INSTANT AND EASY DEVICE
To Measure Chain Wear in Seconds
TSUBAKI CHAIN WEAR INDICATOR
The interpretation of what chain wear elongation (“stretch”) is and how it can be accurately measured is a common issue when determining chain wear. Some customers utilize tape measures to determine chain stretch, while others use their own internal best practices and estimates to determine if the life of the chain has exhausted. Tsubaki Chain Wear Indicators are designed to measure roller chain condition and determine critical wear. The indicator tools are made of high-quality material to withstand harsh and corrosive environments. The strong construction of the indicator tools ensures accurate measurements of the chains every time.
Inside of Wear Indicator Kit
WEAR INDICATOR KITS
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE 01
ANSI STANDARD
Use the chain wear indicators according to regular plant maintenance schedules Always measure the chain at several key areas; chain typically does not wear evenly, and measuring in multiple areas will provide the most accurate measurements Replacing the chain before reaching 1.5%-2% elongation will prevent significant sprocket wear, thus preventing costly downtime
Tsubaki Part No. ANSICHAINWEARINDIC 5 Indicator Tools for ANSI Sizes 35-80 ANSI & BS Chain Identifiers How-to-Use Instruction
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BRITISH STANDARD (BS)
Tsubaki Part No. BSCHAINWEARINDICA 5 Indicator Tools for BS Sizes 06B-16B ANSI & BS Chain Identifiers How-to-Use Instruction
INDIVIDUAL WEAR INDICATOR TOOL
Individual Indicator Tools Available for Other Larger Sizes: ANSI Sizes from 100 to 240 BS Sizes from 20B to 56B Individually Packaged in Leather Pouch
Individual Tool Leather Pouch
01 Use the chain identifier tool to identify whether the chain is ANSI or British Standard chain as well as a specific chain size based on the roller diameter and inside width of roller link. Or simply locate the stamp on a side plate of chain to determine the size.
RS 80
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Find the chain wear indicator tool in a kit that indicates the same chain size as the chain.
HANDLE
INDICATOR RED: 1.5% ELONGATION LIMIT IS REACHED GREEN: 0 0.7% ELONGATION CHAIN IS OK
RS 80
MOUNTING HEAD
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Pull the chain taut. Then place the mounting head of the tool on any roller of the chain and rest the indicator tip lightly along the taut chain.
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The indicator tip will rest between links and show red or green depending on the degree of elongation. If it drops and still shows green, then there’s no measurable elongation. If it drops and does not show any green, then the chain needs to be replaced.
NEW
WORN
No wear indicated 0% ELONGATION
0.7% ELONGATION
1.5% ELONGATION
Start planning for chain replacement
Strongly recommend replacing chain ASAP; Sprocket wear starts
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