Rack and pinion systems convert rotational motion into linear motion, critical for CNC gantries, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and industrial robotics.
Detailed Specifications
Types
Helical Milled Rack
Module: M1.5 to M2.
Material: C45 steel, induction-hardened to 55 HRC.
Length: 1000mm (standard), custom up to 4000mm.
Helical Ground Rack (DIN 6)
Module: M2, Precision: DIN 6 (tooth error < 0.02mm).
Surface finish: Ra 0.8µm.
Pinion
Material: 20MnCr5 steel, case-hardened to 60 HRC.
Teeth: 24–26 (helical angle 20°).
Load Capacity
Static: 15,000 N (M2 rack).
Dynamic: 8,000 N at 1 m/s.
Applications
CNC Plasma Cutters: X-Y axis movement (ESAB India).