TSUBAKI RS40-TI roller chain

TSUBAKI RS40-TI belongs to roller chain, part of our Power transmission range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for RS40-TI and any equivalents.

When a drive runs in humidity, gets washed down often or sits in aggressive vapors, a standard roller chain gives up early. The TSUBAKI RS-TI series is an ANSI chain built for exactly those conditions. MR Industrial Accessories supplies it and helps you match pitch, length and the rest of the drive before you order.

Reading the code tells you most of what you need. Take RS35-TI and RS40-TI: RS means an ANSI pitch roller chain, the number is the pitch size, and TI marks the version made for corrosive service. The TI suffix is the only difference from a standard chain in the same line, since pitch and roller type stay the same and only corrosion resistance changes.

Typical applications include food and beverage plants, washdown zones, water treatment, chemical plants, tanneries, refrigeration equipment and wash tunnels. Anywhere parts come out wet or the chain meets detergents, a standard chain tends to rust and stretch within weeks, while the corrosion-resistant version holds its pitch longer.

Selection starts with the pitch of the chain you are replacing and the tooth count on your sprockets. Inspect the sprockets first: a new chain running on worn teeth will not last. Also check shaft alignment and tension, because over-tensioned roller chains put extra load on bearings and bushings. In wet areas, use a lubricant suited to moisture and review how well the equipment is sealed.

On interchangeability, the RS-TI series follows ANSI pitch nomenclature, so a chain from another maker with the same pitch and type can work if its corrosion protection is comparable. Matching the pitch number alone is not enough; the material and surface treatment have to be compared too. Send us the old code and pitch and we will check it against the TSUBAKI line.