Tsubaki RS16B-1 Riveted Roller Chain 1 Inch Pitch

Description:

The Tsubaki RS16B-1 Riveted Roller Chain is used in industrial power transmission systems to transmit rotary motion between sprockets with high reliability 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 RS16B-1 is a precision British Standard (ISO 606) single-strand roller chain manufactured from heat-treated carbon steel with riveted construction for superior fatigue strength and wear resistance. Featuring a 1-inch pitch and supplied in a 10-foot length with a connecting (master) link, it provides smooth sprocket engagement and reliable performance in medium- to heavy-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: RS16B-1 RIV
• Product Type: Roller Chain
• Chain Standard: British Standard 16B-1 (ISO 606)
• Configuration: Single Strand
• Chain Pitch: 1 in (25.4 mm)
• Chain Length: 10 ft (3.048 m)
• Number of Links: 120
• Construction: Riveted
• Material: Heat-Treated Carbon Steel
• Roller Diameter: 0.625 in (15.88 mm)
• Inner Width: 0.670 in (17.02 mm)
• Pin Diameter: 0.326 in (8.28 mm)
• Plate Height: 0.827 in (21.0 mm)
• Plate Thickness: 0.125 in (3.18 mm)
• Overall Width: 1.488 in (37.8 mm)
• Tensile Strength: 16,500 lbf
• Working Load Capacity: 2,945 lbf
• Lubrication: Factory Pre-Lubricated
• Includes: Master (Connecting) Link
• Compatible Sprockets: British Standard 16B-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 RS16B-1-COT Roller Chain
• Tsubaki RS16BSS-1 Stainless Steel Roller Chain
• Tsubaki RS20B-1 Roller Chain