Description
Plastic Modular Belt — UK Industrial Supply
1050 / 1060 / 783 Sprocket Drive Wheel
Engineered for Precision Conveyor Systems • ISO-Grade Machined & Injection Moulded
IN STOCK • CUSTOM BORE AVAILABLE
The 1060 Sprocket Drive Wheel — also referenced across the 1050 and 783 conveyor series — 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.
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 — simply contact our technical sales team for a rapid quotation.
Response within 24 hours • Custom bore & tooth count available
How the Drive Sprocket Works
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 — a critical advantage in accumulation zones and indexing conveyors found in UK food factories and logistics hubs.
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.
Positive Drive Engagement
Tooth profile interlocks with belt hinge rods — no slip, no belt stretch over time.
Precise Pitch Diameter
Machined to ±0.1 mm — ensures accurate belt speed and consistent product spacing.
Bore-to-Shaft Fit
25–40 mm round bore options cover the majority of UK OEM conveyor shaft standards.
Low Running Noise
Engineered tooth geometry reduces polygon effect — quieter operation in open-plan facilities.
Technical Specifications
All dimensions in millimetres. Round Bore (RB) standard. Non-standard tooth counts and keyway bores available on request.
Material, Construction & Application Scenarios
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 — ideal for open-food handling, poultry processing, bakery conveyors, and dairy packaging lines.
The material choice also affects chemical resistance. POM-C sprockets withstand mild acids, alkalis, and cleaning agents — 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°C, 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.
Food Processing
Wash-down safe, food-grade PP/HDPE. Common in UK poultry, bakery, and dairy lines.
Logistics & Sortation
High-cycle accumulation conveyors in UK e-commerce fulfilment centres.
Beverage & Bottling
Resistant to condensation, lubricants, and CIP cleaning chemicals.
General Manufacturing
Automotive parts, electronics assembly, and packaging lines across UK Midlands & North.
Pharmaceutical
FDA-grade materials available — suitable for clean-room tablet and capsule filling conveyors.
Why UK Engineers Specify the 1060 Drive Sprocket
Drop-in Compatibility
Dimensionally interchangeable with equivalent Series 1050, 1060, and 783 sprockets from major belt suppliers — no frame modification required when replacing worn components.
Extended Service Life
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.
Corrosion-Free Construction
All-plastic construction eliminates the risk of ferrous contamination — a mandatory requirement under BRC Global Standard for Food Safety and SALSA certification programmes common among UK food manufacturers.
Tight Dimensional Tolerance
Machined variants held to ±0.1 mm on bore and pitch diameter — eliminating the vibration and noise that results from loose-fit sprockets, particularly noticeable at line speeds above 30 m/min.
Competitive UK Pricing
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.
Fast Despatch to UK
Standard bore sizes are held in warehouse stock and can be despatched within 3–5 working days. Custom machined bores and keyway variants typically ship within 10–15 working days from order confirmation.
Customer Success Case
Real-world results from customers who rely on the 1060-series sprocket.
Yorkshire, UK • Food Processing
Hartley’s Bakery — Continuous Cooling Conveyor Upgrade
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.
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 — a saving of approximately 14 hours of maintenance labour per quarter.
“We replaced our metal sprockets with the 1060 series across two lines. The difference in noise level alone made the shop floor team happy — quieter, smoother, and we have not had a tooth failure in over a year.”
James Whitfield
Engineering Manager, Beverage Filling Plant — Nottinghamshire, UK
“Ordering custom 30 mm bore sprockets for our non-standard shafts was straightforward — the team sent drawings for approval within two days and delivered on schedule. Pricing was very competitive against what our local distributor was quoting.”
Sarah Coughlan
Procurement Specialist, Pharmaceutical Packaging — County Durham, UK
“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.”
David Okafor
Operations Director, E-commerce Fulfilment — Milton Keynes, UK
Manufacturing & Custom Engineering Capability
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 — where original drawings may be lost or the original OEM no longer exists — 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.
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 — contact us for a no-obligation discussion.
🔧 Custom Sprocket Options at a Glance
| Customisation | Detail | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bore diameter | Any size 10–80 mm machined to ±0.05 mm | 5–10 working days |
| Keyway | DIN 6885 standard or to customer drawing | 7–12 working days |
| Tooth count | Non-standard T counts by engineering review | 10–20 working days |
| Material | POM-C, PA6-GF30, PP-FG, HDPE, detectable blue | Confirm on enquiry |
| Colour / marking | Hygiene zone colours, laser part marking | Confirm on enquiry |
📧 Get a Quote for Custom Sprockets
Send us your shaft diameter, tooth count, and application — we will respond within 24 hours.
Related Components You May Need
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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Order or Need Technical Advice?
Our engineering sales team are available to help UK buyers specify the correct sprocket, confirm compatibility, and provide a formal quotation with delivery timescale.
[email protected] • Response within 24 hours • Custom configurations welcome
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