Built for strength and reliability, Tsubaki’s 81X Roller Conveyor Chains support lumber, packaging, and material flow conveyors. Their rugged design ensures dependable service in Canadian operations.
Explore additional Roller Conveyor Chains for a variety of pitch sizes.
ROLLER CONVEYOR STYLE AGRICULTURE GRADE CHAIN
81X STYLE - 2.609 PITCH
- Available in 81XTSU, 81XHDTSU, 81XHHTSU Carbon Steel Chain.
- Also available in 81XSSTSU Stainless Steel.
- 81XHDTSU and 81XHHTSU are both quad riveted pins for heavy side loading strength.
- All Tsubaki 81X chain have shot peened side plates for additional fatigue strength.
All 81X series chain can run on the same sprocket.
Features
81XTSU
A standard version that meets the general need of non-timed applications.
81X Premium
Building upon the strength of the 81X design, Premium offers better performance on multi-strand timed conveyors where relative length tolerance and rate of stretch is critical.
- Features Performax Bushing with patented lube grooves
- Improved material & heat treatment
- Precision and consistency of fabrication & assembly
81X Lambda
Oil impregnated sintered metal bushing for lube-free operation.
- 7-14 times longer life than unlubricated chain
- Same precision of material, heat treatment, fabrication and assembly as 81X Premium.
Note that 81X Lambda chain has a slighter wider profile than Premium or TSU.
Patented lube groove bushings standard on 81XPremium

Item # |
Pitch - P |
Roller Diameter - R |
Width Between Inner Link Plates - W |
Link Plate Thickness - T1 |
Link Plate Thickness - T2 |
Average Tensile Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81XTSU | Pitch - P N/A 2.609 in | Roller Diameter - R N/A 0.906 in | Width Between Inner Link Plates - W N/A 1.060 in | Link Plate Thickness - T1 N/A 0.157 in | Link Plate Thickness - T2 N/A 0.157 in | Average Tensile Strength N/A 24000 lb |
| 81XHDTSU | Pitch - P N/A 2.609 in | Roller Diameter - R N/A 0.906 in | Width Between Inner Link Plates - W N/A 1.060 in | Link Plate Thickness - T1 N/A 0.220 in | Link Plate Thickness - T2 N/A 0.315 in | Average Tensile Strength N/A 42000 lb |
| 81XHHTSU | Pitch - P N/A 2.609 in | Roller Diameter - R N/A 0.906 in | Width Between Inner Link Plates - W N/A 1.062 in | Link Plate Thickness - T1 N/A 0.299 in | Link Plate Thickness - T2 N/A 0.299 in | Average Tensile Strength N/A 41000 lb |
| 81X Premium | Pitch - P N/A 2.609 in | Roller Diameter - R N/A 0.906 in | Width Between Inner Link Plates - W N/A 1.060 in | Link Plate Thickness - T1 N/A 0.157 in | Link Plate Thickness - T2 N/A 0.157 in | Average Tensile Strength N/A 24000 lb |
| 81X Premium NEP | Pitch - P N/A 2.609 in | Roller Diameter - R N/A 0.906 in | Width Between Inner Link Plates - W N/A 1.060 in | Link Plate Thickness - T1 N/A 0.157 in | Link Plate Thickness - T2 N/A 0.157 in | Average Tensile Strength N/A 24000 lb |
| 81XHD Premium | Pitch - P N/A 2.609 in | Roller Diameter - R N/A 0.906 in | Width Between Inner Link Plates - W N/A 1.060 in | Link Plate Thickness - T1 N/A 0.220 in | Link Plate Thickness - T2 N/A 0.315 in | Average Tensile Strength N/A 42000 lb |
| 81X Lambda | Pitch - P N/A 2.609 in | Roller Diameter - R N/A 0.906 in | Width Between Inner Link Plates - W N/A 1.060 in | Link Plate Thickness - T1 N/A 0.157 in | Link Plate Thickness - T2 N/A 0.189 in | Average Tensile Strength N/A 24000 lb |
| 81XSS | Pitch - P N/A 2.609 in | Roller Diameter - R N/A 0.906 in | Width Between Inner Link Plates - W N/A 1.060 in | Link Plate Thickness - T1 N/A 0.157 in | Link Plate Thickness - T2 N/A 0.157 in | Average Tensile Strength N/A 11000 lb |

