Heavy Duty Idler Sprocket For 40 And 41 Roller Chains Featuring 17 Drive Teeth And A Precise 5/8 Inch Bore Made From Quality Milled Steel For Rock Solid Hubs That Handle Daily Abuse Without Breaking A Sweat Every Time You Build Something Big
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✔️ 17 Tooth Idler fits #40 #41 chains 5/8 bore steel black
This single idler sprocket acts as a solid guide or tensioner for #40 and #41 roller chain setups, keeping your drive line straight in conveyor rigs, hoists, and shop builds. Built from precision milled steel, the sturdy hub shrugs off daily abuse while exact teeth grab chain links tight to kill slip rates during heavy workloads.
✅ 17-tooth profile locks evenly with #40 and #41 chain pitches to reduce vibration✅ 5/8 inch drilled hole centers the sprocket precisely on standard shaft sizes
✅ Hardened steel composition fights corrosion and lasts through heavy torque jobs
✅ Matte black coating shields against moisture during tough outdoor conditions
💡 How does a 17-tooth idler sprocket improve efficiency in a #40 chain drive setup?
Selecting the right hardware keeps your assembly running clean and cuts down on costly downtime.
- Handy fix for slack buildup that lets you adjust tension without swapping out main drive gears
- Locks the chain onto the right track to stop flapping and save your bearings from extra heat
- Takes the strain off motors by handling side loads so the engine focuses purely on pulling weight