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"Roller Chain"...

Dave Wilson

Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
 

We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Roller Chain", and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest. Let me be your guide.
 
Start with the news release Roller chain promises long-life performance from Wyko, an Eriks Company, which we summarised at the time by saying "Chain and sprockets promise the ultimate combination of rugged construction, reliable and efficient performance and value for money". A few weeks before, we featured the news release Potato plant standardises roller chain from Tsubakimoto UK: "There are 25 potato processing and packing lines, all of which will be fitted with Tsubaki replacement roller chain in a variety of sizes".
 
In October 2007, we covered the news from Tsubakimoto UK concerning its Tsubaki NEP chain - take a look at Metal chain resists corrosion which says: "Tsubaki NEP chain uses a combination of three layers of surface coating, with a highly resistant base layer that bonds a harder wear-resistant coating onto the chain bushes".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Iwis-Flexon, Roller chain offers low friction, as well as Show sees new cable releases from Igus (UK), and Chain companies come under one roof from Iwis-Flexon.
 

See also:

Chain conveyor allows accumulation (April 2007)
A new accumulation chain conveyor being introduced by Excel Automation allows individual or multiple loads to accumulate and only be released when required

Chains, gearboxes and couplings on show together (March 2007)
Specialist power transmission group Renold will be showing its range of chains, gearboxes and couplings at the Hannover Messe in Germany, from 16th to 20th April 2007

European chain source is secured (March 2007)
Challenge Power Transmission has acquired 100% of the issued capital of Limots, one of the last roller chain manufacturers in Europe

Chains last longer - with no price premium (November 2006)
Seventh generation ANSI standard chain employs an innovative bushing system that greatly improves internal lubrication and extends wear life by 100%

High-tech sleeves end chain maintenance (October 2006)
Maintenance-free roller chain is designed for production machines and plant that run continuously at full capacity to help reduce downtime and minimise subsequent losses/costs

Specifying roller chain in the cement industry (September 2006)
The right roller chain choices can make the difference between 'smooth production' and 'no production' says Robert Young

Maintenance-free roller chains last longer (July 2006)
Megalife II chains feature improved wear-resistance and durability through the thermochemical treatment of their pins, guaranteeing a long lifespan even at speeds above 3m/s

News on the Roller chain from Tsubakimoto UK (June 2006)
Selecting the correct chain is key to transmission component reliability, says Chris Rice of Tsubaki UK

Chain boasts superior corrosion resistance (June 2006)
Stainless steel roller chain is ideal for packaging and filling applications in the food and drink industries as well as for all wet and damp environments exposed to extreme conditions

Long-life chain is put to concrete purpose (May 2006)
Gott's Cement uses Syno chain on front-discharge cement mixers to drive the mechanism for adjusting the pouring shoot on mixer trucks

Brochures cover big three chain brands (May 2006)
Renold has published new brochures for each of its big three power transmission chain brands, Renold Synergy, Renold Syno and A and S

Properly specified chains last longer (May 2006)
Too many engineers are selecting chain according to the wrong criteria and are ending up with a product that is destined to either premature wear, or even failure, as a result

Roller chain keeps spuds flowing (April 2006)
Potato processing plant, where each potato has its picture taken at least three times, standardises on roller chain

Drive and conveyor chains beat Din standards (April 2006)
Drive and conveyor chains that conform to the ISO 606 and Din 8187 are made with solid rollers as standard and have a claimed braking strength above the Din-specified minimum values

Roller chain with reduced maintenance (March 2006)
Roller chain that reduces maintenance and lubrication requirements suits such applications as vertical storage, escalators and the paper, confectionery, food and textile industries

Software simplifies chain specification (February 2006)
Easy-to-use software helps purchasers select chain based on factors such as an application's environment and power requirements

Roller chain proves worth at Scottish Water (January 2006)
Engineers from Scottish Water were having to replace standard carbon steel roller chain every few months at the Dalmarnock sewage treatment works until they tried corrosion resistant DP chain

Chains from around the world (December 2005)
Transdev provides chain products from from German, Japanese and other Asian manufacturers and support service is available

Website tells all about lube-free chain (November 2005)
So convinced is Tsubaki UK that its lubrication free Lambda line is the future of roller chain that the company has launched a complete new website to support the assertion

Low noise chain quietens washing machines (November 2005)
Industrial laundry engineering specialist Stepps has employed SN Series low noise chain from Tsubaki to reduce the noise output of industrial washing machines

Ultraminiature chains save space and weight (October 2005)
A new ultraminiature inch and metric 3.7465mm pitch moulded roller chain drive from Stock Drive Products is designed for use where limited space and weight factors are important

Extruded bushes help chain last longer (June 2005)
Renold's A and S brand of roller chain has been upgraded to enhance its wear and fatigue resistance and to improve its all round durability

Novel chain reduces maintenance requirements (June 2005)
A new chain combines all the benefits of nonlube operation, superior wear resistance and improved operating life in a new, highly convenient 'easy-disassemble'' design

Premium belts and couplings come to the UK (April 2005)
Transmission Developments is to supply Gates Corp's premium V-belts, V-ribbed belts, synchronous belts and flexible couplings to the UK OEM market

Solving the problem of roller chain corrosion (April 2005)
Robert Young of Tsubaki UK provides an overview of the causes and the cures for chain corrosion

O-ring chain claims lifetime lubrication (November 2004)
Ring Leader O-ring chain is specifically designed for applications that don't permit regular lubrication, requiring the chain to depend on initial factory lubrication throughout its service life

Roller chain is low-cost alternative (November 2004)
A completely new range of low-cost chain and power transmission products, branded Anchor, has been launched in the UK and the rest of Europe

Heavy-duty chain reduces transmission noise (October 2004)
Moving energy chains need to be able to guide heavy cables over long distances in tough, dirty conditions at high speeds

Catalogue has over 9000 transmission components (October 2004)
A new free 368-page catalogue simplifies the specification of timing belt pulleys, belts, belt and roller chain tensioners and other power transmission components

Lube-free roller chain offers true benefits (August 2004)
With more than one manufacturer now offering roller chain products that do not require any external lubricant throughout their lives, Tsubaki explains how it is done

British Standard roller chain lasts longer (July 2004)
Excel British Standard roller chain has a number of features that help maintain precise pitch and even loading for longer chain and sprocket life

High-speed roller chain keeps it quiet (May 2004)
Triple-Speed carrier chain from the UK power transmission specialist Cross + Morse is both visually and performance compatible with the most advanced conveyor line operations

Chain proves to be a hero at Cadbury (April 2004)
Tsubaki conveyor chain has enabled Cadbury to significantly increase production on an automated Bindler chocolate moulding plant at the company's Bournville works in Birmingham

Dry lubrication prolongs chain life (February 2004)
Kluberplus SK 11-299 is a nonsoiling, nontacky lubricant providing excellent adhesion to chain parts, corrosion protection, water resistance and effective wear protection

 

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