The complete package — only from U.S. Tsubaki• Reliable performance• Extended wear life• Competitive price• Quick delivery

Gripper Chain™

For form, fill, and vacuum seal wrapping applications

Tsubaki: The choice for chain™

A formidable new force has taken hold of wrapping

operations: Gripper Chain™ from Tsubaki.

Our high-performance roller chain is now available with both conventional and innovative new side-swivel gripper attachments for form, fill, and vacuum seal applications.

Enhanced operation

Tsubaki gripper attachments feature reliable clamping mechanisms to ensure precise positioning. High-performance springs are designedto last more than 10 million cycles, even at high speeds. Our Type Kattachment’s side-swivel design allows optimal material feed throughto ensure your lines run smoother.

Exclusive! Quickly cut to length

Tsubaki is the only manufacturer to offerGripper Chain™ with recessed riveted pins foreasy chain length adjustment. Keep productionrolling with less downtime.

Attachment design

Get a grip on truly profitable performance

Discover the difference Tsubaki’s high-quality base chain makes in your bottom line.

• Lower maintenance costs • Increased uptime• Increased productivity

Quick, uniform start-up

Factory pre-loading minimizes initialchain elongation. Colored connectinglinks are easy to identify while in service and convenient to install withretaining clips.

Extended service life

FDA-approved food-grade (H3) lubricant is applied at the factory follow-ing assembly to ensure uniform coverage and protection of each chaincomponent.

Extensive selection

Nickel-plated base chains are available from stock. Alternate materialsfor special applications — including corrosion resistant stainless steel and now, maintenance-free LAMBDA® — can be quickly made-to-order.

Tsubaki Gripper Chain™

The clamping mechanism onTsubaki’s Type K gripperattachments opens vertically,then sideways for easy filmengagement.

High-quality Standardattachments which openstraight up and down, are also available.

Precision machined sprocketsfor both Type K and StandardGripper Chain™ applicationsare available on a made-to-order basis.

Type K Standard

3.0

13.2512.70 12.70

8.010.0

6.0

(0.500) (0.500)(0.522)

(0.118)

(0.2

36)

(0.3

94)

MA

X 1.

5(0

.059

)

1.0

(0.0

39)

(0.3

15)

12.70(0.500)(0.500)

12.70

8.2

(0.3

23)

10.5

(0.4

13)

10.8

(0.4

25)

RS08BNPKUTM Gripper Chain™

RS10BNPKUTM Gripper Chain™

RS08BNPKUTS Gripper Chain™

NP = Nickel-Plated Steel SS = Stainless Steel SA = Special AlloyNotes: Do not twist chain. Use care not to damage attachment when unwinding chain from reel.

ISO

Ref.

Chain

No.

Connecting

LinkPitch

Roller

Dia.

Inside

Width

Clamp

Type

Clamping

ForceMaterials

mm in. mm in. mm in. NBase

ChainClamp Spring

08B-1 RS08BNPKUTM RS08BNPKUTMCL 12.7 .500 8.51 .335 7.75 .305 Type K 50 NP 304SS SA

10B-1 RS10BNPKUTM RS10BNPKUTMCL 15.9 .625 10.16 .400 9.65 .380 Type K 70 NP 304SS SA

08B-1 RS08BNPKUTS RS08BNPKUTSCL 12.7 .500 8.51 .335 7.75 .305 Standard 55 NP 304SS SA

(0.4

88)

12.4

(0.4

45)

11.3

(0.3

52)

8.9

(0.625)15.875

(0.625)15.875

3.0 4.0(0.118) (0.157)

(3.5

)(0

.138

)

(0.276)7.0

(0.3

98)

10.1 (6

.7)

(0.2

64)

(5.6)

(0.220)

5.6(0.220)

7.5

(0.2

95)

(3.7)

(0.146)

(4.2

)

(0.1

65)

Corporate Headquarters

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Tsubaki: The choice for chain™

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Gripper Chain™

For form, fill, and vacuum seal wrapping applications