Nylon Metric Gears
Description
Nylon metric gears are mechanical components used to transmit rotary motion between shafts. They are designed with precise dimensions to ensure compatibility with metric systems, allowing for widespread interchangeability in various mechanical assemblies. These gears are typically made from nylon, a type of thermoplastic known for its strength and durability.
Working Principle
Nylon metric gears operate by meshing with other gears to transmit motion and force. The teeth of the gears interlock, allowing one gear to drive another, thereby transferring rotational motion. This process can modify the speed and direction of rotation, depending on the gear configuration. Nylon gears are particularly useful due to their ability to operate quietly and efficiently, with reduced vibration and noise compared to metal gears. Their lightweight nature also contributes to lower inertia, making them suitable for applications requiring quick acceleration and deceleration.
Applications
Nylon metric gears are used in a variety of applications, including:
- Consumer Electronics: They are often found in printers and copiers, where quiet operation is essential.
- Automotive Industry: Used in non-critical components such as window regulators and seat adjusters.
- Medical Devices: Employed in equipment like infusion pumps, where precision and reliability are crucial.
- Industrial Machinery: Utilized in conveyor systems and packaging machines for their durability and low maintenance requirements.
Advantages over other Manufacturing - Cleaning and Surface Preparation
Nylon gears offer several advantages over metal gears, particularly in terms of manufacturing and maintenance. They do not require lubrication, which simplifies cleaning and reduces the risk of contamination in sensitive environments like food processing or medical applications. Additionally, nylon's resistance to corrosion and chemicals makes it suitable for use in harsh environments without the need for special coatings or treatments.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, nylon metric gears have some limitations. They are susceptible to moisture absorption, which can lead to dimensional changes and affect performance. This characteristic necessitates careful consideration of environmental conditions during design and application. Nylon gears also have lower load-bearing capacity compared to metal gears, which may limit their use in high-torque applications.
Considerations
When selecting nylon metric gears, several factors should be considered:
- Initial Costs: Nylon gears are generally less expensive to produce than metal gears, offering cost savings in initial manufacturing.
- Operating Expense: The lack of lubrication requirements reduces ongoing maintenance costs.
- Durability: While durable, nylon gears may wear faster than metal gears under high-load conditions, necessitating more frequent replacements.
- Accuracy: Nylon gears provide good accuracy for most applications, but precision may be affected by environmental factors like humidity.
- Replacement and Maintenance Costs: Although nylon gears are cost-effective, their susceptibility to wear and environmental factors may lead to higher replacement rates in demanding applications.
from KHK USA, Inc.
MC nylon products are light and can be used without lubricant. Please note that all J-Series, E-Series, F-Series, H-Series, HJ-Series & S-Series products are made-to-order, noncancellable, and non-returnable. [See More]
- Material: Nylon; MC901 Nylon
- Number of Teeth: 20
- Gear Type: Other; Bevel Gears
- Pressure Angle: 20°; 20 º
from Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI
Our plastic spur gears are available in a variety of materials, including: Acetal, Brass Insert. Acetal, Stainless Steel Hub. Acetal Rim, Aluminum Core. Bakelite. Nylon. With a variety of fastening styles, including: Fairloc ®. Hubless. Pin-Type Hub. You May Also Need: Shafts. Bearings. [See More]
- Material: Nylon; Nylon / No Insert
- Number of Teeth: 100
- Gear Type: Spur; Rack
- Pressure Angle: 20°
from KHK USA, Inc.
Light weight and strong MC Nylon worm wheels. Suitable for use in food machinery, and can be used without lubricant. Please note that all J-Series, E-Series, F-Series, H-Series, HJ-Series & S-Series products are made-to-order, noncancellable, and non-returnable. [See More]
- Material: Nylon; MC901 Nylon
- Number of Teeth: 20
- Gear Type: Other; Worm Gears
- Pressure Angle: 20°; 20 º
from Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI
Standard straight-tooth miter gears are a type of bevel gear set that has a 1:1 ratio, identical dimensions, and the same number of teeth, allowing them to mate with one another and transmit rotational motion at a 90 ° angle. Although the number of teeth in a spiral miter gear set is the same,... [See More]
- Material: Nylon; Commercial / Nylon
- Number of Teeth: 20
- Gear Type: Rack
- Pressure Angle: 20°
from KHK USA, Inc.
MC nylon products are light and can be used without lubricant. Please note that all J-Series, E-Series, F-Series, H-Series, HJ-Series & S-Series products are made-to-order, noncancellable, and non-returnable. [See More]
- Material: Nylon; MC901 Nylon
- Number of Teeth: 20
- Gear Type: Other; Miter Gears
- Pressure Angle: 20°; 20 º
from Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI
Bevel gears are conically shaped gears produced as straight, spiral, and zerol bevel gears. The gears are commonly mounted on shafts that are perpendicular to each other. They are used to transfer mechanical energy between intersecting shafts. The shaft angle can be any angle, but bevel gears are... [See More]
- Material: Nylon; Pinion (Nylon)
- Pressure Angle: 20°
- Gear Type: Rack
- Tooth Form: Straight
from KHK USA, Inc.
