Maintenance Tips to Extend the Life of Your Industrial Sprockets

Well-maintained industrial sprockets contribute to the overall efficiency of machinery, reduce downtime, and enhance the performance of the equipment. When industrial sprockets wear down or become misaligned, they can create undue strain on the chain, leading to costly breakdowns and premature replacement.

Proper industrial sprocket maintenance helps avoid these issues by ensuring that industrial sprockets remain in optimal condition. Regular industrial sprocket maintenance can prevent small issues from escalating into larger, more costly problems.

Maintaining your industrial sprockets involves three primary activities: cleaning, lubrication, and inspection. These simple yet effective practices help avoid wear and tear, keeping industrial sprockets functioning smoothly.

By cleaning and lubricating regularly, you can significantly extend the life of your industrial sprockets, ensuring smoother performance and reducing repair needs.

Industrial sprockets may encounter various issues, primarily due to wear, chain slack, and misalignment. Here’s how to address these common problems:

Sprocket teeth wear down over time, especially if they aren’t regularly lubricated or cleaned. 

Signs of wear include: Thinning or Uneven Teeth and surface Cracks or Rust. To address these issues, adjust the chain tension and ensure that all chains and sprockets are properly aligned. Replace worn sprockets promptly to prevent damage to other components.

Chain slack can cause sprockets to wear unevenly, leading to issues in chain engagement and increasing the risk of chain slippage. 

For fixing chain slack: Adjust Chain Tension and realign the Sprocket. Misalignment can be resolved by adjusting the position of the sprocket or the chain, which will improve both performance and longevity.

CTS® is a professional industrial sprocket manufacturer with over 14 years in the power transmission industry. We have our own industrial sprocket factory and a professional technical team that can provide professional technical support and complete after-sales service. 

As a professional industrial sprocket manufacturer with mature technology, we can not only produce standard industrial sprockets(ANSI/DIN/KANA) but also customize industrial sprockets according to your specific needs.