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    Sprockets

    Image of Product. Finished Bore. Front orientation. Drive Sprockets. Sprockets, For Single Strand, Finished Bore.

    Finished Bore

    Sprocket teeth mesh with your roller chain to smoothly transmit power. These U.S.-made sprockets have machined teeth for a more precise fit than flame-cut or punched teeth, allowing them to glide in and out of the chain to reduce wear and extend chain life.
    Steel—Steel is strong, but best for dry environments since moisture will cause it to rust.
    Finished Bore—Mount these sprockets onto your shaft and secure with a set screw—no machining required.
    For
    Roller Chain
    Keyway
    Trade
    No.
    Std.
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    OD
    Bore
    Type
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    For Single Strand
     
    Steel
    40ANSI1/2"8013"Finished3/4"3/16"3/32"2737T5840000000
    40ANSI1/2"8013"Finished7/8"3/16"3/32"2737T585000000
    40ANSI1/2"8013"Finished1"1/4"1/8"2737T586000000
    40ANSI1/2"8013"Finished1 1/4"1/4"1/8"2737T587000000
    40ANSI1/2"8013"Finished1 3/8"5/16"5/32"2737T588000000
    40ANSI1/2"8013"Finished1 1/2"3/8"3/16"2737T589000000
    41ANSI1/2"8013"Finished3/4"3/16"3/32"2737T748000000
    41ANSI1/2"8013"Finished1"1/4"1/8"2737T751000000
    41ANSI1/2"8013"Finished1 1/4"1/4"1/8"2737T752000000
    41ANSI1/2"8013"Finished1 1/2"3/8"3/16"2737T754000000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gears. Plastic Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gears. Plastic Spur Gears, 14 1/2° Pressure Angle, Round Bore.

    20° Pressure

    Angle

    14 1/2° Pressure

    Angle, Round Bore

    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
    Gear
    Module
    No. of
    Teeth
    Gear Pitch
    Dia.
    OD
    Face
    Wd.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Bore Type
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Color
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle
     
    Acetal
    0.5
    8040 mm41 mm3 mm14 mm5 mmRound Bore6 mmWhite2662N32100000
    0.8
    8064 mm65.6 mm4 mm15.5 mm6 mmRound Bore6 mmWhite2662N370000
    1
    8080 mm82 mm6 mm18 mm8 mmRound Bore8 mmWhite2662N34900000
     
    Nylon
    1
    8080 mm82 mm10 mm40 mm10 mmRound Bore10 mmBlue2662N43900000
    1.5
    80120 mm123 mm15 mm55 mm10 mmRound Bore12 mmBlue2662N409000000
     
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle
     
    Nylon
    48
    801.667"1.7"1/8"0.625"0.25"Round Bore1/4"White57655K2900000
     
    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.
    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
    0.5
    250 mm5.9 mm6.3 mm4 mmMoldedGray2662N5500000
    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
     
    Nylon
    1
    500 mm11 mm12 mm10 mmMachinedBlue2662N67000000
     
    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Nylon
    48
    1 ft.0.109"1/8"1/8"MoldedWhite57655K6100000
     

    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

    20° Pressure Angle—The current industry standard, these 20° pressure angle spur gears have thicker, stronger teeth than 14½° pressure angle gears.
    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.
    Hub
    Gear
    Pitch
    Gear
    Module
    No. of
    Teeth
    Gear Pitch
    Dia.
    OD
    Face
    Wd.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Bore Type
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Material
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle
     
    Steel
    16
    805"5.13"3/4"3.88"0.75"Round Bore3/4"Not Hardened1117 Carbon Steel5172T250000000
    0.8
    8064 mm65.6 mm8 mm28 mm8 mmRound Bore with Set Screw6 mmNot HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel2664N34700000
    1.5
    80120 mm123 mm15 mm60 mm10 mmRound Bore15 mmNot HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel2664N38800000
     
    Stainless Steel
    1
    8080 mm82 mm10 mm60 mm10 mmRound Bore10 mmNot Hardened303 Stainless Steel2664N562000000
     
    Gear Racks
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Metal Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spur Gear Racks. Metal Spur Gears, 20° Pressure Angle—Round.

    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular

    20° Pressure Angle—Round

    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.
    Hardened—Gear racks with hardened teeth have better wear resistance than racks with teeth that are not hardened.
    Gear
    Pitch
    Gear
    Module
    Lg.
    Pitch
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Face
    Wd.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Material
    Features
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Steel
    16
    2 ft.0.687"3/4"3/4"Not Hardened1018 Low-Carbon Steel5174T2000000
    16
    4 ft.0.687"3/4"3/4"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel5174T1200000
    16
    6 ft.0.687"3/4"3/4"Not Hardened1215 Carbon Steel5174T22000000
    0.8
    100 mm11.5 mm12.3 mm8 mmNot HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel2485N21400000
    1.5
    100 mm18.5 mm20 mm15 mmNot HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel2485N24300000
    1.5
    300 mm18.5 mm20 mm15 mmNot HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel2485N21600000
    1.5
    500 mm13.3 mm14.8 mm15 mmNot Hardened1045 Carbon Steel2485N203000000
    1.5
    1,000 mm13.3 mm14.8 mm15 mmNot Hardened1045 Carbon Steel2485N204000000
    1.5
    1,000 mm13.5 mm15 mm15 mmNot HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon SteelMachined Ends2485N222000000
     
