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Gear Motors Resistant to Extreme Heat and Cold | TPHC
In demanding industrial environments, machines often face extreme heat or cold, which can compromise performance, shorten equipment life, and increase maintenance costs. At Tsubaki Philippines Corporation (TPHC), we bring you high-performance gear motors designed to handle these challenges, ensuring reliable operation even under the harshest condition.
Tsubaki Pin Gear Drive Unit: Advanced Motion Drive for Large Industrial Equipment
In modern industrial machinery, achieving reliable and efficient motion transmission is critical. The Pin Gear Drive Unit (PDU) from Tsubaki offers an innovative solution designed to replace conventional rack-and-pinion and large gear systems. With its unique design, high torque capability, and flexible installation, the Pin Gear Drive Unit is ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications that require both precision and durability.
This advanced drive system enables smooth motion for both linear and rotational drives, making it suitable for a wide range of industries including steel, automation, infrastructure, and heavy machinery.
What is Pin gear drive unit?
A Pin Gear Drive Unit is a transmission mechanism composed of a pin gear, pin rack, or pin wheel that mesh together to produce motion. Unlike traditional gear systems, the PDU uses a gear with a specialized tooth profile that engages with rollers mounted on the pin rack or pin wheel.
linear motion and rotational motion
This is a transmission part that has the same function as a gear or rack and pinion, and converts rotation into linear motion or rotation into another type of rotational motion by combining a pin-mechanical wheel rack with a dedicated gear. It has been delivered to a variety of devices.
linear motion and rotational motion
Key Features of the Tsubaki Pin Gear Drive Unit
1. Easy InstallationThe Pin Gear Drive Unit uses a segmented design, allowing components to be installed easily and connected as needed. This reduces installation complexity and allows operation even when mounting accuracy is not perfectly precise.
2. High Transmission Torque
The combination of pin gears and rollers ensures excellent load distribution. This enables the system to transmit large torque while maintaining smooth motion, making it ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications.3. Flexible Design for Large Equipment
One of the biggest advantages of the PDU is scalability. By increasing the number of wheel segments, the drive system can be used in large industrial machines and rotating equipment.4. Durable and Wear Resistant
The pin gear teeth are hardened to improve resistance to wear and extend service life. Continuous engagement between the gear teeth and rollers also reduces friction and ensures long-term reliability.5. Corrosion Resistance Options
Tsubaki offers several material options to suit different environments, including:
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Standard steel type
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Flexible type
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Stainless steel series for corrosive environments
These options allow the drive unit to operate effectively even in harsh industrial conditions.
Pin gear drive unit Structure
The unit consists of a pin rack or pin wheel and pin gear.
The basic structure of a pin rack/pin wheel is almost the same as that of a chain, with bushings press fit into a frame of any shape and rollers inserted.
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Pin gear drive unitUnit Application Examples
Our wide range of Pin gear drive unit are used in a variety of applications.
TSUBAKI 4th Mini Roadshow FY2025: Multi-Industry Solutions in Batangas | March 27, 2026
Tsubaki Philippines Corporation announces the upcoming TSUBAKI 4th Mini Roadshow for Fiscal Year 2025, a technical event designed to bring together professionals from a wide range of industries to explore innovative Chain, Motion Control, Materials Handling Systems, Bulk Systems, Industry Applications, and Cableveyor/Cable Carrier
The Future of Micro Power Transmission Has Arrived in the Philippines -- The World's Smallest Roller Chain "Tsubaki's Epsilon Chain"
How do you transmit power reliably in extremely confined spaces without sacrificing accuracy or durability?
This is where the Epsilon Chain from Tsubakimoto Chain Co. changes the game.
Recognized as the world's smallest commercially available roller chain, the Epsilon Chain delivers precise, slip-free transmission in applications where belts and wires simply cannot perform.
For Philippine engineers designing next-generation automation systems, this is not just innovation--it's opportunity.
Torque Limiter Sprockets for Overload Protection | Tsubaki Philippines
Torque Limiter Sprockets: Advanced Overload Protection for Industrial Drive Systems
In industrial drive systems, torque overload remains one of the most common causes of mechanical failure. Whether in mining conveyors, cement material handling systems, food processing lines, or automotive assembly operations, excessive torque can lead to chain breakage, gearbox damage, motor burnout, and unplanned production downtime.
In high-load applications where reliability is non-negotiable, integrating mechanical overload protection is not simply a design enhancement -...