{"id":2114,"date":"2026-04-08T07:06:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/application\/sprockets-for-earthmoving-equipment\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T07:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:06:34","slug":"sprockets-for-earthmoving-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/th\/application\/sprockets-for-earthmoving-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Sprockets for Earthmoving Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Earthmoving Equipment<\/h2>\n

Earthmoving equipment sprockets drive the track chains, bucket mechanisms, and conveyor systems on excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and graders used in Australian construction and mining. 4140 alloy steel with HRC 45-55 hardened teeth for extreme abrasion from sand, gravel, and rock.<\/p>\n

\"Sprockets<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/th>\nRange<\/th>\nCustom<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Pitch<\/td>\n25.4\u201350.8mm<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chain<\/td>\nANSI #80\u2013#160 \/ ISO 16B\u201332B<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teeth<\/td>\n13\u201340T<\/td>\n9\u201376T<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Material<\/td>\n4140 Alloy Steel<\/td>\nSS304<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hardness<\/td>\nHRC 45\u201355<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hub<\/td>\nQD \/ Split<\/td>\nQD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bore<\/td>\nH7, 15\u201350mm<\/td>\nQD extends<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Strand<\/td>\nSimplex \/ Duplex<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speed<\/td>\nUp to 1,200 RPM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surface<\/td>\nHDG \/ Zinc-nickel<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Temp<\/td>\n-20\u00b0C to +60\u00b0C<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TIR<\/td>\n\u22640.03mm<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keyway<\/td>\nDIN 6885 \/ AS 1403<\/td>\nImperial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lubrication<\/td>\nISO VG 30-68<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fatigue<\/td>\n>5M shock cycles<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Safety Factor<\/td>\n\u22655:1<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n1\u201315 kg<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noise<\/td>\n<72 dB<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dust\/Debris<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cert<\/td>\nISO 9001, EN 10204 3.1<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Advantages vs Inferior \/ Working Principle<\/h2>\n

✅ 4140 alloy steel for extreme shock loads \u2014 C45 fails in this application.<\/p>\n

✅ HRC 45-55 hardened teeth \u2014 resists rock\/mineral abrasion.<\/p>\n

✅ Split hub \/ QD for field replacement \u2014 minimises expensive downtime.<\/p>\n

✅ Full EN 10204 3.1 material traceability \u2014 meets audit requirements.<\/p>\n

Locations:<\/strong> Track drive, bucket chain, slewing mechanism, auxiliary conveyor. Function:<\/strong> Convert motor torque into precise material feed and processing motion.<\/p>\n

\"Sprockets<\/p>\n

Compatibility \/ Selection<\/h2>\n

OEM:<\/strong> Caterpillar*, Komatsu*, Volvo CE*, Hitachi*, Liebherr* systems. *Compatibility reference only.<\/p>\n

Select:<\/strong> ❶ Match chain pitch ❷ Shaft bore \u2192 hub type ❸ Tooth count for speed ratio ❹ Material grade for environment ❺ Surface treatment for corrosion protection.<\/p>\n

Install \/ Troubleshoot<\/h2>\n

Install:<\/strong> LOTO \u2192 release chain \u2192 remove old sprocket \u2192 mount new (TL = rapid change) \u2192 align \u2192 tension 2-3% \u2192 lubricate \u2192 test.<\/p>\n

Issues:<\/strong> Chain riding teeth = worn sprocket (replace both). Vibration = misalignment\/bore runout. Excessive noise = dry chain. Chain skipping = elongated chain + worn teeth (replace both).<\/p>\n

Case Studies<\/h2>\n
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Pilbara, WA:<\/strong> “Precision sprockets matched OEM specs. Running well.”<\/em> ★★★★★<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sydney, NSW:<\/strong> “Split hub saved hours during shutdown. Material certs provided.”<\/em> ★★★★★<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brisbane, QLD:<\/strong> “Consistent quality across multiple orders. Hardened teeth lasting well.”<\/em> ★★★★☆<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Adelaide, SA:<\/strong> “QD bushed on large shaft. Rapid installation, running true.”<\/em> ★★★★★<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Melbourne, VIC:<\/strong> “Professional documentation, competitive pricing, reliable supply.”<\/em> ★★★★★<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

FAQ<\/h2>\n
\nBest material for this application?<\/summary>\n
4140 alloy steel is the minimum for this application due to extreme shock\/fatigue loading.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nCompatible with OEM equipment?<\/summary>\n
Yes. Our ANSI\/ISO sprockets are dimensionally interchangeable with OEM components from Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo CE, Hitachi, Liebherr<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nSplit hub available?<\/summary>\n
Yes. Split hub in common sizes for field replacement without chain removal.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nMaterial cert included?<\/summary>\n
Yes. EN 10204 Type 3.1 with every order.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nMOQ?<\/summary>\n
One piece with full documentation.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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\"Chain\"<\/p>\n

Transmission Chains<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Bushing\"<\/p>\n

Bushings<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

✅ ISO 9001 ✅ ANSI\/ISO ✅ EN 10204 3.1<\/p>\n

Ever-Power Australia: 15+ years, 3,200+ SKUs, 4140 alloy, engineering support.<\/p>\n

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Request Quote<\/h3>\n

Contact Us<\/a> All Sprockets<\/a><\/div>\n

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