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CHAUMBURG, Ill (Scrap Monster): Misumi USA, Inc  subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, part of MISUMI Group, Inc. (Tokyo: 9962), has introduced two Induction Hardened Rack Gears to its motion control product lines. The new Rack Gears feature 1045 Carbon Steel construction and induction hardened teeth to provide high precision operation, as well as excellent strength and abrasion resistance for long service life.

The Rack Gears are designed for use in pinion (spur gear) mechanisms to create a simple linear actuator that converts the rotational motion of the pinion into linear motion. Used extensively in the automotive, construction and industrial equipment manufacturing industries, rack gears can be found in a broad range of products, including machine tools, conveyor systems, hoists, drives, roller feeds and more.

MISUMI’s new additions to its rack gear line include:

-RGEAH Induction Hardened Rack Gears, Ground. Hole machining options for this type include no hole, or bottom tapped, side tapped or side counterboard tapped holes.

-RGEAHL Induction Hardened Rack Gears, Ground, Hole Position Configurable. This type offers user configurable hole machining, with bottom, side or side counterboard tapped options.

Both new rack gears are manufactured in 1045 Carbon Steel with Black Oxide Finish, and both feature end face machining. The Rack Gears are available in a variety of sizes (Module 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0). Shipping times range from three (3) to six (6) days, depending on which type and hole machining options are selected.