Term - Sprocket

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Sprockets, although similar in appearance to gears from a distance, are distinctly different in design and use. Gears are designed to mesh directly with each other, while sprockets are incapable of directly meshing. They are specifically designed for meshing with a chain to transfer power.

In sprocket and chain reductions, you can still “count the teeth” to find a gear ratio, because as with spur gears, the tooth count is proportional to the sprocket diameter.

See Also

• Chain
• Diametral Pitch
• Geartrain (Powertrain)
• Gear Ratio
• Gear Reduction
• Idler (Tension Wheel)
• Motor Load Gearing
• Torque