Tsubaki showing new film gripper cam sprockets at PPMA 2025

(See Tsubaki at MachineBuilding.Live, 15 October 2025, on stand 246)

Designed for use with Tsubaki's high-performance film gripper chain in thermoforming machines, the new cam sprockets are engineered to maximise chain and sprocket life in demanding packaging environments. Featuring an optimised cam profile, hardened teeth and an electroless nickel-plated finish, the sprockets offer exceptional wear resistance and corrosion protection.

"All of our components, except for the bearings, are manufactured at Tsubaki's specialist sprocket facility to strict quality control standards," says Lee Wagstaff, Branch Manager Tsubakimoto U.K. "The new cam sprockets have been developed specifically to meet the challenges of modern thermoforming lines, further improving engagement with Tsubaki's film gripper chain and delivering a longer service life in return."

Alongside this latest development, Tsubaki will also display a range of chain solutions designed to enhance performance across processing and packaging lines. These include Lambda self-lubricating roller chains with built-in food-grade lubrication for dry-running applications, such as traypacking, as well as Neptune chains, built to withstand aggressive washdowns thanks to their highly durable anti-corrosion coating. Also on display, are the recently introduced Atra-Flex couplings, which feature a non-metallic elastomer insert that eliminates metal-to-metal contact, providing maintenance-free, vibration-dampening performance with quick and easy replacement.

From reducing downtime to improving hygiene and chain synchronisation, Tsubaki's solutions are developed to meet the specific needs of machine builders and users in the packaging sector.