The Complete Guide to Chain

4.2.10 RS Plastic Top Chain

Top Chain: Engineered plastic. General uses, food industries

Application Example

RS Plastic Top Chain is used in electric, electronic, food (such as bakeries), and other industries (Figure 4.16).

Figure 4.16 RS Plastic Top Chain
Figure 4.16 RS Plastic Top Chain
Figure 4.16 RS Plastic Top Chain

Construction and Features

  1. Due to the small chain pitch, the transition area between conveyors is minimal. This ensures smooth loading.
  2. Double strand chain can be used in long conveyors due to increased allowable load.
  3. Table 4.14 shows chain sizes, availability, functions, and specifications.

Sprockets

Standard sprockets will not work with double strand chains, RS60P-2 and RS60PU-2 chain. Special sprockets must be used.

Table 4.14 RS Plastic Top Chain
Chain Number RS40P RS60P RS60P-2 RS60PU-2
Pitch (mm) 12.70 19.05 19.05 19.05
Top Plate Width (mm) 20 30 60 60
maximum Allowable Load (kN) 0.44 0.88 1.27 1.08
Standard Available Available Available Available
Low- Friction Available Available Available Available
Heat- Resistant* Available Available N/A N/A
Anti- Chemical Available Available N/A N/A
Plastic Electro- conductive Available Available N/A N/A
Pin N/A N/A N/A N/A

Available : Available

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