Rack and Pinion
Your Leading Rack and Pinion Supplier
Dongguan Ruixin Automated Equipment Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of precision transmission components for industrial automation, including reducers, hollow rotary platforms, and gear racks. Our rotary indexer tables come in a variety of types, including rotator tables, hollow rotary actuators, and hollow shaft servo motors. These products are widely used in robotics, CNC machine tools, semiconductor equipment, and logistics automation, and we can guarantee a stable, long-term supply.
Why Choose Us?
Advanced Equipment
Ruixin Automation operates a complete manufacturing chain with high-precision processing and testing equipment imported from Germany and Japan, including ZEISS CMMs and Osaka Precision gear testing systems. This ensures stable quality, accurate tolerances, and reliable product consistency for long-term supply.
Professional Service
Our service goes beyond after-sales support and focuses on pre-sales technical consultation and product customization. We work closely with customers to understand application needs, helping reduce purchasing risk and improve project efficiency.
Professional Team
With over 300 employees, our team maintains strict control over product quality and service processes. A dedicated and well-trained after-sales service team ensures clear communication, timely response, and reliable support throughout the product lifecycle.
Broad Market
Our automation equipment is supplied to customers in Europe, North America, and Asia, including markets such as Germany, Italy, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia. Stable performance and consistent delivery have earned long-term cooperation and positive feedback from international buyers.
Types of Rack and Pinion
Helical Rack
A helical rack is a rack that meshes with a helical gear and is created by increasing the radius of the pitch cylinder of a helical gear to infinity. This rack has a straight tooth profile with a twist. When meshing helical racks with helical gears, the helix angle must be equal in value, but the directions of helix must be opposite.
Spiral Gear
Spiral gears have curved teeth arranged in a spiral pattern, in contrast to conventional spur gears, which have straight teeth. This design makes it possible for teeth to gradually engage, which lessens vibration, increases durability, and improves performance all around. Spiral gears are essential for dependable and effective power transmission in vehicles, industrial equipment, and aerospace systems.
Specifications of Rack and Pinion
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D1h6 |
D2 |
Screw Size/Bolt |
Maximum Transmissible Torque(nm) |
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20 |
31.5 |
M5 |
75 |
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25 |
40 |
M6 |
140 |
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31.5 |
50 |
M6 |
175 |
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40 |
63 |
M6 |
335 |
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50 |
80 |
M8 |
810 |
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80 |
125 |
M10 |
2055 |
Customization Options

Alloy steel is perfect for heavy-duty applications because of its exceptional strength, durability, and resistance to wear.
Strong and reasonably priced, carbon steel is appropriate for moderate load and speed situations
Cast iron is frequently utilized in low- to medium-load gears because it offers good machinability and vibration damping.
Bronze: Often used with steel gears in high-load scenarios, bronze is excellent at lowering friction and preventing wear.
Nylon and other plastics are quiet, lightweight, and resistant to corrosion, making them ideal for precision or light-duty tasks.
Application Scope of Rack and Pinion
Car Steering: The system works by converting a revolving motion into linear motion. Most cars, small trucks, and SUVs come equipped with a rack and pinion system, rather than the recirculating ball steering found in larger trucks, larger SUVs, and other heavy-duty vehicles.
Railways: Rack railways are mountain railways that use a rack built into the center of the track and a pinion on their locomotives. This allows them to work on steep gradients, up to 45 degrees, as opposed to conventional railways which rely on friction alone for locomotion. Additionally, the rack and pinion addition provides these trains with controlled brakes and reduces the effects of snow or ice on the rails.
Stairlifts: Virtually all stairlifts contain a rack and pinion gear, with the gear allowing for upward movement in similar ways as above.
Actuators: Actuators are machines that move various components, such as a pipeline transport system. In such a system, a rack and pinion gear help control the valves that the system requires for basic functioning.
Installation Precautions of Rack and Pinion
Proper installation is crucial for ensuring optimal performance and longevity of gear-rack systems:
Installation Precautions
Hammering should never be used to install gears, as this may damage the gear or its surface.
Pre-use Inspection
Before use, check if the gear rotates smoothly and evenly along its entire length. If there is any jamming or significant imbalance, inspect the installation for any errors.
Center Distance Maintenance
In a pair of meshing gears in the same transmission system, the center distance must remain constant. Otherwise, the transmission ratio will be affected, and the gears may not mesh properly.
Cleaning Before Disassembly
Before disassembling gears, remove any debris around the gears to prevent it from entering the gear cavity.
Payment Terms
T.T with 30% downpayment, 70%before shipment.
Paypal or West Union also accept.
Packaging & Shipping
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Packaging |
Protective film, cardboard box, wooden crate |
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Shipping |
By logistics; by shipping; by air. |

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