July 17, 2026
25 Chain A Plate Sprocket – Size Chart
25 Chain A Plate Sprockets are flat, hubless sprockets designed for use with #25 roller chain. A Type A plate sprocket does not have a hub, making it a compact…
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July 16, 2026
35 Chain A Plate Sprocket – Size Chart
35 Chain A Plate Sprockets are flat, hubless sprockets designed for use with #35 roller chain. A Type A plate sprocket does not have a hub, making it a compact…
July 16, 2026
80 Chain A Plate Sprocket – Size Chart
80 Chain A Plate Sprockets are flat, hubless sprockets designed for use with #80 roller chain. A Type A plate sprocket does not have a hub, making it a simple…
July 14, 2026
What is an XL Timing Belt?
XL timing belts, also known as extra light timing belts, are synchronous drive belts designed for accurate, slip-free power transmission in lighter-duty applications. They use a 0.200 inch pitch and…
July 6, 2026
Timing Pulley Bar Stock – Size Chart
Bar stock is used to machine custom timing pulleys for prototype builds, replacement pulleys, OEM equipment, automation systems, conveyors, packaging machines, and other synchronous belt drive applications. Instead of starting…
June 30, 2026
What is a Finish Bore Sprocket Hub?
A maintenance technician is standing next to a down conveyor with a worn sprocket in his hand. The chain size is right. The tooth count is right. The bore looks…
June 26, 2026
PEER Single Strand Roller Chain Now Available Online
MDS of Michigan now sells PEER Chain single strand ANSI standard roller chain online. PEER Chain has been a trusted name in industrial chain since 1969, and their roller chain…
June 19, 2026
What Does the “MDS” in “MDS of Michigan” Stand For?
About once a week, someone asks us a simple question: What does MDS of Michigan stand for? It usually comes up during a phone call, at the sales counter, or…
June 17, 2026
Spur Gear Rack Size Chart
Use this simple spur gear rack size chart to compare common rack part numbers by diametral pitch, length, number of teeth, and pressure angle. Important: When replacing a spur gear…
June 16, 2026
Custom Spur Gear Racks in Michigan
When a machine needs straight-line motion, a spur gear rack is often one of the simplest and most reliable ways to get it done. Spur gear racks work with a…
