The Complete Guide to Chain

4. Top Chains

4.2.7 TTU Top Chain Steel Top Chain: For curved conveyance. Bottles, paper containers, or general materials Application Example TTU Top Chain is used for curved conveyance of beer bottles, cosmetic bottles, paper containers, or general materials (Figure 4.11).

Figure 4.11 TTU Top Chain

Construction and Features (1) To accomplish curved movement, TTU Top Chain has oval-shaped hinges and float-prevention tabs for curved guide rails. These two features differentiate TTU chain from the TT series. (2) Table 4.12 shows the main characteristics of TTU Top Chain. (3) There are four widths of top plates: 63.5, 82.6, 114.3, and 190.5 mm.

Table 4.12 Characteristics of TTU Top Plate Chain

Chain Bushing Maximum Pitch Diameter Allowable

Sprocket

Number

Outer Diameter of

(mm)

(mm)

Load (kN)

of Teeth P.C.D. 10.5 129.26 11.5 141.22 12.5 153.20

Steel

Plastic Plastic Idler Wheel

130

38.1

12.7

2.16

142.5

154.5 (Split is available)

: Available

169

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