How are sprockets manufactured?

There are several methods that could be used to manufacture sprocket. The methods include milling, hobbing, powder metallurgy, sintering, and steel casting. The selection of a particular process is hinged on the sprocket material, equipment availability and cost.

What material are sprockets made of?

Mainly carbon steel is used for sprocket. Small sprocket up to 100 mm in diameter are machined from low carbon steel and more than 100mm are made from medium carbon steel. Sometimes stainless steel is also used.

Which material is best for sprocket?

Steel is stronger and slightly cheaper but aluminium is lighter and more attractive. For durability and longevity there is no doubt that a steel sprocket is best. Specifically, an induction hardened steel rear sprocket is strongest and will last the longest.

What steel are sprockets made of?

The sprockets are designed to match the roller chains as drive system for stable and smooth conveying and transmitting. The roller chain sprockets can be made of carbon steel, stainless steel and other materials in different diameters, bore size, teeth quantity and styles.

Can you make your own sprocket?

In such situations, you might consider making your own. With these measurements in hand, a template can be created to produce the sprocket. From there a series of holes are drilled to rough out the basic shape of the teeth, before the sprocket is then cut down to its appropriate outer diameter.

What type of steel are sprockets made from?

What are the parts of a sprocket?

Types of Sprockets

• Sprockets are often made from metal or reinforced plastics that can withstand the force of moving the chain.
• Sprocket assemblies are made of two main components: the sprocket and the chain.
• Roller chain sprockets are the most common type of sprocket.