The rapier drive wheel, also called the sprocket wheel or rapier sprocket wheel, is a core part of the weft insertion mechanism on rapier looms. A matching pair sits on each side of the loom to guide the rapier tape through its orbit. As the tape moves from the wheel teeth into the guide rail, its motion changes from curved to linear.
Precision-engineered for compatibility with major loom brands worldwide, our drive wheels perform reliably under demanding weaving conditions. Material selection, machining accuracy, heat treatment and surface finish all affect service life, so we control these factors closely for consistent quality.
Every wheel is checked for radial run-out, concentricity and resistance value before dispatch, so performance stays consistent over time.
Key Highlights
Compatible Models: GTM, GTW, GTM-AS, GTX, GAMMA, OPTIMAX, R9500, VAMATEX, P1001, C401, P401, SM92, SM93, THEMA, THEMA SUPER EXCEL, HTV, HTVS, GTV, PTV, PTS
Materials: Carbon fiber composite and aluminium alloy construction
Quality Control: Strict checks on inner/outer diameter, tooth count and surface roughness
Customization: Tailored design and production available for specific client needs
Drive Wheel
Drive Wheel
| SINOTEX NO. | CODE NO. | PRODUCT NAME |
| SN02576-TM | 614917000 | F2001 SPROCKET WHEEL 433X85 |
| SN02577-TM | EPSO50 | AC/2S SPROCKET WHEEL 71T φ257Xφ65 |
| SN02578-TM | 2698540 | C201 SPROCKET WHEEL 71T φ255 Xφ65 |
| SN02579-TM | B88251oo | GTM-190 WHEEL 75T FOR BOTH HOLE 10 AND 6.5 |
| SN02580-TM | PAS52815 | TP300 SPROCKET WHEEL 70T φ257Xφ62 |
| SN02581-TM | PBZ48739 | TP600 70T φ248 Xφ72 |
| SN02582-TM | BDB204A | THEMA11E GFG SPROCKET WHEEL 96Tφ338Xφ35 |
| SN02583-WZ | 2398518 | C401 SPROCKET WHEEL |
| SN02584-WZ | 2398518 | C401 SPROCKET WHEEL 33T φ256 Xφ30 |
| SN02585-WZ | PNZ48522 | FAST SPRCKET WHEEL 107Tφ372.6Xφ72 |
| SN02586-WZ | PNZ48552 | G6300 SPROCKET WHEEL 107Tφ372.6Xφ72 |
| SN02587-WZ | BA211835 | GAMMA2002 SPROCKET WHEEL T97 φ395 Xφ50X6.5 |
| SN02588-WZ | BA202185/BA220358 | GAMMA98 SPROKET WHEEL 97Tφ395 Xφ50X6.5 |
| SN02589-WZ | BA213261 | GAMMA99 SPROCKET WHEEL 115T 468X50X6.5 |
| SN02590-WZ | BE216669 | GAMMAX SPROCKET WHEEL |
| SN02591-WZ | B85013 | GTM-190 CLOTH RESIN WHEEL 75T φ306 Xφ45X10 |
| SN02592-WZ | B88251o | GTM-190 SPROCKET WHEEL 75T φ306 Xφ45X10 PLANE |
| SN02593-WZ | B88251 | GTM-190 WHEEL PROTRUDING, PLANE 75T306X45X10 |
| SN02594-WZ | B54725/B85014 | GTM-220,240 SPROCKET WHEEL 93T 378.8X45X6.5 |
| SN02595-WZ | B85015 | GTM280 SPROCKET WHEEL 107T 435.4X45X10 |
| SN02596-WZ | B54723/B52788 | GTMAS-190 WHEEL T75φ306Xφ46X10 OR 6.5PROTRUDING |
| SN02597-WZ | B88372o | GTX-220 WHEEL CARBON FIRBE 379X45X6.5 OR10 |
| SN02598-WZ | B88372/B54724 | GTX-220 WHEEL PLAN/PROTRUDING T93φ379 Xφ45X10 |
| SN02599-WZ | 9060024 | K88 SPRCKET WHEEL |
| SN02600-WZ | 2558276 | LEONARDO SPROCKET WHEEL 136T 360X60X6.5 |
| SN02601-WZ | 621091 | MULLER II SPROCKET WHEEL Z=50 |
| SN02602-WZ | 2548096/MC2673096.1 | P1001 SPROCKET WHEEL 136T 361X60 THICK 3.6 OR 4.2 |
| SN02603-WZ | 2398556/2494042 | P401 SPROCKET WHEEL 33T 252X30 |
| SN02604-WZ | 2303104 | PANTER E4 SPROCKET WHEEL 102T 312.6X60 |
| SN02605-WZ | EDB013B | SM92 SPROCKET WHEEL 71Tφ250Xφ30 |
| SN02606-WZ | ADBF03A | SM93 SPROCKET WHEEL 71T φ253.1 Xφ30 |
| SN02607-WZ | 0436B | SPROCKET WHEEL |
| SN02608-WZ | BE71582-1 | SPROCKET WHEEL |
| SN02609-WZ | 2398519 | SPROCKET WHEEL |
| SN02610-WZ | 2698540 | SPROCKET WHEEL C201 3 HOLES |
| SN02611-WZ | BDB101D/BDB101B/BAB101D | THEMA11E SPROCKET WHEEL 96T 338X35 |
| SN02612-WZ | BDB203C/BDB203D | THEMA11SE SPROCKET WHEEL MFG 129T D=341.6 D=35 |
| SN02613-WZ | PBZ48739 | TP500,TP600 70T φ248 Xφ72 |
| SN02614-WZ | PBZ48641 | TP600 70T φ248Xφ72 |
| SN02615-WZ | 2301014 | VAMATEX SPROCKET WHEEL |
| SN02616-WZ | 2301015 | VAMATEX SPROCKET WHEEL |
| SN02617-WZ | 2532106 | VAMATEX SUPPORT |
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