Wear-resistant plastic gear racks

Overview of gear rack materials

New: Any long travels are easy to implement.

With our xirodur S180 gear rack elements

Your questions and our answers (FAQ)

Where is a rack and pinion gear used?

Rack and pinion gear is used where you are looking to convert the rotational movement of the pinion gear into a linear motion.

What is a rack and pinion gear system?

A rack is usually a square or round section of material which has straight teeth cut into it. The pinion gear is cylindrical gear who's teeth match with racking which enable them to mesh together. When they are working together they are known as a "rack and pinion system".

How to design a rack and pinion gear?

When designing a rack and pinion gear you need to ensure the they have matching modules. The module of the rack and the pinion gear dictates the size of the teeth, so to enable the rack and pinion gear to mesh together the size of the teeth must match.