Two couplings can serve a line-shaft conveyor, but they are not interchangeable. The first is a face flange mounted shaft collar with a 1-inch bore; the second is a two-piece Delrin chain coupler for 4016 sprockets. Before you put either one on the shaft, consider how the coupling attaches, what it connects to, and how the installation will go on your floor.
Quick verdict
Choose the Summit Collars face flange shaft collar when you need a lightweight hub-mount coupling for a 1-inch shaft at $38.65. Choose the Delrin sprocket coupler when you are connecting 4016 sprockets on a line shaft conveyor and want a clean setup for $69.71. The $31.06 price gap reflects very different jobs: one is a direct shaft collar, the other is a sprocket-to-sprocket chain coupling.
At a glance
| Factor | Summit Collars Face Flange Shaft Collar | Delrin Sprocket Coupling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 38.65 | USD 69.71 |
| Bore/connection | 1-inch inside diameter | Fits 4016 sprockets |
| Material | Aluminum black anodize | Delrin plastic |
| Design | Hub mount shaft collar with tapped and unthreaded holes | Chain coupler with lock pins |
| Origin | China | United States |
Where each product wins
- Summit Collars face flange shaft collar wins on price and direct shaft mounting. The 1-inch bore and hub-mount design work when you need a collar on the shaft, and the three tapped plus three unthreaded holes add mounting flexibility.
- Delrin sprocket coupling wins on conveyor compatibility and installation ease. It is universal for two 4016 sprockets, which are the most commonly sized sprockets used, and it comes as a pair with lock pins.
Face Flange Mounted Shaft Collar Couplings
This Summit Collars face flange mounted shaft collar has a 1-inch inside diameter and is machined from aluminum black anodize. The three tapped counterbored holes and three unthreaded holes give you several mounting options, and the aluminum build keeps the weight low while providing good corrosion resistance. At $38.65, it is the lower-priced choice for a simple shaft-collar coupling. The drawback is that this version is aluminum rather than steel, so it does not offer the same strength as a steel collar. It also does not work as a sprocket chain coupler, so it is not the part you want for joining conveyor sprockets.
Delrin Coupler Plastic Sprocket Coupling
This Delrin coupler is a two-piece set with lock pins, designed for line shaft conveyors that use 4016 sprockets. It is universal for any brand of conveyor coupling with that common sprocket size. The Delrin plastic body is clean and easy to install, avoiding the grease and loose small parts of steel chain couplers. The $69.71 price is the higher outlay, and the fit is specific to 4016 sprockets rather than a general-purpose shaft collar. If you are not working with 4016 sprockets, this coupler is not the right match. It earns its place when the job is a line shaft conveyor sprocket connection.
Final choice by use case
Pick the Summit Collars face flange shaft collar if your project centers on a 1-inch shaft and you need a lower-priced, mount-friendly coupling. Pick the Delrin coupler if you are building or servicing a line shaft conveyor with 4016 sprockets and want a clean, easy-to-pin sprocket connection.
