Flexible Chain Couplings

Flexible Roller Chain Couplings are composed of a double strand roller chain and two sprockets. Roller chain couplings have a
torque capacity in excess of the torque normally transmitted by shafting which falls within the coupling bore range. Select the
smallest coupling which will accommodate both shafts. For a reversing operation, shock or pulsating loads, or other severe
operating conditions, select the next larger coupling size.

A cover should be used to assure maximum service life, particularly if the coupling operates at high speeds or under moist or
abrasive conditions. For proper lubrication, fill the space between the cover and the coupling with soft to medium consistency
bearing grease.

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Tsubaki coupling chains feature press fit center-link plates and single pin connectors.

Coupling Chain
Catalogue Connecting Pin Weight
Number Type (lbs.)
4012CC Clip 0.4
4014CC Clip 0.5
4016CC Clip 0.6
5014CC Clip 1.0
5016CC Clip 1.2
5018CC Clip 1.4
6018CC Clip 2.4
6022CC Clip 2.8
8018CC Cotter Key 5.5
8022CC Cotter Key 6.7
10020CC Cotter Key 10.8
12018CC Cotter Key 17.7

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 Flexible Chain Couplings

Coupling Covers
The coupling cover protects the lubricant and in so doing
extends the wear life of the flexible chain coupling.

All dimensions in inches unless otherwise stated.

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Catalogue For Weight

Number Sizes D W (lbs.)
4012 Cover 4012 2.95 2.95 0.73
4014 Cover 4014 3.31 2.95 0.84
4016 Cover 4016 3.62 2.95 0.90
5014 Cover 5014 3.98 3.35 1.10
5016 Cover 5016 4.37 3.35 1.28
5018 Cover 5018 4.8 3.35 1.45
6018 Cover 6018 5.59 4.17 2.11

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6022 Cover 6022 6.57 4.17 2.86
8018 Cover 8018 7.32 5.12 4.40
8022 Cover 8022 8.66 5.12 5.50
10020 Cover 10020 9.84 5.83 8.14
12018 Cover 12018 12.09 7.13 7.26

Finished Bore Couplings

All dimensions in inches unless otherwise stated.

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Catalogue Maximum Coupling

Number Bore A B C L O.D.
4012F 1 1.38 1.42 0.29 3.13 2.40
4014F 1 1.69 1.42 0.29 3.13 2.72
4016F 1 1/4 1.97 1.57 0.29 3.44 3.03
5014F 1 1/4 2.09 1.77 0.38 3.93 3.39

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5016F 1 9/16 2.36 1.77 0.38 3.93 3.78

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5018F

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6018F 2 3/8 3.35 2.20 0.45 4.86 5.04

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6022F 5.98
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8018F 2 7/16 4.53 2.48 0.60 5.56 6.69

8022F 7.99
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2 15/16 5.51 2.80 0.60 6.19

10020F 3 6.30 3.15 0.74 7.04 9.17
12018F 3 1/2 6.69 3.54 0.89 7.98 10.08
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All Tsubaki couplings have hardened teeth.

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 “QD” & “Taper-Lock” Style Couplings

“QD” Style Couplings

All dimensions in inches unless otherwise stated.
Coupling Bushing * Maximum Dimensions Coupling Weight
Number Used Bore A B C D L O.D. ** K (lbs.)
4016JA JA 0.9
5018SH SH 1.3
1 2 ⁷⁄₈ ⁹⁄₃₂ 1 ⁵⁄₁₆ 2 ²⁹⁄₃₂ 3 ¹⁄₃₂ 1 ¹⁄₄

6020SK SK 2.5
1 ³⁄₈ 2³¹⁄₃₂ 1 ³⁄₈ 1 ¹⁄₂ 3 ³⁄₈ 4 ³⁄₁₆ 1 ³⁄₄

8018SF SF 5.3
2 ¹⁄₈ 3⁷⁄₈ 1¹⁄₄ ⁷⁄₁₆ 1 ⁷⁄₈ 4 ³⁄₁₆ 5 ¹⁄₂ 2 ¹⁄₄
2 ⁵⁄₁₆ 4⁹⁄₁₆ 1³⁄₄ ³⁷⁄₆₄ 2 ³⁄₈ 5 ²¹⁄₆₄ 6 ²¹⁄₃₂ 2 ¹⁄₄
* Maximum bore suggested with standard keyway.
** Minimum clearance required to remove the coupling half by using the screws as jack screws.

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“Taper-Lock” style Couplings

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All dimensions in inches unless otherwise stated.

Type “TLH” Type “TLF” Bushing Data Dimensions
Coupling Coupling Coupling Weight
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Bushing Max. Min.
Number Number Used Bore Bore A B C L O.D. (lbs.)
4016TLH 4016TLF
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5018TLH 5018TLF 1610 1.1

c 1¹⁄₈ ¹⁄₂ 1 ³¹⁄₃₂ ⁷⁄₈ ⁹⁄₃₂ ⁵⁄₈ ³⁄₄ 2 ¹⁄₃₂ 3 ¹⁄₃₂

6020TLH 6020TLF
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8020TLH 8020TLF 3020 6.1

o 2 ¹⁄₂ 3 ⁷⁄₈ 1 ¹⁄₄ ⁷⁄₁₆ ¹⁵⁄₁₆ 1 ³⁄₈ 2 ¹⁵⁄₁₆ 5 ¹⁄₂
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10020TLH 10020TLF 3535 19.0

3 ¹⁵⁄₁₆ 5 ³⁄₈ 2 ³⁷⁄₆₄ 1 ³⁄₁₆ 2 ¹⁄₁₆ 4 ³⁷⁄₆₄ 7 ¹⁹⁄₆₄
E 3¹⁄₂ 1 ³⁄₁₆ 6 ²³⁄₃₂ 3¹⁄₂ ²³⁄₃₂ 2 2 ⁵⁄₈ 7 ²³⁄₃₂ 9 ¹⁄₈
Notes:
TLH type “Taper-Lock” style bushing installs from the hub side of the flange.
TLF type “Taper-Lock” style bushing installs from the face side.

* Space required to tighten bushing with shortened hex key.

Space is also required to loosen screws to permit the removal of the hub by the puller.
** Space required to loosen bushing with shortened hex key using screws as jack screws. No puller is required.

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