Tsubaki Europe News

Tsubaki Technical Seminar at Transmision, Spain

2009-05-26T22:21:55Z

On the 5th of May distributors from all over Spain and Portugal gathered in Madrid to join the 2 day seminar that was organised as a co-operation between Transmision and Tsubaki.

In an informal setting, all 22 participants shared experiences, market developments, technological innovations and requirements. Many questions were raised, and answered. Judging from the reactions of the participants the seminar was a great success. Tsubaki is already looking forward to the next seminar, which will be organised for final customers in Portugal, and will take place end of May in Porto.

Tsubaki Cam Clutch Catalogues Now Available in other Languages

2009-02-19T14:48:28Z

From today most of our English Cam Clutch catalogues are available in the German, French, Italian and Spanish language.

We have also expanded our product overview to include other mechanical components such as overload protection, linear actuators, coupling and clamping elements.

Please visit our download section for details or, if you prefer, contact our customer service department for more information.

Tsubaki Technical Seminar was a huge Success

2008-11-13T08:20:35Z

The fourth edition of the Tsubaki Institute of Technology (T.I.T.) Europe, organized by Tsubakimoto Europe was a huge success. Tsubaki partners from all over the territory covered by Tsubakimoto Europe B.V. gathered to share experiences, market developments, technological innovations and requirements.

In an informal setting of course, leaving the participants the time to expand their network and exchange ideas or just to have a chat. Judging from the reactions all participants felt more than welcome within the Tsubaki family. In turn Tsubaki would like to thank all participants for making this seminar such a success. Tsubaki is already looking forward to the next Tsubaki Institute of Technology Europe.

Introducing Masaya Ushida, the new President of Tsubakimoto Europe B.V.

2008-10-21T07:56:22Z

Masaya Ushida is the new president of Tsubakimoto Europe B.V., the European H.Q. of the world's number one chain manufacturer, Tsubakimoto Chain Co. In the last 20 years Mr. Ushida only lived in Japan for 5 of them, having worked in a number of Tsubaki group companies across the world for the other 15 years. He was director of U.S. Tsubaki Inc., president of Taiwan Tsubakimoto Co. as well as president of Tsubaki Canada Ltd. Under his leadership, Tsubaki intends to grow substantially in Europe (West, Central & Eastern), Africa and the Middle East.

Masaya confirmed, "When I came to Tsubakimoto Europe, my first message to our employees was "Be honest, be positive, and let's have discussion". This is not only crucial for our company internally. I believe that we have to be fundamentally honest to our customers and honest to our suppliers. We also need to be positive towards any request from our customers and suppliers, along with nurturing good discussion for further mutual improvement."

We are convinced Mr. Ushida will take Tsubakimoto Europe B.V. forward in the coming years.

New reference source for roller chain

2008-09-29T12:01:51Z

Tsubaki has launched three new European product catalogues containing a wealth of information about the company's extensive range of innovative problem solving drive chains and all you will need to know about attachment chains.

The first catalogue covers STO (Standard order from stock) products, and the second BTO (Build to order) products such as attachment chains. A third catalogue is describing a selection of MTO (Made to order) products that have been designed and manufactured for particular applications - demonstrating the company's ability to create a roller chain from scratch to include materials and designs from the mundane to the exotic.

The STO and BTO catalogues are available in paper format and as free downloads from the recently updated company website http://tsubaki.eu. Each catalogue contains a large amount of information on the products provided including manufacturing methods, drawings and technical specifications. Both include innovative chains specially designed for certain applications, such as used in contamination-free processes, high-temperature environments, wet and corrosive conditions. The catalogues carry the new company brand identity associated with drive chains, attachment chains and large conveyor chains.

The STO catalogue offers customers a large and well varied selection of drive chains: BS and ANSI roller chain in standard sizes with performance and wear life that is anything but standard, the company's long established Lambda Lube-free roller chains, and a host of chains for corrosive environments. Heavy-duty chain, low noise roller chain and a range of high-strength leaf chain are included. Information about Tsubakimoto Europe is there, including reminders that dedicated field engineers and product application specialists are available for technical advice to ensure the correct chain for any given application is selected.

