Smart Gates / Spreader Chains
Comments Off on Smart Gates / Spreader ChainsCost Savings: $20,142 The drives in the application operate in a high-speed environment resulting in inadequate lubrication of the chain due to the excessive speed causing accelerated elongation. The competitor’s chain that was initially installed had to be replaced every two months. After switching the application to Tsubaki’s Speed Master chain with hard-chromed plated pins, […]
Weld Robot
Comments Off on Weld RobotCost Savings: $14,604 An automotive company was having issues with the cables installed in their robots. As the robot moves, the cables rub against each other resulting in ultimate failure that occurs between six weeks to six months. They called for Tsubaki’s help to provide a solution to protect the cables. Robotrax populated with hi-flex […]
Tire Soaker Drive
Comments Off on Tire Soaker DriveCost Savings: $5,420 A large automotive company was experiencing issues with the standard RS60 chain installed in their tire soaker drive. The chain only lasted for nine months, caused by rusting due to exposure to soap and water. The switch was made to Tsubaki’s corrosion-resistant NEPTUNE chain, which was triple the price of the standard […]
Hi-Feature Oven
Comments Off on Hi-Feature OvenCost Savings: $7,713 After four years in operation, an auto components manufacturer started having issues with their 500oF oven that heat treats crankshafts. No application information was available at that time due to employee turnover. Tsubaki surveyed the application when the competitor’s engineered class chain was newly installed. Six strands of chains were measured, drawings […]
Stone Elevator
Comments Off on Stone ElevatorCost Savings: $1,600 An emerging global supplier for lime and limestone products has had maintenance issues with sprockets on their stone elevator, 200 feet above the ground. The customer previously used a competitor’s cast, chilled rim 132C10 segmented sprocket. Maintenance was always an issue due to the location of the sprocket. Furthermore, when they inspected […]