The Complete Guide to Chain

Applications

4.2.8 TO Crescent Top Plate Chain Steel Top Chain: For curved movement

Application Example TO Crescent Top Plate Chain is available for general uses.

Figure 4.12 TO Crescent Top Plate Chain

Construction and Features (1) Based on RS80 Roller Chain, TO Top Plate Chain is triple pitch (76.2 mm). It can follow any horizontal direction because the top plates installed on each chain link are crescent shaped (Figure 4.12). (2) You can connect or disconnect this chain at each chain link. (3) There are three widths of top plates: 82.6, 114.3, and 117.8 mm. (4) Standard (S) or large (R) rollers are available. (5) Standard type has carbon steel base chain and top plates made of 430 stainless steel. The SS-type is entirely made of 304 stainless steel. (6) When the chain is used horizontally, pay special attention to prevent the chain from hanging down. Support top plates with a top plate guide near the sprocket. Use guide rails in other sections of the conveyor.

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