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Tsubaki Plastic Modular Chain WT2706 Series

Tsubaki Plastic Modular Chain WT2706 Series

Tsubaki Plastic Modular Chain WT2706 Series

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides detailed information on the Tsubaki WT2706-K Plastic Modular Chain, focusing on its specifications, features, and applications. It is designed for conveying containers, food, and rubber sheets.
Specifications: The WT2706-K chain is available in three series: Standard, Low Friction/Wear Resistant (LFB), and Heat Resistant (HTW). These series use materials like polyacetal and polypropylene, offering different properties such as chemical resistance, friction coefficients, and temperature tolerances.
Features: Notable features include a plug-clip pin retention system for easy module connection and disconnection, and the ability to configure chain widths in 3-inch units. The chain is lightweight, reduces drive power requirements, and has a longer lifespan compared to standard series.
Applications: Suitable for high-speed, high-load conditions, and environments with hot water or chemicals. Ideal for beverage plants, battery conveyors, and slightly inclined conveyors.
Technical Data: Includes detailed technical data such as chain pitch, strength, mass, and operating temperature ranges. Model numbers for different chain widths and series, along with maximum allowable speed and load conditions, are specified.
Installation and Maintenance: Guidelines cover sprocket installation, chain tension calculation, and conveyor design. Emphasizes proper sprocket placement and wearstrip clearance to prevent chain jumping and accommodate thermal expansion.
Conclusion: The WT2706-K chain offers versatility and durability for various industrial applications, with configurations available to meet different operational needs.
Specifications and Design: Emphasizes the importance of aligning sprockets and proper installation to accommodate thermal expansion. Specifies the use of square shafts for drive and driven shafts and provides formulas for calculating chain expansion based on temperature changes.
Installation and Handling Procedures: Detailed procedures for handling plastic modular chains and sprockets, including phase matching of sprockets and locking mechanisms to prevent chain meandering. Instructions for disconnecting and reconnecting the WT2700 series chains are included.
Safety and Maintenance Guidelines: Stresses the importance of safety during installation and operation, advising on the use of safety goggles and regular inspections. Warns against using chains for unintended purposes and emphasizes replacing all parts when one is worn or damaged.
Environmental Considerations: Recommendations for using chains in various environments, noting the effects of temperature and moisture on performance. Advises against using certain materials in high-temperature or flame-exposed environments.
Warranty and Legal Terms: Includes a limited warranty section, outlining conditions for claims and buyer responsibilities. Specifies that the seller's liability is limited to repair or replacement of defective products and includes indemnification clauses.
Contact Information: Provides contact details for Tsubakimoto Chain Co. and its global subsidiaries for support and further information.
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Tsubaki Plastic Modular Chain WT2706 Series-1

PLASTIC MODULAR CHAIN

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Tsubaki Plastic Modular Chain WT2706 Series-2

WT2706-K Plastic Modular Chain Ideal for Conveying Containers, Food, and Rubber Sheets Plug-clip pin retention system enables easy connection and disconnection of modules and reuse of pins. Protrusions on the ribs of each module make positioning them easy and facilitate assembly. Specifications (Plastic Chain Materials) B Standard Series General-purpose polyacetal chain links General-purpose type Uses a commercial-grade polyacetal resin with excellent mechanical properties (tensile strength, sliding characteristics). Applications ● Versatile type of chain that can be used in a wide range of applications...

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Tsubaki Plastic Modular Chain WT2706 Series-3

Plastic Modular Chain Open Type: Straight Running Features • Plug-clip pin retention system enables easy connection and disconnection of modules and reuse of pins. • Chain widths can be configured in 3-inch (76.2 mm) units. Modules can be cut to allow 1/3-inch units. Link color Open area % Chain strength kN/m {kgf/m} Chain material Operating temperature range °C Special engineering plastic Note: 1. Values for chain strength are at an ambient temperature of 20°C and assume that tension acts uniformly over the entire chain width. The values in the table above are for chain that is one meter (1...

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Tsubaki Plastic Modular Chain WT2706 Series-4

■ Sprockets for WT2706-K Chain Tsubaki model no. Bore shape Bore Approx. diameter mass d kg 40 60 65 Material Reinforced polyamide (black) Note: 1. Made-to-order product. 2. Operating temperature range: –20°C to 80°C 3. Sprockets are made to fit loosely on the shaft to absorb differences in thermal expansion between the chain and conveyor, and to offset alignment errors between the sprocket and chain. 4. The number of sprockets installed and the positions where they are installed will vary depending on load conditions. Please refer to the “Determine Sprocket Locations” section of this brochure....

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Tsubaki Plastic Modular Chain WT2706 Series-5

■ Determine Sprocket Locations Sprockets can be installed on WT2706-K chain in an axial direction. When installing sprockets, be sure to check for allowable load. The sprocket locations shown below are recommended under the following conditions. • When the chain tension rate is 0% to 50%: Sprockets should be installed every 101.6 mm (4 inches) and allowing for a certain amount of space from the edges of the module. • When the chain tension rate is 50% to 75%: Sprockets should be installed every 76.2 mm (3 inches) and allowing for a certain amount of space from the edges of the module. • When...

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Tsubaki Plastic Modular Chain WT2706 Series-6

Handling ■ Handling Sprockets In general, square shafts are recommended for the drive and driven shafts used with plastic modular chain, except for special cases (such as fixed-width chains and right-angle transfers using TOD chains). Because changes in temperature will cause the chain to expand and contract, sprockets must be mounted so that they are free to move laterally across the width. However, to prevent meandering (snaking) of the chain, one (or two) sprocket(s) should be locked in position in the center of both the drive and driven shafts using setscrews or set-collars and hexagonal...

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Tsubaki Plastic Modular Chain WT2706 Series-7

For Your Safety When Using the Chain Warning To avoid danger, observe the following rules. General • o not use chain or chain accessories for any purpose other than their originally intended use. D • ever perform additional work on chain (including machining, grinding, annealing, cleaning with acids or alkalis, electroplating, or welding or cutting N with a torch which will cause heat effects). These processes may cause the chain to break during operation, leading to a risk of severe injury. • hen replacing a worn or damaged part, do not replace just the worn or damaged part. Replace all parts...

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Tsubaki Plastic Modular Chain WT2706 Series-8

Headquarters Nakanoshima Mitsui Building 3-3-3 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku Osaka 530-0005, Japan Phone : +81-6-6441-0011 URL : http://tsubakimoto.com Chain & Power Transmission Sales 1-3 Kannabidai, 1-chome Kyotanabe,Kyoto 610-0380, Japan Phone : +81-774-64-5022 Group Companies NORTH and SOUTH AMERICA U.S. TSUBAKI POWER TRANSMISSION, LLC 301 E. Marquardt Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090, U.S.A. Phone : +1-847-459-9500 URL : http://www.ustsubaki.com TSUBAKI of CANADA LIMITED 1630 Drew Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5S 1J6, Canada Phone : +1-905-676-0400 URL : http://tsubaki.ca TSUBAKI BRASIL EQUIPAMENTOS INDUSTRIAIS...

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