Plastic sprockets in sawmills are a tested and valuable solution that reduces wear on chain and equipment while also reducing noise and downtime. Plastic sprockets come in several types including “Snap-it”, mill chain, drive and
traditional bolt-on or split. Snap-it sprockets are the cheapest and are very easy to install, a video can be found here. However, snap-it sprockets are only appropriate for idler applications. Snap-its (and our split sprockets) function with H-78, H-130, C-188 and 81X chains.
Split sprockets can handle drive applications are are made of robust Redco™ 750 urethane. One of the hardest and most popular urethanes, 750 is an ideal sprocket material.
A summary of the benefits provided by plastic sprockets in mills:
-Reduced wear
-Cost effective
-Reduced downtime
-Increased production
-Decreased noise
For more information contact us:
E-MAIL: sales@redwoodplastics.com
CDN: 1 800 667 0999
USA: 1 866 733 2684