PEEK gears from Ideal Plastic factory are high‑performance special engineering plastic transmission parts, serving as premium alternatives to POM, nylon, steel and copper gears. Featuring high‑temperature resistance, dust‑free self‑lubrication, ultra‑low noise, corrosion resistance, light weight and excellent anti‑fatigue performance, they are widely adopted in semiconductors, medical devices, robotics, new‑energy equipment and aerospace industries. Two mature manufacturing technologies, precision CNC machining and high‑temperature injection molding, support both low‑volume custom prototypes and large‑batch mass production.
As special‑grade engineering plastic gears, the quality PEEK gears from Ideal Plastic deliver comprehensive superior performance for high‑end precision transmission systems. Compared with traditional plastic and metal gears, they solve many pain points including high‑temperature softening, heavy weight, easy rusting, loud running noise and frequent maintenance.
PEEK material owns high melting point, high crystallinity and high melt viscosity, which brings higher processing difficulty than general‑purpose plastics. Only two proven manufacturing processes can realize stable mass production of qualified gears: precision CNC machining and professional high‑temperature precision injection molding.
1. CNC machining fits prototype development, low‑volume custom and ultra‑precision gear requirements.
2. High‑temperature injection molding targets cost‑effective large‑batch orders with good batch consistency.
CNC precision machining is the preferred solution for prototype development, semiconductor wafer equipment, high‑precision medical devices, micro robot joints and ultra‑precision vacuum transmission gears.
We use imported solid PEEK rods and sheets as raw materials. Supported by five‑axis linkage CNC machines, gear hobbing machines and precision milling equipment, we complete cutting, hobbing, tooth profile modification and stress relief within one workflow, with zero residual internal stress generated.
1. Ultra‑high precision: dimensional tolerance ±0.01 mm, gear tooth accuracy IT7‑IT8 grade, satisfying micro‑precision transmission demands.
2. Free from injection‑molding defects: no shrinkage deformation, warpage or tooth‑pitch deviation caused by internal stress.
High‑temperature precision injection molding is optimized for large‑batch PEEK gear manufacturing. Its biggest merit is cost advantage for bulk orders, with stable batch‑to‑batch consistency.
Complex integrated structures such as steps, through‑holes and positioning grooves can be one‑step formed without secondary processing. We can supply full series modified PEEK gears: carbon‑fiber reinforced, glass‑fiber reinforced, anti‑static and high‑wear‑resistance grades.
Technical note: PEEK features fast crystallization and high shrinkage. Ordinary injection settings will result in sink marks on tooth top, stress cracking, dimension deviation, flash and brittle teeth. Qualified production requires dedicated molding parameters plus constant‑temperature moulds.
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| Product Name | PEEK Gear |
| Available Material | Pure PEEK, Glass Fiber Reinforced PEEK, Carbon Fiber Reinforced PEEK, Medical‑Grade PEEK, Food‑Grade PEEK |
| Color | Black, Beige |
| Module Range | 0.3‑6.0 |
| Number of Teeth | 10‑200 |
| Machining Accuracy | ±0.01 mm; ultra‑high precision up to ±0.005 mm |
| Custom Options | Non‑standard module, special tooth profile, custom thickness, bore diameter and height |
| Sample Policy | Negotiable |
| Certifications | ISO9001, RoHS, REACH, Biocompatibility Test Report |
| Gear Types | Spur Gears, Helical Gears, Bevel Gears, Worm Gears, Worm Shafts, Planetary Gears, Irregular Special‑Shaped Gears |
PEEK gears outperform nylon, POM, PU and metal gears in heat resistance, wear resistance, self‑lubrication, anti‑corrosion, noise reduction, light weight and dimensional stability.
They maintain structural rigidity and stable transmission accuracy under continuous high‑temperature working conditions. Ordinary plastic gears will soften, creep and wear heavily above 100 °C and may cause transmission jamming. Our gears work reliably for high‑temperature drying machines, heating production lines and thermal conveyors, extending service life under hot environments.
PEEK weighs only about 30 % of metal. Reduced rotational inertia enables faster equipment startup, more sensitive response and lower energy consumption. Widely used in new‑energy vehicles, robot joints and high‑speed transmission modules to improve overall motion accuracy and dynamic control.
With low friction coefficient and native self‑lubricating property, these gears remove frequent oil or grease maintenance. They resist abrasion, fatigue and creep deformation under long‑time high‑speed running and repeated reciprocating transmission.
PEEK will not oxidize or rust like metal components. It resists strong acid, strong alkali, organic solvents, industrial lubricants, salt water, seawater and salt‑fog erosion, suitable for harsh corrosive working conditions.
Low thermal expansion coefficient plus good creep‑resistance ensures minimal deformation after repeated temperature cycles and continuous load pressure. It avoids enlarged fitting clearance and loss of transmission precision.
Thanks to heat resistance, corrosion resistance, maintenance‑free self‑lubrication, low noise, light weight and high precision, PEEK gears are preferred transmission parts for high‑end precision machinery under extreme operating conditions.
Ideal lightweight, noise‑reduction and energy‑saving upgrade components for auto manufacturers. Typical applications: engine VVT gears, oil/water pump drive gears, transmission sensor gears, throttle gears, NEV motor reduction gears, battery module adjustment structures.
Automation lines and robots demand long‑term wear resistance, stable precision and low maintenance. These gears are widely used for 6‑axis manipulators, collaborative robot joints, precision conveyor lines and intelligent sorting equipment.
For facilities working under acid‑alkali corrosion, seawater immersion and heavy salt‑fog environment. Metal gears easily get rusted or seized, while ordinary plastics fail anti‑corrosion requirements. These gears deliver long‑life transmission solutions for these tough scenarios.
GuangZhou IDEAL is an original manufacturer of PEEK gears. We own in‑house mould workshop, full‑set high‑precision CNC & five‑axis machining centers and PEEK injection‑molding workshops, cutting extra costs from middlemen.
1. Focus on custom development and mass production of high‑precision advanced‑plastic gears, serving global buyers from industrial equipment, medical instrument, automotive and automation sectors.
2. Optimized processing solves classic PEEK manufacturing challenges: poor fluidity, insufficient filling, incomplete tooth forming and weld lines. Finished gears feature uniform density, full tooth profile and stable batch consistency.
3. Raw‑material guarantee: 100 % virgin authentic PEEK; customers can appoint raw‑material brand and grade.
4. Strict quality control: full‑dimension inspection by gear testers and CMM; batch sampling tests for high‑temperature, wear and corrosion performance; full‑process traceability with tiny batch difference.
5. Available cooperation modes: off‑the‑shelf order, sample development, drawing‑based customization, OEM & ODM mass production.
Nylon and POM gears fit only normal‑temperature & low‑load use cases. They deform and wear quickly above 100 °C. These gears can run continuously at 260 °C with much better wear‑resistance, anti‑fatigue performance and dimensional stability, acting as ideal upgrade options for high‑end equipment.
For most projects requiring precision transmission, quiet running, light weight and corrosion resistance, these gears can fully replace metal ones. For high‑torque heavy‑load conditions, carbon‑fiber reinforced the gears are available to lift load capacity while lowering noise and component cost.
Yes. We can produce gears of any specification and special shapes according to your CAD drawings, physical samples or real working parameters. We provide one‑stop service covering solution consultation, machining, inspection and OEM mass production.
Sure. Our medical‑grade and food‑grade PEEK material gears are biocompatible, non‑toxic and survive repeated high‑temperature sterilization, perfectly matching medical devices and food‑processing machinery.
