{"id":1046,"date":"2026-07-17T06:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T06:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plastic-modular-belt.com\/?post_type=product&p=1046"},"modified":"2026-07-17T06:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T06:24:03","slug":"1050-1060-783-sprocket-drive-wheel","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/plastic-modular-belt.com\/el\/product\/1050-1060-783-sprocket-drive-wheel\/","title":{"rendered":"1050\/1060\/783 Sprocket-Drive Wheel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Plastic Modular Belt \u2014 UK Industrial Supply<\/p>\n

1050 \/ 1060 \/ 783 Sprocket Drive Wheel<\/h2>\n

Engineered for Precision Conveyor Systems \u2022 ISO-Grade Machined & Injection Moulded<\/p>\n

IN STOCK \u2022 CUSTOM BORE AVAILABLE<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"1060The 1060 Sprocket Drive Wheel \u2014 also referenced across the 1050 and 783 conveyor series \u2014 is a core power-transmission component purpose-built for plastic modular belt systems. Widely adopted across food processing lines, logistics sortation equipment, beverage filling operations, and general manufacturing conveyors throughout the UK and Europe, this sprocket delivers consistent tooth engagement, minimal belt wear, and long service life even under continuous-duty conditions. Whether you are upgrading an ageing conveyor or engineering a new line from scratch, the 1060-series drive sprocket provides the dimensional accuracy and material integrity that production managers rely on day in and day out.<\/p>\n

Available in 16T, 18T, and 19T tooth configurations with bore options of 25, 30, 35, and 40 mm, the 1060 sprocket is manufactured to tight tolerances using both CNC machining and injection moulding processes. The standard round-bore (RB) design suits the majority of shaft diameters found in UK conveyor OEM equipment, and non-standard configurations can be produced to your specification \u2014 simply contact our technical sales team for a rapid quotation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Response within 24 hours \u2022 Custom bore & tooth count available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How the Drive Sprocket Works<\/h2>\n

A sprocket drive wheel transmits rotational torque from a motor-driven shaft directly into linear motion of the modular plastic belt. The profiled teeth of the 1060-series sprocket engage positively with the hinge rods and transverse ribs moulded into each belt module, eliminating slippage and maintaining precise pitch alignment along the full belt width. Unlike friction-drive systems, positive-drive sprockets allow the conveyor to start and stop under load without belt creep \u2014 a critical advantage in accumulation zones and indexing conveyors found in UK food factories and logistics hubs.<\/p>\n

The pitch diameter (PD) governs the effective working radius at which torque is applied to the belt, while the outside diameter (OD) determines clearance requirements within the conveyor frame. Getting both dimensions right from the outset avoids costly rework and ensures the belt tracks centrally without lateral drift. Our engineering team can verify compatibility with your existing frame dimensions before any order is committed.<\/p>\n

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Positive Drive Engagement<\/p>\n

Tooth profile interlocks with belt hinge rods \u2014 no slip, no belt stretch over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Precise Pitch Diameter<\/p>\n

Machined to \u00b10.1 mm \u2014 ensures accurate belt speed and consistent product spacing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bore-to-Shaft Fit<\/p>\n

25\u201340 mm round bore options cover the majority of UK OEM conveyor shaft standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Low Running Noise<\/p>\n

Engineered tooth geometry reduces polygon effect \u2014 quieter operation in open-plan facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n

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All dimensions in millimetres. Round Bore (RB) standard. Non-standard tooth counts and keyway bores available on request.<\/p>\n

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Sprocket Type<\/th>\nNumber of Teeth<\/th>\nBore (RB) mm<\/th>\nOD \u2014 Out Side Diameter mm<\/th>\nPD \u2014 Pitch Diameter mm<\/th>\nStandard<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Round Bore \u2014 Standard Series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1060-16T-ZD<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n25 \/ 30 \/ 35 \/ 40<\/td>\n131.3<\/td>\n130.2<\/td>\nMachining \/ Injection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1060-18T-ZD<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n25 \/ 30 \/ 35 \/ 40<\/td>\n147.6<\/td>\n146.3<\/td>\nMachining \/ Injection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1060-19T-ZD<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n25 \/ 30 \/ 35 \/ 40<\/td>\n156.3<\/td>\n154.3<\/td>\nMachining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
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Material, Construction & Application Scenarios<\/h2>\n

The 1060 Sprocket Drive Wheel is produced in two manufacturing routes depending on application severity. CNC-machined versions are typically produced from engineering-grade acetal (POM-C) or glass-filled nylon (PA6-GF30), offering superior dimensional accuracy and suitability for higher-load, higher-speed conveyor drives common in UK distribution centres and automotive parts lines. Injection-moulded variants use food-grade polypropylene (PP) or HDPE, making them fully compliant with EU Food Contact Regulation EC 1935\/2004 and UK retained food safety legislation \u2014 ideal for open-food handling, poultry processing, bakery conveyors, and dairy packaging lines.<\/p>\n

