Roller Chain - Tsubaki

Roller ChainInstallation & MaintenanceProblemPossible CausesSolutionRusting of the chainImproper lubrication or poorenvironment.Replace chain and protect it from the environment with chaincasing or proper lubrication.Excessive wear on theinside surface of thelink plates and sides ofthe sprocket teeth.Excessive wear on thelink plate side surfacesand pin heads.Improper installation.Improper installationof guides, etc.Correct sprocket and shaft installation.Check the condition of the guides, and increase the gapbetween the guides and the chain.Drive ChainChain is not installed correctly.Inspect the installation and correct as necessary.Contamination from metal dust or dirtbecause of improper lubrication.Remove the chain, wash it thoroughly, and provide properlubrication.Excessive load or bent pin.Reduce the load or increase the number of or size of chains.Replace chain with a larger size.Corrosion or rusting.Install a chain casing to protect the chain.Improper flex orbending of chain, tightjoints.Seizing from improper lubrication.Provide proper lubrication according to the operatingconditions.Seizing of pin and bushing.Provide the proper operating conditions.Pin and bushing seized from high-speedoperation. This causes improperbending and can lead to chainbreakage.Uneven or excessive loading caused byimproper installation.Replace with new chain and correct installation.Spreading of linkplates.A-119