Plastic Planetary Gear Set

Raydafon uses several different materials in our low-cost plastic planetary gears. The outer ring gear is constructed entirely out of plastic while the inner planets and rollers are made of sintered metal. Carrier plates are usually made of ZDC2 but can be made in a variety of materials (from sintered metal to steel) when higher loads demand a more robust material. This combination of materials allows Raydafon Products to drastically cut weight and noise while still providing the strength required to handle those higher torque applications that an all plastic planetary gear system could not sustain.

With the precision designs required for drive and automation systems, efficiency is key. Design engineers that are utilising plastic planetary gears have seen instant benefits over traditional metal planetary gears with the elimination of metal powder production and smooth motion that minimises wear, improving durability and cutting total costs significantly.

The benefits of introducing Raydafon Plastic Planetary Gears can’t be underestimated, and with a range of options to suit your application needs, engineers can be confident of increased advantages and much wider design opportunities