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The Basics of Roller Chain Sprockets

From U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC

Think of all your chain-driven machinery. Now consider the sprockets driving all those chains. Often subjected to temperature extremes, corrosive environments, harsh washdowns and/or impact loads that destroy keyways and shear teeth, sprockets tend to be ignored until a breakdown. Suddenly, youâ re tasked with finding the correct replacement and getting it installed so production can continue ASAP. Understanding the basics of roller chain sprockets will help you do just that (and perhaps prevent unexpected failures going forward).

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