Sprockets & Platewheels

Simplex Sprockets

• Related terms: single strand sprockets, simplex chain sprockets, pilot bore sprockets, roller chain sprockets
• Sprockets with a single row of teeth designed to run with simplex roller chain. Typically supplied with a hub and pilot bore for machining to size, they are the most common choice for light to medium duty chain drives in conveyors, agricultural machinery and general industrial equipment.

Duplex Sprockets

• Related terms: double strand sprockets, duplex chain sprockets, two-row sprockets, duplex pilot bore sprockets
• Sprockets with two parallel rows of teeth designed to run with duplex roller chain. The extra strand increases load capacity without increasing chain pitch, making them ideal for higher power transmission in compact drive layouts.

Triplex Sprockets

• Related terms: triple strand sprockets, triplex chain sprockets, three-row sprockets, triplex pilot bore sprockets
• Sprockets with three rows of teeth designed to run with triplex roller chain, providing the highest load capacity of the standard multi-strand range. Used in heavy-duty drives such as mining equipment, industrial presses and high-torque machinery.

Double Simplex Sprockets

• Related terms: twin simplex sprockets, double single sprockets, two-chain sprockets, double sprockets
• Sprockets with two separate sets of simplex teeth on one hub, spaced to carry two individual simplex chains. They allow one shaft to drive two separate chain lines, which is common in conveyor systems, line shafts and machinery with multiple driven outputs.

Simplex Tapered Bore Sprockets

• Related terms: simplex taper lock sprockets, single strand taper bush sprockets, simplex taper bore sprockets
• Simplex sprockets with a tapered bore that accepts a matching taper bush, clamping securely onto the shaft when tightened. They offer quick fitting and removal without machining, and a single sprocket can suit different shaft sizes simply by changing the bush.

Duplex Tapered Bore Sprockets

• Related terms: duplex taper lock sprockets, double strand taper bush sprockets, duplex taper bore sprockets
• Duplex sprockets fitted with a tapered bore for use with taper bushes, combining the higher load capacity of duplex chain with easy shaft mounting. Well suited to drives where sprockets need to be changed or repositioned quickly during maintenance.

Triplex Tapered Bore Sprockets

• Related terms: triplex taper lock sprockets, triple strand taper bush sprockets, triplex taper bore sprockets
• Heavy-duty triplex sprockets with a tapered bore for secure, keyless-style clamping via a taper bush. They deliver maximum chain load capacity alongside simple installation, making them a practical choice for high-torque industrial drives.

Double Simplex Tapered Bore Sprockets

• Related terms: double simplex taper lock sprockets, twin simplex taper bush sprockets, double taper bore sprockets
• Double simplex sprockets with a tapered bore, allowing two separate simplex chains to be driven from one shaft with the convenience of taper bush mounting. Ideal for multi-output conveyor and line shaft drives that need straightforward fitting and removal.

Simplex Platewheels

• Related terms: simplex plate sprockets, flat sprockets, hubless sprockets, single strand platewheels
• Flat, hubless sprockets with a single row of teeth for use with simplex roller chain. Supplied with a pilot bore, they can be bored, welded or bolted onto a hub or custom assembly, making them popular for bespoke drives, repairs and fabrication work.

Duplex Platewheels

• Related terms: duplex plate sprockets, double strand platewheels, hubless duplex sprockets
• Hubless platewheels with two rows of teeth to suit duplex roller chain. Their flat design gives engineers flexibility to mount them to custom hubs or assemblies where higher load capacity is needed in a limited space.

Triplex Platewheels

• Related terms: triplex plate sprockets, triple strand platewheels, hubless triplex sprockets
• Hubless platewheels with three rows of teeth for use with triplex roller chain. Designed for heavy-duty, custom-built drives, they can be machined, welded or bolted in place to meet the requirements of high-load industrial applications.

Simplex Idler Sprockets

• Related terms: chain idler sprockets, chain tensioner sprockets, idler sprockets with bearings, jockey sprockets
• Simplex sprockets fitted with an integral bearing that allows them to rotate freely on a fixed shaft or stud. Used to take up slack, maintain correct chain tension and guide chain around obstacles, helping to reduce wear and noise in chain drive systems.