Rack and pinion (R&P) are an ideal solution for long length linear applications. It is a well proven, durable transmission method ideal for agricultural or dirty environments. Pinions can also be arranged as a compound gear train for ad-hoc gear reductions.
IAS stocks 1045 steel spur gears from 15 to 40 tooth from 1.0 to 4.0Mod pitch and matching racking in 2m blank lengths, can be butt jointed, or we can cut them shorter to your required length. Gears and racks are heat treatable.
Precision R&P can also be supplied from Atlanta with an accuracy of 0.025mm/300mm along with hardened and helical systems. Other types available include plastic, stainless steel and integrated rack and rail.