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Roller Chains
TSUBAKI
[Tsubaki] — RS38-1 G8 Drive Chain Roller Chain (Single Strand)
Family ID: TSB-RS38-1
Tsubaki G8 General-Purpose Drive Chain — ISO 'A' series roller chain for wide-range power transmission from low-speed heavy-load to high-speed applications. Anti-friction lubricant sealed in sintered bushings achieves 1.2x wear life vs G7-EX. Transmission efficiency improved 33% over previous generation. Available in single, double, and triple strand; multiple connecting link types. RS35 and smaller: same dimensions as conventional chain. Compatible with standard ISO/JIS sprockets.
4 product codes available in this family
Product Codes & Specifications
| Product Code | Description | Brand | Spec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS38-1-RP-U | Standard (Unit Link) | Tsubaki | Series: RS38-1 | Pitch: 9.525 mm | Roller Diameter: 6.35 mm | Inner Width: 5.72 mm | Strands: 1 | Standard: ISO 'A' / JIS B 1801 | Generation: G8 | Lubrication: Anti-Friction Sealed (Sintered Bushing) | Wear Life: 1.2x vs G7-EX | Efficiency Gain: +33% vs Previous Gen | Application: General power transmission, conveyor, industrial machinery | Link Type: Standard (Unit Link) | ||
| RS38-1-JL | Connecting Link (Joint Link) | Tsubaki | Series: RS38-1 | Pitch: 9.525 mm | Roller Diameter: 6.35 mm | Inner Width: 5.72 mm | Strands: 1 | Standard: ISO 'A' / JIS B 1801 | Generation: G8 | Lubrication: Anti-Friction Sealed (Sintered Bushing) | Wear Life: 1.2x vs G7-EX | Efficiency Gain: +33% vs Previous Gen | Application: General power transmission, conveyor, industrial machinery | Link Type: Connecting Link (Joint Link) | ||
| RS38-1-OL | Offset Link | Tsubaki | Series: RS38-1 | Pitch: 9.525 mm | Roller Diameter: 6.35 mm | Inner Width: 5.72 mm | Strands: 1 | Standard: ISO 'A' / JIS B 1801 | Generation: G8 | Lubrication: Anti-Friction Sealed (Sintered Bushing) | Wear Life: 1.2x vs G7-EX | Efficiency Gain: +33% vs Previous Gen | Application: General power transmission, conveyor, industrial machinery | Link Type: Offset Link | ||
| RS38-1-RP-20UR | Cotter Pin — 20UR | Tsubaki | Series: RS38-1 | Pitch: 9.525 mm | Roller Diameter: 6.35 mm | Inner Width: 5.72 mm | Strands: 1 | Standard: ISO 'A' / JIS B 1801 | Generation: G8 | Lubrication: Anti-Friction Sealed (Sintered Bushing) | Wear Life: 1.2x vs G7-EX | Efficiency Gain: +33% vs Previous Gen | Application: General power transmission, conveyor, industrial machinery | Link Type: Cotter Pin — 20UR |
