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    Sprockets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drive Sprockets. Sprockets, For Single Strand.

    For Single Strand

    Sprocket teeth mesh with your roller chain to smoothly transmit power. These U.S.-made sprockets have machined teeth for a more precise fit than flame-cut or punched teeth, allowing them to glide in and out of the chain to reduce wear and extend chain life.
    Steel—Steel is strong, but best for dry environments since moisture will cause it to rust.
    Finished Bore—Mount these sprockets onto your shaft and secure with a set screw—no machining required.
    Plain Bore—Plain bore sprockets give you options—machine a custom bore, weld, or press-fit them in place. They're sized to the minimum shaft diameter listed and are machinable up to the maximum.
    For
    Roller Chain
    Keyway
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    OD
    Bore
    Type
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    For Single Strand
     
    Steel
    35ANSI3/8"354 3/8"Finished5/8"3/16"3/32"00000000000000
    35ANSI3/8"354 3/8"Finished3/4"3/16"3/32"0000000000000
    35ANSI3/8"354 3/8"Finished7/8"3/16"3/32"0000000000000
    35ANSI3/8"354 3/8"Finished1"1/4"1/8"0000000000000
    35ANSI3/8"354 3/8"Finished1 1/8"1/4"1/8"0000000000000
    35ANSI3/8"354 3/8"Finished1 3/16"1/4"1/8"0000000000000
    35ANSI3/8"354 3/8"Finished1 1/4"1/4"1/8"0000000000000
    35ANSI3/8"354 3/8"Plain5/8" to 1 1/2"0000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished5/8"3/16"3/32"0000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished3/4"3/16"3/32"0000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished7/8"3/16"3/32"0000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished1"1/4"1/8"0000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished1 1/8"1/4"1/8"0000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished1 3/16"1/4"1/8"0000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished1 1/4"1/4"1/8"0000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished1 3/8"5/16"5/32"0000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished1 7/16"3/8"3/16"0000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished1 1/2"3/8"3/16"0000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Plain5/8" to 2 1/4"0000000000000
    41ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished5/8"3/16"3/32"0000000000000
    41ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished3/4"3/16"3/32"0000000000000
    41ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished7/8"3/16"3/32"0000000000000
    41ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished1"1/4"1/8"0000000000000
    41ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished1 1/8"1/4"1/8"0000000000000
    41ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished1 1/4"1/4"1/8"0000000000000
    41ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Finished1 1/2"3/8"3/16"0000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Finished3/4"3/16"3/32"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Finished7/8"3/16"3/32"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Finished1"1/4"1/8"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Finished1 1/8"1/4"1/8"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Finished1 3/16"1/4"1/8"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Finished1 1/4"1/4"1/8"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Finished1 3/8"5/16"5/32"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Finished1 7/16"3/8"3/16"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Finished1 1/2"3/8"3/16"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Finished1 5/8"3/8"3/16"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Finished1 3/4"3/8"3/16"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Finished1 15/16"1/2"1/4"00000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Plain3/4" to 2 1/4"0000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"358 3/4"Finished1"1/4"1/8"00000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"358 3/4"Finished1 1/8"1/4"1/8"00000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"358 3/4"Finished1 3/16"1/4"1/8"00000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"358 3/4"Finished1 1/4"1/4"1/8"00000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"358 3/4"Finished1 3/8"5/16"5/32"00000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"358 3/4"Finished1 7/16"3/8"3/16"00000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"358 3/4"Finished1 1/2"3/8"3/16"00000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"358 3/4"Finished1 5/8"3/8"3/16"00000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"358 3/4"Finished1 3/4"3/8"3/16"00000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"358 3/4"Finished1 15/16"1/2"1/4"00000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"358 3/4"Plain1" to 2 3/4"00000000000000
     

    Flat Sprockets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drive Sprockets. Flat Sprockets.
    Save space and cut weight—these sprockets don’t have a raised hub so they’re best for tight spots and lightweight designs. Bolt or weld them to components and mounting surfaces, or add a custom hub. Although they are versatile, they’re harder to align than sprockets with hubs.
    Sprocket teeth mesh with your roller chain to smoothly transmit power. These U.S.-made sprockets have machined teeth for a more precise fit than flame-cut or punched teeth, allowing them to glide in and out of the chain to reduce wear and extend chain life.
    Steel—Steel is strong, but best for dry environments since moisture will cause it to rust.
    Plain Bore—Plain bore sprockets give you options—machine a custom bore, weld, or press-fit them in place. They're sized to the minimum shaft diameter listed and are machinable up to the maximum.
    For
    Roller Chain
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    OD
    Bore
    Type
    For Shaft Dia.
    Each
    For Single Strand
     