The BTO catalogue demonstrates the many options available to customers seeking an attachment chain. With over 1,300 possible attachment / chain variations there is an available option for virtually any application. Standard attachment chains are held in stock and so will often have a lead time as little as one or two days from order. Non-stock orders can be laser cut and ready for delivery within two weeks - this is much faster than possible with other brands. Tsubaki offers length-matched chain for pairs and multiple strand applications on short lead times. Tsubaki also has an entire production plant dedicated to making attachment chains and provides truly innovative solutions. The catalogue is an essential guide for what is available in terms of attachment chain in Europe.

Not many customers are expected to fully appreciate the possibilities of Tsubaki products until they have seen the new catalogues. In the case of MTO special products, Tsubaki will also manufacture chains completely to order. This is demonstrated in the third catalogue. Tsubaki has the ability to work with a customer to ensure their precise needs are met whether it is in lube-free material, super light, or super strong, the extremes of design can be dealt with here.

Tsubaki has over 30 production locations and 22 group companies worldwide, its production and sales networks are now more developed than ever. This allows OEMs to export with confidence knowing that Tsubaki support will be present wherever the machine is used.

Tsubaki exhibiting at Emballage, World Packaging Exhibition, Paris

2008-09-25T08:39:16Z

Tsubaki will be present at EMBALLAGE, the World's largest showcase for processing and packaging machinery.

"Business, Innovation and Forecasting" are the keynotes for the 38th World Packaging Exhibition that will be held in Paris from November 17-21, 2008. EMBALLAGE asserts its difference to offer a new edition still more representative and international, featuring many new products.

Time: 17th November - 21st November 2008
Location: Paris Nord Villepinte
Hall: 5a
Stand location number: E73

Tsubaki Rider Exhibiting at Intermot, Cologne

2008-09-15T09:43:43Z

As the Worlds No. 1 in Motorcycle Chain Business, Tsubaki's Motorcycle Department will be present at the Intermot in Cologne, Germany.

In 2008, INTERMOT Cologne will seamlessly continue the success of the 2006 event and further strengthen its dual role as a business fair and an event fair. The previous motorcycle trade fair in October 2006 was a huge success, attracting around 187,000 visitors from 120 countries. This represented an increase of 20%.

The significance of INTERMOT Cologne as an important international business platform is underlined by the large contingents of specialist dealers from Germany and abroad. The more than 1,100 exhibitors at INTERMOT present the entire spectrum of products from the fascinating world of motorcycles and scooters.

An especially exciting attraction for the public is the extensive event programme. It's pure action -- for young and old alike, for professionals, fans and those who simply are curious to learn more -- with or without a motorcycle license.

In order to give you our full attention during your visit we would like invite you to make an appointment. Please contact j.beker@tsubaki-rider.com

Time: 8th - 12th October 2008
Location: Koelnmesse GmbH
Hall: 08.1
Stand location number: E038

www.tsubaki-rider.com

Tsubaki Automotive Exhibiting at Automechanika, Frankfurt

2008-09-04T07:47:44Z

As World Leaders in Automotive Timing Chain Systems, Tsubaki Automotive will be present at the Automechanika in Frankfurt, Germany.

Immaculate timing is our philosophy and our promise. It's what our customers expect from one of the world's leading automotive timing chain system manufacturers, and a position we'll maintain through our insistence on quality, delivery and service.

Quality, Delivery, Competitiveness and Service are key to our culture, and built into our product. They're what makes us world leaders in a highly demanding industry.

Time: 16th September - 21st September 2008
Location: Messe Frankfurt
Hall: 1.1
Stand location number: M21

Tsubaki exhibiting at The Industrial Week, Utrecht

2008-08-18T08:43:22Z

Tsubakimoto Europe B.V. is exhibiting at the Aandrijftechniek & Factory Automation Exhibition for power transmission, production automation and motion control.

