New catalogues cover drive chains and attachment chains

STO (standard order from stock) products are included in the first catalogue, and the second covers BTO (build to order) products such as attachment chains. A third catalogue is due later in 2008 and will describe a selection of MTO (made to order) products that have been designed and manufactured for particular applications - demonstrating the company's ability to create a roller chain from scratch to include materials and designs from the mundane to the exotic.

STO and BTO catalogues are available in paper format and as free downloads from the recently updated company website (www.tsubaki.eu). Each catalogue contains detailed information on the products, including manufacturing methods, drawings and technical specifications. Both include innovative chains specially designed for certain applications, such as for use in contamination-free processes, high-temperature environments, and wet and corrosive conditions. The catalogues carry the new company brand identity associated with drive chains, attachment chains and large conveyor chains.

BS and ANSI chains

A large and varied selection of drive chains can be found in the STO catalogue, including: BS and ANSI roller chains in standard sizes, with performance and wear life that is anything but standard; the company's long-established Lambda Lube-free roller chains; and a host of chains for corrosive environments. Heavy-duty chain, low-noise roller chain and a range of high-strength leaf chain are included. Information about Tsubaki UK is provided, including a reminder that dedicated field engineers and product application specialists are available for giving technical advice so as to ensure the correct chain is selected for any given application.

The BTO catalogue demonstrates the many options available to customers seeking an attachment chain. With over 1300 possible attachment/chain variations, there is an option for almost every application. Standard attachment chains are held in stock and will often have a lead time of as little as one or two days from order. Non-stock orders can be laser cut and ready for delivery within two weeks - a service claimed to be much faster than is possible with other brands. Tsubaki offers length-matched chain for pairs and multiple strand applications on short lead times. Tsubaki also has an entire production plant dedicated to making attachment chains. The catalogue is said to be an essential guide for what is available in terms of attachment chain in the UK.

Not many customers are expected to appreciate fully the possibilities of Tsubaki products until they have seen the new catalogues. In the case of MTO special products, Tsubaki will also manufacture chains completely to order. This will be demonstrated in a third catalogue to follow later in 2008. This will show Tsubaki's ability to work with a customer to ensure their precise needs are met, whether it is in lube-free material, super-light or super-strong, the extremes of design can be dealt with.

Tsubaki has over 30 production locations and 22 group companies worldwide, and its production and sales networks are now more developed than ever. This allows OEMs to export with confidence, knowing that Tsubaki support will be present wherever the machine is used.