U.S. Tsubaki, Inc.

Roller Chain Division

Neptune ™

Chain
Corrosion protection for
the 21st century

Chromium-Free Coating
• Superior rust resistance
• Carbon steel strength
• Environmentally safe
 NEPTUNE Chain from U.S. Tsubaki
™

Your Best Defense

Corrosion attacks your profits
with line breaks, downtime,
and costly chain replacements.
Conventional anticorrosion
methods expose your operation
to a serious problem. Most
manufacturers coat their chains
with hexavalent chromium, a
known carcinogen, which can
pollute the environment and
endanger your people.
NEPTUNE Chain has ground-
breaking surface treatment
technology that offers maximum
chain strength AND corrosion
resistance with a chromium-free
coating. This high-quality carbon
steel chain features a unique
double barrier against corrosion.
A specially developed topcoat
protects the chain from physical
impact and forms the front line
against corrosive agents. It’s Better corrosion
backed-up by a base coat of zinc
that provides a unique sacrificing resistance in a
function to prevent oxidization
from reaching the chain core. stronger, longer-
Our pre-assembly plating lasting chain
process ensures uniform
protection throughout each Saltwater Spray Test Results
chain component. Low- After more than 500 hours of
temperature processing means saltwater spray testing, NEPTUNE
no reduction in hardness. Chain showed no occurrence of
And because there is no acid rust. And when rust did occur, it
wash, there is no hydrogen advanced slowly, allowing
embrittlement, so chain strength longer chain use.
and wear life is maintained.
500 Hours
The result? You get top-quality
carbon steel chain built for
active duty in high temperatures,
wet environments — even
under water!

1000 Hours
• Special Surface
Treatment

• Zinc Coating
1500 Hours

• Chain Surface

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Against Corrosion
The savings add up
to real value!
Reduced downtime
The anti-rust performance of
NEPTUNE™ Chain is twice as
long as traditional zinc coating
and ten times longer than nickel-
plated chain. In operations
exposed to water, seawater, or
outdoor conditions — even acid
rain — NEPTUNE Chain keeps
your lines moving.
Stronger chain
Unlike other anticorrosion
treatments, our innovative
plating process uses low
temperatures, which means
component hardness and
strength are maintained. And
our special process results in
no hydrogen embrittlement,
so there are no adverse affects
on the hardness of the chain.
NEPTUNE Chain has the same
average tensile strength and
maximum allowable tension
as our ANSI Standard Chain.
Environmentally safe
The automotive, construction,
and steel industries have already
begun to phase out hexavalent
chromium as concerns about
its toxicity grow. Avoid costly
retrofits to comply with environ-
mental regulations. NEPTUNE
Chain is chromium-free and
environmentally safe. Protect
your equipment — and your
environment — from corrosion.

Hexavalent Chromium Is a Known Carcinogen

Most chain manufacturers coat their chains with Ask your current supplier if the corrosion-resistant
hexavalent chromium to inhibit rust. Although chain you’re using is coated with hexavalent
chromium is a naturally occurring element, chromium, then make the right choice. Protect your
hexavalent chromium is a problem in the workplace! operation now — and in the future — with NEPTUNE
It irritates the skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. Chain with the chromium-free coating.
Breathing high levels of contaminated air in the
workplace can damage air passages and cause cancer.
Hexavalent Chromium
You can’t see it, taste it, or smell it, but hexavalent Warning: May be harmful if
chromium is a real danger. inhaled or absorbed
You don’t have to expose your operation to
hexavalent chromium. U.S. Tsubaki has a better
solution. NEPTUNE Chain has a chromium-free
0
coating, protecting your people and the environment 2 0
while providing super-strong rust block. You get better,
longer-lasting chains without exposing your personnel
and the environment to hexavalent chromium.

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 NEPTUNE Roller Chain ™

Also available
in Leaf Chain
T (PL)

T (RL)
L1

L
W

D R
L2

P P
RS35NT~ RS60NT RS80NT~ RS100NT

Roller Chain Specifications All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise indicated.

