August 11, 2026
140 Chain A Plate Sprocket Size Chart
140 Chain A Plate Sprocket – Size Chart When equipment is running #140 roller chain, the sprocket is built for serious power transmission. These are large, heavy-duty sprockets used in…
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August 11, 2026
120 Chain A Plate Sprocket Size Chart
When you get into #120 roller chain, you are no longer dealing with light-duty drive parts. These sprockets are built for larger equipment, heavier loads, and applications where chain alignment…
August 11, 2026
100 Chain A Plate Sprocket Size Chart
When a drive system is running #100 roller chain, the sprocket is doing serious work. These are not small, light-duty parts. A 100 Chain A Plate Sprocket is used in…
August 10, 2026
50 Chain A Plate Sprocket Size Chart
Sometimes the smallest part of a drive system is the one that decides whether everything keeps moving. A 50 Chain A Plate Sprocket is a simple, flat sprocket, but it…
August 6, 2026
40 Chain A Plate Sprocket Size Chart
40 Chain A Plate Sprockets are flat, hubless sprockets designed for use with #40 roller chain. A Type A plate sprocket does not have a hub, making it a compact…
August 5, 2026
How to Measure Double Strand Roller Chain
With the multitude of applications for industrial roller chain, it is no surprise that chain is available in many types, styles, and sizes. At MDS of Michigan, we offer single…
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…
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 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…
