Single sprocket with hub, pitch 1/2", 8 teeth

MR Piñón simple 1/2" Z8 is a reference of sprockets and gears, within Power transmission. Request a quote for Piñón simple 1/2" Z8 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with the quote and equivalents.

The simplex sprocket 1/2" Z8 is a chain drive sprocket with integrated hub and 8 teeth, distributed by MR in SAE 1045 steel. It is used to transmit motion between parallel shafts in industrial machines and equipment, where a specific transmission ratio and compact mounting are required. Its 1/2" pitch corresponds to chains of that pitch, and the hub allows it to be fixed to the shaft with a key or set screw. It is a part distributed by MR Accesorios Industriales.

This item is a simplex sprocket with hub, 1/2" pitch and 8 teeth (Z8). It is machined in SAE 1045 steel, a carbon steel with good strength and hardenability, suitable for power transmission. The designation "simplex" indicates a single row of teeth, and the hub is the central part that mounts on the shaft. The 1/2" pitch defines the compatible chain: only chains of that pitch mesh correctly. The 8 teeth give a short transmission ratio, typical of driving or output sprockets.

It is used in chain drives of agricultural machinery, conveyors, elevators, mixers and material handling equipment. It also appears in factory implements and drive mechanisms where space is limited and a sprocket with few teeth is needed. Thanks to its hub, it adapts to shafts with a keyway or to screw fixings, depending on the equipment design. It is a frequently replaced part in industrial maintenance.

To select it, verify that the chain pitch is 1/2" and that the number of teeth matches the desired ratio. Check the shaft diameter and the type of hub fixing: key, set screw or both. The alignment between sprocket and chain must be correct to avoid premature wear. If the sprocket works at high speeds or loads, consider balancing and lubrication. The hardness of SAE 1045 allows it to be hardened if the service requires it, but that is defined at the factory.

If you need an equivalent, send us the full code of the original sprocket, the number of teeth, the pitch and the shaft diameter. With that data we will indicate the alternative in the same series or custom manufacturing. We can also advise you on the compatible chain and fixing elements. The more precise the information, the faster we give you a useful answer.

To request a quote for this simplex sprocket 1/2" Z8 or ask about other sizes, send the code MR-PINON-SIMPLE-1-2-Z8 via WhatsApp to MR Accesorios Industriales. We will reply with the alternatives that best fit your equipment. If you are looking for a sprocket with a different number of teeth or a different pitch, we can also advise you.