Width
Between
Roller Minimum Average Maximum No. of
Roller Link Tensile Tensile Allowable Approx. Links
Chain Pitch Diameter Plates Link Plate Pin Strength Strength Tension Weight per
No. P R W T H h D L1+L2 L1 L2 L (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs./ft.) Unit
RS35NT 0.375 0.200 0.188 0.050 0.354 0.307 0.141 0.500 0.230 0.270 0.531 2,200 2,530 480 0.22 320
RS40NT 0.500 0.312 0.312 0.060 0.472 0.409 0.156 0.717 0.325 0.392 0.709 3,960 4,290 810 0.43 240
RS50NT 0.625 0.400 0.375 0.080 0.591 0.512 0.200 0.878 0.406 0.472 0.886 6,390 7,050 1,430 0.70 192
RS60NT 0.750 0.469 0.500 0.094 0.713 0.614 0.234 1.087 0.506 0.581 1.110 9,030 9,920 1,980 1.03 160
RS80NT 1.000 0.625 0.625 0.125 0.949 0.819 0.312 1.398 0.640 0.758 1.524 16,090 17,640 3,300 1.79 120
RS100NT 1.250 0.750 0.750 0.156 1.185 1.024 0.375 1.678 0.778 0.900 1.803 24,030 26,460 5,070 2.68 96

BS/DIN Chain Specifications

Width
Between
Roller Minimum No. of
Roller Link Tensile Approx. Links
Chain Pitch Diameter Plates Link Plate Pin Strength Weight per
No. P R W T(RL) T(PL) H(Max) D L1+L2 L1 L2 (lbs.) (lbs./ft.) Unit
RS08BNT 0.500 0.335 0.305 0.060 0.060 0.465 0.175 0.724 0.329 0.395 4,250 0.47 240
RS10BNT 0.625 0.400 0.380 0.060 0.060 0.579 0.200 0.819 0.370 0.449 5,150 0.64 192
RS12BNT 0.750 0.475 0.460 0.070 0.070 0.634 0.225 0.953 0.433 0.520 6,960 0.84 160
RS16BNT 1.000 0.625 0.670 0.150 0.125 0.827 0.326 1.488 0.705 0.783 15,650 1.82 120
Operating Temperatures: 14°F ~ 302°F
Connecting Links: RS35NT ~ RS60NT are clip style and RS80NT ~ RS100NT are cottered style

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NEPTUNE Conveyor Chain ™

Single Pitch
T

T
L1

D
L2

R
O N
XS
C1
H

P P

SA-1 Attachment
O N O N
T

T
L1

X
C
W

C
L1

L1
D
L2

R
W

W
D D
L2

L2

C
R

X
O N R

T
XS
C1

S
H

P P P P P P

SK-1 Attachment A-1 Attachment K-1 Attachment

Conveyor Chain Specifications All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise indicated.

Width
Between Average Maximum
Roller Roller Link Tensile Allowable Approx.
Chain Pitch Diameter Plates Link Plate Pin Strength Tension Weight
No. P R W T H D L1 L2 (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs./ft)
RS40NT 0.500 0.312 0.312 0.060 0.472 0.156 0.325 0.392 3,750 595 0.43
RS50NT 0.625 0.400 0.375 0.080 0.591 0.200 0.406 0.472 6,170 970 0.70
RS60NT 0.750 0.469 0.500 0.094 0.713 0.234 0.506 0.581 9,040 1,410 1.03
RS80NT 1.000 0.625 0.625 0.125 0.949 0.312 0.640 0.758 15,400 2,400 1.79
RS100NT 1.250 0.750 0.750 0.156 1.185 0.375 0.778 0.900 24,300 3,840 2.68

Additional Weight
per Attachment No. of
Chain Attachment (lbs./att.) Links per
No. C C1 N O S X XS A & SA K & SK Unit
RS40NT 0.500 0.500 0.375 0.141 0.315 0.701 0.685 0.004 0.009 240
RS50NT 0.625 0.625 0.500 0.205 0.406 0.921 0.907 0.007 0.013 192
RS60NT 0.750 0.720 0.626 0.205 0.469 1.110 1.057 0.015 0.031 160
RS80NT 1.000 0.969 0.752 0.268 0.625 1.441 1.396 0.029 0.057 120
RS100NT 1.250 1.252 1.000 0.342 0.780 1.768 1.732 0.057 0.115 96
Operating Temperatures: 14°F ~ 302°F
Connecting Links: RS40NT ~ RS60NT are clip style and RS80NT ~ RS100NT are cottered style

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 NEPTUNE Conveyor Chain ™

Double Pitch

T
T

T
T

L1
L1

L
W
D
W

D D D
L2
L2

R1
R2

P P P P

H
H

H
H

P
P

Standard S Roller Offset link (Standard S Roller) Oversize R Roller Offset link (Oversize R Roller)

Neptune Conveyor Chain Specifications All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise indicated.

