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    Metal Spur Gear Racks

    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.
    Hardened—Gears racks with hardened teeth have better wear resistance than racks with teeth that are not hardened.
    Tooth Spacers—Tooth spacers work with our metric gear racks to take the measuring and guesswork out of installing two racks end-to-end, so your gear rolls smoothly from one rack to the next. With the first rack fastened in place, roughly position the second rack. Place the teeth of the spacer into the teeth of the gear racks like a puzzle piece, and then adjust the second rack until all of the teeth fit together cleanly. Not for use with inch size gear racks.
    Spur Gear Racks
    Tooth Spacers
    Gear
    Pitch
    Gear
    Module
    Lg.
    Pitch
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Face
    Wd.
    Dia.
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Material
    Features
    No. of Mounting
    Holes
    Each
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Metal Spur Gear Racks, 20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular.
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Spur Gear Rack Tooth Spacers.

    Tooth Spacers

     
    Steel
    20
    		—2 ft.0.45"1/2"1/2"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——5174T1000000———0
    20
    		—4 ft.0.45"1/2"1/2"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——5174T1100000———0
    20
    		—6 ft.0.45"1/2"1/2"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——5174T2100000———0
    16
    		—2 ft.0.687"3/4"3/4"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——5174T200000———0
    16
    		—4 ft.0.687"3/4"3/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——5174T1200000———0
    16
    		—6 ft.0.687"3/4"3/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——5174T22000000———0
    12
    		—2 ft.0.917"1"1"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——5174T300000———0
    12
    		—4 ft.0.917"1"1"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——5174T1300000———0
    12
    		—6 ft.0.917"1"1"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——5174T23000000———0
    10
    		—2 ft.1.15"1 1/4"1 1/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——5174T500000———0
    10
    		—4 ft.1.15"1 1/4"1 1/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——5174T15000000———0
    10
    		—6 ft.1.15"1 1/4"1 1/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——5174T25000000———0
    8
    		—2 ft.1.375"1 1/2"1 1/2"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——5174T4000000———0
    8
    		—4 ft.1.375"1 1/2"1 1/2"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——5174T14000000———0
    8
    		—6 ft.1.375"1 1/2"1 1/2"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——5174T24000000———0
    —0.5
    		100 mm11.5 mm12 mm5 mm—Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel——2485N24200000———0
    —0.5
    		300 mm11.5 mm12 mm5 mm—Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon SteelMachined Ends—2485N24100000———0
    —0.8
    		100 mm11.5 mm12.3 mm8 mm—Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel——2485N21400000———0
    —1
    		100 mm11 mm12 mm10 mm—Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel——2485N21700000———0
    —1
    		300 mm11 mm12 mm10 mm—Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel——2485N21800000———0
    —1
    		500 mm8.8 mm9.8 mm10 mm—Not Hardened1045 Carbon Steel——2485N201000002485N2110000000
    —1
    		1,000 mm8.8 mm9.8 mm10 mm—Not Hardened1045 Carbon Steel——2485N2020000002485N211000000
    —1.5
    		100 mm18.5 mm20 mm15 mm—Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel——2485N24300000———0
    —1.5
    		300 mm18.5 mm20 mm15 mm—Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel——2485N21600000———0
    —1.5
    		500 mm13.3 mm14.8 mm15 mm—Not Hardened1045 Carbon Steel——2485N2030000002485N213000000
    —1.5
    		1,000 mm13.3 mm14.8 mm15 mm—Not Hardened1045 Carbon Steel——2485N2040000002485N213000000
    —1.5
    		1,000 mm13.5 mm15 mm15 mm—Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon SteelMachined Ends—2485N222000000———0
    —2
    		100 mm23 mm25 mm20 mm—Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel——2485N21900000———0
    —2
    		300 mm23 mm25 mm20 mm—Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel——2485N22100000———0
    —2
    		500 mm17.8 mm19.8 mm20 mm—Not Hardened1045 Carbon Steel——2485N205000000———0
    —2
    		1,000 mm17.8 mm19.8 mm20 mm—Not Hardened1045 Carbon Steel——2485N206000000———0
    —2
    		1,000 mm18 mm20 mm20 mm—Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon SteelMachined Ends—2485N224000000———0
    —2.5
    		1,000 mm22.5 mm25 mm25 mm—Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon SteelMachined Ends—2485N223000000———0
     
