Tsubaki RS160-3 Roller Chain Connecting Link Cotter Type

Description:

The Tsubaki RS160-3 Connecting Link Cotter Type is used in triple-strand ANSI roller chain drive systems to securely connect chain sections for continuous industrial power transmission. Commonly installed in heavy-duty conveyors, mining equipment, steel mills, aggregate processing equipment, material handling systems, and large industrial machinery utilizing triple-strand roller chains. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this connecting link for repair, retrofit, expansion, or replacement to restore chain integrity and ensure reliable operation under high-load conditions.

Applications:

The Tsubaki RS160-3 Connecting Link Cotter Type is engineered for heavy-duty roller chain installations where a secure, serviceable chain connection is required. The cotter pin design provides dependable retention for large ANSI roller chains and is commonly used in conveyors, bulk material handling equipment, mining machinery, steel processing equipment, forestry equipment, and industrial power transmission systems operating under demanding conditions. Tsubaki specifies cotter-type connecting links for chain sizes RS80 through RS200, including the RS160-3 triple-strand chain.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Tsubaki Emerson Co.
• Model / Part Number: RS160-3 Connecting Link
• Product Type: Cotter Type Connecting Link
• Series: ANSI G8 RS Series
• Chain Size: RS160-3
• Chain Configuration: Triple Strand
• Chain Pitch: 2.000 in (50.8 mm)
• Connection Type: Cotter Pin Connecting Link
• Material: Heat-treated alloy steel
• Pin Diameter: 14.29 mm
• Pin Length (L1): 90.45 mm
• Pin Length (L2): 95.45 mm
• Function: Connects triple-strand roller chain sections
• Compatible Chain: Tsubaki RS160-3 ANSI Roller Chain
• Application: Heavy-duty industrial power transmission and conveyor systems

Common Replacements:

• Tsubaki RS160-3 Offset Link
• Tsubaki RS160-3 Riveted Chain Assembly
• Tsubaki RS160-3 Standard Roller Chain