Product category:
Chains and belts
News Release from: Tsubakimoto UK | Subject: SN Low Noise Drive Chain
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 04 October 2000
Clever drive chain design keeps the
noise down
Tsubaki's SN Low Noise Drive Chain reduces the noise occurring when the chain roller and the teeth of the sprocket mesh together, as the normal cylindrical roller is replaced by a coil spring roller
Cutting down noise in the workplace helps to reduce operator fatigue and is an indirect contributor to improved productivity The problem is that initiatives to reduce noise, by even a fraction, are usually quite costly
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 13 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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However, one way in which companies can reduce workplace noise at relatively low cost is with Tsubaki's New Low Noise Drive Chain.
This directly replaces standard roller chain, but is between 6~8dB (Decibel) quieter in operation.
Tsubaki's SN Low Noise Drive Chain reduces the noise that occurs when the chain roller and the teeth of the sprocket mesh together.
With the new design, the normal cylindrical roller is replaced by a coil spring roller.
This absorbs the noise produced when it engages with the sprocket teeth.
In addition to lower overall noise levels with this arrangement, noise is also softened and jarring noises are reduced.
SN roller chain is most suitable for use in areas where people work in close proximity to loud machinery.
It is also the ideal product for applications, such as theatrical stage lifts, where the strength of a roller chain is required without the accompanying noise.
Importantly, despite its unique noise reducing design, SN Low Noise Chain can directly replace standard roller chain in power transmission systems (at speeds up to a maximum of 200m/min).
This feature saves both the time and the cost of replacing sprockets.
SN Low Noise Drive Chain is an ideal alternative for companies that have adopted belts for the purpose of reducing noise, but have encountered difficulties because of the type of use, belt strength, operating conditions (i.e temperature etc.), and cost.
A typical list of applications for Low Noise Drive Chain includes printing, canning, wrapping and packaging machines, conveyors, warehouse carousels, transfer lines, labelling machines, sorting machines, machine tool carousels, and many more. Request a free brochure from Tsubakimoto UK ...
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