    Stainless Steel
    1
    500 mm11 mm12 mm10 mmHardened304 Stainless Steel2485N232000000
     
    20° Pressure Angle—Round
     
    Steel
    1.5
    500 mm13.5 mm15Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel2485N225000000
     
    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.
    Steel—Steel gears have strong and wear-resistant teeth, although they will rust when exposed to moisture and corrosive chemicals.
    Gear
    Module
    No. of
    Teeth
    Gear Pitch
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    ID,
    mm
    Face Wd.,
    mm
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Finished Material
    Each
    20° Pressure Angle
     
    Steel
    1.5
    10015019014715Not HardenedBlack-Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel2696N220000000
     

    Metal Ratchet Gears and Pawls

    Image of System. Gears and Pawls

(Sold Separately). Front orientation. Ratchet Gears and Pawls. Metal Ratchet Gears and Pawls.

    Gears and

    Pawls (Sold

    Separately)

    Gears
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Compared to nylon gears, these metal ratchet gears are better for high-load, high-speed, and heavy duty applications. Used to prevent unwanted motion in jacks, tie downs, clutches, and winches, ratchet gears have sloped teeth that allow motion in one direction and prevent it in the other.
    Hardened—Gears with hardened teeth are more wear resistant than gears with teeth that are not hardened.
    Hub,
    mm
    Face Wd.,
    mm
    No. of
    Teeth
    OD,
    mm
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    Mounting Distance,
    mm
    Material
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Overall
    Wd., mm
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Each
    Round Bore
    68053.31239.51045 Carbon Steel
    Hardened1635106283K63000000
    1280801554.71045 Carbon Steel
    Hardened126283K6800000
    1280801554.71045 Carbon Steel
    Hardened2450126283K9600000
     

    Metal Worms and Worm Gears

    Image of System. Worm and Gear Sold Separately. Front orientation. Worm Gears. Metal Worms and Worm Gears.

    Worm and

    Gear Sold

    Separately

    Worm gears use screw threads to make large reductions to shaft speed while transmitting motion at a right angle. They transmit motion from worm to gear and cannot be reversed. For gears and worms to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle, pitch/module, number of thread starts, and thread direction. These worms are compatible with plastic worm gears.
    Gears
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Worm Gears. Metal Worms and Worm Gears, Gears.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Worm Gears. Metal Worms and Worm Gears, Gears.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Worm Gears. Metal Worms and Worm Gears, Gears.
    Cast Iron—Cast iron gears are strong and durable.
    Speed Ratio—Speed ratio is the ratio by which output shaft speed is reduced. As speed decreases, torque increases.
    Hub
    Gear
    Module
    Speed
    Ratio
    No. of
    Teeth
    Pressure
    Angle
    Gear Pitch
    Dia., mm
    For No. of
    Thread Starts
    OD,
    mm
    Face Wd.,
    mm
    Overall
    Wd., mm
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Material
    For Thread
    Direction
    Tooth Heat
    Treatment
    Tooth Mechanical
    Finish
    Each
    Round Bore—Cast Iron
    1
    80:18020°801831020103510Cast IronRight Hand
    Not HardenedUnfinished57545K788000000
     

    Timing Belt Pulleys

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Timing Belt Drive Pulleys. Timing Belt Pulleys, Finished Bore.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Timing Belt Pulleys.

    Finished Bore

    Keep your drive system in sync. Trapezoidal teeth mesh with matching belts to synchronize motion. With the original tooth profile, these pulleys handle enough torque for most applications. If you need high torque or precise starts and stops, consider curved tooth profiles, such as GT and HTD pulleys.
    Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum—Won't rust in wet environments and one-third the weight of steel and iron. However, aluminum pulleys are not as strong as iron and steel.
    Finished Bore—Mount these pulleys onto the shaft and secure with a set screw—no machining required.
    For Max.
    Belt Wd., mm
    Pitch
    No. of
    Teeth
    Bore
    Type
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    Pitch Dia.,
    mm
    Hub
    Type
    Each
    For MXL Trade Size
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum
    60.080"80Finished851.7Standard1375K162000000
    90.080"80Finished851.7Standard1375K16300000
     

    Precision High-Torque GT Timing Belt Pulleys

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Timing Belt Drive Pulleys. Precision High-Torque GT Timing Belt Pulleys, Finished Bore.

    Finished Bore

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Modified Curved (GT) Teeth.
    When precise synchronization is crucial, these pulleys minimize play (backlash). They’re often found in 3D printers, where accurate positioning is essential. Their curved teeth fit snugly with matching belts. Compared to pulleys with standard trapezoidal teeth, these pulleys transmit about three times more torque and run at higher speeds. All are compatible with Gates PowerGrip GT, 2GT, GT2, GT3, and GT4 series.
    Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum—Won't rust in wet environments and one-third the weight of steel and iron. However, aluminum pulleys are not as strong as iron and steel.
    Finished Bore—Mount these pulleys onto the shaft and secure with a set screw—no machining required.
    For Max.
    Belt Wd., mm
    Pitch,
    mm
    No. of
    Teeth
    Bore
    Type
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Pitch Dia.,
    mm
    Hub
    Type
    Each
    For 3MGT Trade Size
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum
    9380Finished5/16"76.4Standard3764N148000000
     
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