    Stainless Steel
    64
    		—11"0.464"1/2"1/4"—Not Hardened416 Stainless Steel——6832K73000000———0
    48
    		—18"0.459"1/2"1/4"—Not Hardened416 Stainless Steel——6832K74000000———0
    32
    		—18"0.449"1/2"1/4"—Not Hardened416 Stainless Steel——6832K75000000———0
    24
    		—18"0.438"1/2"1/4"—Not Hardened416 Stainless Steel——6832K76000000———0
    —1
    		500 mm11 mm12 mm10 mm—Hardened304 Stainless Steel——2485N232000000———0
    —1.5
    		500 mm18.5 mm20 mm15 mm—Hardened304 Stainless Steel——2485N231000000———0
    —1.5
    		1,000 mm18.5 mm20 mm15 mm—Hardened304 Stainless SteelMachined Ends—2485N229000000———0
    —2
    		500 mm23 mm25 mm20 mm—Hardened304 Stainless Steel——2485N234000000———0
    —2
    		1,000 mm23 mm25 mm20 mm—Hardened304 Stainless SteelMachined Ends—2485N233000000———0
     
    Brass
    64
    		—2 ft.0.11"1/8"1/8"——Brass——7854K11000000———0
    48
    		—2 ft.0.104"1/8"1/8"——Brass——7854K12000000———0
    32
    		—2 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"——Brass——7854K13000000———0
    24
    		—2 ft.0.208"1/4"1/4"——Brass——7854K15000000———0
    —0.5
    		300 mm8.5 mm9 mm3 mm——Brass——2485N23500000———0
    —0.8
    		300 mm9.2 mm10 mm4 mm——Brass——2485N23600000———0
    —1
    		300 mm9 mm10 mm6 mm——Brass——2485N23700000———0
     
    20° Pressure Angle—Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Metal Spur Gear Racks, 20° Pressure Angle—Round.
     
    Steel
    20
    		—2 ft.0.625"——3/4"Not Hardened12L14 Carbon Steel——2932N200000———0
    16
    		—2 ft.0.838"——1"Not Hardened12L14 Carbon Steel——2932N100000———0
    —1
    		500 mm9 mm——10 mmNot HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel——2485N226000000———0
    —1.5
    		500 mm13.5 mm——15 mmNot HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel——2485N225000000———0
    —2
    		1,000 mm18 mm——20 mmNot HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel——2485N227000000———0
     
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Metal Spur Gear Racks, 14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular.
     
    Steel
    32
    		—2 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K1100000———0
    32
    		—4 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K24200000———0
    32
    		—6 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K24300000———0
    24
    		—2 ft.0.208"1/4"1/4"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K1200000———0
    24
    		—4 ft.0.208"1/4"1/4"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel—125170T1000000———0
    24
    		—4 ft.0.208"1/4"1/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K23200000———0
    24
    		—6 ft.0.208"1/4"1/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K23300000———0
    20
    		—2 ft.0.325"3/8"3/8"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K1300000———0
    20
    		—4 ft.0.325"3/8"3/8"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel—125170T2000000———0
    20
    		—4 ft.0.325"3/8"3/8"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K11200000———0
    20
    		—6 ft.0.325"3/8"3/8"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K11300000———0
    16
    		—2 ft.0.438"1/2"1/2"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K1400000———0
    16
    		—4 ft.0.437"1/2"1/2"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel—125170T3000000———0
    16
    		—4 ft.0.438"1/2"1/2"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K12300000———0
    16
    		—6 ft.0.438"1/2"1/2"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K12400000———0
    12
    		—2 ft.0.417"1/2"3/4"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K1500000———0
    12
    		—2 ft.0.667"3/4"3/4"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K1600000———0
    12
    		—4 ft.0.417"1/2"3/4"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K13200000———0
    12
    		—4 ft.0.667"3/4"3/4"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel—125170T4000000———0
    12
    		—4 ft.0.667"3/4"3/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K14200000———0
    12
    		—6 ft.0.417"1/2"3/4"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K13300000———0
    12
    		—6 ft.0.667"3/4"3/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K143000000———0
    10
    		—2 ft.0.525"5/8"1"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K1700000———0
    10
    		—2 ft.0.9"1"1"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K1800000———0
    10
    		—4 ft.0.525"5/8"1"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K15200000———0
    10
    		—4 ft.0.9"1"1"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K163000000———0
    10
    		—6 ft.0.525"5/8"1"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K153000000———0
    10
    		—6 ft.0.9"1"1"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K164000000———0
    8
    		—2 ft.0.625"3/4"1 1/4"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K1900000———0
    8
    		—2 ft.1.125"1 1/4"1 1/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K2100000———0
    8
    		—4 ft.0.625"3/4"1 1/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K172000000———0
    8
    		—4 ft.1.125"1 1/4"1 1/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K182000000———0
    8
    		—6 ft.0.625"3/4"1 1/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K173000000———0
    8
    		—6 ft.1.125"1 1/4"1 1/4"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K183000000———0
    6
    		—2 ft.0.833"1"1 1/2"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K2200000———0
    6
    		—2 ft.1.333"1 1/2"1 1/2"—Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel——6295K23000000———0
    6
    		—4 ft.0.833"1"1 1/2"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K192000000———0
    6
    		—4 ft.1.333"1 1/2"1 1/2"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K212000000———0
    6
    		—6 ft.0.833"1"1 1/2"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K193000000———0
    6
    		—6 ft.1.333"1 1/2"1 1/2"—Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel——6295K213000000———0
     

    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.
    Machined—Machined gear racks may be slightly bowed but will straighten out when installed.
    Gear
    Pitch
    Gear
    Module
    Lg.
    Pitch
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Face
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Color
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Acetal
    48
    		—1 ft.0.109"1/8"1/8"MoldedGray2662N5400000
    32
    		—1 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"MoldedGray2662N530000
    24
    		—1 ft.0.203"1/4"1/4"MoldedGray2662N520000
    16
    		—1 ft.0.25"5/16"5/16"MoldedGray2662N510000
    —0.5
    		250 mm5.9 mm6.3 mm4 mmMoldedGray2662N550000
    —0.8
    		250 mm6.4 mm7.3 mm5 mmMoldedGray2662N560000
    —1
    		315 mm7.9 mm10 mm10 mmMoldedGray2662N570000
    —1
    		500 mm11 mm12 mm10 mmMachinedWhite2662N63000000
    —1.5
    		500 mm18.5 mm20 mm15 mmMachinedWhite2662N62000000
    —2
    		500 mm23 mm25 mm20 mmMachinedWhite2662N65000000
     
    Nylon
    —1
    		500 mm11 mm12 mm10 mmMachinedBlue2662N67000000
    —2
    		500 mm23 mm25 mm20 mmMachinedBlue2662N68000000
    —2
    		1,000 mm23 mm25 mm20 mmMachinedBlue2662N71000000
     
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Nylon
    48
    		—1 ft.0.109"1/8"1/8"MoldedWhite57655K6100000
    32
    		—1 ft.0.156"3/16"3/16"MoldedWhite57655K6200000
    24
    		—1 ft.0.203"1/4"1/4"MoldedWhite57655K6300000
    20
    		—4 ft.0.325"3/8"3/8"MachinedGreen60435K88000000
    16
    		—1 ft.0.25"5/16"5/16"MoldedWhite57655K6400000
    16
    		—4 ft.0.438"1/2"1/2"MachinedGreen60435K89000000
    12
    		—4 ft.0.667"3/4"3/4"MachinedGreen60435K82000000
    10
    		—4 ft.0.9"1"1"MachinedGreen60435K84000000
     

    High-Power Metal Helical Gear Racks

    Image of System. Parallel Gear on Gear Rack (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Helical Gear Racks. High-Power Metal Helical Gear Racks.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Helical Gear Racks. High-Power Metal Helical Gear Racks.

    Parallel Gear on

    Gear Rack (Sold

    Separately)

    Pair these racks with parallel helical gears that have an opposite tooth direction to convert rotary motion to linear motion.
    Left-Hand Teeth
    Right-Hand Teeth
    Gear
    Module
    Lg.,
    mm
    Helix
    Angle
    Pitch Ht.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Face Wd.,
    mm
    Material
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Each
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle
    1
    		10021 1/2°141584140 Alloy SteelNot Hardened3598N26300000003598N2640000000
    1
    		50021 1/2°141584140 Alloy SteelNot Hardened3598N2720000003598N273000000
     
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