Aluminum Gears
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Aluminum as a gear material has some very good features that makes them perfect material for use in gears. Different types of industries have used the aluminum gears for successful operations.
Feature of Aluminum Gears
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Light weight
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Moderately good strength
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Corrosion resistant
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Easy machineability
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Low toxicity
Properties of Aluminum Gears
The following table lists some of the properties of aluminum alloys both wrought and cast that makes them useful in gears.
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Material (ASTM No.) |
Tensile Strength(psi) |
Yield Strength(psi) |
Elongation
(%in 2") |
Hardness |
|
Wrought: |
|
|
|
|
|
2011-T8 |
59,000 |
45,000 |
12 |
Brinell 100 |
|
2024-T4 |
68,000 |
47,000 |
18 |
Brinell 120 |
|
7075-T6 |
83,000 |
72,000 |
11 |
Brinell 150 |
|
Cast: |
|
|
|
|
|
195-T6 |
36,000 |
24,000 |
5 |
Brinell 75 |
|
356-T6 |
40,000 |
27,000 |
5 |
Brinell 90 |
Application of Aluminum Gears
Aluminum Gears are today used in machineries using sophisticated technology. Some of them are highlighted here:
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Digital Servos : This particular model of Digital Servo uses aluminum gears.
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Lathe Machine : The aluminum gears are used very popularly in change gear applications in Lathe Machine as the aluminum gears run without need of lubrication.
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Gas Meter Accessories : This latest gas meter accessory that is featured here uses anodized aluminum gears.
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