Tsubaki Guide to Forestry Products

EDGERApplication: Bull Edger DriveSavings: $27,333.00Tsubaki solution: SpeedMaster lasted 23 months at this mill,providing signifi cant savings in replacement cost.It really mattered to this Tsubaki customerCOST SAVINGS!TRIMMERWhen timing really mattersSharp TopChainQuick Trimmer Lug (QTL)Premium Modular Pin StyleODODH1H2ChallengeDrive: High speeds can limit the effectiveness of lubrication due to centrifugal force.Sharp top conveyor: Tips can wear prematurely compared to normal wear of the load bearing chain components.SolutionDrive chain: SpeedMaster designed for speeds greaterthan 400 feet per minute. Special material, surfacetreatment and conn link.Sharp top conveyor: NEW Tsubaki spec sharp topchain increases tip area hardness by 20%.This increases overall chain life.Drag chainSprockets: Premium Tsubaki sprockets with high carbon 1030or 1045 material allow for a consistent hardened tooth. Drivechain/sprocket misalignment is common for this application.Typical size range for this applicationRS80SM to RS140SMRS80ST to RS120ST, 3 or 4 point, single or multi strand.WD(H)(RS)110, 480(XHD). Can be suppliedwith wing attachments.SpeedMasterChainChallengeRelative length difference between strands is critical for proper operation.Welds on lugs can cause fatigue due to poor welds and/or insuffi cient contact area.Solution81XPremium is used to provide consistent relativetolerance between strands. 81X Premium Lambda isused to provide consistency and increased life.Tsubaki’s NEW trimmer lug design utilizes properattachment chain construction principles of pressfi t vs. weld. Pin link plates are slip fi t for ease ofassembly. Quick connect rollers eliminate need for C clip.Drag chainSprockets: Use Premium Tsubaki adjustablesprockets that can be supplied as split for convenienceand quick changeout.Typical size range for this application81Xpremium, 81XLambda, C2060H C2080H3 lug sizes to choose fromWD(H)(RS)110, 480(XHD).Can be suppliedwith wing attachments.Split Adjustable Sprocket98 99