    Steel
    35ANSI3/8"354 3/8"Plain5/8" to 3 3/4"00000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Plain19/32" to 5 1/64"000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Plain23/32" to 6 9/32"000000000000
    60ANSI3/4"358 3/4"Plain15/16" to 7 35/64"000000000000
    80ANSI1"3511 11/16"Plain1 3/16" to 10 5/64"00000000000000
     

    Plastic Sprockets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drive Sprockets. Plastic Sprockets.
    Quiet-running, lightweight, and naturally rust resistant. Choose these sprockets for noise-sensitive areas, designs with weight constraints, and machines that require frequent washdowns. Their teeth mesh with your roller chain to smoothly transmit power. All are made in the U.S.
    Plain Bore—Plain bore sprockets give you options—machine a custom bore, weld, or press-fit them in place. They're sized to the minimum shaft diameter listed and are machinable up to the maximum.
    For
    Roller Chain
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    OD
    Bore
    Type
    For Shaft Dia.
    Each
    For Single Strand
    25ANSI1/4"352 15/16"Plain1/2" to 1"00000000000000
    35ANSI3/8"354 3/8"Plain1/2" to 1 7/16"0000000000000
    40ANSI1/2"355 7/8"Plain1/2" to 1 1/2"0000000000000
    50ANSI5/8"357 5/16"Plain1/2" to 1 3/4"000000000000000
     

    Idler Sprockets

    Maintain constant tension on your roller chain to reduce wear and vibration. These sprockets press against the chain to take up slack and rotate freely on bearings to keep the chain moving smoothly. They’re often paired with roller chain tensioners.
    For Single Strand
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Idler Sprockets. For Single Strand, Ball Bearing.

    Ball Bearing

    Ball Bearing—Smoother than smooth—the balls inside these bearings roll nearly friction-free to handle high speeds. All are sealed to keep lubricant in and dust out.
    Wear-Resistant Steel with Hardened Teeth—These sprockets have teeth that are hardened from the tip to the base so they withstand chain contact and wear evenly. That means fewer broken teeth and a longer lifespan than sprockets with unhardened or tip-hardened teeth. Steel is best for dry environments since moisture will cause it to rust.
    For
    Roller Chain
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    OD
    Bearing
    Material
    Each
    Ball Bearing
     
    Wear-Resistant Steel with Hardened Teeth
    40ANSI1/2"355/8"5 7/8"Steel00000000000000
     

    Metal Spur Gears

    Our strongest spur gears for transferring motion. They’re better than plastic gears for high-load, high-speed, and heavy duty applications. Combine a gear and rack to convert rotary motion into linear motion. To minimize your footprint, mount one or more standard gears inside of an internal gear.
    Combine gears with different numbers of teeth to change speed and torque in your assembly. For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch/module.
    Gears
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gears. Metal Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle, Round Bore.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gears. Metal Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle, Clamping Bore with Clamping Screw.

    20° Pressure Angle

    Round Bore

    20° Pressure

    Angle, Clamping

    Bore with

    Clamping Screw

    Image of Product. Gear with Round or Round/Machinable Bore. Back orientation. Spur Gears. Metal Spur Gears, 14 1/2° Pressure Angle, Round/Plain Bore.
    Image of Product. Gear with Keyed Bore and Set Screw. Back orientation. Spur Gears. Metal Spur Gears, 14 1/2° Pressure Angle, Keyed Bore with Set Screw.

