Single sprocket with hub, pitch 5/8", 18 teeth

MR Piñón simple 5/8" Z18 is a sprockets and gears reference, within Power transmission. Request a quote for Piñón simple 5/8" Z18 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.

The simplex sprocket 5/8" Z18 is a sprocket supplied by MR Accesorios Industriales, designed to transmit motion in 5/8" pitch chains. Its integrated hub allows it to be mounted directly on the shaft with a key and screw, without the need for additional parts. It is used in moderate-speed drives where a defined transmission ratio and even wear are sought.

This item is a simplex sprocket with hub, 5/8" pitch, 18 teeth, machined in SAE 1045 steel. The designation Simplex sprocket 5/8" Z18 indicates that it is a single-row sprocket, with a central hub for direct mounting on a shaft. The 5/8" pitch corresponds to the chain that meshes with this sprocket, and the 18 teeth define the transmission ratio together with the driven sprocket. The hub allows it to be fastened with a key and set screw, simplifying mounting on transmission shafts.

It is used in chain drives of agricultural machinery, conveyors, elevators, mixers and power transmission equipment in general. It is common in applications where a speed reduction or multiplication is required with low maintenance and good wear resistance. It is also used as a drive sprocket in ANSI chain systems of 5/8" pitch, where proper alignment and lubrication extend the service life of the assembly.

To correctly select this sprocket, take into account the chain pitch (5/8"), the number of teeth (18) and the shaft diameter where it is mounted. Check that the hub has the appropriate bore diameter and keyway for your shaft. The alignment between sprocket and driven sprocket must be precise to avoid irregular wear. Periodic lubrication and correct chain tension are key for reliable operation.

If you need a sprocket with another number of teeth, another pitch or a different hub size, we can obtain it or find the equivalent. Send us the part number MR-PINON-SIMPLE-5-8-Z18 or the full designation on WhatsApp and we will quote you. We can also advise you on the most suitable transmission ratio for your equipment.

At MR Accesorios Industriales we supply this sprocket and we have more than 80 years of experience in power transmission. If you have doubts about compatibility with your chain or mounting on your shaft, write to us on WhatsApp with the details of your application and we will help you choose the best option.