#Product Trends
Gear racks - special is our standard!
Gear racks: sturdy, precise and cost-effective
Gear racks as a sturdy drive element are preferably used (thanks to regular rigidity and precision over any length) in harsh environmental conditions for large axial forces. Up to Module 16, SCHNEEBERGER offers straight or helical toothed sections, with metric or module pitch. Depending on customer requirements, the teeth are milled or ground and subjected to a corresponding hardening processes according to the respective load. In spite of these individual advantages, SCHNEEBERGER gear racks are drive elements with an attractive price.
Ideal in the case of large strokes
Tooth racks are especially cost-effective in the case of large strokes of more than 2 meters. The maximum one-piece length is 3000 mm. The gear racks can be arranged as desired, though. In the process, SCHNEEBERGER gear racks display a high degree of accuracy and efficiency. For maintenance, special - lubrication gears are available. They guarantee an optimal lubrication, contributing to the long life cycle of gear rack drives
Special is our standard
Gear racks of Modules 2 to 12 made of special and stainless steel are available in common industry dimensions and lengths of 1 and 2 m. As a result, in the case of large strokes with 2-meter gear racks, higher precision can be achieved for a lower degree of installation expense. SCHNEEBERGER also offers, above all, customized racks up to Module 16. If standardized dimensions do not suit your design, SCHNEEBERGER will work together with you to find a solution: You select the material and design the exact gear rack that you need - special is our standard!
From large mechanical engineering to robotics
Especially in the case of long travel distances, gear racks provide decisive competitive advantages. But not only here! The areas of application are correspondingly diverse. SCHNEEBERGER gear racks are used successfully in large machinery, automation and material flow technology, packaging machines, printing machines and many other areas of industry.