Gears and sprockets play an important role in the production of assembly lines and the use of mechanical equipment, and are commonly used as accessories in industry. The absence of gears and sprockets can cause the machine to malfunction, and the production of assembly lines also requires the work of gears and sprockets to achieve transportation and transmission functions. So what are the differences between gears and sprockets? Next, let's introduce the gear rack manufacturer to you.
The difference between gears and sprockets is:
1. The gear has an involute tooth profile, while the sprocket has a "three arc and one straight line" tooth profile.
2. Gears are transmitted through the meshing of the teeth of two gears, while the two sprockets are transmitted through chains.
3. Gears can transmit between parallel and staggered shafts, while sprockets can only transmit between parallel shafts.
4. The gear transmission structure is compact, while the sprocket can transmit over long distances.
Sprockets are also divided into conveyor sprockets. Both conveyor sprockets and sprockets are important, including those used in mechanical equipment in daily life. Even common bicycles use the structure of sprockets for work. In industry, gears and sprockets also need to be inspected and maintained in order to maintain the normal operation of mechanical equipment.