USA Roller Chain Explains Why Some Engineers Choose an Odd Tooth Count

CLERMONT, Fla., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Two sprockets that look nearly identical, same size, same pitch, same material, can wear at noticeably different rates. The difference often has nothing to do with the chain or the load it carries. It comes down to something as simple as whether the sprocket has an odd or even number of teeth.