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Tsubaki’s new BS-F Series backstops are designed for simple, drop-in installation to all major competitive external, low-speed backstop products. These backstops use a unique labyrinth seal design for maximum life with minimal maintenance. With Tsubaki’s innovative design features, our backstops ensure efficient and dependable operation in the harshest environments.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

• Mining (Coal, Copper, Potash) - used in inclined conveyors and bucket elevators for transporting raw materials.
• Power Generating Plants - used in inclined conveyors to transfer coal from the stockpile to the boiler rooms.
• Cement Plants - used in bucket elevators and inclined conveyors for moving limestone and clay to crushers and silos.

COMMON INDUSTRIES
MINING
POWER GENERATING PLANTS
CEMENT
PORTS

INNOVATIVE FEATURES:
NON-ROLLOVER CAM

• Provides higher torque ratings than the leading competitors due to the larger profile and greater contact area.
• Improves performance and prevents costly and potentially dangerous rollover.

SPECIAL LABYRINTH SEAL

• New seal design prevents the ingress of dust and other contaminants typically found in mining and cement plants, which extends the life of the lubricant.
• Minimizes heat generation and provides trouble-free service with minimal scheduled maintenance.

Superior Performance in the Harshest Environments

GREASE LUBRICATION

• Offers synthetic grease lubrication in a sealed backstop design.
• Breather element is eliminated.
• No need to monitor oil levels, refill the backstop or worry about moisture in the lubricant.
• Provides trouble-free performance with minimized maintenance requirements.

DROP IN DESIGN

• Tsubaki offers the narrowest backstop with an I-beam torque arm.
• Quick and easy field replacement. Drop in compatible with most competitive products.

3 STEP
EASY CONNECTION
Step 1: Insert I-beam torque arm into clutch
Step 2: Insert lock pins through flange plate and secure torque arm
Step 3: Insert retaining pins into lock pins