optimise productivity.

Tsubaki, the world’s leading manufacturer of roller chain products, has been awarded the title of supplier of the year from the Independent Authorised Distributor Alliance (IADA) for 2010 in its inaugural year of supply. The award, which is voted for by the group’s members, is presented to the supplier that best matches the group’s philosophy of high quality and service throughout the year.

‘The extended range of standard Tsubaki cam clutches is now available from stock, plus a custom design service’

Tsubaki has received another plaudit for its innovative Zip Chain Lifter, in the form of the METI Minister’s Award – the highest honour in the Energy Conservation Prize awards program sponsored by the Japan Machinery Federation. The Zip Chain Lifter received the Award in recognition of its remarkable energy savings, ingenuity and economic efficiency.