Aandrijftechniek is part of the Industriële Week (Industrial Week). The Industriële Week targets all the manufacturing companies in the Benelux area. Industry professionals can inform themselves of the latest state of affairs in the area of industrial core processes.

During the 'Beurs Aandrijftechniek" Tsubaki wants to emphasize the environment. Therefore, much information will be available about the new Tsubaki N.E.P. and BS-PC chains as well as about the well known Tsubaki Lambda chain.

Time: 30th September - 3rd October 2008
Location: Jaarbeurshal Utrecht
Hall: 12
Stand location number: B032

Tsubaki introduces Heat Resistant Lambda Chain

2008-07-14T14:07:23Z

Tsubaki extends proven Lube-Free benefits of Heat Resistant Lambda chain into high temperature applications up to 230°C.

Tsubaki is providing all the non-lube, low maintenance benefits of its well proven Lambda chain in a Heat Resistant (K-Lambda) version that has an operational temperature range from 150°C to 230°C. The new Heat Resistant K-Lambda shows no degradation at high temperatures and offers over four times the wear life of standard RS50 chain at 230°C.

The launch of K-Lambda extends the lube-free, minimum elongation characteristics of Lambda chain into applications such as heat sealing in packaging, semiconductor production, dry and steel furnaces and die casting - for components such as automotive parts. Previously these processes would have been served by standard chains with special lubricants, which were both costly and did not offer good wear life.

In tests performed in a 230°C environment, Tsubaki's K-Lambda chain achieved over four times the wear life of RS50 standard chain without additional special lubricant, and about three and half times the life of Tsubaki's standard Lambda chain, which is designed for room-temperature operation.

The lube free performance of K-Lambda at high temperatures is the result of a construction that employs special oil impregnated bushes. Besides resistant to heat, the K-Lambda lubricant is NSF H-1 Food Grade; ideal for applications where it is an industry requirement. The oil-impregnated bushes provide stable lubrication and anti-wear properties for the chain at high temperatures. The design also employs specially coated pins, solid rollers and inner plates that are coated with nickel.

In addition to its high temperature performance, K-Lambda is part of Tsubaki's eco-friendly chain group and has undergone a life cycle assessment LCA. This is a systematic evaluation of the environmental aspects of the product through all stages of its life cycle, from raw materials to waste management, including recycling and final disposal. With the majority of Lambda chains the LCA has revealed real ecological benefits, with CO2 emissions reduced by 89.4%.

Tsubaki Warns of Fraudulent Chinese “Tsubaki” Chain

2008-01-30T11:34:15Z

Tsubakimoto Europe B.V. today issued the following statement to warn customers about fraudulent practices regarding the misuse of the name TSUBAKI.

Over the past couple of months, Tsubaki has picked up on an increasing amount of rumors claiming that Tsubaki manufactures its chains in China.

Investigating those rumors resulted in several leads to at least one Chinese company that, as it now seems to be the case, produces chain under the name of “Tisubaki”. And this is just one example.

Tsubaki will not yet take any legal action at this stage as it has a very good relationship with the Chinese government which is currently working really hard on stopping these kinds of fraudulent operations.

However, Tsubaki would like to inform all distributors and end-users that it does NOT produce “TSUBAKI” chain in China.

Tsubaki UK exhibiting at the PPMA show in 2008

2008-01-28T08:50:27Z

The PPMA Show is the UK’s annual showcase for processing and packaging machinery. Now entering its 20^th year the show has provided exhibitors with a valuable opportunity to demonstrate their machinery and technology live, to a captive audience of UK buyers. The PPMA show is the single largest gathering of industry professionals in the UK.

The PPMA Show is jointly owned and managed by the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) and Reed Exhibitions and runs 30th September - 2nd October 2008 at the NEC, Birmingham.

As a PPMA Associate member, Tsubaki UK will be exhibiting at the show in 2008. We have booked a 20 sq meter stand!

