The carriers that move cane and bagasse are driven by chains, and those chains are turned by toothed wheels. Sprockets are those wheels.
The sprocket teeth mesh with the chain links to pull the chain along, moving the material on the carrier.
This guide explains what sprockets do, where they fit, and how to keep them reliable.
What Sprockets Do
A sprocket is a toothed wheel whose teeth fit the links of a carrier chain.
As the sprocket turns, its teeth pull the chain along, moving the material carried on it.
So the sprocket is what turns the drive into the movement of cane, bagasse, or other material.
Where They Fit in the Plant
The cane and bagasse carriers, driven by chains, are where sprockets do their work.
Wherever a carrier chain must be driven, a sprocket meshes with it and pulls it along.
By driving the chains, the sprockets keep the carriers moving material.
Signs the Valve Needs Attention
A valve in trouble shows up in the flow and the seal.
- The valve passing when it should be shut
- The flow not controlled as it should be
- Leaks at the seat or the stem
- Wear on the seat from the liquid
- The valve hard to open or close
What Makes a Good Valve?
A valve is judged by a tight seal and reliable control.
Teeth That Fit the Chain
The sprocket teeth must fit the chain links well to drive it cleanly. Teeth that fit are what pull the chain along.
Hard Wearing Teeth
The teeth take wear from the chain, so they must be hard wearing. Hard teeth keep the sprocket driving for longer.
Keeping the Valve Working
Routine attention keeps the valve controlling your flow.
- Watch that the valve seals tight when shut
- Watch that it controls the flow well
- Check the seat and stem for leaks and wear
- Keep the valve free to open and close
Common Questions About Sprockets
Sprockets are toothed wheels that mesh with the carrier chains to drive them, so cane, bagasse, and other material is moved along the carriers.
The cane and bagasse carriers, driven by chains, are where sprockets do their work.
A valve that does not seal tight passes flow when it should be shut, which loses control of the process and wastes what it should hold back.
Watching that it seals tight and controls the flow, checking the seat and stem for leaks and wear, and keeping it free to move keep the valve working.
Control the Flow Reliably
A sprocketgives tight, reliable control of the flow where the plant needs it. A tight seal and reliable control are what make it dependable.
If your carrier chains need driving, sound sprockets pull them. Explore our valves and castings for the right one.
If your carrier chains need driving, sound sprockets pull them. See our valves and castings for the right fit.
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