Sprockets for Elevators and Lifts

Sprockets for Elevators and Lifts — Chain-Driven Vertical Transport

Elevator and lift sprockets drive the chain mechanisms in freight lifts, car lifts, platform lifts, and chain-driven passenger elevators. As safety-critical vertical transport components, these sprockets must deliver fail-safe torque transmission with full material traceability. We supply elevator sprockets in 4140 alloy steel with precision bores, induction-hardened teeth, and EN 10204 Type 3.1 material certification to meet AS 1735 compliance requirements.

Specifications (20 Key Parameters)

پارامتر Value سفارشی
گام 19.05–50.8mm OEM specific
زنجیره ANSI #60–#160 / ISO 12B–32B / Leaf chain بله
دندان‌ها 13–30T 9–57T
مواد فولاد آلیاژی ۴۱۴۰ C45
سختی اچ آر سی ۴۵–۵۵
تیر ≤0.02mm
سوراخ H7 keyed H6
ضریب ایمنی ≥8:1 (AS 1735)
خستگی >15M cycles
سرعت 0.1–1.0 m/s
Load 500–10,000 kg SWL سفارشی
سطح Black oxide Zinc, phosphate
کلیدراه DIN 6885 OEM
هاب B-Hub keyed C-Hub, QD
استرند دوبلکس / تریپلکس Simplex
وزن 5–35 kg
دما -10°C to +60°C
نویز <65 dB
Standard AS 1735 / EN 81
گواهی ایزو ۹۰۰۱، EN ۱۰۲۰۴ ۳.۱ Full traceability

Performance vs Inferior Sprockets

✅ 4140 alloy steel with verified composition — inferior sprockets use unknown steel grades that cannot pass safety audits.

✅ HRC 45–55 with controlled depth — cheap sprockets have inconsistent hardness creating fatigue risk.

✅ Full EN 10204 3.1 traceability — mandatory for AS 1735 lift compliance. No-brand imports cannot provide this.

How Sprockets Work in Elevators

In chain-driven lifts, the drive sprocket is on the main gearbox output shaft at the top of the lift shaft. It engages heavy-duty roller chain or leaf chain connected to the lift car via a compensating mechanism. As the sprocket rotates, it raises or lowers the car. Counterweight sprockets on the opposite side balance the car weight. مکان‌ها: Machine room (drive), car frame (compensating), counterweight frame. عملکرد: Vertical transport of car + payload at controlled speed with 8:1 minimum safety factor.

Lift Capacity vs Chain Selection

زنجیره استرند Approx SWL Typical Application
#60 / 12B Duplex Up to 1,000 kg Platform lifts, car stackers
#80 / 16B Duplex Up to 2,500 kg Freight lifts, goods hoists
#100 / 20B Duplex Up to 5,000 kg Heavy freight, vehicle lifts
#120+ / 24B+ Triplex 5,000–10,000 kg Heavy industrial, port

Compatibility

نصب شده: Compatible with Otis*, Schindler*, KONE*, ThyssenKrupp*, Mitsubishi* lift chain drives.

*Compatibility reference only.

Selection / Installation

انتخاب کنید: ❶ OEM model + year ❷ Sprocket drawing/dimensions ❸ Material (4140 for compliance) ❹ Confirm safety factor ≥8:1 ❺ Request EN 10204 3.1

نصب: ❶ Isolate lift per AS 1735. LOTO. ❷ Support car on safety blocks. ❸ Remove chain tension + old sprocket. ❹ Install new sprocket, key, torque. ❺ Re-tension chain per OEM. ❻ Load test before service.

Troubleshooting

Issue Cause Fix
Car jerking during travel Worn teeth or chain pitch error Inspect sprocket + chain. Replace if worn
Excessive chain noise Dry chain or misalignment Lubricate, re-align sprockets
Car levelling inaccuracy Chain elongation from worn sprocket Replace both, recalibrate levelling
Motor overload Stiff chain or seized roller Full chain path inspection
Vibration at machine room Bore runout or coupling wear Check TIR. Replace sprocket if >0.05mm

مطالعات موردی

Sydney, NSW — Warehouse Freight Lift: “4140 #80 duplex sprockets on our 3-tonne goods hoist. Full 3.1 certs. Running 2 years, passed all safety audits.” ★★★★★

Melbourne, VIC — Car Park Stacker: “#60 duplex on vehicle lift. Smooth operation, no jerking. Passed WorkSafe inspection.” ★★★★★

Brisbane, QLD — Hospital Service Lift: “Safety-critical application. Material traceability documentation was comprehensive and professional.” ★★★★☆

Perth, WA — Mining Supply Hoist: “#100 triplex for our 5-tonne parts hoist. 4140 steel with hardened teeth handling the heavy cycles well.” ★★★★★

Adelaide, SA — Winery Platform Lift: “SS304 sprockets on our stainless platform lift. Handles daily washdown without corrosion.” ★★★★★

سوالات متداول

What safety factor for lift sprockets?
AS 1735 requires minimum 8:1 safety factor. Our 4140 alloy steel sprockets are designed to exceed this requirement.
Can you match OEM lift sprocket specs?
Yes. Provide OEM drawing or existing sprocket dimensions and we will manufacture to match with full traceability.
Leaf chain sprockets?
Yes. We supply sheaves and sprockets for leaf chain (BL series) lift applications.
Documentation for WorkSafe audit?
We provide EN 10204 3.1 material certificates, dimensional inspection reports, and hardness test results. All documentation suitable for AS 1735 compliance audits.
حداقل سفارش؟
One piece with full documentation package.

Lift Chains

Tensioners

✅ ISO 9001 ✅ AS 1735 / EN 81 ✅ EN 10204 3.1 ✅ 4140 standard

Ever-Power Australia: 15+ years, ISO 9001, safety-critical capability, full material traceability.

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