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Sprocket Catalog - U.S. Tsubaki, Inc.

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<strong>Sprocket</strong> Engineering Information<br />

<strong>Sprocket</strong> Terminology<br />

<strong>Sprocket</strong> Hardening<br />

<strong>Sprocket</strong> Tooth Dimensions<br />

<strong>Sprocket</strong> Formulas & Standard Keyways<br />

<strong>Sprocket</strong> Pitch Diameter Constants<br />

Speed Ratios<br />

<strong>Sprocket</strong> Diameters<br />

<strong>Sprocket</strong><br />

Terminology<br />

Hub Type<br />

Hub type refers to the core of the sprocket. Each of the three standard<br />

hub types is designed for a specific need.<br />

• Type A has no hub extension and must be mounted on a<br />

flange, hub, or other holding device.<br />

• Type B has a hub extension on one side and is usually found<br />

on small or medium-size sprockets.<br />

• Type C has hub extensions on both sides and is usually found<br />

on large-diameter sprockets.<br />

Number of Teeth<br />

The number of teeth on a sprocket is determined by chain pitch and<br />

size. Larger sprockets, which have more teeth, generally last longer<br />

than smaller sprockets because wearing action is distributed over a<br />

greater area. Double-pitch sprockets, which have two teeth per chain<br />

pitch, also obtain longer wear life because only half the teeth engage<br />

with the chain per revolution. An odd number of teeth will engage<br />

with the chain only every other revolution, essentially doubling<br />

sprocket life. Periodically advance one tooth to obtain the same effect<br />

on double-pitch sprockets with an even tooth count.<br />

Maximum Bore Diameter<br />

The bore must be large enough to accommodate the shaft while<br />

maintaining sufficient hub wall thickness for proper strength.<br />

Length Thru Bore (LTB)<br />

Length thru bore, or hub thickness, must accommodate a keyway<br />

long enough to withstand shear stress from the shaft.<br />

Pitch Diameter<br />

The diameter of the pitch circle that passes through the center of the<br />

pin as the chain engages with the sprocket.<br />

Outside Diameter<br />

The diameter measured from the tip of one sprocket tooth directly<br />

across to the tip of the corresponding sprocket tooth.<br />

Bottom Diameter<br />

The diameter measured from the seating curve at the bottom of one<br />

sprocket tooth space directly across to the seating curve at the bottom<br />

of the corresponding sprocket tooth space.<br />

Caliper Diameter<br />

For sprockets with an odd number of teeth, measured from the seating<br />

curve at the bottom of one sprocket tooth space across to the seating<br />

curve at the bottom of the sprocket tooth space nearly opposite.<br />

TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C<br />

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