Width
Between Average Maximum Approx.
Roller Roller Link Tensile Allowable Weight
Chain Pitch Diameter Plates Link Plate Pin Strength Tension (lbs./ft.)
No. P R1 R2 W T H D L1 L2 L (lbs.) (lbs.) S Roller R Roller
C2040NT 1.000 0.312 0.625 0.312 0.060 0.472 0.156 0.325 0.392 0.709 3,750 595 0.34 0.58
C2050NT 1.250 0.400 0.750 0.375 0.080 0.591 0.200 0.406 0.472 0.886 6,170 970 0.56 0.87
C2060HNT 1.500 0.469 0.875 0.500 0.125 0.677 0.234 0.573 0.652 1.240 9,040 1,410 1.01 1.47
C2080HNT 2.000 0.625 1.125 0.625 0.156 0.906 0.312 0.720 0.823 1.650 15,400 2,400 1.62 2.37
C2100HNT* 2.500 0.750 1.562 0.750 0.187 1.126 0.375 0.858 0.965 1.929 24,300 3,840 2.38 3.90

Additional Weight
per Attachment No. of
Chain Attachment (att./lbs.) Links per
No. C C1 C2 K N O O1 S X X2 XS A & SA K & SK Unit
C2040NT 0.500 0.437 0.535 0.374 0.752 0.142 0.205 0.358 0.760 0.693 0.780 0.007 0.013 120
C2050NT 0.626 0.563 0.626 0.469 0.937 0.205 0.268 0.437 0.953 0.866 0.969 0.013 0.026 96
C2060HNT 0.844 0.689 0.752 0.563 1.126 0.205 0.343 0.579 1.240 1.110 1.205 0.037 0.075 80
C2080HNT 1.094 0.874 1.000 0.752 1.500 0.268 0.406 0.752 1.602 1.441 1.594 0.071 0.141 60
C2100HNT* 1.312 1.125 1.250 0.937 1.875 0.343 0.563 0.922 1.965 1.768 1.984 0.132 0.265 48
*C2100HNT attachment dimensional characteristics do not match that of standard carbon steel product.
Operating Temperatures: 14°F ~ 302°F
Connecting Links: C2040NT ~ C2060HNT are clip style and C2080HNT ~ C2100HNT are cottered style
Note: Use double-pitch sprockets. Standard sprockets with more than 30 teeth may be used for the Standard “S” Roller Type.

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 N
O N O K O N

X2
X

X2

X2
C
C

C
C
X2
X
T

T
S

S
P P P P P P

A-1 Attachment A-2 Attachment K-1 Attachment

N
O1 N O K T O1 N

XS

XS
XS

C1
C2
C1

P P P P P P

SA-1 Attachment SA-2 Attachment SK-1 Attachment

O N
K
X

X2
C

N
C
X2

O K T
X

XS
T

C2
S

P P P P

K-2 Attachment SK-2 Attachment

NEPTUNE™ Chain protects your operation from the elements.

Detergents Mud and Dirt Washdowns
NEPTUNE Roller Chain for car washers NEPTUNE Conveyor Chain for raking mud NEPTUNE Small Size Conveyor Chain for
in cleaning tanks transporting bakery goods
NEPTUNE Conveyor Chain
NEPTUNE Small Size
Conveyor Chain

NEPTUNE Roller Chain

Seawater Salt Water Spray

NEPTUNE Conveyor Chain for conveying NEPTUNE Leaf Chain on forklifts used at NEPTUNE Conveyor Chain for automobile
ice onto ships ports and pickling factories shower testing lines
Only the link plate of water
resistant conveyor chain is
NEPTUNE Conveyor Chain NEPTUNE treated.
NEPTUNE
Leaf Chain

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NEPTUNE Chain from U.S. Tsubaki
™

Maximum strength AND corrosion resistance

Chromium-free
coating!
• Prevent line shutdowns
• Reduce downtime
• Avoid costly chain replacements

U.S. Tsubaki, Inc.

Corporate Headquarters
301 E. Marquardt Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
Tel: (800) 323-7790
(847) 459-9500
Fax: (847) 459-9515
Web Site: www.ustsubaki.com
Roller Chain Division
821 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
Tel: (800) 628-9037
(413) 536-1576
Fax: (413) 534-8239

NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY OF U.S. TSUBAKI, INC., TO CONSISTENTLY IMPROVE ITS PRODUCTS,
THE SPECIFICATIONS IN THIS BROCHURE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. FOR CURRENT TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SALE, SEE OUR CURRENT PRICE LIST.
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