lambda® chain the longest-lasting lube-free chains for your operation contents next generation lambda® chain series · · · · · strong reliable operation with longer wear life than standard or other chains lube-free which means less downtime and reduced maintenance and operating costs oil-impregnated bushings minimize chain elongation smooth roller engagement reduces sprocket wear and replacement costs up and running quickly lambda directly replaces ansi chain in most applications no expensive reconfiguration required · ideal when lubrication is impractical or impossible · same maximum allowable loads as our standard chains next generation drive lambda® chain note selection guidelines for drive lambda are on pages 1521 rs drive lambda single strand drive lambda double strand drive lambda lambda for lube-free drive applications · operates in temperatures up to 302°f · same maximum allowable load as our standard rs chain ·
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nickel-plated rs ® drive lambda lambda for corrosion resistance · operates in temperatures up to 302°f · ideal for mildly corrosive environments · long-lasting and lube-free nickel-plated single strand drive lambda width between roller link plates roller link plp rlp rlp diameter plates thickness thickness height r w t1 t2 h .312 .400 .469 .625 .750 .875 1.000 .297 .365 .483 .609 .736 .974 .974 .060 .080 .094 .125 .156 .187 .220 .080 .094 .125 .156 .187 .220 .252 .472 .591 .713 .949 1.185 1.425 1.661 nickel-plated rs drive lambda® all dimensions are in inches unless otherwise indicated chain number rsd40np-lambda rsd50np-lambda rsd60np-lambda rsd80np-lambda rsd100np-lambda rsd120np-lambda rsd140np-lambda standard type of pin rrrrccc pitch p .500 .625 .750 1.000 1.250 1.500 1.750 plp height h .409 .512 .614 .819 1.024 1.228 1.433 pin d .156 .200 .234 .312 .375 .437 .500 l1 .344 .423 .541 .675 .813 1.014 1.091 l2 .411 .490 .616 .797 .939 1.179 1.268 l .787 .945 1.260 1.571 1.870 2.323 2
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single pitch conveyor lambda® 7
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double pitch conveyor lambda® 9
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tn/ts top plate ® conveyor lambda lambda for special conveyor applications · plastic or stainless steel snap-on top plate for optimal performance · nickel-plated base chain for mildly corrosive environments · tn series operates up to 176°f due to plastic components · ts series operates in temperatures up to 302°f all dimensions are in inches unless otherwise indicated plastic top plate tn series top plate width xw 3.25 4.00 4.50 5.00 7.50 approx weight lbs/ft 1.41 1.48 1.55 1.61 1.88 maximum allowable conveying load lbs 1,410 1,410 1,410 1,410 1,410 chain number tn826np-lambda tn1016np-lambda tn1143np-lambda tn1270np-lambda tn1905np-lambda tn/ts top plate conveyor lambda® 13
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selection guidelines ® next generation drive lambda chain step 1 consider the following factors when selecting drive lambda a b c d e f source of power type of machine horsepower hp to be transmitted rpm of driving and driven shafts diameter of driving and driven shafts center distance between shafts step 2 determine the service factor use table i to obtain the appropriate service factor value selection guidelines drive lambda® step 3 calculate the design hp rating multiply the hp value by the appropriate service factor value to obtain the design hp rating service factor because the drive capacity of the chain is subject to various application factors the following table has been designed to rectify power changes in relation to load fluctuation table i service factor type of impact machines electric motor or turbine source of power internal combustion engine with hydraulic drive without hydraulic drive smooth belt conveyors with small load fluctuations chain conveyors centrifugal blowe
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step 4 determine the number of teeth for the small sprocket use table ii to obtain the approximate chain size and the number of teeth for the small sprocket compare this information to the drive lambda® horsepower ratings tables and determine if drive lambda is appropriate for the speed and horsepower of the application select the proper chain type chain size and sprocket size refer to the number of revolutions of the high speed shaft the driving shaft when the speed is reduced the driven shaft when the speed is increased and the design hp value for smoother chain drive a smaller pitch is suggested if a single strand chain does not satisfy the transmission requirements use a double strand chain if there are space limitations a double strand chain with a smaller pitch may be used step 6 determine the number of teeth for the large sprocket multiply the number of teeth for the small sprocket by the speed ratio more than 15 teeth is suggested the number of teeth on the large sprocket shoul
