BuildYourCNC - #40 Idler Sprocket

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#40 Idler Sprocket

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#40 Idler Sprocket (No bolt/nut)

$17.95

Includes free technical support.

#40 Idler Sprocket with bolt and nut

$19.95

Includes free technical support.

Introduction:

You can use this mechanism to either help position the roller chain to assist the drive sprocket, or be used as a free wheel for one end of a loop of roller chain.

Description:

This sprocket has a 5/8" inside diameter and 17 teeth and can be sold with the 5/8" bolt and nut if desired.

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Instructions

Basic information on sprockets and roller chain. This video explains the uses of drive sprockets and idler sprocket and goes into some details of the geometry of the sprockets, how they work and various configuration that can be used with sprockets and roller chain. Information on calculating the steps per inch is also explained.