Chain and Roller Combinations
Combine four base chains and seven roller types to select the perfect chain for your needs. (Possible combinations are marked with a circle below.) Snap covers for Double Plus Chain available with any combination.
Combination of base chain and rollers
Chain (series, material, application ) |
Engineering plastic rollers | Urethane lining ※1 | Steel roller | ||||
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VRPA General use type |
VRPB High friction type |
VRPC Electroconductive type |
VRPD Electroconductive high friction type |
VRPUA General use type |
VRPUB High friction type |
VR | |
Standard Series (steel ) |
○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
HCP Series (Hardened chrome plating ) For applications where rust is to be avoided, such as clean rooms. |
○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | - |
SS Series (18-8SUS, SUS304 equivalent ) For applications where magnetism and rust are to be avoided ※2 |
○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | - |
Lambda Series (lube-free, base chain same as Standard Series ) For application where it is impossible or undesirable to lubricate |
○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | - |
※1 Urethane lining available for RF2030VRP only.
※2 There is slight magnetism from plastic deformation during part processing and assembly. Contact a Tsubaki representative if absolutely no magnetism is required.
Roller (by need)
Roller series | Photo | Roller type | Need | Lubrication | Atmosphere | |
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Large roller (color) | Small roller (color) | |||||
VRPA General use type |
Standard (brown) | Standard (gray) | 10dB quieter than general plastic outboard roller chain | Can be used without additional lubrication. If using Lambda Chain, base chain will not need additional lubrication either. |
Uses engineering plastic rollers and so cannot be used in contact with water, even if the base chain is HCP or SS Series. | |
VRPB High friction type |
Standard (brown) | High friction (cream) | quick start up, low noise | |||
VRPC Electroconductive type |
Electroconductive (black) | Standard (gray) | Volume resistivity 106Ω・cm | |||
VRPD Electroconductive high friction type |
Electroconductive (black) | High friction (cream) | Volume resistivity 106Ω・cm quick start up, low noise |
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VRPUA General use type |
Urethane lining (clear) | Standard (gray) | For direct conveyance | |||
VRPUB High friction type |
Urethane lining (clear) | High friction (cream) | For direct conveyance, quick start up, low noise | |||
VR | steel | steel | High load | Required | Will rust in humid environments. |