Film

Gripper Chains

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 Film G r ipper Chains

GRIPPER CHAINS
FOR THERMOFORMING
MACHINES
Gripper chains are used to convey
plastic film in “form, fill and seal”
packaging machines.

CLAMP FEATURES
SERIES CLAMP DESIGN BASE CHAIN CORROSION WEAR
FILM SPRING CLAMP SPRING MATERIAL RESISTANCE RESISTANCE
RETENTION FORCE MATERIAL MATERIAL

S + NC GOOD EXCELLENT
TFK VERY SS SS
55 N
HIGH
K STYLE CLAMP SS EXCELLENT GOOD

S + NC GOOD EXCELLENT
TF HIGH 85 N SS SS
STANDARD CLAMP SS EXCELLENT GOOD

S + NC GOOD EXCELLENT
60 N
TFO AVERAGE SS SS
(30X2)
SS EXCELLENT GOOD
HORIZONTAL CLAMP

MATERIALS
TYPE DESCRIPTION FEATURES
Through hardened carbon steel and electroless nickel plating for good corrosion resistance.
S + NC CARBON STEEL + NICKEL PLATED
Excellent strength and wear resistance.
SS Cr-Ni austenitic stainless steel. AISI 302-304 (Wn 1.4301).
AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL
Excellent corrosion resistance.

PRODUCT FEATURES
All chains are available in nickel plated or stainless steel
construction, for outstanding corrosion resistance.
Improved clamp design for increased film retention and
smooth operation.
Supplied in pre-stretched and matched strands for trouble
free machine set-up.
Special lubrication applied at factory, FDA H1 approved
grease, for higher wear and corrosion resistance.

Regina GRIPPER chains are manufactured in Regina’s European Factories

 K S T Y L E C L A M P “ T F K S E R I E S”
The K style clamp allows a vertical movement combined with side rotation (kick-back) to ensure easy film
engagement and scrap release.
126TFK
ISO 08B-1 : PITCH 1/2 “- 12,70 mm Round Spring
1 2 3 4 5
1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6
19,8 20 3,5
19,8 19,8 20 20 3,5 3,5

3,2
3,2

3,2

4
4

4
8
126TFK

8
21,6

8
A

21,6
126TFK

21,6

11,2
1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5

11,2

11,2
1 2 3 4 5 6
19,8
19,8 20 20 3,53,5
19,8 20 3,5

3,2
12,70

3,2
12,70

3,2
12,70 1/2''

4
4
1/2'' 1/2'' 5

4
23,3 24,3 5 5

8
8
126TFK
126TFK 23,3 24,3
21,6
21,6

9 11,2 3 8
23,3 24,3

3
21,6

6
11,2
11,2
136TFK

6
1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6

6
1 2 3 4 5 6

9
19,8
19,8 2020 3,53,5
136TFK
ISO 12,70
10B-1 : PITCH 5/8 “ - 15,875 mm Round Spring 3,5

23,8
19,8 20

3,2 9
3,2
23,8

36TFK 12,70

23,8

8 12,4 3,2
12,70 1/2''1/2''

12,4

4
4
1/2''

12,4

4
B
5 5

8
8
23,3
23,3 24,3
24,3 5
126TFK
126TFK
21,6
21,6

6TFK 23,3 24,3

21,6

15,875

3
3
15,875

11,2
11,2
11,2 3
15,875 5/8''

6
6
5/8''

6
5/8''

9
9
9
136TFK
136TFK
23,8
23,8

12,70
12,70 5
12,70
23,8

1/2''
1/2'' 23,3 24,3 5 5
1/2''

3 12,4
12,4
23,3 23,3 24,3 24,3 5 5

12,4

3
23,3
23,3 24,3
24,3 5

6
23,3 24,3

6
3
3

6
3
15,875
15,875

6
6
9
136TFKQ
15,875

6
5/8''5/8'' 9
23,8

9
136TFKQ 5/8''
23,8

(da SS136BTFK)
9
9
23,8

3 12,4 12,4 9

K)

12,4
136TFK
136TFK
23,8
23,8

SS136BTFK)
TFK
23,8

C 12,4 5 5
12,4
12,4

B 23,3
23,3 24,3
24,3 5

136TFKQ 15,875 23,3 24,3

3
3
15,875 15,875 5/8''
NEW

6
6
5/8'' 15,875
5/8''15,875
10B-1 : PITCH 5/8 “- 15,875 mm Hygiene Spring

6
15,875 5/8'' 5/8''
5/8''
9
9

136TFKQ
136TFKQ
9
23,8
23,8

a(da
SS136BTFK)
23,8

SS136BTFK)
K) 5 5
12,4
12,4

23,3
23,3 24,3
24,3 5
3 12,4

23,3 24,3
3
3

6
6
15,875
15,875

6
15,875 5/8''5/8''
136TFKQ 5/8''
9
9

136TFKQ
9

6TFKQ
23,8
23,8
23,8

(da(da
SS136BTFK)
SS136BTFK)
S136BTFK)
12,4
12,4
12,4

D
C

15,875
15,875
15,875 5/8''
5/8''
5/8''

