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Metal Gears and Gear Racks—14 1/2° Pressure Angle
A former industry standard, 14½° pressure angle gears are often found on older machinery. Made of carbon steel, they have high strength and are better than plastic gears and gear racks for high-load, high-speed, and heavy duty applications.
Combine gears with different numbers of teeth to change speed and torque in your assembly. Combine a gear and rack to convert rotary motion into linear motion.
For components to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch.
Gears with teeth that are not hardened can be hardened to fit your application. Hardening a gear's teeth increases its wear resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Hub | Keyway | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear Pitch  | Number of Teeth | Gear Pitch Dia. | OD | Face Wd. | Overall Wd. | For Shaft Dia. | Material | Teeth Heat Treatment | Dia. | Wd. | Wd. | Dp. | Set Screw Thread Size | Each | |
Keyed Bore with Set Screw | |||||||||||||||
| 12 | 15 | 1 1/4" | 1.42" | 3/4" | 1.25" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 1" | 0.5" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 10-24 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12 | 16 | 1.333" | 1.5" | 3/4" | 1.25" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 1.063" | 0.5" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12 | 18 | 1 1/2" | 1.67" | 3/4" | 1.25" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 1.25" | 0.5" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12 | 20 | 1.667" | 1.83" | 3/4" | 1.25" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 1.406" | 0.5" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12 | 24 | 2" | 2.17" | 3/4" | 1.25" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 1.75" | 0.5" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12 | 30 | 2 1/2" | 2.67" | 3/4" | 1.375" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.25" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12 | 32 | 2.667" | 2.83" | 3/4" | 1.375" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.25" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12 | 36 | 3" | 3.17" | 3/4" | 1.375" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.5" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12 | 40 | 3.333" | 3.5" | 3/4" | 1.375" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.5" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12 | 42 | 3 1/2" | 3.67" | 3/4" | 1.375" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.5" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12 | 48 | 4" | 4.17" | 3/4" | 1.5" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.5" | 0.75" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12 | 60 | 5" | 5.17" | 3/4" | 1.5" | 3/4" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.75" | 0.75" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 10 | 12 | 1.2" | 1.4" | 1" | 1.625" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 0.938" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 10-24 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10 | 14 | 1.4" | 1.6" | 1" | 1.625" | 5/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 1.125" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10 | 15 | 1 1/2" | 1.7" | 1" | 1.625" | 3/4" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 1.219" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10 | 16 | 1.6" | 1.8" | 1" | 1.625" | 3/4" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 1.313" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10 | 18 | 1.8" | 2" | 1" | 1.625" | 3/4" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 1.531" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10 | 20 | 2" | 2.2" | 1" | 1.625" | 3/4" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 1.719" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10 | 24 | 2.4" | 2.6" | 1" | 1.625" | 3/4" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.125" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 10 | 25 | 2 1/2" | 2.7" | 1" | 1.625" | 3/4" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.219" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 10 | 28 | 2.8" | 3" | 1" | 1.875" | 3/4" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.125" | 0.875" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 10 | 30 | 3" | 3.2" | 1" | 1.875" | 3/4" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.125" | 0.875" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 10 | 35 | 3 1/2" | 3.7" | 1" | 1.875" | 3/4" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.25" | 0.875" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 10 | 60 | 6" | 6.2" | 1" | 1.875" | 7/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 2.5" | 0.875" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 8 | 12 | 1 1/2" | 1.75" | 1 1/4" | 2" | 3/4" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 1.125" | 0.75" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 10-24 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8 | 16 | 2" | 2.25" | 1 1/4" | 2" | 7/8" | 1144 Carbon Steel | Not Hardened | 1.625" | 0.75" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Power Metal Gears
and Crossed Left-Hand
Gear (Sold Separately)
with Right-Hand
Teeth (Sold Separately)
The helical teeth on these gears stay in contact for longer than straight teeth, which allows them to transmit higher loads at higher speeds than spur gears.
For gears to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle and pitch. All of these gears transmit motion in a straight line—make sure to get one left-hand and one right-hand gear. To change speed and torque in your assembly, pair two gears with different numbers of teeth.
Crossed helical gears, also known as screw gears, can be configured to transmit motion at a 90° angle. To transmit motion at a 90° angle, pair two gears with the same tooth direction. To avoid wearing down gears, which happens when you use the same material, we recommend mating gears with different materials. Made from carbon steel, these gears are strong, but not as strong as alloy steel gears.
Gears with hardened teeth have better wear resistance than gears with teeth that are not hardened.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Hub | Keyway | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear Pitch | Number of Teeth | Helix Angle | Gear Pitch Dia. | OD | Face Wd. | Overall Wd. | For Shaft Dia. | Teeth Heat Treatment | Dia. | Wd. | Wd. | Dp. | Set Screw Thread Size | Each | |
Left Hand | |||||||||||||||
Keyed Bore with Set Screw—1137 Carbon Steel | |||||||||||||||
| 16 | 24 | 45° | 1 1/2" | 1.59" | 1/2" | 1" | 5/8" | Hardened | 1.37" | 0.5" | 0.187" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 16 | 32 | 45° | 2" | 2.09" | 1/2" | 1" | 5/8" | Hardened | 1.87" | 0.5" | 0.187" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 16 | 48 | 45° | 3" | 3.09" | 1/2" | 1" | 5/8" | Hardened | 2.5" | 0.5" | 0.187" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12 | 18 | 45° | 1 1/2" | 1.62" | 3/4" | 1.25" | 5/8" | Hardened | 1.34" | 0.5" | 0.187" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Right Hand | |||||||||||||||
Keyed Bore with Set Screw—1137 Carbon Steel | |||||||||||||||
| 16 | 24 | 45° | 1 1/2" | 1.59" | 1/2" | 1" | 5/8" | Hardened | 1.37" | 0.5" | 0.187" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 16 | 32 | 45° | 2" | 2.09" | 1/2" | 1" | 5/8" | Hardened | 1.87" | 0.5" | 0.187" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 16 | 48 | 45° | 3" | 3.09" | 1/2" | 1" | 5/8" | Hardened | 2.5" | 0.5" | 0.187" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12 | 18 | 45° | 1 1/2" | 1.62" | 3/4" | 1.25" | 5/8" | Hardened | 1.34" | 0.5" | 0.187" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Metal Miter Gears
With straight, conically shaped teeth and a 1:1 speed ratio, miter gears connect two shafts at an angle without changing shaft speed or torque. They're more efficient than spiral miter gears because they create less friction.
