{"product_id":"plastic-gears","title":"Plastic Spur, Helical \u0026 Custom Machined Gears for Industrial Power Transmission","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePlastic Spur, Helical \u0026amp; Custom Machined Gears for Industrial Power Transmission\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaybin manufactures plastic gears, nylon gears and acetal gears for industrial and OEM machinery where quiet running, corrosion resistance, weight reduction and controlled backlash are required. We supply custom machined plastic gears and OEM replacement gears for industrial applications only — not hobby, RC or consumer-grade gears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGear Types Manufactured\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpur Gears (Plastic Spur Gears)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStraight-tooth involute gears for parallel shafts, commonly used in conveyors, packaging machinery, indexing systems and general industrial transmission assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelical Gears (Plastic Helical Gears)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAngled-tooth gears for smoother meshing and reduced noise, often used where higher speed and more stable engagement are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel Gears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed for torque transmission between intersecting shafts. Geometry and material are reviewed per duty and mounting configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorm Gears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow-speed, high-reduction configurations where sliding contact is acceptable and material selection is matched to wear and heat behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRack \u0026amp; Pinion (Gear Racks \u0026amp; Pinions)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLinear motion conversion systems for automation, positioning assemblies and mechanical guidance systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom gear geometry can be manufactured to drawing or reverse-engineered from  samples to match legacy and discontinued OEM components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial Options (Engineering Thermoplastic Gears)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNylon Gears (PA6 \/ PA66)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTough and impact resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood fatigue strength for industrial duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture absorption can cause dimensional shift — considered during tolerance review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass-Filled Nylon Gears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher stiffness and improved dimensional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced creep vs unfilled nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher load capability where impact conditions are moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcetal \/ POM \/ Delrin Gears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh dimensional stability and low moisture absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for precision gears and backlash-sensitive assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood wear performance in many dry-running applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcetal Copolymer Gears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative POM grades may improve stability and chemical resistance in some environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePTFE-Filled Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower friction and improved wear behaviour in selected sliding conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolyurethane Gears (Conditional)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock damping and resilience where noise control matters more than tight tolerances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUHMW \u0026amp; Other Thermoplastics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear resistance in low-load sliding systems where friction reduction is a priority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial is selected based on torque, speed, duty cycle, temperature exposure, lubrication strategy and operating environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Design Parameters (Engineering Inputs)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo specify plastic gears correctly, provide the following where available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule or Diametral Pitch (DP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure angle (commonly 20° unless specified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear ratio and centre distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"kaybin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45264106225836,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/4790\/6476\/files\/kaybin-plastic-components-gears-sprockets-acetal-nylon_webp.webp?v=1769071514","url":"https:\/\/kaybin.co.za\/products\/plastic-gears","provider":"Kaybin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}