Chain Sprockets and Gears
Sprockets and gears are grooved wheels that operate within a machine, but their functions are different. Gears are generally toothed wheels that connect with the teeth on another gear to transmit movement. Sprockets use their teeth to “bite” into or interact with one or more flexible components, like a chain or conveyor belt. At TSE, we can fabricate a wide variety of these custom sprockets, gear, or conveyor components to meet your specific application needs.
Our custom-made machined plastic sprockets and gears are lightweight and won’t rust or corrode. They also lessen noise pollution and can reduce the need for lubricants, and in some cases eliminate them.
Sprocket & Gear Arrangement
We can make several types of engineered plastic sprockets:
Wire Belt | Roller Chain | Wastewater | Mill
Our expertise also covers:
Keyways | Setscrews | A, B, and C Hubs
Considerations
Below are some aspects to consider when you are determining your sprocket or gear. Our Sprocket and Gear Buyers Guide can help.
Chain Type | Set Screws | Number of Teeth | Hub Type
Bore Type & Size | Split or One-Piece | Key Way | Hub Diameter
Nominal Width | Outside Diameter | Length Through Bore (LTB)
Pitch and Pitch Diameter
Looking for profiles, dimensions, and drawings of the components and accessories we offer? Check out our Engineered Polymers Division (EPD) Catalog to see a complete selection!
Material Choices
Although Sprockets and Gears can be machined out of a number of materials like Nylon, Teflon, and Acetal, the most popular is Duro-Glide® UHMW-PE.
Choose the material you are interested in for a brief overview of its properties. For a complete listing of available products and full physical properties, please see the Physical Properties of Plastics.
- Tensile Strength (73°F/psi): 4,000 - 5,000 | ASTM Test D638
- Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73°F/psi): 75,000 | ASTM Test D790
- Tensile Impact (73°F, ft lb/in²): 1,000 | ASTM Test D1822
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F): 7.2 × 10.5 | ASTM Test D696
- Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F): -- | ASTM Test D648
- Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F): 158 – 174 | ASTM Test D648
- Maximum Continuous Service Temp in Air (°F): 160/180 | ASTM Test --
- Water Absorption Immersion 24 hrs (%): <.01 | ASTM Test D570
- Tensile Strength (73°F/psi): 9,000 - 12,000 | ASTM Test D638
- Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73°F/psi): 175,000 - 410,000 | ASTM Test D790
- Tensile Impact (73°F, ft lb/in²): 90 - 180 | ASTM Test D1822
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F): 5.5 × 10.5 | ASTM Test D696
- Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F): 200 - 450 | ASTM Test D648
- Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F): 400 - 460 | ASTM Test D648
- Maximum Continuous Service Temp in Air (°F): 180 - 200 | ASTM Test --
- Water Absorption Immersion 24 hrs (%): 0.6 - 1.5 | ASTM Test D570
- Tensile Strength (73°F/psi): 1,500 - 5,000 | ASTM Test D638
- Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73°F/psi): 90,000 - 110,000 | ASTM Test D790
- Tensile Impact (73°F, ft lb/in²): 30 - 200 | ASTM Test D1822
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F): 5.5 × 10.5 | ASTM Test D696
- Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F): 100 - 140 | ASTM Test D648
- Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F): -- | ASTM Test D648
- Maximum Continuous Service Temp in Air (°F): 500 | ASTM Test --
- Water Absorption Immersion 24 hrs (%): 0.00 - 0.05 | ASTM Test D570
- Tensile Strength (73°F/psi): 8,800 - 12,000 | ASTM Test D638
- Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73°F/psi): 375,000 - 550,000 | ASTM Test D790
- Tensile Impact (73°F, ft lb/in²): 40 - 90 | ASTM Test D1822
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F): 4.2-4.4 × 10.5 | ASTM Test D696
- Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F): 230 - 255 | ASTM Test D648
- Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F): 316 - 338 | ASTM Test D648
- Maximum Continuous Service Temp in Air (°F): 180 | ASTM Test --
- Water Absorption Immersion 24 hrs (%): 0.12 - 0.25 | ASTM Test D570
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