Gear Rack

Boston Gear Steel Gears

This Boston Gear Rack has a face width of 0.188 inches and a pressure angle of 14.5 degrees. The face width indicates the tooth length, while the pressure angle affects tooth strength and meshing characteristics. Gear racks are used to convert rotary motion into linear motion when paired with a pinion gear.

Specifications

Face Width	0.188"
Pressure Angle	14.5 °

About gears

Gear Rack is listed under Gears — spur, helical, bevel, worm and internal gears plus racks. Gears transmit rotary motion and torque between shafts, or convert rotary motion into linear motion. This category encompasses a range of gear types, including spur, helical, bevel, worm, and internal gears, as well as racks.

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