China Sprocket & Chain # 60B15T, Bronze Bushed Sprocket Idlers for Use with All Steel Tighteners

Introduction

China Sprocket & Chain # 60B15T, Bronze Bushed Sprocket Idlers for Use with All Steel Tighteners are an essential part of any chain-drive system. They provide a smooth and efficient transfer of power between the chain and sprockets, while also helping to regulate chain tension and prevent whipping action. These idlers are suitable for use in a wide range of industrial environments, including heavy industry and precision manufacturing.

Common Usage Scenarios

Adjustable Idler Sprockets are used in a variety of scenarios, including:

• Obtaining proper chain tension when neither driving nor driven shaft is adjustable, and to take up slack chain developed through normal chain wear
• Guiding chain around an obstruction
• Preventing whipping action in the slack span of chain transmitting an uneven load
• Bringing about greater chain wrap around a small sprocket, particularly if it is the lower sprocket in a vertical drive
• Providing for reversed direction of rotation of a sprocket in contact with the outside of the chain.

Product Specifications

China Sprocket & Chain # 60B15T, Bronze Bushed Sprocket Idlers have the following specifications:

No. Teeth	15
Outside Diameter	3.979 in
Suggested Tightener	1
ANSI Chain No.	60
Hub Diameter	2.688 in
LTB	1.062 in
Bushed Bore Diameter	0.875 in
Tooth Nom. Thickness	0.459 in
Hardened Teeth	Yes
Weight	2.500 lb

Materials

China Sprocket & Chain # 60B15T, Bronze Bushed Sprocket Idlers are made with the following materials:

• Machined steel sprockets
• Hardened teeth
• Hardened & ground steel journals
• Oil-impregnated sintered bronze bushings

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

It is important to mount idler sprockets correctly to ensure they function properly. These sprockets should not rotate at greater speeds than are allowable for drive sprockets of the same size. They should be mounted in contact with the slack span of chain. Mount them on the outside of the chain when the arc of chain wrap on the smaller sprocket would otherwise be less than 120°.

It is advisable that idler sprockets have at least 3 teeth in mesh with the chain. Inside mounted idlers usually account for quieter operation, especially if centers are short and speed is moderately high.

If maintenance or repair is required, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully to ensure proper operation and prevent damage to the sprockets or chain.

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FAQ

1. What are Adjustable Idler Sprockets used for?

Adjustable Idler Sprockets are used to obtain proper chain tension, guide chain around obstructions, prevent whipping action in the slack span of chain, bring about greater chain wrap around a small sprocket, and provide for reversed direction of rotation of a sprocket.

2. What are the specifications of China Sprocket & Chain # 60B15T, Bronze Bushed Sprocket Idlers?

The specifications include: No. Teeth: 15, Outside Diameter: 3.979 in, Suggested Tightener: 1, ANSI Chain No.: 60, Hub Diameter: 2.688 in, LTB: 1.062 in, Bushed Bore Diameter: 0.875 in, Tooth Nom. Thickness: 0.459 in, Hardened Teeth: Yes, and Weight: 2.500 lb.

3. What materials are China Sprocket & Chain # 60B15T, Bronze Bushed Sprocket Idlers made of?

These sprockets are made of machined steel, hardened teeth, hardened & ground steel journals, and oil-impregnated sintered bronze bushings.

4. How should idler sprockets be mounted?

Idler sprockets should be mounted in contact with the slack span of chain. Mount them on the outside of the chain when the arc of chain wrap on the smaller sprocket would otherwise be less than 120°.

5. What should be done if maintenance or repair is required?

If maintenance or repair is required, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully to ensure proper operation and prevent damage to the sprockets or chain.

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