Sprockets
Sprockets can be defined as a profiled wheel with teeth, cogs, or even sprockets that mesh with a chain, track or other perforated or indented material. The name ‘sprocket’ applies generally to any wheel upon which there are radial projections, that engage a chain passing over it. It is distinguished from a gear, in that sprockets are never meshed together directly, and differs from a pulley, in that sprockets have teeth and pulleys are smooth shaped.
Sproket
Spoked wheel Sprocket
Gearotic CAD offers a library of sprocket types to select from, in hope to simplify the process. Choosing from the list also helps maintain that sprocket standard to form design, dimensions and shape profiles to work well, and as per industry specs. Selecting a chain number from the list provides quick and easy access too.
Pointed teeth selections inside Gearotic CAD, come from a standards definition of a pointed sprocket where the tooth tip ends at the involute intersection. Curve of tooth is also calculated from the sprocket standards used in current industry. You may vary the pitch, thickness and the roller diameter, should custom fit be needed.
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