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News Release from: Tsubakimoto UK
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 01 December 2005
Website tells all about lube-free chain
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.
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 The new site - at www.lubefreechain.com - contains a wealth of information about the technology behind manufacturing roller chain that does not require any external lubrication throughout its entire working life
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 30 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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There is information about materials technology, how the chain is constructed and details on the highly advanced new manufacturing facility where it is produced.
Tsubaki has been manufacturing Lambda chain since 1988, and the company has built up an enviable library of application examples in a wide variety of industry sectors, this experience is also made available on the site through industry specific application case study examples where Lambda chain has provided a solution to various problems caused by the requirement for external lubrication.
Examples range from metal casting machines where Lambda chain has proved resistant to heat and abrasive casting sand, to printing machines that can now keep the newsprint clean and free from oil marks, to food industry and packaging applications where product cleanliness and long term strength and reliability are essential.
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High-temperature chain cuts maintenance needs
In a 230C environment, Tsubaki's HT Lambda chain achieved over four times the wear life of RS50 standard chain and about three and half times the life of Tsubaki's standard Lambda chain
Cam clutches ensure precise backstopping
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The chain is particularly useful where contaminants can stick to externally lubricated chains and wear them out very quickly, since it is dry-to-the-touch Lambda does not suffer these problems and has provided years of service in many cases where "normal" roller chain lasted a matter of weeks.
The concept of Lambda lube free chain was formulated long before industry began a focus towards the effects on the environment and was officially launched in 1988.
It was the first commercially available industrial power transmission chain that truly did not require any external lubrication.
Tsubaki has been developing lube-free chain technology ever since, with the latest BS/DIN version being effectively a development of the core features or product DNA identified during the 17 years of manufacture.
This commitment to lube free technology is amply demonstrated by the opening the worlds most modern and state of the art chain manufacturing facility in 2002, which has now become the home of Lambda.
The website offers information on the different types of Lambda chain available, from standard roller chain to water resistant versions, conveyor chains and specialist variations for high load and extra long life. Request free introductory details about products from Tsubakimoto UK ...
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