PECM Issue 22 2016 | Page 55

Tsubaki bearing roller conveyor chain The Tsubaki Liftmaster, is a lifter with a features cylindrical bearings embedded screw-type support beam and internal within the rollers to minimise rolling guide, these lifters are installed simply by resistance and optimise power bolting them into place, their low profile consumption, especially over long design obviating the need to dig pits in conveying distances. The cylindrical which to locate them. bearings also prevent stick slipping from occurring at low speeds, thus ensuring smooth movement and accurate positioning of the vehicle bodies along the assembly lines. Tsubaki Liftmasters are commonly found in automotive plants to transfer assembled heavy components, such as engines, transmissions, suspensions and vehicle bodies to the next process. Another configuration of lifter made by Tsubaki is the Zip Chain Actuator, a high speed device that can raise components to the exact level required for rapid yet precise fixing to the vehicle body. Installation is a simple matter of connecting the three phase source, rather than having to install hydraulic piping. Tsubaki Power Cylinders are used to for many duties on automotive assembly lines, including opening and closing the suspension tongs that hold the vehicle Taking away the need for personnel to do bodies on overhead conveyors. These exact positioning increases work efficiency are electrically powered, mitigating risk and productivity. It also improving of leaking oil from hydraulic cylinders workers' posture, and improves ease of dripping onto the vehicles. maintenance. Quality is built into Tsubaki chains and equipment from the very start, as the company always chooses quality materials from the best suppliers and uses advanced manufacturing techniques. The chains are designed for minimised wear at the contact points between the rollers and bushes and reduced elongation (by as much as 50%) compared to alternative products. These properties design out unexpected breakages and failures so that unplanned down time is avoided. They also extend the working life so that the replacement frequency is reduced, which again leads to less downtime and reduced total lifetime costs. www.tsubaki.eu