Sprockets

A sprocket is a mechanical tool with teeth designed purposely to rotate and facilitate motion together with chains that have the same thickness and pitch. Sprockets are used in bicycles, cars, motorcycles and other machines.

Sprockets tend to last longer because of their metal steel property. They are mostly made from aluminum.

 

Types of sprockets

Single strand roller chain sprocket

They fit well a wide range of applications that involve both light and heavy loads when in motion. Suitable machines for single strand roller chain sprockets are construction, agricultural and manufacturing machines, conveyors, vehicles and power transmission systems.

 

 

Duplex sprockets or Double strand roller chains sprocket

These types of sprockets are mostly found in elevators, planters, trenches and paper mill equipment

 

 

Triplex sprockets or Triple strand roller chain sprocket

They are mostly found in mining, agriculture and heavy-duty equipment by applying them to chains and for effective work results

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