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
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
Large roller (color) Small roller (color)
VRPA
General use type
VRPA 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
VRPB Standard (brown) High friction (cream) quick start up, low noise
VRPC
Electroconductive type
VRPC Electroconductive (black) Standard (gray) Volume resistivity 106Ω・cm
VRPD
Electroconductive
high friction type
VRPD Electroconductive (black) High friction (cream) Volume resistivity 106Ω・cm
quick start up, low noise
VRPUA
General use type
VRPUA Urethane lining (clear) Standard (gray) For direct conveyance
VRPUB
High friction type
VRPUB Urethane lining (clear) High friction (cream) For direct conveyance, quick start up, low noise
VR VR steel steel High load Required Will rust in humid environments.