Custom Made Sprockets
Sprockets are manufactured for all types of roller chains, bush chains, and other chain types. They are most commonly made of steel or cast iron. Standard designs are typically produced either with a finished cylindrical bore and a keyway, or prepared for mounting using Taper Lock bushes. As a semi-finished product for further modifications, sprockets can also be supplied with a basic cylindrical bore.
They can also be custom made from alternative materials or manufactured according to drawings and specific customer requirements.
Sprocket Types Overview
The range of custom sprockets complements the standard offering available in the relevant eshop categories. These sprockets may match stock versions in many aspects, but in others, they may differ.
The required combination of features must conform to manufacturing and material capabilities. For reference, below are some examples of commonly supplied custom sprockets.
| Sprocket Example | Description | Illustration |
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Plate Wheel for 4-Bolt Mounting |
Flat simplex sprocket (disc) with teeth according to DIN 8187, designed for mounting with four bolts. Manufactured with a machined centering hole from C43 steel, without additional surface treatment. |
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Sprocket with Finished Bore and Double Hub |
Simplex sprocket with teeth according to DIN 8187, double-sided hub, finished bore with a keyway, and two threaded holes for set screws. Machined from C43 steel and subsequently zinc-plated. |
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Sprocket to DIN 8188 for Taper Lock Bushes |
Triplex sprocket with teeth according to DIN 8188, designed for mounting with a Taper Lock bush. Lightweight construction with shaped holes. Made from EN-GJL-250 (GG-25) cast iron and treated with phosphating. |
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Sprocket with Atypical Teeth, Hub, and Hardened Teeth |
Simplex sprocket with custom tooth profile, pre-drilled cylindrical bore, and a single-sided hub. Machined from C45E steel with teeth hardened to 55 HRC. |
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Sprocket with Press-Fitted Bearing |
Simplex flat sprocket with a press-fitted bearing, designed for use as a tensioning idler. Machined from C43 steel without additional surface treatment. |
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Customization options cover all parameters of chain sprockets – from mounting method and structural design to tooth profile, material, surface treatment, and other specific requirements.
Mounting Preparation
- Without a bore, with a machined centering bore as a semi-finished product, or with a finished cylindrical bore
- Pre-drilled bore without further modifications, or with one or more keyways and threaded holes for set screws according to specification
- Mounted with bolts
- For a specific-size Taper Lock bush
- With a press-fitted bearing
Structural Design
- Flat without a hub, or with a single-sided or double-sided hub, either machined or welded
- Solid design or lightweight versions with circular or shaped holes, or with spokes
- Single or multi-row, with multiple sprockets of the same or different sizes and tooth profiles
- One-piece or split for easier installation
Toothing Options
- Manufactured according to DIN 8187, DIN 8188, or other specifications
- Simplex, duplex, or triplex designs
- Possibility of different tooth profiles for multi-row sprockets
- Induction-hardened teeth for steel sprockets
Material and Surface Treatment
- Structural steel (e.g., C43, C45E, or other), with optional zinc plating, nickel plating, or other surface treatments
- Stainless steel (e.g., AISI 304, AISI 316, AISI 420, or other)
- Grey cast iron (e.g., EN-GJL-250 or other), typically treated with manganese or zinc phosphating
- Plastic as specified
Sprockets Fields of Use
Sprockets are designed for a wide range of industrial applications – from light to heavy industry.
They are most commonly used in power transmission systems, but they also find applications in lifting and material transport systems. Typical fields of use include conveyors, food processing machines, and glassmaking equipment, as well as many other industrial applications.
Sprockets Material
Steel, cast iron, stainless steel, plastic, or other materials meeting the required strength.
Related Products
Roller Chains According to DIN 8187 (B-Series)
Standard DIN 8187 roller chains (04-1, 05B, 06B, 08B, 10B, 12B, 16B, 20B, 24B, 28B, 32B, 40B, 48B, 56B, 64B, 72B). In simplex, duplex, and triplex designs.
Universal Chain Tensioners
Sliding blocks, sprockets with screw and idler sprockets for tensioning of industrial roller chains during operation.
Sliding Chain Guides for Separate Mounting
Standard chain sliding guides fixed separately directly on the machines.
Chain Wear Gauges
Mechanical devices designed to roller chains, fleyer chains and other types of lifting and drive chains wear detection.
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