Gears
Gears
Gears are mechanical components used to transmit motion and force between machine parts. They have teeth that mesh with the teeth of another gear to change the direction, speed, or torque of a moving part. Gears are used in various machines, from simple tools to complex machinery like engines and transmission systems.
VARIETY OF GEARS WE MANUFACTURE:
- Spur Gears: These gears have straight teeth and are the most common type. They transmit motion between parallel shafts and are typically used in applications like clocks, watches, and machines where a simple, direct connection is needed.
- Helical Gears: These gears have teeth that are angled (helical) and mesh more smoothly than spur gears. They provide quieter operation and are often used in car transmissions and other applications requiring a smoother transition of motion.
- Bevel Gears: Bevel gears are used to transmit motion between shafts that are at an angle to each other (usually 90 degrees). They have teeth that are cut along the cone’s surface and are commonly found in devices like differential gears in vehicles.
- Worm Gears: These gears consist of a worm (a gear in the shape of a screw) and a worm wheel (a gear that meshes with the worm). They are used for high-torque, low-speed applications and are often found in machines where space constraints are a concern.
- Planetary Gears: These consist of a central “sun” gear, surrounding “planet” gears, and a ring gear. They are typically used in automatic transmissions and other systems where a high torque-to-size ratio is necessary.
- Rack and Pinion Gears: A rack is a straight, flat gear that meshes with a pinion gear. This type of gear is used to convert rotational motion into linear motion, such as in steering systems in cars.

Functions of Gears
- Change Direction of Motion: Gears can change the direction of movement (e.g., turning a vertical shaft into a horizontal one).
- Adjust Speed: By varying the size of the gears (larger gear turning a smaller one), gears can increase or decrease the speed of motion.
- Increase Torque: Gears can multiply the force applied to them, which is especially useful in applications like lifting or moving heavy loads.
