Scots Bearings Ltd, Scotland’s largest independent supplier of bearing and power transmission products work closely with one of the markets leading manufacturers of premium quality chains, Tsubaki.

Tsubaki has invested considerable research and development into the design and production of its latest N.E.P. (New Environmental Plating) chain.The demands made of chain drive systems in today's world can be extremely tough and the working environment can be just as hard. Applications which are exposed to frequent wash-downs, harsh weather conditions or involve a chain being submerged in water require a superior level of corrosion resistance built into the drive chain to ensure continued reliable service.

The Tsubaki product retains the same strength as carbon steel chain, but, in addition, has undergone a special surface treatment process. The link plates, bushes and bearing pins of the chain have a special three-stage coating applied in order to provide the maximum protection from the operating or environmental conditions. In addition, the chain rollers have a special coating designed to resist corrosive conditions and the severe dynamic contact between roller and sprocket.

N.E.P. Chain is suitable for use in environments exposed to seawater, acid rain and other adverse operating conditions. Environmentally compliant, N.E.P. chain also offers the advantage of not containing any chemically hazardous substances such as Hexavalent Chromium, Lead, Cadmium and Mercury, as regulated by RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances).

For further information on the products and services listed please contact your nearest Scots Bearings Branch.