- Published 24 Jan 2023
- Last Modified 29 Aug 2023
- 7 min
A Complete Guide to Sprockets
Find out what sprockets are, the types available and how to choose the right one for a chain.
What is a sprocket?
Parts of a Sprocket
The different types of sprockets
Fitting to a shaft
Pilot bore sprockets
Taper bush sprockets
How do sprockets work?
Selecting a sprocket for a chain
What’s the difference between a gear and a sprocket?
This is a sprocket
This is a gear
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