Description
Conveyor chain sprockets are used together with scraper conveyor chains and matched chain flights to form a complete drive and conveying system. Customers who order conveyor chains often also require matching sprockets to ensure correct chain engagement and stable operation.
Depending on the conveyor layout and operating requirements, common sprocket configurations include 6, 7, 8 and 10 teeth. You can view our Sprocket for Conveyor Roller Chain for product details, or explore our complete Chain Conveyor Components solution for chains, flights, sprockets and guiding parts.
Material
Unless otherwise specified, our metal conveyor chain sprockets are commonly manufactured from 45 steel, with the sprocket teeth heat-treated to approximately 42–45 HRC for improved wear resistance.
Sprocket diameter is selected according to the conveyor structure and trough depth. In general, a deeper conveyor trough may require a larger sprocket diameter, and larger sprockets usually use a higher number of teeth to match the chain path and system geometry.
Split Chain wheel
For easier chain conveyor maintenance, we also manufacture split sprockets consisting of two separate halves fixed together with bolts. This design allows the sprocket to be removed and reinstalled more conveniently during maintenance, reducing the need to dismantle the complete shaft assembly.
Split sprockets are especially useful in conveyor systems where maintenance access is limited or sprocket replacement needs to be completed quickly.
More information
For more information about sprocket selection and how chains, flights and sprockets work together, read our Drag Chain Conveyor guide. You can also browse our complete Chain Conveyor Components range for GLF, GLR, HGSS and other conveyor chains together with matched flights and sprockets.
