One of the simplest and most used
gear units, external gears are extensively used in gear pumps and other
industrial products for smooth functioning. These gears have straight
teeth parallel to the axis. The teeth transmit rotary motion between
parallel shafts.
Materials Used
The gears can be constructed from a variety of materials including :
- Stainless steel
- Hardened steel
- Cast iron
- Aluminum
The kind of material used in manufacturing these gears depends on
the end use they are being put to.
Use of External Gears
These gears are used in diverse fields including :
- Coal industry
- Mining
- Steel plants
- Paper and pulp industry
External Gear
