{"id":1750,"date":"2026-07-17T06:30:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T06:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gearrack.top\/product\/nylon-spur-gears\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T06:31:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T06:31:04","slug":"nylon-spur-gears","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/gearrack.top\/it\/product\/nylon-spur-gears\/","title":{"rendered":"Nylon Spur Gears"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Product Overview<\/h2>\n
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Nylon spur gears<\/strong> are straight-toothed mechanical gears made from nylon (PA \u2014 polyamide thermoplastic), combining the spur gear’s simplicity and efficiency with nylon’s outstanding toughness, good wear resistance, impact strength, and self-lubricating properties. They are the most common plastic gear type and are used to transmit power and motion between parallel shafts in a wide range of machinery including electric motors, power tools, conveyor systems, and industrial automation. Korea Ever-Power’s nylon spur gears are available in PA, POM, UHMWPE, ABS, PTFE, PPS, and PEEK \u2014 modules M1, M1.5, M2, M2.5, M3, M4, M5, M8, M12 and more \u2014 to ISO, DIN, ANSI, JIS, BS, and non-standard specifications, with precision to DIN6\u2013DIN9 and tolerance 0.001\u20130.1 mm.<\/p>\n

Korea Ever-Power’s nylon spur gears<\/a> are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and have a lower coefficient of friction than metal \u2014 generating less heat and noise. They are less likely to damage mating components because nylon is softer than metal. Applications include automatic controlling machines, semiconductor industry equipment, general industry machinery, medical equipment, solar energy equipment, machine tools, parking systems, high-speed rail, and aviation transportation equipment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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MC Nylon Spur<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Wear<\/p>\n

Wear Resistant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Oil<\/p>\n

Oil-Containing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"EPA<\/p>\n

EPA Grade<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n
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Parameter<\/th>\nSpecification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Module<\/td>\nM1, M1.5, M2, M2.5, M3, M4, M5, M8, M12 and others<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Material<\/td>\nPA (Nylon 6\/66\/MC), POM, UHMWPE, ABS, PTFE, PPS, PEEK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard<\/td>\nISO, DIN, ANSI, JIS, BS, and Non-standard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Precision<\/td>\nDIN6, DIN7, DIN8, DIN9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teeth Treatment<\/td>\nHardened, Milled, or Ground<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tolerance<\/td>\n0.001 mm \u2013 0.01 mm \u2013 0.1 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fine<\/td>\nShot\/sandblast, heat treatment, annealing, tempering, polishing, anodising, zinc-plated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Packing<\/td>\nPlastic bag + cartons or wooden packing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sample Lead Time<\/td>\n20 business days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bulk Lead Time<\/td>\n25 business days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sample Price<\/td>\nUSD 2 \u2013 USD 100; freight paid by customer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Payment<\/td>\nT\/T, L\/C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Nylon Grade Selection for Spur Gears<\/h2>\n

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Korea Ever-Power offers nylon spur gears in multiple nylon grades, each engineered for specific application requirements:<\/p>\n

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Nylon Grade<\/th>\nTensile Strength<\/th>\nMax Temp.<\/th>\nWater Absorption<\/th>\nBest Application<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
PA6 (Nylon 6)<\/td>\n~70 MPa<\/td>\n100\u00b0C<\/td>\n2.5\u20133.5%<\/td>\nGeneral purpose medium-duty spur gears, good toughness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PA66 (Nylon 66)<\/td>\n~85 MPa<\/td>\n120\u00b0C<\/td>\n2.0\u20133.0%<\/td>\nAutomotive, higher temperature, stiffer than PA6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MC Nylon (PA6 cast)<\/td>\n~100\u2013110 MPa \u2713<\/td>\n100\u00b0C<\/td>\n2.0\u20133.0%<\/td>\nLarge gears, high load, industrial drives; best strength of nylons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil MC Nylon<\/td>\n~95 MPa<\/td>\n100\u00b0C<\/td>\n~1.5%<\/td>\nSelf-lubricating heavy-duty gears (green colour) \u2014 maintenance-free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PA6-GF30<\/td>\n~180 MPa \u2713<\/td>\n130\u00b0C<\/td>\n~1.0%<\/td>\n30% glass fibre reinforced \u2014 highest stiffness and temperature resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UHMWPE<\/td>\n~50 MPa<\/td>\n80\u00b0C<\/td>\n< 0.01% \u2713<\/td>\nFood-grade, chemical-resistant, ultra-low friction conveyor gears<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Key Properties of Nylon Spur Gears<\/h2>\n

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Toughness and Impact Resistance<\/h3>\n

Nylon’s outstanding toughness \u2014 its ability to absorb energy before fracture \u2014 makes nylon spur gears far more resistant to shock and impact loading than POM gears at the same module. When a machine experiences a sudden jam or overload, nylon gears flex and absorb the impact energy rather than fracturing suddenly (as brittle materials would). This toughness is particularly valuable in drive systems that experience occasional overloads, impacts, or sudden direction reversals \u2014 making nylon the preferred choice for these applications over POM despite POM’s lower friction.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Low Coefficient of Friction<\/h3>\n

Nylon’s lower coefficient of friction compared with metal gears means less heat generated at the tooth mesh during operation \u2014 reducing thermal degradation of the gear material and extending service life. The lower heat generation is especially important for nylon gears because nylon has low thermal conductivity (it cannot dissipate heat as effectively as metal), so reducing heat generation at the source is more important for nylon than reducing it at the metal surface of an equivalent metal gear.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Low Maintenance<\/h3>\n

Nylon spur gears are low-maintenance \u2014 they do not require regular lubrication or cleaning in the light-to-moderate duty applications for which they are designed. The self-lubricating property of standard PA6 \/ PA66 (and especially oil-containing MC Nylon) provides adequate tooth surface lubrication from the material itself, eliminating the maintenance schedule for re-greasing that metal gear drives require. This zero-maintenance operation is essential in inaccessible locations \u2014 conveyor systems under machinery, sealed housings, and outdoor solar energy equipment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Protects Mating Components<\/h3>\n

Nylon gears are less likely to damage mating components because they are softer than metal \u2014 when a nylon gear meshes with a steel gear, the nylon is the sacrificial wear element. This protects the more expensive metal gear from damage: in printer paper feed drives, for example, a nylon drive gear that wears after millions of cycles is replaced cheaply, while the steel motor gear shaft remains undamaged. The nylon gear acts as a designed-in wearing component that is cheap and fast to replace at service intervals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Cost-Effective<\/h3>\n

Nylon spur gears are relatively inexpensive \u2014 the material cost is lower than POM (especially for MC Nylon cut from cast stock vs injection-moulded POM), and the zero-lubrication, low-maintenance operation reduces the lifetime operating cost further. At large diameters where MC Nylon cut from cast rod competes with small steel hobbed gears, the nylon gear is typically 40\u201370% cheaper than the equivalent steel gear of the same module and tooth count \u2014 with acceptable performance for medium-duty applications.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Limitations to Note<\/h3>\n

Nylon has a low modulus (elastic stiffness) compared with steel \u2014 nylon spur gears deflect more under tooth load, which can increase backlash and reduce position accuracy. Nylon has low thermal conductivity \u2014 heat from friction builds up under sustained high load. Nylon absorbs moisture (2\u20133%) causing dimensional growth \u2014 requiring backlash allowance in design. Nylon is not suitable for high-speed (> 3,000 RPM at typical modules) or high-torque (sustained load near material strength) applications. Korea Ever-Power helps customers assess whether nylon or an alternative material (POM, UHMWPE) better suits each application.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Applications<\/h2>\n

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Electric Motors and Power Tools<\/h3>\n

Nylon spur gear reduction stages between electric motors and driven mechanism. Power tools require gears that handle shock loads (bit engagement, workpiece impact) without fracture \u2014 nylon’s toughness provides the shock absorption metal gears cannot match. Garden tools, electric screwdrivers, and angle grinder gearboxes use nylon intermediate gears to protect the motor and housing from damage on jam-up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Conveyor Systems<\/h3>\n

UHMWPE spur gears in food-grade conveyor drives, and MC Nylon spur gears in industrial conveyor systems. The self-lubricating property eliminates oil contamination risk in food-grade applications; the UHMWPE’s ultra-low friction reduces motor power consumption; the toughness handles the shock loading of belt jams without fracturing the gear teeth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Automatic Controlling Machines<\/h3>\n

Nylon spur gears in PLC-controlled machinery, automation positioning systems, and industrial robot link drives. DIN6\u2013DIN8 precision nylon spur gears provide sufficient accuracy for positioning applications while keeping system cost below equivalent metal gear trains. The zero-maintenance operation reduces factory downtime for lubrication on automated lines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Semiconductor and Medical Equipment<\/h3>\n

PEEK spur gears for semiconductor process equipment (chemical resistance, high temperature to 250\u00b0C, cleanroom compatible) and medical device drives. PTFE-filled nylon for chemical-resistant gears in laboratory automation. High-precision DIN6 nylon spur gears for medical positioning drives where particle contamination from metallic wear must be eliminated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Solar Energy Equipment<\/h3>\n

UV-stabilised nylon spur gears in solar panel tracking drives, solar concentrator positioning, and photovoltaic system actuators. The self-lubricating, zero-maintenance properties suit outdoor solar drives where re-greasing access is impractical; corrosion resistance eliminates rust failure in high-humidity climates; the lightweight reduces structural load on the tracking frame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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High-Speed Rail and Transportation<\/h3>\n

Glass-fibre-reinforced PA66 (PA66-GF30) spur gears in high-speed rail ancillary equipment drives, aviation seat adjusters, and transportation equipment actuators. GF30 nylon provides the combination of high stiffness (180 MPa tensile, vs 70 MPa for standard PA6), high temperature resistance (130\u00b0C), and good fatigue life required in transportation equipment where high duty cycles, elevated temperatures, and vibration loads are simultaneous.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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What is the difference between nylon and POM for spur gears, and which should I choose?<\/p>\n

Nylon (PA): tougher, better impact and shock resistance, stronger at same module, available in larger diameters (MC Nylon cast), slightly lower friction coefficient at high load than POM. Absorbs 2\u20133% moisture causing dimensional growth \u2014 needs extra backlash in humid environments. Choose nylon for: high impact loads, large diameters, high strength requirement, heavy industrial drives. POM (Acetal\/Delrin): stiffer and more dimensionally stable (absorbs only 0.2% water), lower friction at light loads, better for miniature precision gears, quieter at high speed. Choose POM for: precision small gears, humid environments, light-duty silent drives. Korea Ever-Power can produce samples in both materials for your application testing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What precision (DIN grade) is appropriate for nylon spur gears?<\/p>\n

Korea Ever-Power produces nylon spur gears to DIN6 (finest) through DIN9 (coarsest). DIN6 is appropriate for positioning drives (solar panel tracking, medical device actuators) where tooth form accuracy directly affects positioning repeatability. DIN7\u2013DIN8 suits most industrial and consumer product drives. DIN9 covers general-purpose light-duty drives where cost is the primary driver. Tolerance capability: 0.001\u20130.1 mm depending on module and material. Most injection-moulded nylon gears achieve DIN8\u2013DIN9; CNC-hobbed MC Nylon gears can achieve DIN6\u2013DIN7.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How long does it take to receive a sample of a custom nylon spur gear?<\/p>\n

Sample lead time for custom nylon spur gears: 20 business days from drawing approval. Bulk production lead time: 25 business days. Sample price: USD 2\u2013USD 100 depending on size and complexity; sample freight paid by the customer. For CNC-hobbed MC Nylon prototypes without mould tooling, Korea Ever-Power can often deliver within 5\u201310 business days \u2014 allowing faster testing before committing to injection mould investment. Contact Korea Ever-Power<\/a> with your specification to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Reviews<\/h2>\n
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“We manufacture solar panel dual-axis tracking systems and use UV-stabilised nylon spur gears (M3, DIN7) from Korea Ever-Power in our azimuth and elevation drives. 36-month outdoor field test in southeast Asian climate (35\u00b0C average, 85% RH, UV intensity 1,600 W\/m\u00b2): no material degradation, no visible tooth wear. Dimension check after 36 months: gear OD within 0.15 mm of initial (moisture equilibrium). Zero re-greasing in 36 months confirmed by field service team.”<\/p>\n

Kim Seong-jin<\/strong>  |  Solar Tracking System Engineer, Incheon Renewable Energy Co.  ·  Q1 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“We build industrial conveyor drives and switched from steel to MC Nylon spur gears (M4, DIN8) from Korea Ever-Power. Motor power consumption reduced 12% (lower friction losses). Noise at 1 m from conveyor: 58 dB(A) \u2192 49 dB(A). Maintenance: previous steel drive needed re-greasing every 6 weeks; MC Nylon oil-grade gears need no re-greasing \u2014 annual inspection only. Cost reduction: 45% on gear set replacement parts.”<\/p>\n

Lee Hyeon-woo<\/strong>  |  Industrial Conveyor Drive Engineer, Gyeonggi Logistics Systems Co.  ·  Q4 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Request a Quotation for Nylon Spur Gears<\/h3>\n

PA, POM, UHMWPE, ABS, PTFE, PPS, PEEK. M1\u2013M12. ISO\/DIN\/ANSI\/JIS. DIN6\u2013DIN9 precision. Tolerance 0.001\u20130.1 mm. Sample 20 days. Bulk 25 days. T\/T, L\/C.<\/p>\n

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