A sprocket, which is a toothed wheel locked to a chain, serves as one of the most important equipment that determines the capability, durability and life of the carrier system. A simple mechanical wheel with teeth, it is designed to rotate and engage with the links of a chain or belt. For a sprocket to work well, both the chain and the sprocket must have the same thickness.
What is a Chain and Sprocket?
Chain is the equipment used in carriers as a drive chain that acts as a load wrapping and load holding device. The sprocket, on the other hand, has the task of holding the chain and moving the chain together with the other parts connected to the chain at each rotation. This movement provides a simple and controlled rotation in large equipment and machines. Sprockets, which transmit the rotational motion between two shafts of machines, are frequently used in agricultural equipment, automotive equipment, conveyor belts, chain-driven machines such as factory systems, rollers, shafts and other power transmission equipment.
Sprocket Types
Each sprocket will have hubs of different thickness. The types of sprockets specified by ANSI (American National Standards Institute) are type A sprockets which are plate only with no additional thickness or hubs, type B sprockets which have hubs on one side, type C sprockets which have hubs of equal thickness on both sides of the plate, type C offset or type D sprockets which have two hubs. The type A and B sprockets fit snugly into the equipment, while the type C sprockets are larger and need more thickness to support the weight of the load.
Choosing the right sprocket is very important as using the wrong product can cause the teeth to wear, crack or break, resulting in heavy losses. With the right chain, the sprocket can move with high durability, even in heavy-duty conveyor system applications.
Important Characteristics of Sprockets
Made with chain links used to transmit power, carry materials on conveyors and loads on hoists, the chain sprocket can operate at high speed. Some types are even designed to run noiselessly even at high speeds. These parts, which are used to carry loads accurately, are made of metal or reinforced plastic for high durability.
Makelsan Chain also manufactures the corresponding sprockets for all products in the chain portfolio in order for the system to operate correctly, in harmony and with long life. In line with the needs of the customers, it produces customized sprockets according to the sample or technical drawing specified by them. For detailed information, you can contact the experienced team of Makelsan Chain, which has been serving since 1980 and is an expert in the sector.
