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Gypsy Unit

Assembly

Pocketed chain wheel that grips each chain link, plus the stripper and pressure arm that keep the chain seated and feed it below deck. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Gypsy Unit parts and their functions

5 top-level parts · 5 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Gypsy Unit parts diagram: 1 gypsy wheel (chain wheel), 2 chain stripper, 3 chain pressure arm, 4 coil spring, 5 gypsy drive key. 5 parts in 5 top-level items.
Gypsy Unit parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Gypsy Wheel (Chain Wheel) 1× Sized to chain calibration
2 Chain Stripper 1× Fixed finger that peels the chain out of the gypsy pockets and directs it down the chain pipe.
3 Chain Pressure Arm 1× Spring-loaded arm that presses the chain into the gypsy pockets to prevent jumping under load.
4 Coil Spring 1× Pressure-arm preload
5 Gypsy Drive Key 1× Hardened key that transmits torque from the mainshaft to the gypsy when the clutch is engaged.

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Bill of materials for Gypsy Unit

5 top-level lines · 5 rows shown · 5 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Gypsy Wheel (Chain Wheel) anchor-windlass-gypsy-wheel 1× 1 · part
2 Chain Stripper anchor-windlass-chain-stripper 1× 1 · part
3 Chain Pressure Arm anchor-windlass-pressure-arm 1× 1 · part
4 Coil Spring coil-spring 1× 1 · part
5 Gypsy Drive Key anchor-windlass-gypsy-key 1× 1 · part

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Where the gypsy unit is used

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Used in 1 assembly

Sourcing: possible vendors

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VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
flex.com ↗ Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
dixoninfo.com ↗ Noida, IN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
bydelectronic.com ↗ Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp
venture.com.sg ↗
Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks