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    Metal Spur Gears

    Our strongest spur gears for transferring motion. They’re better than plastic gears for high-load, high-speed, and heavy duty applications. Combine a gear and rack to convert rotary motion into linear motion. To minimize your footprint, mount one or more standard gears inside of an internal gear.
    Combine gears with different numbers of teeth to change speed and torque in your assembly. For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch/module.
    Gears
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gears. Metal Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle, Round Bore.
    Image of Product. Gear with Round Bore and Set Screw. Back orientation. Spur Gears. Metal Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle, Round Bore with Set Screw.

    20° Pressure Angle

    Round Bore

    Gear with Round

    Bore and Set Screw

    Image of Product. Gear with Round or Round/Machinable Bore. Back orientation. Spur Gears. Metal Spur Gears, 14 1/2° Pressure Angle, Round Bore.
    Image of Product. Gear with Round Bore and Set Screw. Back orientation. Spur Gears. Metal Spur Gears, 14 1/2° Pressure Angle, Round Bore with Set Screw.

    Gear with Round

    or

    Round/Machinable

    Bore

    Gear with Round

    Bore and Set Screw

    20° Pressure Angle—The current industry standard, these 20° pressure angle spur gears have thicker, stronger teeth than 14½° pressure angle gears.
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—A former industry standard, 14½° pressure angle gears are often found in older machinery.
    Steel—Steel gears have hard, strong, and wear-resistant teeth, although they will rust when exposed to moisture and corrosive chemicals.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel gears resist rust in damp and wet environments, so they're commonly used in food-processing plants and other areas with frequent cleaning.
    Brass—Brass gears are easy to machine, so you can add your own mounting holes and make other alterations. They won't rust when exposed to water.
    Hub
    Gear
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    Gear Pitch
    Dia.
    OD
    Face
    Wd.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Bore Type
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Material
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle
     
    Stainless Steel
    32
    205/8"0.69"3/16"0.5"0.25"Round Bore with Set Screw1/4"Not Hardened303 Stainless Steel6832K52000000
    32
    243/4"0.81"3/16"0.5"0.25"Round Bore with Set Screw1/4"Not Hardened303 Stainless Steel6832K5300000
    32
    321"1.06"3/16"0.5"0.25"Round Bore with Set Screw1/4"Not Hardened303 Stainless Steel6832K5400000
    32
    361 1/8"1.19"3/16"0.5"0.25"Round Bore with Set Screw1/4"Not Hardened303 Stainless Steel6832K5500000
    32
    481 1/2"1.56"3/16"0.5"0.25"Round Bore with Set Screw1/4"Not Hardened303 Stainless Steel6832K5600000
    32
    642"2.06"3/16"0.5"0.25"Round Bore with Set Screw1/4"Not Hardened303 Stainless Steel6832K5700000
    32
    722 1/4"2.31"3/16"0.5"0.25"Round Bore with Set Screw1/4"Not Hardened303 Stainless Steel6832K5800000
     
    Brass
    32
    123/8"0.44"3/16"0.28"0.25"Round Bore1/8"Brass7880K2500000
    32
    140.438"0.5"3/16"0.34"0.25"Round Bore1/8"Brass7880K2600000
    32
    161/2"0.56"3/16"0.4"0.25"Round Bore3/16"Brass7880K2700000
    32
    205/8"0.69"3/16"0.47"0.25"Round Bore3/16"Brass7880K2900000
    32
    243/4"0.81"3/16"0.53"0.25"Round Bore3/16"Brass7880K3100000
    32
    287/8"0.94"3/16"0.59"0.25"Round Bore3/16"Brass7880K3200000
    32
    361 1/8"1.19"3/16"0.72"0.25"Round Bore1/4"Brass7880K3400000
    32
    401 1/4"1.31"3/16"0.72"0.25"Round Bore1/4"Brass7880K3500000
    32
    481 1/2"1.56"3/16"0.78"0.25"Round Bore1/4"Brass7880K3600000
     
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle
     
    Steel
    32
    161/2"0.56"3/16"0.406"0.313"Round Bore with Set Screw3/16"Not Hardened1117 Carbon Steel6325K8900000
    32
    180.563"0.63"3/16"0.406"0.313"Round Bore3/16"Not Hardened1117 Carbon Steel6325K9400000
    32
    205/8"0.69"3/16"0.52"0.31"Round Bore with Set Screw1/4"Not Hardened1117 Carbon Steel6867K55300000
    32
    205/8"0.69"3/16"0.531"0.313"Round Bore1/4"Not Hardened1117 Carbon Steel6325K9500000
    32
    243/4"0.81"3/16"0.656"0.313"Round Bore5/16"Not Hardened1144 Carbon Steel6325K9600000
    32
    401 1/4"1.31"3/16"0.875"0.375"Round Bore3/8"Not Hardened1144 Carbon Steel6325K9700000
     
    Gear Racks
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Metal Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular.

    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Metal Spur Gears, 14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular.

    14 1/2° Pressure

    Angle—Rectangular

    These racks match with spur gears to convert rotary motion to linear motion. For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch/module.
    Steel—Steel gear racks have strong and wear-resistant teeth, although they will rust when exposed to moisture and corrosive chemicals.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel gear racks resist rust in damp and wet environments, so they're commonly used in food-processing plants and other areas with frequent cleaning.
    Brass—Brass gear racks are easy to machine, so you can add your own mounting holes and make other alterations. They won't rust when exposed to water.
    Gear
    Pitch
    Lg.
    Pitch
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Face
    Wd.
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Material
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Stainless Steel
    32
    18"0.449"1/2"1/4"Not Hardened416 Stainless Steel6832K750000000
     
    Brass
    32
    2 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"Brass7854K13000000
     
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Steel
    32
    2 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel6295K1100000
    32
    4 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel6295K24200000
    32
    6 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel6295K24300000
     
    Internal Gears
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Internal Spur Gears. Metal Spur Gears.
    Save space without losing power. Insert a standard spur gear inside one of these gears for a compact assembly that smoothly transmits motion. Combine gears with different numbers of teeth to change speed and torque in your assembly. For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch/module.
    Brass—Brass gears are easy to machine, so you can add your own mounting holes and make other alterations. They won't rust when exposed to water.
    Gear
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    Gear Pitch
    Dia.
    OD
    ID
    Face
    Wd.
    Finished
    Material
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle
     
    Brass
    32
    642"2.75"1.961"3/16"Brass2696N50000000
    32
    963"3.75"2.961"3/16"Brass2696N6000000
    32
    1284"4.75"3.961"3/16"Brass2696N7000000
     

    Plastic Spur Gears

    Made of plastic, these spur gears run more quietly than metal gears and have good corrosion and chemical resistance. However, they’re not as strong as metal gears, so they’re best for light duty applications. Combine a gear and rack to convert rotary motion into linear motion.
    Combine gears with different numbers of teeth to change speed and torque in your assembly. For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch/module.
    Gears
    20° Pressure Angle—The current industry standard, these 20° pressure angle spur gears have thicker, stronger teeth than 14½° pressure angle gears.
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—A former industry standard, 14½° pressure angle gears are often found in older machinery.
    Acetal—Acetal gears absorb less water than nylon gears, so they’re less likely to swell.
    Nylon—Nylon gears are wear resistant, but will swell and weaken over time when wet.
    Hub
    Gear
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    Gear Pitch
    Dia.
    OD
    Face
    Wd.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Bore Type
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Color
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gears. Plastic Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle.
     
    Acetal
    32
    123/8"0.44"3/16"0.281"0.313"Round Bore5/32"White2662N1400000
    32
    243/4"0.81"3/16"0.5"0.313"Round Bore3/16"White2662N150000
    32
    321"1.06"3/16"0.625"0.313"Round Bore1/4"White2662N160000
    32
    361 1/8"1.19"3/16"0.609"0.313"Round Bore1/4"White2662N170000
    32
    481 1/2"1.56"3/16"0.625"0.313"Round Bore1/4"White2662N180000
    32
    963"3.06"3/16"0.813"0.313"Round Bore5/16"White2662N190000
     
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gears. Plastic Spur Gears, 14 1/2° Pressure Angle, Round Bore.

    Round Bore

     
    Nylon
    32
    123/8"0.44"3/16"0.25"0.188"Round Bore1/8"White57655K3200000
    32
    140.438"0.5"3/16"0.313"0.25"Round Bore1/8"White57655K3300000
    32
    161/2"0.56"3/16"0.375"0.25"Round Bore3/16"White57655K3400000
    32
    180.563"0.63"3/16"0.375"0.25"Round Bore3/16"White57655K3500000
    32
    205/8"0.69"3/16"0.5"0.25"Round Bore3/16"White57655K3600000
    32
    220.688"0.75"3/16"0.563"0.25"Round Bore1/4"White57655K3700000
    32
    243/4"0.81"3/16"0.625"0.25"Round Bore3/16"White57655K3800000
    32
    287/8"0.94"3/16"0.625"0.25"Round Bore3/16"White57655K4100000
    32
    321"1.06"3/16"0.625"0.25"Round Bore1/4"White57655K4200000
    32
    361 1/8"1.19"3/16"0.625"0.25"Round Bore1/4"White57655K4300000
    32
    401 1/4"1.31"3/16"0.625"0.25"Round Bore1/4"White57655K4500000
    32
    481 1/2"1.56"3/16"0.625"0.25"Round Bore1/4"White57655K4700000
    32
    521 5/8"1.69"3/16"0.625"0.25"Round Bore1/4"White57655K4800000
    32
    621.938"2"1/4"0.625"0.375"Round Bore3/8"White57655K4900000
     
