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U.S. Tsubaki 81X Roller Conveyor Chains are built to deliver superior strength and wear resistance.

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

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