Nylon Chain Sprockets
Match your conveyor chain to the correct tooth count, shaft bore, keyway and hub geometry. Source nylon sprockets for replacement or new equipment with the chain and shaft interface checked before production.
Specify the chain and shaft interface together.
| Purchase detail | Required information | Confirmation before production |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth | Tooth count Z and series | Approved tooth geometry, outside envelope and drawing |
| Chain matching | Chain manufacturer, exact model, pitch and chain drawing | Engagement geometry and series compatibility |
| Shaft bore | Bore shape, size, tolerance and shaft dimensions | Fit, mounting method and any bearing/insert arrangement |
| Keyway | Width, depth, length, position and applicable standard or drawing | Complete key/keyway/shaft interface |
| Hub | Hub diameter, length, projection and total wheel width | Axial clearance, shaft engagement and retention scope |
Choose the series, then the tooth count.
The options below are listed on our existing product pages. Current stock, exact material and bore/hub combinations require confirmation. Series names are references, not proof of compatibility with every chain bearing a similar name.
| Series | Listed tooth counts Z | Published chain reference | Dimensions required with inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPB | 8 / 10 / 12 / 14 | OPB chain | Bore, keyway, hub Ø and length, total width |
| 1060 | 16 / 18 / 21 / 31 | 1060 chain | Bore, keyway, hub Ø and length, total width |
| 60P | 12 / 15 / 17 / 20 / 22 / 25 | 60P chain | Bore, keyway, hub Ø and length, total width |
| Other / custom | Drawing-based review | Exact chain designation and geometry required | Full wheel and shaft-interface drawing |
Review center distance, wrap, clearance, drive ratio and conveyor speed before replacing a sprocket with a different tooth count. Use the chain manufacturer's specified engagement geometry.
A matching pitch is only the starting point.
Exact Chain Identification
Provide the manufacturer, chain model, pitch, width, attachments and drawing. Identify tabletop, modular, roller or other chain construction.
Different chain families can require different tooth forms even when dimensions appear similar.
Drive or Idler Function
State whether the wheel transmits torque or runs as an idler. Provide speed, load, shaft arrangement and required retention.
Bearings, bushings and inserts are included only when explicitly quoted.
Replacement Verification
Send a wheel drawing and chain reference. If only a sample is available, identify worn areas and confirm the original functional dimensions.
A photograph alone is insufficient to define the tooth and bore geometry.
Define how the sprocket fits and drives.
| Feature | RFQ requirement | Important check |
|---|---|---|
| Round bore | Diameter d, tolerance, through/blind configuration and shaft drawing | Clearance or interference fit must be reviewed for the plastic grade and service conditions |
| Non-round bore | Dimensioned geometry, corner details and tolerances | Feasibility and torque transmission reviewed separately |
| Keyway | Width b, hub keyway depth, length, location and standard/drawing | Do not assume shaft-keyway and hub-keyway depths are identical |
| Set-screw / retention feature | Thread, position, depth and any insert details | Included only after design and material review |
| Idler bore arrangement | Shaft, bearing or bushing details and axial retention | Confirm which components are supplied |
Include the key and shaft reference, required fit and inspection conditions. Bore and keyway tolerances are confirmed against the approved drawing; no universal machining tolerance is promised.
Check the complete axial envelope.
Hub Diameter & Length
Provide hub outside diameter ØD and hub length Lh. Identify whether the hub projects to one side or both sides of the tooth body.
Body & Total Width
Specify tooth-body width, total overall width and the distance from the tooth centerline to the locating face.
Clearance & Retention
Include shoulders, collars, adjacent supports, shaft engagement and available axial space. Confirm the fixing arrangement and parts included.
Z / chain model / bore d and tolerance / keyway b × depth × length / hub ØD × Lh / tooth-body width / total width / hub side and projection.
Confirm the nylon grade for the duty.
Existing OPB and 1060 pages identify PA6. Other series and modified formulations require separate grade confirmation. A plastic conveyor sprocket category name does not establish the material of every product.
Moisture & Dimensions
Nylon moisture content and temperature can affect fits. Provide washdown, humidity, temperature and inspection conditions for close-fitting bores.
Load, Speed & Duty
Share torque or chain pull, speed, starts/stops, shocks and operating hours. Material selection is not a substitute for checking the drivetrain design.
Documents & Special Requirements
State food-contact, chemical, electrical or other requirements before quoting. Exact grade suitability and supporting documents must be confirmed.
From chain reference to approved sprocket
Identify
Confirm chain model, series and teeth.
Dimension
Define bore, keyway and hub geometry.
Review
Check grade and operating conditions.
Approve
Agree drawing revision and inspection points.
Supply
Confirm MOQ, sample, lead time, packing and destination.
Nylon Chain Sprockets FAQ
Can I select a nylon sprocket by tooth count alone?
No. The chain model and tooth geometry must match, and the bore, keyway, hub and wheel width must suit the shaft and assembly.
Can you machine a custom bore and keyway?
Drawing-based work can be reviewed. Provide bore geometry, fit, keyway width and depth, hub dimensions and service conditions.
Are sprockets from different chain series interchangeable?
Do not assume interchangeability. Confirm the exact chain manufacturer/model and engagement geometry before purchase.
Do you supply bearings, keys or fixing hardware?
Only when included in the quotation. State whether you require the sprocket alone or a defined assembly.
Can you make a replacement from a sample?
A sample can support review, but worn features may not reflect the original geometry. Supply the matching chain and shaft details and approve a dimensioned drawing.
Send the chain and shaft details.
Include tooth count, matching chain, bore, keyway and hub dimensions. Add material, quantity, operating conditions and drawing reference.
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