Types of Gears and Their

Applications
Presented By Ankit Tarafdar
Introduction
• Gears are mechanical devices used to transmit motion and power
between rotating shafts.
• They play a crucial role in various industries, from automotive to
manufacturing, robotics, and more.
• Understanding different types of gears and their applications is
essential for designing efficient machinery.
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Spur Gears
• Spur gears are the most common type of gears with straight teeth.
• Teeth are parallel to the gear's axis of rotation.
• Applications: Clocks, printing presses, conveyor systems, and simple
gearboxes.
Helical Gears
• Helical gears have angled teeth, which allows smoother
engagement and reduced noise.
• Transmit power more efficiently than spur gears.
• Applications: Automotive transmissions, machine tools, and
industry machinery.
Bevel Gears
• Bevel gears have teeth that are cut on conical surfaces.
• Transmit motion between non-parallel intersecting shafts.
• Applications: Differential gears in vehicles, power tools, and marine
applications.
Worm Gears
• Worm gears consist of a worm (screw) and a worm wheel.
• Provide high reduction ratios and prevent back-driving.
• Applications: Conveyor systems, lifts, and machinery requiring slow
and precise motion.
Planetary
(Epicyclic) Gears

• Planetary gears have multiple gears

nested together, rotating around a
central gear.
• Offer high power density and
compact design.
• Applications: Automotive automatic
transmissions, robotics, and
gearboxes.
Rack and Pinion
• ack is a flat gear, while pinion is a small cylindrical gear.
• Convert rotational motion into linear motion.
• Applications: Steering systems in vehicles, CNC machinery, and linear
actuators.
Internal Gears
• Internal gears have teeth cut on the
inside surface.
• Used in situations where space is
limited or when a gear needs to be
fixed inside another gear.
• Applications: Planetary gear systems,
planetary gearsets.
Spiral Bevel Gears
• Similar to bevel gears, but with
curved teeth.
• Combine the advantages of helical
and bevel gears for smoother and
quieter operation.
• Applications: Heavy machinery,
locomotives, and marine propulsion
systems.
Hypoid Gears

• Similar to spiral bevel gears but have

offset axes.
• Provide higher torque transmission in a
compact space.
• Applications: Automobile rear
differentials, heavy machinery, and
industrial applications.
 • Gears are fundamental mechanical components used
Conclusion in various industries.
• Choosing the right type of gear is essential for
efficient power transmission.
• Understanding gear types and applications is crucial
for successful engineering designs.