Time: 30th September - 2nd October 2008
Location: Birmingham
Hall: 5
Stand location number: E61

Tsubaki and Jungbluth Förderketten Enter Cooperation Agreement

2008-01-08T15:36:20Z

Dordrecht – Tsubakimoto Europe B.V. located in Dordrecht, NL and Karl Jungbluth Kettenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG located in Bad Hersfeld, Germany today announced that they have entered into a collaboration agreement in sales in order to optimize their sales channel and service offered to their valued customers.

The agreement signed today includes reciprocal sales activities within the European market by combining the technical und commercial capabilities of two leading companies in the field of conveyor chains.

About Tsubakimoto Europe B.V.:

Tsubakimoto Europe is a subsidiary of Tsubakimoto Chain Co. in Japan, which is the world No.1 industrial chain producer, serving Power Transmission customers at the Pan-European market basis. The Tsubaki Group includes 28 production locations and 22 group companies worldwide.

About Karl Jungbluth Kettenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG:

For more than 50 years, Jungbluth Förderketten as one of the leading German conveyor chain manufacturers has been producing a wide range of conveyor chains for many different industrial applications. The company’s product program is mainly focussed on made-to-order chains according to customer’s specifications as well as based on the development of new optimised drive solutions for individual applications.

Tsubaki at Milan EICMA motorbike and bicycle show

2007-11-08T07:37:06Z

The Milan EICMA motorbike and bicycle show will be about big numbers. This year’s show covers a total of 400,000 square meters divided into ten halls and with an outdoor area of 77,000 square meters. 2000 companies from 45 countries have stands at the show, showing their latest products. Of course, Tsubakimoto Europe will be present at this show with a beautiful booth!

It is fair to consider the Milan show the biggest ever two-wheel show in the world. A huge number of people are expected to visit the show before the closure on Sunday and it is important to remember that women get in for free.

As ever the show will be an important occasion for the world of motorbikes and bicycles to show the world their new products for 2008. In recent years the bicycle show was held separately but this year the two events are together and the bicycle show will begin on Thursday. The show is again in the new Milan Exhibition centre in the Rho district and will again show how, despite all the problems, that the two-wheel industry continues to grow and develop thanks to the creativity and high-tech of its leading companies.

Hall 18 Booth C68

See the Milan EICMA motorbike and bicycle show site for more information.

Strong in Europe new HQ in Holland

2007-11-02T04:37:10Z

Tsubaki’s commitment to the European market was underlined with the official opening of Tsubakimoto Europe new headquarters.

Published in Power in Motion October 2007 -- Guests from all over the world attended an opening ceremony for the new building Located in Dordrecht, the Netherlands. Senior personnel from Tsubakimoto worldwide headquarters in Japan were joined by local dignitaries including the mayor of Dordrecht Mr. J.R.G. Bandell and from the Japanese Embassy to the Netherlands Mr. Kiyokazu Ota, Minister. After speeches the gentlemen took part in the ritual breaking open of a barrel of sake.

After two years of preparations, the offices in Rotterdam and Roosendaal have been joined in the new industrial area Kil III, in Dordrecht. As part of a long term investment plan Tsubakimoto has purchased 12,000m2 of land at the Dordrecht site. Most of it is being used for a state-of-the-art warehousing and logistics centre.

The site also provides space for sales offices, training facilities and a technical support centre. Tsubakimoto is a worldwide organisation, supplying its premium products to over 70 countries. Manufacturing is carried out in several locations including the Kyotanabe facility, the chain manufacturing plant, which was opened in 2002. Tsubaki has maintained a European headquarters in the Netherlands for the last 35 years. The new European headquarters serves customers in Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, the Middle East and Africa. The product range supplied includes a wide variety of and chains and power transmission components for conveyors and other drive applications. Looking to the future, there is a strong theme of improving durability and efficiency in Tsubaki products. This drive for efficiency, alongside environmentally conscious manufacturing and life-cycle analysis are key elements in Tsubaki’s long-term view.