Mild Steel Gear Replacement

Plastic Product Name: Sustamid 6G Impact modified Nylon


Metal Material Replaced: Mild Steel Gears


Application Description:
A 630mm mild steel spur cut gear was used as an idler gear in a large printing factory operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The mild steel spur cut gear was replaced with Sustamid 6G (Impact Modified Nylon) due to the maintenance benefits displayed.


Features and Benefits:

  • No lubrication required
  • Large reduction is gear noise due to a change in the opposing idler gear surface
  • Lower up front and operating costs
  • Lightweight replacement removing the requirement of a lifting device
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