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selection guidelines drive lambda® continued horsepower ratings the horsepower ratings shown in these charts are based on the following conditions 1 the chains are operated under ordinary conditions the ambient temperatures during typical operating conditions range between 14ºf and 302ºf they should not be used in an atmosphere in which abrasive dust or corrosive gas is present or where humidity is high 2 the two transmission shafts are horizontal and the chains are properly installed 3 the load does not change significantly during transmission the service factors given in table i should be taken into account when the chains are used under various operating conditions rsd50-lambda® no of teeth small spkt 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 30 32 35 40 45 horsepower ratings maximum speed small sprocket rpm 10 25 50 100 200 300 400 500 700 900 0.16 0.38 0.71 1.33 2.48 3.58 4.64 5.66 6.67 7.67 0.19 0.42 0.78 1.46 2.72 3.93 5.09 6.22 7.33 8.42 0.20 0.46 0.86 1.59 2.98 4.28
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selection guidelines ® next generation conveyor lambda chain the following procedure is useful for economical and quick conveyor chain selection step 1 confirm the operating conditions of the conveyor step 2 tentatively select the chain size step 3 calculate the design chain tension step 4 verify the chain selection step 5 verify the allowable roller load step 3 calculate the chain tension next the chain tension should be calculated using the actual weight of the conveyor chain and material conveyed as shown below 1 chain rolling step 1 confirm the operating conditions of the conveyor the following information is needed to design a chain conveyor a type of conveyor slat conveyor bucket conveyor etc b method of chain travel horizontal inclined vertical c type weight and size of conveyed materials d weight of materials to be transported per foot of conveyor length e conveyor speed f conveyor length g considerations for special environments step 2 tentatively select chain size to tentati
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selection guidelines conveyor lambda® continued step 4 verify chain selection multiply the chain tension t by the chain speed coefficient k1 listed in table iii and verify the following formula t x k1 max allowable load of the chain 14 step 5 verify the allowable roller load when the load is carried on the rollers the total weight of the chain and load per roller should not exceed the allowable roller load shown in table iv table iii chain speed coefficient k1 chain speed ft/min 0 50 50 100 100 160 160 230 230 300 300 360 360 400 speed factor k1 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 2.2 2.8 3.2 table iv allowable roller load lbs/roller chain no c2040 c2050 c2060h c2080h c2100h rs40 rs50 rs60 rs80 rs100 oversize roller 143 220 353 595 882 standard roller 33 44 66 121 176 note oversize r rollers are available only for double pitch roller chains selection guidelines conveyor lambda® selection guidelines for top roller outboard roller and top plate lambda® for detailed selection procedures please cons
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lambda chain better than ever for your lube-free applications ® · outlasts every other chain without post-lubrication · operates in higher temperatures · keeps your operation running clean to find out which size and type of lambda chain is right for you call 1-800-323-7790 or contact the u.s tsubaki service center nearest you u.s tsubaki inc headquarters 301 e marquardt drive wheeling il 60090 tel 800 323-7790 tel 847 459-9500 fax 847 459-9515 web site www.ustsubaki.com service centers atlanta ga u.s tsubaki inc 675 wesleyan drive s.w atlanta ga 30336 tel 800 443-8212 tel 404 349-7973 fax 404 349-7975 charlotte nc b.c h company 11010 monroe road matthews nc 28105 tel 704 847-9131 fax 704 847-3651 chicago il u.s tsubaki inc 301 e marquardt drive wheeling il 60090 tel 800 323-7790 tel 847 459-9500 fax 847 459-9515 dallas tx robco inc 1523 crescent drive carrollton tx 75006 tel 800 444-7609 tel 972 242-3300 fax 972 245-2328 los angeles ca u.s tsubaki inc 18031 cortney court city of ind
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