CHAIN PITCH ROLLER DIAMETER INSIDE WIDTH CLAMPING

REGINA REF. BASE CHAIN CLAMP SPRING
P Dr W FORCE
MATERIAL MATERIAL MATERIAL
mm inches mm inches mm inches N
126TFK S + NC SS ROUND SS 12,70 1
/2 8,51 ,335 7,75 ,305 50
D
E SS126TFK SS SS ROUND SS 12,70 1
/2 8,51 ,335 7,75 ,305 50
136TFK S + NC SS ROUND SS 15,875 5
/8 10,16 ,400 9,65 ,380 55
SS136TFK SS SS ROUND SS 15,875 5
/8 10,16 ,400 9,65 ,380 55
NE
1
W 1 136TFKQ
1 S + NC
2
2 SS HYGIENE
3
3 SS 15,875 4 5
/8 410,16 ,400 5
9,65 ,380
5 55 6
2 3 4 5

NEW SS136TFKQ SS SS HYGIENE SS 15,875 /8 10,16 ,400 9,65 ,380 55

5

CONNECTING LINKS
1
Depending on the guide shape profile you can choose between two types of connecting links
1 1
2
2 2
3
3 3
4
4 4
5
5 5
6

GUIDE PROFILE STYLE CHARACTERISTICS PART N° FOR CHAIN

UNIVERSAL 26/126TFK 126TFK
1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
26/136TFK 136TFK
Type 26
The wire clip is located on the clamp side. 26/136TFKQ 136TFKQ
The universal connecting link fits in all types 26/SS126TFK SS126TFK
of chain guides, including C-shaped guide
profile. 26/SS136TFK SS136TFK
C-shaped guide 26/SS136TFKQ SS136TFKQ
REVERSED 26R/126TFK 126TFK
26R/136TFK 136TFK
Type 26R
Spring clip is located on the opposite side of 26R/136TFKQ 136TFKQ
the clamp. 26R/SS126TFK SS126TFK
Suitable only with open guides.
26R/SS136TFK SS136TFK
Open guide 26R/SS136TFKQ SS136TFKQ
C A M S P R O C K E T F O R C H A I N 1 26 T F K ( P = 1/2 “ ) - 12,70 M M
PART N° GS 89
Z = 17

C A M S P R O C K E T S F O R C H A I N 136 T F K ( P = 5/8 “ ) - 15,875 M M

PART N° GS 88
Z = 14

PART N° GS 106
Z = 14

NEW
PART N° GS 160
Z = 17

PART N° GS 107
Z = 21
Belt type T5

PART N° GS 174
Z = 21
Belt Type AT5
 S TA N D A R D C L A M P “ T F S E R I E S “
126TF
1
ISO 08 B-1 : PITCH 1/2 “- 12,70 mm
2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6

The standard clamp opens vertically with a slight side movement

to follow the cam shape.
20,2 20,2 20 20 A

.12"

.12"
.79" .79" .79" .79"

.11"

.11"

3
2,7

2,7
.24" .31"

.24" .31"
8

8
.63"

.63"
16

16
NC

6
12,70 12,70
12,70 12,70
1/2" 1/2"
1/2" 1/2"

1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6

CHAIN PITCH ROLLER DIAMETER INSIDE WIDTH CLAMPING

REGINA REF. BASE CHAIN CLAMP SPRING P Dr W FORCE B

MATERIAL MATERIAL MATERIAL mm inches mm inches mm inches N

126TFNC/055 S + NC 20,2
20,2
SS 21,8 21,8 5,82020SS 12,70 1
/ 8,51 ,335 7,75 ,305 85 A

.12"
.12"
24,5 24,5 5,8
.79"
.79" .87" .87" .79"
.79" 2

.11"
.11"

3
3
2,7
2,7
.96" .96" .22" .22"
SS126 TF/019 SS SS SS 12,70 /2
1
8,51 ,335 7,75 ,305 85

.31"
.75" .31"
8
8
.63"
.63"
16
1.06" 16
.82"

.82"

CNC
20,9

20,9

.75"
19,1

19,1
1.06"

.24"
.24"
26,8

26,8

6
6
O
H O R I ZO N TA L C L A M P “ T F O S E R I E S”
12,70
12,70
1/2"
1/2"
12,70
12,70
1/2"
1/2"

12,70 12,70
12,70 12,70 30,9 30,9
1/2" 126TFO
1/2"
1/2" 1/2" 1.20" 1.20"
C

ISO 08 B-1 : PITCH 1/2 “- 12,70 mm

B

Two springs of 30N each for uniform film clamping and control of film tension.
24,5
24,5 212,81,8 5,85,8
.87.8" 7"
.96"
.96" .22"
.22"
.82"
.82"
20,9
20,9

.75"
.75"
19,1
19,1
1.06"
1.06"
26,8
26,8

D
O

12,70
12,70 12,70
12,70 30,9
30,9 C
1/2"
1/2" 1/2"
1/2" 1.20"
1.20"

CHAIN PITCH ROLLER DIAMETER INSIDE WIDTH CLAMPING ASSEMBLY

REGINA REF. BASE CHAIN CLAMP SPRING P Dr W FORCE SIDE
MATERIAL MATERIAL MATERIAL mm inches mm inches mm inches N
126 TFO/P003 S + NC SS SS 12,70 1
/2 8,51 ,335 7,75 ,305 60 left E

126 TFO/P004 S + NC SS SS 12,70 /2

1
8,51 ,335 7,75 ,305 60 right
SS126 TFO/000 SS SS SS 12,70 /2
1
8,51 ,335 7,75 ,305 60 left
D

1
SS126 TFO/001 2
SS
2
SS 3 3
SS 12,70 4 /2 4
1
8,51 ,335 5
7,755 ,305 60 6
right
6

Since the horizontal Film Gripper Chains (TFO series) have a dedicated geometry for right or left assembly side, each ordered quantity has to be split in 50%
right and 50% left version.

A P P L I C AT I O N F I E L D
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