TSUBAKI RS08B-2 Riveted Double-Row Roller Chain

Description:

The Tsubaki RS08B-2 Riveted Roller Chain is used in industrial power transmission systems to transmit rotary motion in compact machinery requiring a British Standard double-strand roller chain. Commonly installed in conveyors, packaging machinery, printing equipment, textile machinery, agricultural equipment, and industrial automation systems. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this roller chain for repair, retrofit, expansion, or replacement to restore dependable power transmission and minimize equipment downtime.

Applications:

The Tsubaki RS08B-2 is a precision British Standard (ISO 606 / DIN 8187) double-strand roller chain manufactured from heat-treated carbon steel with riveted construction for excellent fatigue strength and wear resistance. Featuring a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) pitch and supplied in a 10-foot (3.048 m) length with 240 links, it provides smooth sprocket engagement and reliable performance in medium-duty industrial applications. It is ideal for conveyors, packaging equipment, printing presses, textile machinery, agricultural equipment, and industrial automation systems.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Tsubaki Emerson Co.
• Model / Part Number: RS08B-2 RIV
• Product Type: Roller Chain
• Chain Standard: British Standard 08B-2 (ISO 606 / DIN 8187)
• Configuration: Double Strand
• Chain Pitch: 1/2 in (12.7 mm)
• Chain Length: 10 ft (3.048 m)
• Number of Links: 240
• Construction: Riveted
• Material: Heat-Treated Carbon Steel
• Roller Diameter: 0.335 in (8.51 mm)
• Inner Width: 0.305 in (7.75 mm)
• Pin Diameter: 0.175 in (4.45 mm)
• Plate Height: 0.465 in (11.8 mm)
• Plate Thickness: 0.060 in (1.6 mm)
• Overall Width: 0.724 in (18.4 mm)
• Tensile Strength: 7,600 lbf
• Working Load Capacity: 1,452 lbf
• Approximate Weight: 0.90 lb/ft (1.40 kg/m)
• Lubrication: Factory Pre-Lubricated
• Compatible Sprockets: British Standard 08B-2 Sprockets
• Function: Mechanical power transmission between rotating shafts
• Application: Conveyors, packaging machinery, printing equipment, textile machinery, agricultural equipment, and industrial automation systems.

Common Replacements:

• Tsubaki RS08B-2-COT Roller Chain
• Tsubaki RS10B-2 Roller Chain
• Tsubaki RS08B-2 LAMBDA® Roller Chain