sprocket wheel


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sprocket wheel

n.
A wheel rimmed with toothlike projections, used to engage the links of a chain in a pulley or drive system.
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Noun1.sprocket wheel - thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chainsprocket wheel - thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain
sprocket
bicycle, bike, cycle, wheel - a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
wheel - a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
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Item NSN/PN Qty in kit Sprocket wheel 3020-01-496-4445 4 Mounting plate 5340-01-497-7433 4 Rubber sprocket cushion 2520-00-679-9657 4 Mounting bracket 5340-01-497-5173 4 Flat washer, 2-in dia 5310-01-497-2285 4 Flat washer, 1-in dia 5310-00-809-5998 8 * Screw, 1.25-in long 5305-00-071-2067 4 * Screw, 1.5-in long 5305-00-071-2069 4 * Bolt, 1.25-in long 5306-01-132-3363 20 Bolt, 3-in long 5305-01-496-6745 40 Track pin alignment gauge 5220-01-504-2610 2 Track wear gauge 5220-01-496-3692 1 End connector puller 5120-01-496-3689 1 Wrench 55719-IM-362 1 Wrench handle 45225-H-377 1 Handle extension 55719-36A 1 * NSN brings 100 each.
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