STRAIGHT BEVEL GEARS

Limit: 24” OD | Pitch: 2.5 DP - 24 DP

Croix Gear offers extensive manufacturing capabilities for straight bevel, spiral bevel, hypoid bevel, and Zerol bevel gears in diverse sizes, base materials, and shaft types. In straight bevel gears, the teeth are straight and parallel to the generators of the cone. This is the simplest form of bevel gear. It resembles a spur gear, only conical rather than cylindrical.

Straight bevel gears are a type of bevel gear that is used to transmit power between two shafts that intersect at a 90-degree angle. They are named for the straight teeth that run perpendicular to the gear's face.

Straight bevel gears are used in a wide range of applications, including automotive differentials, power tools, and industrial machinery. They are often used in situations where high torque and speed are required, and where the shafts need to be changed in direction by 90 degrees.

One of the key advantages of straight bevel gears is their simplicity. Because the teeth are straight, they can be easily cut and manufactured using conventional machining techniques. Additionally, straight bevel gears are highly efficient, with efficiency typically ranging from 95 to 98 percent.

However, one of the main disadvantages of straight bevel gears is their tendency to produce noise and vibration. This is because the contact between the teeth is abrupt and occurs along a single line of contact, which can lead to impact forces and noise. Additionally, straight bevel gears are less suitable for high-speed applications because the teeth can generate excessive heat due to the limited contact area.

In summary, straight bevel gears are a simple and efficient type of bevel gear that is used in a wide range of applications. While they are highly efficient, they are also prone to producing noise and vibration, which can limit their use in some applications.