Sprockets are sturdy wheels with teeth that lock the chain. When the Sprocket rotates, the teeth will hold the chain and move the other parts that lock each other with the chain. This series of sequential operations allows simple and controlled rotational movement of larger equipment and machines. Sprockets are often made of reinforced metal or plastic that can withstand the driving forces of the chain. These components are often compared to gears, which have a wheel-shaped design similar to a tooth. Unlike gears - which are interlocked to transfer rotational motion - sprockets only interact directly with different types of chains. Rather than a gear system, most sprocket and chain systems work in a similar way to a bicycle chain assembly - which is a lightweight sprocket and chain assembly.
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Sprocket Specifications
A sprocket is a very special piece that is made to fit a specific chain and handle a certain load. The sprockets must meet stringent specifications regarding factors such as:- Size- Dimensions- Diameter- The width and depth of the teeth
Sprocket Type
Different types of sprockets have different hubs. The hub is an additional thickness around the center plate of the sprocket excluding the teeth. There are four main types of sprockets defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI):- Type A sprockets, which are simply plates without additional thickness or hubs.- Type B sprocket, which has a hub on one side.- Type C sprockets, which have hubs of the same thickness on both sides of the plate.- Type C offset or Type D Sprocket, which also has two hubs. However, each hub has a different thickness, making the sprocket asymmetrical.
Different types allow different applications. Type A and B sprockets fit perfectly into equipment, for example, while Type C sprockets are generally larger and require more thickness to support weight.
