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Tsubaki FB Series Wear Resistant Conveyor Chain

Tsubaki FB Series Wear Resistant Conveyor Chain

Tsubaki FB Series Wear Resistant Conveyor Chain

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document discusses the FB Series Wear Resistant Conveyor Chain by Tsubaki, focusing on its benefits, specifications, and applications. The FB Series aims to reduce the total cost of ownership by extending the service life of conveyor chains, thereby minimizing replacement costs and downtime.
Key Benefits:
  • Extended chain life reduces replacement frequency and costs.
  • Minimizes production losses due to reduced downtime.
  • Decreases maintenance time and effort.
Technical Specifications:
  • The FB Series features a seal structure that prevents conveyed material from entering and retains solid lubricant to reduce wear elongation.
  • It effectively combats chain wear elongation but not roller play and bush-roller wear.
  • Tests show the FB Series has twice the lifespan of the BT Series.
Applications:
  • Flow Conveyors: Used in sealed cases for conveying loose material.
  • Bucket Elevators: Chains with attached buckets for vertical material transport.
  • Slat Conveyors: Chains with slats for conveying various materials.
Related Products:
  • FA Series Conveyor Chain: Effective against bush-roller wear with three times the wear life of the BT Series.
  • Replaceable Tooth Insert Sprockets: Allow only the teeth to be replaced, reducing replacement costs.
Installation and Maintenance:
  • Inspect chains before installation to ensure no damage during delivery.
  • Regular maintenance and inspection of chains and sprockets are recommended.
  • Follow safety guidelines and use appropriate tools for chain connection and maintenance.
Warranty and Claims:
  • Products are warranted to conform to design specifications and be free of defects at shipment.
  • Claims must be made within specified timeframes, with liability limited to repair or replacement.
Safety and Caution:
  • Chains should only be used for their intended purposes.
  • Avoid additional work on chains, such as welding or electroplating, which may cause damage.
  • Ensure safety equipment is installed and follow occupational safety regulations.
Company Overview: The document lists various branches and representative offices of Tsubakimoto Chain Co. across Asia, including Singapore, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan, and China, with company names and locations.
Contact Information: Contact numbers and websites for Tsubakimoto Chain Co. offices in the USA, Brazil, Canada, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, the UK, Singapore, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan, and China are provided.
Product Improvement Policy: Tsubakimoto Chain Co. has a policy of continuous product improvement, and specifications in their catalog are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks: The logos, brand names, or product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tsubakimoto Chain Co. in Japan and other countries.
Environmental Standards: The Tsubaki Eco Link logo is used on products that meet the environmental friendliness standards set by the Tsubaki Group.
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Tsubaki FB Series Wear Resistant Conveyor Chain-1

Wear Resistant Conveyor Chain

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To spend less time on maintenance Greater productivity Tsubaki has the answer thanks to the longer life of its new FB Series Large Size Conveyor Chain. Reduces troublesome cutting and lubing work! Reduces productivity losses from stopped lines! Reduces chain replacement costs and frequency thanks to its longer life! Simply put, FB S i can greatly l B Series t lower your total cost of ownership! Cost Calculation We calculated the total costs saved by a customer that saw two years of service life with FB Series on a line that normally needed annual chain replacement due to pin – bush wear elongation....

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Construction Enlarged diagram of bearing area Enlarged diagram of bearing area Outer plate Seal structure Inner plate Bush Solid lubricant Roller Inner plate Outer plate Solid lubricant ensures lubrication Can reduce conveyor chain wear elongation Seal structure shuts conveyed material out Seal structure retains solid lubricant *Be aware that FB Series is effective against chain wear elongation, but not against roller play and other forms of bush – roller wear. Wear Elongation (%) Wear Life Comparison Test results show FB Series has TWICE the life of BT Series *In-house test comparison *Results...

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Application Examples The following are examples of major orders we have received for FB Series, but there are many other possible applications out there! Flow Conveyors Chain runs in a sealed case and conveys loose material No take up Less replacement frequency thanks to longer chain life No production loss from downtime Bucket Elevators Buckets are attached to the chains to carry material to higher locations Less replacement costs thanks to longer chain life Used on a main line that cannot suffer downtime Less troublesome chain cutting Slat Conveyors Slats attached to the chains convey various...

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Related Products Tsubaki offers a line-up of other innovative products that can help you reduce your total cost of ownership. FA Series Conveyor Chain Bushes and rollers are specially hardened for longer chain life. Very effective on lines that cause excessive roller outer diameter wear or play, and lines where bushes wear quickly. Combats bush – roller wear *FB Series is effective against chain elongation, but FA Series is effective against roller play and other forms of bush – roller wear. FA Series being used on a cement tanker and for conveying fly ash. Chain Wear Life Comparison Test comparison...

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FB Series Conveyor Chain Dimensions T W T Sprocket alignment Base Chain Dimensions Average Tensile Strength Chain No. Roller Type Plate Inner Link Inner Width Width Thickness W H T Contact Face Width Contact Face Width Note: 1. The W dimension on FB Series differs from other large size conveyor chains. FB Series can be used as is with RF conveyor chain sprockets, but be sure that the plates do not contact the sprocket teeth. 2. Refer to the Tsubaki Large Size Conveyor Chains and Sprockets catalog for more information on attachment types and chain selection/handling. 3. Sizes other than those...

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For Your Safety When Using the Chain Warning To avoid danger, observe the following rules. Do not use chain or chain accessories for any purpose other than their originally intended use. Never perform additional work on chain. Do not anneal any chain parts. Do not clean chain with acids or alkalis. These may cause cracking. Never attempt to electroplate chain or chain parts. This may cause hydrogen embrittlement. Do not weld chain. Heating effects will cause weakening and cracking. When a torch is used to heat or cut chain, remove the links on each side and do not reuse them. When replacing a...

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TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO. Japan United States of America U.S. TSUBAKI POWER TRANSMISSION, LLC TSUBAKI BRASIL EQUIPAMENTOS INDUSTRIAIS LTDA. TSUBAKI of CANADA LIMITED KABELSCHLEPP FRANCE S.A.R.L. TSUBAKI DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Global Group Companies TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP GmbH United Kingdom TSUBAKI INDIA POWER TRANSMISSION PTE. LTD. PT. TSUBAKI INDONESIA TRADING TSUBAKI POWER TRANSMISSION (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. TSUBAKI AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED - NEW ZEALAND BRANCH TSUBAKIMOTO SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. - PHILIPPINES REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE TSUBAKIMOTO SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. - VIETNAM REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN...

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