TSUBAKI RS12B-1 Riveted Roller Chain 12B Series

Description:

The Tsubaki RS12B-1 Riveted Roller Chain is used in industrial power transmission systems to transmit rotary motion between sprockets with high efficiency and long service life. Commonly installed in conveyors, packaging machinery, agricultural equipment, printing presses, textile machinery, and general industrial drive systems requiring British Standard roller chain. 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 RS12B-1 is a precision British Standard (ISO 606 / DIN 8187) single-strand roller chain manufactured from heat-treated carbon steel with riveted construction for superior fatigue strength and wear resistance. Featuring a 3/4 inch (19.05 mm) pitch and supplied in a 10-foot (3.048 m) length, it provides smooth sprocket engagement and reliable operation in medium-duty industrial applications. It is commonly used in conveyors, packaging equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling systems, and industrial automation equipment.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Tsubaki Emerson Co.
• Model / Part Number: RS12B-1
• Product Type: Roller Chain
• Chain Standard: British Standard 12B-1 (ISO 606 / DIN 8187)
• Configuration: Single Strand
• Chain Pitch: 3/4 in (19.05 mm)
• Chain Length: 10 ft (3.048 m)
• Number of Links: 160
• Construction: Riveted
• Material: Heat-Treated Carbon Steel
• Roller Diameter: 12.07 mm (0.475 in)
• Inner Width: 11.68 mm (0.460 in)
• Pin Diameter: 5.72 mm (0.225 in)
• Plate Height: 16.1 mm (0.634 in)
• Pin Length: 24.4 mm (0.961 in)
• Lubrication: Factory Pre-Lubricated
• Compatible Sprockets: British Standard 12B-1 Sprockets
• Function: Mechanical power transmission between rotating shafts
• Application: Conveyors, packaging machinery, agricultural equipment, printing presses, textile machinery, and industrial automation systems.

Common Replacements:

• Tsubaki RS12B-1-COT Roller Chain
• Tsubaki RS12B-LM-1-RP-U LAMBDA® Roller Chain
• Tsubaki RS16B-1 Roller Chain