    Gear Racks
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Plastic Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular.

    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Plastic Spur Gears, 14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular.

    14 1/2° Pressure

    Angle—Rectangular

    These racks match with spur gears to convert rotary motion to linear motion. For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch/module.
    Acetal—Acetal gear racks absorb less water than nylon racks, so they’re less likely to swell.
    Nylon—Nylon gear racks are wear resistant, but will swell and weaken over time when wet.
    Gear
    Pitch
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Pitch
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Face
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Color
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Acetal
    32
    10.156"3/16"3/16"MoldedGray2662N5300000
     
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Nylon
    32
    10.156"3/16"3/16"MoldedWhite57655K620000
     

    Spur Gear Stock

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Stock.
    Machine your own gears to fit the exact face width and shaft diameter required. Gear stock has teeth with a 20° pressure angle, the current industry standard. 20° pressure angle gears have thicker, stronger teeth than 14½° pressure angle gears.
    For gears to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch.
    Gear
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    Gear Pitch
    Dia.
    OD
    Lg.,
    ft.
    For Shaft Dia.
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Material
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle
    32
    123/8"0.44"11/32" to 7/32"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel
    6847K11000000
    32
    205/8"0.69"11/32" to 11/32"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel
    6847K1200000
    32
    321"1.06"11/32" to 17/32"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel
    6847K1300000
    32
    401 1/4"1.31"11/32" to 21/32"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel
    6847K14000000
     

    Metal Internal Spur Gears

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Internal Spur Gears. Metal Internal Spur Gears.
    Save space without losing power. Insert a standard spur gear inside one of these gears for a compact assembly that smoothly transmits motion. These gears have teeth with a 20° pressure angle, the current industry standard. 20° pressure angle gears have thicker, stronger teeth than 14½° pressure angle gears.
    Combine gears with different numbers of teeth to change speed and torque in your assembly. For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch/module.
    Brass—Brass gears are easy to machine, so you can add your own mounting holes and make other alterations. They won't rust when exposed to water.
    Gear
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    Gear Pitch
    Dia.
    OD
    ID
    Face
    Wd.
    Material
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle
     
    Brass
    32
    642"2.75"1.961"3/16"Brass2696N50000000
    32
    963"3.75"2.961"3/16"Brass2696N6000000
    32
    1284"4.75"3.961"3/16"Brass2696N7000000
     

    Gear Tooth Gauges

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Gear Tooth Gauges.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Gear Tooth Gauges.
    When replacing a gear, use these gauges to identify pressure angle, pitch, and module.
    For Gear Type
    For System of
    Measurement
    For Gear Pitch
    No. of
    Identifiers
    Material
    Each
    For 14 1/2° Pressure Angles
    SpurInch6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40, 48, 64, 80
    22Steel2069A670000000
     
    For 14 1/2° and 20° Pressure Angles
    Spur, Bevel, Helical, MiterInch3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32
    22Stainless Steel
    2069A12000000
     

    Metal Spur Gear Racks

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Metal Spur Gear Racks, 20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Metal Spur Gear Racks, 14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular.

    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular

    14 1/2° Pressure

    Angle—Rectangular

    Ideal for heavy duty applications, these racks match with spur gears to convert rotary motion to linear motion.
    For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch/module.
    20° Pressure Angle—The current industry standard, these 20° pressure angle gear racks have thicker, stronger teeth than 14½° pressure angle gear racks.
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—A former industry standard, 14½° pressure angle gear racks are often found in older machinery.
    Steel—Steel gear racks have hard, strong, and wear-resistant teeth, although they will rust when exposed to moisture and corrosive chemicals.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel gear racks resist rust in damp and wet environments, so they're commonly used in food-processing plants and other areas with frequent cleaning.
    Brass—Brass gear racks are easy to machine, so you can add your own mounting holes and make other alterations. They won't rust when exposed to water.
    Gear
    Pitch
    Lg.
    Pitch
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Face
    Wd.
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Material
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Stainless Steel
    32
    18"0.449"1/2"1/4"Not Hardened416 Stainless Steel6832K750000000
     
    Brass
    32
    2 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"Brass7854K13000000
     
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Steel
    32
    2 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel6295K1100000
    32
    4 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel6295K24200000
    32
    6 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel6295K24300000
     

    Plastic Miter Gears

    Image of System. Gears Sold Separately. Front orientation. Miter Gears. Plastic Miter Gears.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Plastic Miter Gears.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.

