Plastic Gears – Lightweight and Rust-proof
The positive characteristics of plastic gears include being lightweight, non-rusting, quiet, injection molding enabling low cost and large production, and able to operate without lubrication by mating with metal gears. On the other hand, low strength, tendency to hold heat, large dimensional change including backlash compared to metal, etc. are some of the points requiring caution. The degree of dimensional changes that occur with plastic gears depend on the ability to resist temperature change, moisture absorption rate and resistance to chemicals.
As far as the applications of plastic gears, they are used in varying industries such as food production machines, consumer electronics, chemical, toy, and medical equipment industries.
At KHK, the bending strength of plastic gears are computed with the Lewis formula. On the other hand, the tooth surface strength calculation is based on the manufacturer of MC Nylon and needs no consideration.
For more information or enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact your local ELESA+GANTER distributor or visit https://khkgears.net