Sprocket 08B-3 (1/2") z=23 with hub, C45 steel

Product Description

Sprocket 08B-3 (1/2") z=23 with hub, C45 steel is designed for 08B-3 roller chain (European standard DIN 8187 / ISO 606), triple-strand (triplex), with a pitch of 12.7 mm (1/2"). It has 23 teeth and is made of C45 steel.

The sprocket has a one-sided hub with a diameter of 70 mm and a pilot bore of Ø20 mm, which is bored to the shaft size and completed with a keyway or a set screw hole. The total width of the sprocket is 55 mm.

Technical data

Applications

It suits go-karts, recreational vehicles and small garden machinery. The triple-strand version is chosen for very heavily loaded drives where there is no room for a chain with a larger pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Which chain does the 08B-3 z=23 sprocket fit?

08B-3 roller chain to European standard DIN 8187 / ISO 606, with a pitch of 12.7 mm. A triplex sprocket requires a triple-strand (triplex) chain.

Does it fit ASA 40 chain?

No. ASA 40 chain (American standard) has the same pitch, but a different roller diameter (7.94 mm instead of 8.51 mm) and a different inner width (7.94 mm instead of 7.75 mm). The 08B sprocket is designed for European-standard chain, so the two systems should not be mixed.

Can a sprocket with hub be welded to the shaft?

Technically it is possible, but we do not recommend it. Welding overheats the material, can bend the shaft and damage nearby bearings, and makes later replacement of a worn sprocket very difficult. It is better to fix the sprocket with a key.

How should sprockets be aligned during installation?

The driving and driven sprockets must lie in one plane. Alignment can be checked with a long steel straightedge placed against the sides of both wheels or with a laser alignment tool. Even a small misalignment wears the sides of the teeth and speeds up chain wear.

When does a sprocket need replacing?

It should be replaced when the teeth start to look like pointed shark fins or are clearly bent to one side. Running on such a profile quickly destroys even a new chain, so a worn sprocket must be replaced.

What does the lead time depend on?

When ordering, please check the current stock level of this sprocket - the lead time depends on it and is clearly stated according to the quantity available in each warehouse. The stock level is shown above the product price and may vary depending on the warehouse.

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