Light-weight products made of MC Nylon can be used without lubrication. Please note that all J-Series, E-Series, F-Series, H-Series, HJ-Series & S-Series products are made-to-order, noncancellable, and non-returnable. [See More]
- Material: Nylon; MC901 Nylon
- Number of Teeth: 13
- Gear Type: Other; Screw Gears
- Pressure Angle: 20°; 20 º
from KHK USA, Inc.
Possible to operate without lubrication. Suitable for food processing machines. Finished products for J Series are also available. Please note that all J-Series, E-Series, F-Series, H-Series, HJ-Series & S-Series products are made-to-order, noncancellable, and non-returnable. [See More]
- Material: Nylon; MC901 Nylon
- Number of Teeth: 100
- Gear Type: Spur; Other; Spur Gears
- Pressure Angle: 20°; 20 º
from KHK USA, Inc.
Possible to operate without lubrication. Suitable for food processing machines. Finished products for J Series are also available. Please note that all J-Series, E-Series, F-Series, H-Series, HJ-Series & S-Series products are made-to-order, noncancellable, and non-returnable. [See More]
- Material: Nylon; MC901 Nylon
- Number of Teeth: 100
- Gear Type: Spur; Other; Spur Gears
- Pressure Angle: 20°; 20 º
from Shenzhen Besta Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.
Besta offers extensive manufacturing capabilities for helical gears in diverse sizes, types, base materials, and shaft types. We can produce large-scale helical gears, measuring up to 1200mm in diameter. Diametrical pitch can run to 1.25, with up to a 20 module. The minimum diametrical pitch of... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Cast Iron; Steel; Stainless; Acetal; Delrin; Nylon; Polycarbonate
- Module: 0.5 - 25
- Gear Type: Spur; Helical
- OD: 1600
from QTC METRIC GEARS
Module 1.5, 10 Tooth Left Handed Nylon Screw Gear [See More]
- Material: Nylon
- PD: 21.2
- Number of Teeth: 10
- Face Width: 15
from Shenzhen Besta Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.
With extensive experience in the gear manufacturing industry, Besta is pleased to introduce our line of bevel and spiral bevel gears, working with materials including aluminum, ductile iron, and stainless steel. In addition, we can work with non-metals like nylon, plastic, and phenolic, Our size... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Cast Iron; Steel; Stainless; Acetal; Delrin; Nylon; Polycarbonate
- Pressure Angle: 20°; 15°, 21.5° & 22.5°
- Gear Type: Miter / Bevel Gear Set; Hypoid
- Tooth Form: Straight; Spiral
from QTC METRIC GEARS
Module 1, 100 Tooth Nylon Steel Core Spur Gear with Plain Bore [See More]
- Material: Nylon
- Number of Teeth: 100
- Gear Type: Spur
- Pressure Angle: 20°
from Shenzhen Besta Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.
Besta full line of gear manufacturing services includes internal gears, in addition to our selection of conventional, external gears. Internal gears, with teeth located on the inside as opposed to the outside of the gear, are used in all industries, such as electronics and chemical applications. We... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Cast Iron; Steel; Stainless; Acetal; Delrin; Nylon; Polycarbonate
- Number of Teeth: 50 to 200
- Gear Type: Internal
- Pressure Angle: 14.5°; 20°; 22.5°
from QTC METRIC GEARS
Module 1.5, 1000mm Nylon Rack with Finished Ends [See More]
- Material: Nylon
- Pressure Angle: 20°
- Gear Type: Rack
- Face Width: 15
from Shenzhen Besta Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.
With extensive experience in the gear manufacturing industry, Besta is pleased to introduce our line of bevel and spiral bevel gears, working with materials including aluminum, ductile iron, and stainless steel. In addition, we can work with non-metals like nylon, plastic, and phenolic, Our size... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Cast Iron; Steel; Stainless; Acetal; Delrin; Nylon; Polycarbonate
- Pressure Angle: 20°; 15°, 21.5° & 22.5°
- Gear Type: Miter / Bevel Gear Set
- Tooth Form: Straight; Spiral
from Shenzhen Besta Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.
Serving clients in a diverse range of industries, Besta is pleased to manufacture both internal and external splines, in involute and straight sided configurations. For internal spline products, we feature a maximum part diameter of 600mm, with a diametrical pitch of up to 2.5 and a module up to 10. [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Cast Iron; Steel; Stainless; Acetal; Delrin; Nylon; Polycarbonate
- Module: 0.5 - 8
- Gear Type: Other; Spline Gear
- OD: 2000
from Shenzhen Besta Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.
As a full service provider of gear manufacturing services, Besta features full machining capabilities for all types of spur gears. Through nearly any process required for the end application, our spur gears are fabricated based on your needs. Our spur gears are manufactured in small or large sizes,... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Cast Iron; Steel; Stainless; Acetal; Delrin; Nylon; Polycarbonate
- Module: 0.5 - 24
- Gear Type: Spur
- OD: 1600