No.160-2 Double QD Sprocket for Heavy-Duty Chain Drives

No.160-2 Double Type QD Sprocket for Heavy-Duty Chain Drives

Meet our No.160-2 double type QD sprocket — the workhorse of heavy-duty power transmission. This quick detachable sprocket is built for serious industrial applications where reliability and ease of maintenance matter. With its dual-strand design and taper bushing mounting system, you get smooth power delivery, fast installation, and less downtime. Whether you're running conveyors, mining equipment, or agricultural machinery, this sprocket handles the load like a champ. Engineered to meet ANSI standards, it delivers consistent performance even in the most demanding environments, with a service life that typically exceeds 12,000 hours under normal operating conditions.

Specifications of QD Sprocket No.160-2 Double Type

Our No.160-2 QD sprocket is available in a range of tooth counts to suit your specific power transmission needs. Below are the key specifications for our most popular models:

Advantages of Our Quick Detachable Sprocket

What makes our quick detachable sprocket stand out from the competition? Here's the rundown:

• Fast Installation & Removal: The taper bushing system means you can mount or remove this sprocket in minutes — no heating, no pressing, and definitely no torch work. Just tighten the cap screws evenly, and you're good to go. Your maintenance team will thank you for saving them the headache.
• Less Downtime = More Productivity: When a sprocket needs replacing, every minute of downtime costs money — in some industries, it can be upwards of $500 per hour. With QD technology, you're back up and running in a fraction of the time it takes for traditional keyed sprockets. That's real savings you can take to the bank.
• Accurate Shaft Positioning: The split taper bushing design ensures precise concentricity and a tight, wobble-free grip on the shaft. This translates to smoother operation, reduced vibration, and less wear on your bearings and chain. We're talking about TIR (Total Indicator Runout) of less than 0.002″ — that's precision you can count on.
• Reliable Torque Transmission: Built to handle serious power, this ANSI 160-2 QD sprocket for roller chain delivers consistent torque transfer with minimal backlash, even under heavy loads. With a rated torque capacity of up to 180,000 in-lbs (depending on tooth count and bushing size), it's engineered to handle whatever you throw at it.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Cast iron or steel construction with induction-hardened teeth (HRC 45–50) means this sprocket laughs in the face of abrasive conditions and high shock loads. It's built to last, with a typical service life of 12,000+ hours under normal operating conditions — and even longer in clean environments.
• Trusted Quality: As a leading double type quick detachable sprocket manufacturer, we back every sprocket with rigorous quality control and ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing processes. Each sprocket is inspected for dimensional accuracy, tooth geometry, and material integrity before it leaves our facility.

Engineering Details & Material Options

We don't cut corners when it comes to materials and manufacturing. Our QD sprocket is available in two material grades to match your specific application requirements:

• Ductile Iron (Grade 65-45-12): Ideal for general industrial applications. Offers excellent wear resistance, good shock absorption, and cost-effectiveness. Suitable for most conveyor, packaging, and agricultural applications.
• Carbon Steel (AISI 1045 / C45E): Recommended for high-torque, high-shock, or abrasive environments like mining, quarrying, and heavy material handling. Steel sprockets offer superior strength and impact resistance, with a tensile strength of approximately 90,000 psi.
• Surface Treatments: We offer a range of protective finishes including black oxide, zinc plating, and electroless nickel coating for enhanced corrosion resistance in harsh environments.

💡 Pro Tip: For applications with frequent washdowns or exposure to chemicals, we recommend the electroless nickel coating option. It provides superior corrosion protection and maintains dimensional accuracy.

Applications of 160-2 Double QD Sprocket

This isn't a one-trick pony. The No.160-2 double quick detachable sprocket is versatile enough to handle a wide range of demanding applications across multiple industries:

• ✓ Conveyor Systems: Heavy-duty belt and roller conveyors in warehouses, distribution centers, airports, and bulk material handling facilities. Handles loads up to 50 tons per hour with ease.
• ✓ Agricultural Machinery: Combine harvesters, grain augers, forage blowers, and feed processing equipment that run 16+ hours a day in dusty, dirty conditions.
• ✓ Packaging Equipment: High-speed bottling lines (up to 600 bottles per minute), carton sealers, palletizers, and shrink-wrap machines requiring precise timing and synchronization.
• ✓ Material Handling Equipment: Elevators, hoists, cranes, and transfer stations that move heavy loads — we're talking 10,000+ lb capacities — day in and day out.
• ✓ Mining Equipment: Crushers, screening machines, stackers, and overland conveyors that handle abrasive materials like ore, coal, and aggregate.
• ✓ Industrial Automation Systems: Robotic cells, automotive assembly lines, and automated manufacturing where reliability and precision are non-negotiable.
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