{"id":2108,"date":"2026-04-08T07:06:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/application\/sprockets-for-grain-elevators\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T07:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:06:16","slug":"sprockets-for-grain-elevators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/zh\/application\/sprockets-for-grain-elevators\/","title":{"rendered":"Sprockets for Grain Elevators"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sprockets for Grain Elevators \u2014 Vertical Bulk Grain Transport Chain Drives<\/h2>\n

Grain elevator sprockets drive the bucket chain that lifts grain vertically from receiving pits to storage silos, processing facilities, and loading points. These sprockets must handle continuous abrasive grain dust, heavy bucket loads, and seasonal peak throughput without failure. We supply grain elevator sprockets in ANSI #60\u2013#100 and ISO 12B\u201320B with duplex configurations, 4140 alloy steel for heavy-duty elevators, zinc plating for corrosion protection, and split hub options for field maintenance.<\/p>\n

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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>\n19.05\u201331.75mm<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chain<\/td>\nANSI #60\u2013#100 \/ ISO 12B\u201320B<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teeth<\/td>\n15\u201330T<\/td>\n9\u201345T<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Material<\/td>\nC45 \/ 4140<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hardness<\/td>\nHRC 40\u201350<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surface<\/td>\nZinc plated<\/td>\nHDG, zinc-nickel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hub<\/td>\nB-Hub \/ Split<\/td>\nTL, QD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bore<\/td>\nH7, 25\u201370mm<\/td>\nQD to 90mm+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Strand<\/td>\nDuplex (standard)<\/td>\nSimplex, Triplex<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speed<\/td>\nUp to 600 RPM<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Throughput<\/td>\n50\u2013500 tonne\/hr<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevator Height<\/td>\n5\u201360m<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Temp<\/td>\n-5\u00b0C to +55\u00b0C<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dust<\/td>\nExtreme \u2014 ATEX zone consideration<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TIR<\/td>\n\u22640.03mm<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keyway<\/td>\nDIN 6885<\/td>\nImperial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PD (21T #80 duplex)<\/td>\n170.3mm<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OD (21T #80)<\/td>\n183.7mm<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Bore (21T #80)<\/td>\n45mm<\/td>\nQD extends<\/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

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

Where:<\/strong> Head shaft (top, drive), boot shaft (bottom, tension). Function:<\/strong> The head sprocket pulls duplex bucket chain vertically, lifting grain-filled buckets from the boot pit to the discharge point at the top.<\/p>\n

✅ Duplex standard \u2014 two-strand chain distributes load evenly across elevator height.<\/p>\n

✅ 4140 for high-throughput elevators \u2014 handles 500+ tonne\/hr peak harvest loads.<\/p>\n

✅ Split hub \u2014 field replacement without removing 40m of bucket chain. Critical during harvest.<\/p>\n

Compatibility \/ Selection \/ Install \/ Troubleshoot<\/h2>\n

OEM:<\/strong> AGI*, B\u00fchler*, GSI*, Allied Grain Systems* bucket elevators. *Compatibility reference only.<\/p>\n

Select:<\/strong> ❶ Chain pitch ❷ Shaft bore ❸ Teeth ❹ Duplex standard ❺ Split hub for 24\/7 sites ❻ Zinc for outdoor.<\/p>\n

Install:<\/strong> LOTO \u2192 support chain weight on backstop \u2192 remove tension \u2192 swap head sprocket (split hub = no chain removal) \u2192 align \u2192 tension \u2192 test empty then loaded.<\/p>\n

Issues:<\/strong> Chain slip at head = worn teeth (replace both). Vibration = misalignment. Bucket jam = check boot tension. Noise = dry chain (lubricate).<\/p>\n

Case Studies<\/h2>\n
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Moree, NSW \u2014 Grain Receival:<\/strong> “Split hub #80 duplex on our 40m elevator head. Replaced during harvest in 2 hours. Saved a day of downtime.”<\/em> ★★★★★<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dubbo, NSW \u2014 Silo Complex:<\/strong> “4140 sprockets on our high-capacity elevator. Running 300 tonne\/hr peak without issue.”<\/em> ★★★★★<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Toowoomba, QLD \u2014 Export Terminal:<\/strong> “QD bushed #100 duplex for our port elevator. 70mm bore, rapid install.”<\/em> ★★★★☆<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Geraldton, WA \u2014 CBH Site:<\/strong> “Zinc-plated sprockets surviving coastal salt air. Good corrosion protection.”<\/em> ★★★★★<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Port Adelaide, SA \u2014 Flour Mill:<\/strong> “Consistent quality across 3 years of orders. Material certs always included.”<\/em> ★★★★★<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

FAQ<\/h2>\n
\nWhy duplex for elevators?<\/summary>\n
Duplex distributes the vertical chain load across two strands, reducing stress per strand and providing redundancy. Standard for elevators above 10m.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nSplit hub vs standard for elevators?<\/summary>\n
Split hub allows head sprocket replacement without removing the entire bucket chain. Essential for tall elevators where chain removal costs days of downtime.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDust explosion risk?<\/summary>\n
Grain dust is combustible. Proper sprocket alignment and lubrication reduces friction-generated heat. Our precision sprockets minimise chain-on-sprocket friction.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nSegmental rim?<\/summary>\n
Yes. Bolt-on segmental rim available for the largest elevators where complete sprocket replacement is impractical.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nMOQ?<\/summary>\n
One piece with material cert.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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\"Elevator<\/p>\n

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

\"Tensioner\"<\/p>\n

Tensioners<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

✅ ISO 9001 ✅ ANSI\/ISO ✅ EN 10204 3.1 ✅ Split hub ✅ 4140 available<\/p>\n

Ever-Power: 15+ yrs, grain elevator specialist, split hub + segmental rim capability.<\/p>\n

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Sprockets for Grain Elevators \u2014 Vertical Bulk Grain Transport Chain Drives Grain elevator sprockets drive the bucket chain that lifts grain vertically from receiving pits to storage silos, processing facilities, and loading points. These sprockets must handle continuous abrasive grain dust, heavy bucket loads, and seasonal peak throughput without failure. We supply grain elevator sprockets […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3144],"tags":[3193,3190,3189,3191,3192],"class_list":["post-2108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-driven-sprocket","tag-agricultural-elevator-sprocket","tag-bucket-elevator-sprocket","tag-grain-elevator-sprocket","tag-grain-handling-sprocket","tag-silo-elevator-chain-sprocket"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2108"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivensprockets.top\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}