TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE / 2026-08-10
Choosing straight, helical or curved racks
Select tooth form and geometry from travel path, speed, noise, load and installation envelope.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Technical explanation
Straight racks are direct to engineer and suit most linear axes and conventional speeds.
Helical teeth improve smoothness and load continuity but introduce axial force that bearings and structure must carry.
Curved racks and segmented rings serve rotary or curved paths and require coordinated control of radius, arc length, holes and segment transitions.
Project factors
Curved rack / ring segment
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