TSUBAKI RS120-LMD-NEP-1 roller chain

TSUBAKI RS120-LMD-NEP-1 is a reference of roller chain, within Power transmission. Request a quote for RS120-LMD-NEP-1 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with the quote and equivalents.

The TSUBAKI roller chain of the RS series with LMD-NEP finish is designed for drives where corrosion attacks steel components. It is an ANSI chain for corrosive environments, with plates and pins treated to resist oxidation without sacrificing tensile capacity. It is used in equipment that operates with frequent washdowns, permanent humidity or exposure to chemical agents, and allows replacing standard chains that rust too quickly. MR Accesorios Industriales supplies it in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The designation of this chain is read in parts. RS identifies the ANSI pitch roller chain line. The number that follows —40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120 or 140— defines the pitch and strength of the chain: the higher the number, the greater the pitch and load capacity. LMD indicates the anti-corrosion treatment applied to the plates, and NEP the treatment of pins and bushings. The last digit refers to the number of strands: 1 for single. Thus, RS60-LMD-NEP-1 is a single-strand chain with pitch 60 and anti-corrosion protection on plates, pins and bushings.

These chains are chosen in food and beverage plants where there are water and detergent washdowns, in industrial laundries, cooling tunnels and packaging lines with high ambient humidity. They also appear in surface treatment, where an acidic or alkaline environment degrades common carbon steel, and in port or outdoor equipment. In Argentina they are seen in meatpacking plants, dairy plants, wineries and canning factories, where the chain is exposed to frequent chemical cleaning.

To select correctly, take into account the pitch, number of strands and length in number of pitches. Verify that the sprockets are compatible with the ANSI pitch and that the anti-corrosion treatment also covers the rollers. During installation, align the sprockets with a straightedge or laser, check tension with the recommended sag and do not forget lubrication: in corrosive environments, a grease or oil that adheres and is not washed away by water is advisable. Check bushing and pin wear before the chain jumps.

ANSI chains of equivalent pitch are interchangeable between manufacturers in terms of dimensions and number of pitches, as long as pitch, roller type and number of strands match. However, anti-corrosion treatment and internal materials vary by manufacturer, so a standard chain does not perform the same in a corrosive environment. If you are going to replace an existing chain, compare the complete code and length; if in doubt, send the old code and we will verify it.

If you need to request a quote for a TSUBAKI RS LMD NEP chain, write to us on WhatsApp with the complete code —for example RS80-LMD-NEP-1— and the number of pitches or length in meters. At MR Accesorios Industriales we will reply promptly with the alternative that corresponds to your equipment. We can also advise you on sprockets and lubrication so that the drive lasts in the environment where it works.