What is Pin Gear Drive Unit?

This is a transmission mechanism that has the same function as gears and rack-and-pinions, and to convert from rotational motion to linear or rotational motion by combining a wheel rack with a pin mechanism and a dedicated gear. We have a track record of delivering this product to various types of equipment.

Features

• ・Employs a segmented design to ensure easy installation.
• ・The pin gear is designed with a forgiving module, and a good pin wheel/rack balance delivers large transmission torque.
• ・Wide variation to suit your needs

Standard dimensions are listed in the product information. We can also consider other dimensions, so please let us know your needs.

Structure of Pin Gear Drive Unit

The unit is composed of pin racks or pin wheels and pin gears.
Basic structure of pin rack and pin wheel is almost same as a chain. Bush is press-fitted into a frame of any shape and rollers are inserted.

Chain structure

Application example of Pin Gear Drive Unit

Pin Gear Drive Units are used in a wide range of applications.

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Movement that Pin Gear Drive Unit can provide

・Turning

Applications ：
Turn Table

Point ：
Large-diameter layout using a segment method is also possible.
We have a record of using tables with a diameter more than 10 m.

Turn

・Rotate

Applications ：
Rotary kiln

Point ：
Easy to install compared to large gears
Effective even when it is difficult to produce a perfect circle on an equipment side

Rotation

・Move straight and reciprocate

Applications ：
Transport trolley

Point ：
Compatible with various layouts
Smooth transfer from straight line to curved line

Straight line + curved line

Lineup of specifications to suit your needs

Type / Specifications	Steel type Standard package	Steel type Electroless nickel plated	Steel type New Advanced Rust Protection Series	Flexible Type	Stainless steel type Standard package	Special specifications
Recommended	Can be used for general purposes	Standard environments where corrosion resisstance is required	Moist place	Difficult to install	Corrosive environments	Various uses
Features	Most versatile type with support for all frame numbers.	Uniform surface treatment provides stable corrosion resistance and excellent anti-corrosion performance in standard operating environments.	Same allowable tangential load as standard specifications and improved corrosion resistance by special surface treatment. Demonstrates strong rust prevention in harsh corrosive environments such as outdoors, waterside, and coastal areas.	Wider center-to-center distance tolerance than steel type. Effective when a installation position changes during operation due to thermal expansion.	Suitable for use in corrosive atmospheres such as water, acidity, and alkalinity. Can be used in a temperature range of -20 ℃ to 400 ℃.	Compatible with Surface treatment specifications, Locking pin gear specifications, Small backlash specifications, etc. Contact a Tsubaki representative.

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