4. Top Chains
4.2.7 TTU Top Chain Steel Top Chain: For curved conveyance. Bottles, paper containers, or general materials Application Example TTU Top Chain is used for curved conveyance of beer bottles, cosmetic bottles, paper containers, or general materials (Figure 4.11).
Figure 4.11 TTU Top Chain
Construction and Features (1) To accomplish curved movement, TTU Top Chain has oval-shaped hinges and float-prevention tabs for curved guide rails. These two features differentiate TTU chain from the TT series. (2) Table 4.12 shows the main characteristics of TTU Top Chain. (3) There are four widths of top plates: 63.5, 82.6, 114.3, and 190.5 mm.
Table 4.12 Characteristics of TTU Top Plate Chain
Chain Bushing Maximum Pitch Diameter Allowable
Sprocket
Number
Outer Diameter of
(mm)
(mm)
Load (kN)
of Teeth P.C.D. 10.5 129.26 11.5 141.22 12.5 153.20
Steel
Plastic Plastic Idler Wheel
130
38.1
12.7
2.16
142.5
154.5 (Split is available)
: Available
169
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