    Gear with Round

    or

    Round/Machinable

    Bore

    Gear with Keyed

    Bore and Set Screw

    20° Pressure Angle—The current industry standard, these 20° pressure angle spur gears have thicker, stronger teeth than 14½° pressure angle gears.
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—A former industry standard, 14½° pressure angle gears are often found in older machinery.
    Steel—Steel gears have hard, strong, and wear-resistant teeth, although they will rust when exposed to moisture and corrosive chemicals.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel gears resist rust in damp and wet environments, so they're commonly used in food-processing plants and other areas with frequent cleaning.
    Plain Bore—Gears with a plain bore have a large hub diameter so you can machine them to fit your shaft.
    Clamping Bore—Gears with a clamping bore have a built-in clamp that securely grips shafts without marring them. Use the included clamping screw to tighten or loosen the grip.
    Hub
    Keyway
    Gear
    Pitch
    Gear
    Module
    No. of
    Teeth
    Gear Pitch
    Dia.
    OD
    Face
    Wd.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Bore Type
    For Shaft Dia.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Material
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle
     
    Steel
    20
    351 3/4"1.85"1/2"1.47"0.5"Round Bore1/2"Not Hardened1117 Carbon Steel0000000000000
     
    Stainless Steel
    1
    3535 mm37 mm6 mm19 mm10 mmClamping Bore with Clamping Screw8 mmNot Hardened303 Stainless Steel000000000000
     
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle
     
    Steel
    10
    353 1/2"3.7"1"2.25"0.875"Round/Plain Bore3/4" to 1 5/16"Not Hardened1144 Carbon Steel00000000000
    10
    353 1/2"3.7"1"2.25"0.875"Keyed Bore with Set Screw3/4"0.188"0.094"Not Hardened1144 Carbon Steel0000000000000
     
    Gear Racks
    These racks match with spur gears to convert rotary motion to linear motion. For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch/module.
    Steel—Steel gear racks have strong and wear-resistant teeth, although they will rust when exposed to moisture and corrosive chemicals.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel gear racks resist rust in damp and wet environments, so they're commonly used in food-processing plants and other areas with frequent cleaning.
    Hardened—Gear racks with hardened teeth have better wear resistance than racks with teeth that are not hardened.
    Gear
    Pitch
    Gear
    Module
    Lg.
    Pitch
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Face
    Wd.
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Material
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Metal Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular.
     
    Steel
    20
    2 ft.0.45"1/2"1/2"Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel000000000000
    20
    4 ft.0.45"1/2"1/2"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel000000000000
    20
    6 ft.0.45"1/2"1/2"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel000000000000
     
    Stainless Steel
    1
    500 mm11 mm12 mm10 mmHardened304 Stainless Steel00000000000000
     
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Metal Spur Gears, 14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular.
     
    Steel
    10
    2 ft.0.525"5/8"1"Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel000000000000
    10
    2 ft.0.9"1"1"Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel000000000000
    10
    4 ft.0.525"5/8"1"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel0000000000000
    10
    4 ft.0.9"1"1"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel00000000000000
    10
    6 ft.0.525"5/8"1"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel00000000000000
    10
    6 ft.0.9"1"1"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel00000000000000
     

    Plastic Spur Gears

    Made of plastic, these spur gears run more quietly than metal gears and have good corrosion and chemical resistance. However, they’re not as strong as metal gears, so they’re best for light duty applications. Combine a gear and rack to convert rotary motion into linear motion.
    Combine gears with different numbers of teeth to change speed and torque in your assembly. For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch/module.
    Gears
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gears. Plastic Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle.

    20° Pressure

    Angle

    20° Pressure Angle—The current industry standard, these 20° pressure angle spur gears have thicker, stronger teeth than 14½° pressure angle gears.
    Acetal—Acetal gears absorb less water than nylon gears, so they’re less likely to swell.
    Hub,
    mm
    Gear
    Module
    No. of
    Teeth
    Gear Pitch
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Face Wd.,
    mm
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Bore Type
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    Color
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle
     
    Acetal
    1
    3535376146Round Bore6White00000000000000
     
    Gear Racks
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Plastic Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular.

    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular

    These racks match with spur gears to convert rotary motion to linear motion. For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch/module.
    Acetal—Acetal gear racks absorb less water than nylon racks, so they’re less likely to swell.
    Machined—Machined gear racks may be slightly bowed but will straighten out when installed.
    Gear
    Module
    Lg.,
    mm
    Pitch Ht.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Face Wd.,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Color
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Acetal
    1
    3157.91010MoldedGray000000000000
    1
    500111210MachinedWhite0000000000000
     
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