08B-2 duplex plate sprockets

08B-2 plate sprockets are duplex plate wheels for 08B-2 chain of 1/2" (12.7 mm) pitch to DIN 8187 / ISO 606. They have two tooth rims spaced to match the chain strands.

08B-2 duplex plate wheels - a stronger drive without rebuilding the machine

A duplex chain transmits more power without increasing the pitch or sprocket diameter, so you can strengthen the drive without rebuilding the machine. A plate wheel without a hub lets you fix the sprocket exactly as the design requires, and a C45 steel plate wheel is easy to machine for the bore and weld on.

08B-2 plate sprockets in C45 steel with unhardened teeth

08B-2 duplex plate wheels in C45 steel, with unhardened teeth. 08B simplex and triplex plate wheels can be found in the neighbouring subgroups.

Two 08B-1 plate wheels instead of 08B-2 - questions and answers

Can I use two 08B-1 plate wheels instead of an 08B-2 plate wheel?

No. The tooth rims of a duplex plate wheel are spaced exactly like the chain strands, and two simplex plate wheels cannot be positioned with the required precision.