    Gears Sold Separately

    Connect two shafts at a right angle without changing shaft speed or torque. Made of plastic, these gears run quieter than metal gears and have good corrosion and chemical resistance.
    For two gears to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle, pitch/module, and number of teeth.
    Nylon—Nylon gears are self-lubricating, so they’re often used in food machinery. However, they’re not approved for direct contact with food or chemicals that will come into contact with food.
    Hub
    Gear
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    Pressure
    Angle
    Gear Pitch
    Dia.
    OD
    Face
    Wd.
    Overall
    Wd.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Mounting
    Distance
    Material
    Fabrication
    Color
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Each
    Round Bore
    32
    1620°1/2"0.55"0.11"0.344"3/16"0.5"Nylon
    MoldedWhite0.406"0.188"7297K13000000
    32
    2420°3/4"0.8"0.16"0.406"3/16"0.688"Nylon
    MoldedWhite0.5"0.188"7297K1400000
     

    Plastic Spur Gear Racks

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Plastic Spur Gear Racks.
    Lightweight and resistant to corrosion and chemicals, these racks match with spur gears to convert rotary motion to linear motion in light duty applications.
    For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch/module.
    20° Pressure Angle—The current industry standard, these 20° pressure angle gear racks have thicker, stronger teeth than 14½° pressure angle gear racks.
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—A former industry standard, 14½° pressure angle gear racks are often found in older machinery.
    Acetal—Acetal gear racks absorb less water than nylon racks, so they’re less likely to swell.
    Nylon—Nylon gear racks are wear resistant, but will swell and weaken over time when wet.
    Gear
    Pitch
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Pitch
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Face
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Color
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Acetal
    32
    10.156"3/16"3/16"MoldedGray2662N5300000
     
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Nylon
    32
    10.156"3/16"3/16"MoldedWhite57655K620000
     

    Gear Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Gear Cutters.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Gear Cutters.
    Also known as involute gear cutters, these tools work with a milling machine to create 14½° or 20° pressure angle spur gears. If worn, they can be sharpened and used again.
    To select a gear cutter, follow these steps:
    1. Determine the pitch of the gear you're cutting. Gear pitch = (No. of Teeth + 2) / OD. Round to the nearest whole number.
    2. Select the cutter that matches your gear's pitch and number of teeth.
    For 14 1/2° Gear Pressure Angle—Cutters for 14½° Gear Pressure Angle—The former industry standard, these gears are often found in older machinery.
    For 20° Gear Pressure Angle—Cutters for 20° Gear Pressure Angle—These gears are the current industry standard and have thicker, stronger teeth than 14½° pressure angle gears.
    Mill
    For Number
    of Gear Teeth
    Gear Cutter
    Trade No.
    Thk.
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole
    Dia.
    Keyway
    Wd.
    Material
    For Use On
    Each
    For 14 1/2° Gear Pressure Angle
     
    For 32 Gear Pitch
    135 and Up10.236"1 3/4"7/8"0.125"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel3034A122000000
    55-13420.236"1 3/4"7/8"0.125"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel3034A22200000
    26-3440.236"1 3/4"7/8"0.125"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel3034A42200000
    17-2060.236"1 3/4"7/8"0.125"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel3034A62200000
    14-1670.236"1 3/4"7/8"0.125"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel3034A72300000
    12-1380.236"1 3/4"7/8"0.125"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel3034A82200000
     
    For 20° Gear Pressure Angle
     
    For 32 Gear Pitch
    135 and Up10.125"2 1/4"1"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel6376N21000000
    55-13420.187"2 1/4"1"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel6376N22000000
    35-5430.187"2 1/4"1"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel6376N23000000
    26-3440.187"2 1/4"1"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel6376N24000000
    21-2550.187"2 1/4"1"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel6376N25000000
    17-2060.187"2 1/4"1"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel6376N26000000
    14-1670.187"2 1/4"1"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel6376N27000000
    12-1380.187"2 1/4"1"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel6376N28000000
     
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