For two gears to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle, shaft angle, pitch/module, and number of teeth.
Carbon steel gears have hard, strong, and wear-resistant teeth. They’re best for heavy duty and high-torque applications, such as lifting equipment. However, these gears will rust when exposed to moisture or corrosive chemicals. Some gears have hardened teeth for additional wear resistance; gears with teeth that are not hardened can be hardened to fit your application.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Hub | Keyway | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear Pitch | Number of Teeth | For Shaft Angle | Pressure Angle | Gear Pitch Dia. | OD | Face Wd. | Overall Wd. | For Shaft Dia. | Mounting Distance | Teeth Heat Treatment | Dia. | Wd. | Wd. | Dp. | Set Screw Thread Size | Each | |
Keyed Bore with Set Screw—1144 Carbon Steel | |||||||||||||||||
| 12 | 18 | 90° | 20° | 1 1/2" | 1.62" | 0.32" | 1.016" | 5/8" | 1.5" | Hardened | 1.25" | 0.625" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12 | 21 | 90° | 20° | 1 3/4" | 1.87" | 0.39" | 1.188" | 5/8" | 1.75" | Hardened | 1.375" | 0.688" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12 | 30 | 90° | 20° | 2 1/2" | 2.62" | 0.54" | 1.484" | 5/8" | 2.313" | Hardened | 1.75" | 0.844" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 10 | 20 | 90° | 20° | 2" | 2.14" | 0.44" | 1.359" | 5/8" | 2" | Hardened | 1.625" | 0.813" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10 | 20 | 90° | 20° | 2" | 2.14" | 0.44" | 1.359" | 3/4" | 2" | Hardened | 1.625" | 0.813" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10 | 25 | 90° | 20° | 2 1/2" | 2.64" | 0.55" | 1.625" | 3/4" | 2.438" | Hardened | 2" | 0.938" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 1/4"-20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Metal Worms and Worm Gears
Worm gears use screw threads to make large reductions to shaft speed while transmitting motion at a right angle. They transmit motion from worm to gear and cannot be reversed. For gears and worms to mesh correctly, they must have the same pressure angle, pitch/module, number of thread starts, and thread direction. These worms are compatible with plastic worm gears.
Speed ratio is the ratio by which output shaft speed is reduced. As speed decreases, torque increases.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Keyway | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear Pitch | Pressure Angle | Worm Length | Gear Pitch Dia. | OD | For Shaft Dia. | Number of Thread Starts | Wd. | Dp. | Thread Direction | Teeth Heat Treatment | Teeth Fabrication | Each | |
Keyed Bore—1144 Carbon Steel | |||||||||||||
| 10 | 14 1/2° | 1 3/8" | 1 1/4" | 1.45" | 5/8" | 1 | 0.188" | 0.094" | Right Hand | Not Hardened | Not Ground | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 8 | 14 1/2° | 1 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 1.75" | 3/4" | 1 | 0.188" | 0.094" | Right Hand | Not Hardened | Not Ground | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 6 | 14 1/2° | 2 1/2" | 2" | 2.33" | 7/8" | 1 | 0.188" | 0.094" | Right Hand | Not Hardened | Not Ground | 000000000 | 000000 |
High-Power Metal Miter Gears
Also known as spiral miter gears, these gears have curved teeth that stay in contact longer than straight teeth so they handle heavier loads at higher speeds. They run quieter than standard miter gears because the teeth gradually engage. Use them to transmit motion at a right angle while maintaining shaft speed and torque. Gears are carbon steel for strength. Teeth are hardened for wear resistance.
Gears must be identical in order to mesh correctly; they're sold as a pair.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Hub | Keyway | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear Pitch | Number of Teeth | Pressure Angle | Gear Pitch Dia. | OD | Face Wd. | Overall Wd. | For Shaft Dia. | Mounting Distance | Material | Dia. | Wd. | Wd. | Dp. | Set Screw Thread Size | Pair | |
Keyed Bore with Set Screw | ||||||||||||||||
| 12 | 18 | 20° | 1 1/2" | 1.61" | 0.34" | 1.02" | 5/8" | 1.5" | 1117 Carbon Steel | 1.25" | 0.56" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 5/16"-18 | 000000 | 0000000 |
| 10 | 20 | 20° | 2" | 2.13" | 0.47" | 1.36" | 3/4" | 2" | 1117 Carbon Steel | 1.625" | 0.78" | 0.188" | 0.094" | 5/16"-18 | 000000 | 000000 |