The material choice also affects chemical resistance. POM-C sprockets withstand mild acids, alkalis, and cleaning agents \u2014 critical in CIP (clean-in-place) wash-down environments. PA6-GF30 units are the right choice where static loads are higher and operating temperatures approach 80\u00b0C, such as heated tunnel conveyors in snack food production. All materials are RoHS-compliant and cadmium-free, satisfying requirements frequently cited by UK procurement departments managing environmental compliance.<\/p>\n

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Food Processing<\/p>\n

Wash-down safe, food-grade PP\/HDPE. Common in UK poultry, bakery, and dairy lines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Logistics & Sortation<\/p>\n

High-cycle accumulation conveyors in UK e-commerce fulfilment centres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Beverage & Bottling<\/p>\n

Resistant to condensation, lubricants, and CIP cleaning chemicals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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General Manufacturing<\/p>\n

Automotive parts, electronics assembly, and packaging lines across UK Midlands & North.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pharmaceutical<\/p>\n

FDA-grade materials available \u2014 suitable for clean-room tablet and capsule filling conveyors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why UK Engineers Specify the 1060 Drive Sprocket<\/h2>\n
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Drop-in Compatibility<\/p>\n

Dimensionally interchangeable with equivalent Series 1050, 1060, and 783 sprockets from major belt suppliers \u2014 no frame modification required when replacing worn components.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Extended Service Life<\/p>\n

Self-lubricating material properties and optimised tooth geometry reduce wear on both the sprocket and belt hinge rods, extending maintenance intervals and reducing parts consumption on busy production lines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Corrosion-Free Construction<\/p>\n

All-plastic construction eliminates the risk of ferrous contamination \u2014 a mandatory requirement under BRC Global Standard for Food Safety and SALSA certification programmes common among UK food manufacturers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tight Dimensional Tolerance<\/p>\n

Machined variants held to \u00b10.1 mm on bore and pitch diameter \u2014 eliminating the vibration and noise that results from loose-fit sprockets, particularly noticeable at line speeds above 30 m\/min.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Competitive UK Pricing<\/p>\n

Factory-direct supply with no intermediary markups. Tiered pricing is available for MRO stocking contracts, giving UK maintenance departments genuine cost savings versus spot-buying from local distributors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Fast Despatch to UK<\/p>\n

Standard bore sizes are held in warehouse stock and can be despatched within 3\u20135 working days. Custom machined bores and keyway variants typically ship within 10\u201315 working days from order confirmation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Success Case<\/h2>\n

Real-world results from customers who rely on the 1060-series sprocket.<\/p>\n

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Hartley’s Bakery, a mid-size bread and pastry manufacturer based in West Yorkshire, was experiencing frequent unplanned stoppages on their 42-metre cooling tunnel conveyor. The original steel-sprocket drive system was leaving oxide marks on product packaging and required lubrication every 200 operating hours, triggering food safety concerns under their BRC audit programme.<\/p>\n

After a technical review, their maintenance manager contacted our team and specified a complete re-sprocket of four drive shafts using the 1060-18T-ZD food-grade PP variant with 35 mm bore. Installation took a single eight-hour weekend shift. Within the first three months of operation, the bakery reported zero unplanned stoppages attributable to the conveyor drive system, and the lubrication requirement was eliminated entirely \u2014 a saving of approximately 14 hours of maintenance labour per quarter.<\/p>\n

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“We replaced our metal sprockets with the 1060 series across two lines. The difference in noise level alone made the shop floor team happy \u2014 quieter, smoother, and we have not had a tooth failure in over a year.”<\/p>\n

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“Ordering custom 30 mm bore sprockets for our non-standard shafts was straightforward \u2014 the team sent drawings for approval within two days and delivered on schedule. Pricing was very competitive against what our local distributor was quoting.”<\/p>\n

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“We run a high-speed sortation conveyor 24\/7 in our fulfilment warehouse near Milton Keynes. The 1060-16T sprockets have handled the pace and load without any sign of wear after 18 months. We will be stocking spares permanently.”<\/p>\n

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Manufacturing & Custom Engineering Capability<\/h2>\n

Our manufacturing facility operates a dedicated CNC machining centre and high-capacity injection moulding lines, giving us the flexibility to produce both standard catalogue items and fully bespoke sprocket configurations within a single supply chain. This means UK customers dealing with legacy conveyor systems \u2014 where original drawings may be lost or the original OEM no longer exists \u2014 can supply us with a worn-out sample or a dimensional sketch, and our engineering team will reverse-engineer and reproduce the part to drawing.<\/p>\n

