| Classification by Use |
Features |
| General Use |
- 25% increase in drive performance through ring coin processing and improvements in 2-pitch offset link
- Employs lube dimple processing (PAT.) in bushing, raising wear life 30% (RS80-140)
- 10% increase in shock absorption through materials and heat treatment technology
- (In-house comparison)
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| Lube-Free |
- Our best lube-free long life product Improved quality bushing
- 2x the wear life of past specifications. (14x the wear life of standard RS® Roller Chains for sizes RS100 and under )
- Ambient temperature range from -10°C to +150°C (+14°F to +302°F)
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- Lambda chain with nickel plating for superior rust resistance and an attractive appearance.
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- The definitive lube-free roller chain
- Over 5x the wear resistance of Lambda chain through oil-impregnated felt seals. (In-house comparison: -10°C to +60°C (+14°F to +140°F))
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| Heavy Duty |
- High kW ratings (30% more than RS® Roller Chain)
- One size smaller than RS® Roller Chain can be used
- High shock absorption
- M-type (slip-fit) connecting link for improved usability.
- 4-pitch offset link for adjusting to the best length.
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- High fatigue strength (6% more than SUPER Roller Chain)
- High tensile strength (13% more than SUPER Roller Chain)
- Ideal for low speed drives up to 50m/min and environments with impact load.
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- High tensile strength (19% more than RS® Roller Chain)
- Best suited for low frequency lifting applications, and low speed drives up to 50m/min.
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- Highest fatigue strength (16% more than SUPER-H Roller Chain)
- Highest tensile strength (17% more than SUPER-H Roller Chain)
- Able to use chain two sizes smaller than RS® Roller Chain
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| Corrosion Resistant |
Slightly Corrosion Resistant |
- RS® Roller Chains with nickel plating for an attractive appearance.
- Slightly corrosion resistant.
- Maximum allowable load is reduced by 15% in comparison to our RS® Roller Chain.
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- RS® Roller Chain with a special surface treatment.
- Superior corrosion resistance in wet environments compared to plated roller chain.
- Same kW ratings as RS® Roller Chain.
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- Chrome-free environmentally friendly chain
- RS® Roller Chain with a double coating consisting of zinc and a special surface coating.
- Superior saltwater resistance, weather resistance, and other corrosion resistance.
- Same kW ratings as RS® Roller Chain.
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- Consists of SUS304 pins and pin link plates, and engineering plastic roller link plates.
- Lube-free, lightweight, low noise (5dB lower than RS® Roller Chain)
- Corrosion resistant
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| Heat Resistant |
- Roller chain using SUS304.
- Suitable for water, acid, alkaline, and other corrosive environments.
- Can be used in a wide range of temperatures from -20°C to +400°C (-4°F to +752°F).
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| Highly Corrosion Resistant |
- Plastic engineered sleeve between pin and bushing. (PAT.)
- 4 to 10x the wear life compared to SS.
- Roller material is available in two types, SUS304 and engineered plastic.
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- Precipitation hardened stainless steel used for pins and rollers.
- Maximum allowable load is approx. 1.5x that of SS.
- Slightly less corrosion resistant than SS.
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- Roller chain using SUS316 stainless steel.
- Superior corrosion resistance to SS.
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- Roller chain using titanium.
- Suitable for water, acid, alkaline, and other corrosive environments.
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- Pin and pin link are titanium, roller link uses special engineered plastic.
- Greater corrosion resistance than Poly Steel PC.
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| Cold Resistant |
- Can be used in colder environments than RS® Roller Chains down to -40°C (-40°F).
- Same drive performance as RS® Roller Chains when used between -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F).
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| Pitting Corrosion Resistant |
- Pin is specially surface treated.
- Suitable for outdoor, coastal, and other environments where pitting is common.
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| Low-Noise |
- Utilizes a unique constructed spring roller.
- 6-8dB lower than RS® Roller Chain.
- Best suited for noise reduction in theatrical stage lifts and mechanical equipment.
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| Curved |
- Roller chain that can sideflex greatly due to its unique construction.
- Minimum sideflex radius (R=350 for RS40)
- Suitable for curved roller conveyors and curved conveyance.
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| Pin Gear |
- Suitable for linear conveyance and applications where the chain is rotated in a large radius.
- Uses attachment chain -- low cost alternative to rack and pinion systems.
- Requires a pin gear specialized sprocket.
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| BS |
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- Lube free BS / DIN Roller Chain.
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| Leaf Chain |
- Referred to as a balance chain, it is excellent for lifting applications.
- Configured with only link plates and pins.
- 2 types available: light load AL type and heavy load BL type.
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- Referred to as a balance chain, it is excellent for lifting applications.
- Configured with only link plates and pins.
- 2 types available: light load AL type and heavy load BL type.
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| Toothed Belts |
- High speed, light load, low noise.
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