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    About Gears
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    Compare gear types, measure pitch and module, calculate mounting distance, increase speed or torque, and more.

    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, 14 1/2° Pressure Angle, Round Bore.

    14 1/2° Pressure

    Angle, Round Bore

    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—A former industry standard, 14½° pressure angle gears are often found in older machinery.
    Nylon—Nylon gears are wear resistant, but will swell and weaken over time when wet.
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    14 1/2° Pressure Angle
     
    Nylon
    16
    		301 7/8"2"7/8"1.625"0.5"Round Bore
    		63/64"White57655K57000000
     
    Gear Racks
    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.
    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.
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    14 1/2° Pressure Angle—Rectangular
     
    Nylon
    16
    		10.25"5/16"5/16"MoldedWhite57655K64000000
    16
    		40.438"1/2"1/2"MachinedGreen60435K89000000
     
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