Replacing Nylon in Gear Application
Replacing Nylon in Gear Application
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I currently have a gear that is made from nylon 6 and need to replace the material. I have been told that the nylon 6 can be replaced by PEEK (polyetheretherketone). Can anyone offer suggestions as to the particular grade of PEEK material that is suitable for making gears?
I have attached a drawing of the gear.
Thanks.
I have attached a drawing of the gear.
Thanks.





RE: Replacing Nylon in Gear Application
Is this gear molded or machined? You are going to need a material with the same shrinkage if it is molded.
Hard to suggest a replacement when you have not sufficiently defined the original.
Here's an article on PEEK gear design:
http://www.gearsolutions.com/media/uploads/assets/PDF/Articles/0111_Jan/0111_Kliess.pdf
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RE: Replacing Nylon in Gear Application
RE: Replacing Nylon in Gear Application