Snugulator For Roller Chain

Snugulator for Roller Chain FARM SHOP Maintenance 16-5-28 Latest new way to prolong the life of roller chain, and make it run quieter and smoother, is the Black Ace "Snugulator" from Terog Mfg., Stephen, Minn. Resembling a small, solid rubber tire, it replaces the idler sprocket and may also replace expensive tightening mechanisms. "Unlike conventional sprocket idlers, our Snugulator tightener automatically absorbs varying tensions caused by sprocket run out. It takes the whip and lash out of roller chains, quieting vibrations and noise, and prolonging chain life," the manufacturer points out. "Roller chain wears two shallow grooves in the Snugulator's molded rubber surface. The chain follows the path of least resistance from sprocket to sprocket, thus eliminating side deflection, the leading cause of downtime and expensive repairs and replacement." Easy to install, the Snugulator comes in two widths (1-3/8 and 2-1/8 in.) and three bolt hole sizes (1/2, 5/8 and 3/4 in.) to fit most chain widths and pitches. Also new from Terog are split steel feeder shaft sprockets for Deere and Case-IH combines that let you replace worn sprockets without having to pull out the shaft. For Case-IH combines, Terog offers a noise-dampening rubber roller assembly to reduce wear on the feeder bars, and on the roller chain and wear plate. Comes with double-bearing roller, bolt with nut, and mounting shaft. All you need to do is drill the mounting holes. Contact FARM SHOW Followup, Terog Mfg., 387 Atlantic Ave., Stephen, Minn. 56757 (ph 800 423-3918, or 612 478-3395).

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