Food and packaging machinery
Stainless steel and plastic gear solutions for filling, packaging and conveyor systems.
In food and packaging machines, gears must meet both precise synchronisation and hygiene requirements. Stainless steel or food-grade plastics are preferred where there is a risk of contact with the product or frequent washing.
Frequently made parts
- Conveyor sprockets
- Timing pulleys for filling and packaging machines
- Stainless steel spur gears
- Rack and pinion mechanisms
Choice of material
Stainless steel (e.g. AISI 304, 316) resists corrosion and is suitable for washdown. If you need certified material for plastic parts that may come into contact with food, mention it in the description field of your request.
Gears commonly produced for this sector
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Spur gears
The most common gear type: teeth parallel to the axis, transmitting motion and power between parallel shafts.
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Timing pulleys
Toothed pulleys that transmit synchronous motion with a toothed belt, without slipping.
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Sprockets
Gears with teeth cut to the chain pitch, transmitting motion and power with a roller chain.
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Racks and pinions
A toothed bar (rack) and pinion gear that convert rotary motion into linear motion.
Frequently asked questions
Can you provide a food-grade material certificate?
Mention your certificate requirement in the request. The supply of certified material and the availability of documents are stated separately in our quote.
Can stainless steel gears be hardened by heat treatment?
Austenitic stainless steels (304, 316) cannot be hardened by heat treatment. Where hardness is needed, martensitic stainless steels are considered.
Other sectors
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Agricultural machinery
Spare gears for tractors, combine harvesters, sprayers and other agricultural equipment.
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Construction machinery
Gears for the drivetrains of excavators, loaders, cranes and other construction machinery.
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Machine tools and lathe spare parts
Speed box, feed and axis gears for lathes, milling machines, drills and CNC machines.
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Gearboxes and power transmission
Gears, pinion shafts and couplings for gearboxes, speed reducers and power transmission systems.
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Textile machinery
Gears, pulleys and sprockets for weaving, knitting and spinning machines.
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