Plain Bore Sprocket NK40-2B (12.7mm Pitch)
The Plain Bore Sprocket NK40-2B features a 12.7mm pitch, designed for optimal performance in various applications. Its robust construction ensures durability and reliability, making it an ideal choice for machinery and conveyor systems. GBC proudly offers high-quality Plain Bore Sprockets in Australia, ensuring excellent performance and customer satisfaction.
Specifications for Plain Bore Sprocket NK40-2B (12.7mm Pitch)
A standard bore sprocket is a specialized component that features a predrilled hole, or bore, designed to fit specific shaft sizes. The NK40-2B Plain Bore Sprocket (12.7mm Pitch) exemplifies this type of sprocket. It is engineered with a bore size of 5/8 inch and is constructed from high-quality steel, ensuring both durability and extended service life in various applications.
Basic Structure of Sprocket and Customization Options
A sprocket is a circular component with teeth that interacts with a chain, enabling the transmission of torque between machinery parts. The fundamental structure of a sprocket comprises a hub, spokes, and teeth. Customizing a sprocket involves several important parameters that need to be carefully considered:
- Material: The choice of material for the sprocket is crucial and largely depends on its intended application and the environmental conditions it will encounter. Typical materials include high carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel, each offering distinct advantages in terms of strength and resistance to wear.
- Tooth profile: The tooth profile defines compatibility with specific types of chains. Common profiles conform to standards such as ANSI, BS, and DIN, which dictate the dimensions and shapes of the sprocket teeth.
- Number of teeth: The count of teeth on a sprocket directly affects the gear ratio between the driving and driven components, influencing speed and torque output.
- Size: The overall size of the sprocket must correspond with the shaft diameter and the chain pitch to ensure proper functionality.
- Bore size: The bore size needs to align precisely with the shaft diameter for secure mounting without slippage.
- Keyway: A keyway is an essential feature that provides a slot within the bore, allowing the insertion of a key to secure the sprocket against rotation on the shaft.
- Surface treatment: Protective surface treatments can enhance the sprocket's resistance to corrosion and wear, with common options including black oxide, zinc plating, and nickel plating.
Materials and Manufacturing Process
The construction of the NK40-2B Plain Bore Sprocket (12.7mm Pitch) involves high-quality steel and follows a meticulous manufacturing process