Custom services available include: keyway boring (single or double key), set-screw tapping, non-standard tooth profiles, custom OD\/PD combinations, coloured materials for hygiene zone identification, detectable blue PP for X-ray and metal detection lines, and laser-etched part numbering for MRO traceability. Minimum order quantities for custom machined parts start from a single piece, while injection-moulded custom tooling requires an NRE assessment \u2014 contact us for a no-obligation discussion.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd27 Custom Sprocket Options at a Glance<\/h3>\n
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Customisation<\/th>\nDetail<\/th>\nLead Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Bore diameter<\/td>\nAny size 10\u201380 mm machined to \u00b10.05 mm<\/td>\n5\u201310 working days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keyway<\/td>\nDIN 6885 standard or to customer drawing<\/td>\n7\u201312 working days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tooth count<\/td>\nNon-standard T counts by engineering review<\/td>\n10\u201320 working days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Colour \/ marking<\/td>\nHygiene zone colours, laser part marking<\/td>\nConfirm on enquiry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Send us your shaft diameter, tooth count, and application \u2014 we will respond within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Related Components You May Need<\/h2>\n

A complete conveyor drive solution pairs the 1060 Sprocket Drive Wheel with idler and tail-end sprockets that guide and tension the belt return path. Mismatched tooth profiles between drive and idler sprockets are a common cause of belt tracking problems and premature wear. We supply a fully matched range:<\/p>\n

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1775 Sprocket Drive Wheel<\/a><\/p>\n

Wider pitch drive sprocket for heavy-load conveyor applications. Ideal where higher torque transmission is required across a broader belt width, such as pallet transfer and bulk material handling conveyors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1775 Sprocket Idler Wheel<\/a><\/p>\n

Matched idler sprocket for the 1775 series, providing correct belt return tension and side-load management without driving torque. Prevents lateral drift on long conveyor runs and maintains consistent belt sag on the return strand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pricing for the 1060-series sprocket varies by tooth count, bore size, material, and order quantity. Standard injection-moulded variants are priced competitively for MRO purchasing, while CNC-machined and custom-bore versions carry a small additional machining charge. To receive an accurate price for UK delivery, email sales@plastic-modular-belt.com<\/a> with your sprocket type, bore diameter, and quantity. We typically respond with a formal quotation within one working day.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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The correct tooth count depends on your required belt speed and the motor\/gearbox output shaft speed. The 16T is typically used on slower, higher-torque drives; the 18T is the most commonly specified all-round option for medium-speed food lines; and the 19T suits higher-speed conveyors where belt speed exceeds 25 m\/min. If you can share your line speed and shaft RPM, our engineers will recommend the right specification at no charge.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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We supply the 1060-series sprocket drive wheel directly to UK customers from our manufacturing facility, with standard bore sizes typically despatched within 3\u20135 working days. We ship via tracked international courier with customs documentation handled at our end. Customers in the UK have received orders into England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Contact us at sales@plastic-modular-belt.com<\/a> to confirm stock availability and shipping cost to your postcode.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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Compatibility is determined by two things: the belt series (1050, 1060, or 783) and the hinge rod pitch of your existing belt modules. The 1060 sprocket range is designed specifically for the 1-inch pitch (25.4 mm) modular belt family. If your belt modules are marked 1050, 1060, or 783, the sprocket will engage correctly. If you are unsure, measure the centre-to-centre distance between two adjacent hinge rods \u2014 a 25.4 mm measurement confirms compatibility. Send a photo or the belt’s part number and we will confirm suitability before you order.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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As a general rule, inspect sprocket teeth every 3\u20136 months under normal duty, and every 6\u20138 weeks on high-cycle or heavily loaded conveyors. Signs that replacement is due include: visible tooth flank wear exceeding 1.5 mm, audible clicking or belt slipping, increased motor current draw at constant load, or belt tracking drift that cannot be corrected by tension adjustment. Proactive replacement \u2014 before catastrophic tooth failure \u2014 avoids the downstream cost of belt damage and unplanned production stops.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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Injection-moulded variants are generally 30\u201350% less expensive per unit at standard bore sizes, making them the preferred choice for high-volume MRO stocking contracts. CNC-machined versions command a premium because each sprocket is individually produced to tighter tolerances, and because machining is the only viable route for non-standard bore sizes and keyway features. For most food industry applications at standard belt speeds, the injection-moulded option delivers excellent value. Contact us for a side-by-side cost comparison for your specific application.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to Order or Need Technical Advice?<\/h2>\n

Our engineering sales team are available to help UK buyers specify the correct sprocket, confirm compatibility, and provide a formal quotation with delivery timescale.<\/p>\n

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