Rack and Pinion Gear & Drive Systems

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Rack and Pinion Drive Systems

From high speed to high force, flange to shaft, STOBER has the options you need, especially when it comes to rack and pinion drives. Every rack and pinion system uses STOBER’s superior servo gear units and can be made into a system with a motor. These pinions work with a variety of rack options, including helical.

The versatility of our rack and pinion drive systems makes them indispensable across a broad spectrum of industries. Examples of our products can be found in the packaging, beverage, food processing, automotive, printing, and material handling sectors, among others. All of our rack and pinion drive systems are available as compact servo or geared motors, adding to their adaptability. Additionally, they can be mounted to any motor featuring our tolerance motor adapter. If our standard systems don’t fit exactly into a customer’s existing setup, we also have the capability to design customized solutions that will.

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The ZR series is ideal for high-speed applications. The large helical pinion mates to the rack for high feed rates. It is attached to the PH series and works well for bridging larger distances between axes.

ZR units are available as compact servo or geared motors, or they can be mounted to any motor with our toleranced motor adapter.

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ZR Series: TECHNICAL DATA

Power Density:
Price Range:
$ $ $ $ $
  • Acceleration Feed Force: 2.1- 15 kN
  • Feed Velocity: .23 – 6.7 meters/second
  • Module: 2 – 4 mm
  • Number of teeth: 26 – 45
  • Backlash: 10 – 56 μm

Find your right fit!

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ZR Series: FEATURES

  • Bearings: Options for axial or radial loads
    • Standard – ball bearing ideal for some axial and radial load capacity
    • Reinforced bearing – ideal for high axial loads
  • Backlash:
    • Standard
    • Reduced - optimized gear hardening ensures smoothness of motion and minimizes velocity ripple
  • Available with a geared motor

Find your right fit!

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ZR-PH_EZ by STOBER Drives Click play to begin and ? icon for controls and navigation assistance

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The ZTR series is perfect for applications that require high force but have smaller machine envelopes. It attaches to the PH series and works well for machine tool feed axes.

ZTR gear units are available as compact servo or geared motors, or they can be mounted to any motor with our toleranced motor adapter.

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ZTR Series: TECHNICAL DATA

Power Density:
Price Range:
$ $ $ $ $
  • Acceleration Feed Force: 5.8 – 67 kN
  • Feed Velocity: .09 – 4.7 meters/second
  • Module: 2 – 8 mm
  • Number of teeth: 12 – 32
  • Backlash: 4 – 44 μm

Find your right fit!

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ZTR Series: FEATURES

  • Bearings: Options for axial or radial loads
    • Standard – ball bearing ideal for some axial and radial load capacity
    • Reinforced bearing – ideal for high axial loads
  • Backlash:
    • Standard
    • Reduced - optimized gear hardening ensures smoothness of motion and minimizes velocity ripple
  • Available with a geared motor

Find your right fit!

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ZTR-PH_EZ by STOBER Drives Click play to begin and ? icon for controls and navigation assistance

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The ZTRS series is perfect for applications that require high force. It allows the machine to have optimal performance and stiffness. The bearing cover and felt gear provide additional force. It is attached to the PH_EZ series and works well for machine tool feed axes.

ZTRS gear units are available as compact servo or geared motors, or they can be mounted to any motor with our toleranced motor adapter.

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ZTRS Series: TECHNICAL DATA

Power Density:
Price Range:
$ $ $ $ $
  • Acceleration Feed Force: 16 – 126 kN
  • Feed Velocity: .06 – 4.7 meters/second
  • Module: 2 – 10 mm
  • Number of teeth: 15 – 32
  • Backlash: 7 – 70 μm

Find your right fit!

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ZTRS Series: FEATURES

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ZTRS-PH_EZ by STOBER Drives Click play to begin and ? icon for controls and navigation assistance

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The ZV series can be paired with numerous STOBER gearboxes, giving you the freedom to have an inline or a right angle solution. It is ideal for general automation applications and offers great performance. It attaches to the P, PE, KS, K, and KL geared motor series.

ZV gear units are available as compact servo or geared motors, or they can be mounted to any motor with our toleranced motor adapter.

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ZV Series: TECHNICAL DATA

Power Density:
Price Range:
$ $ $ $ $
  • Acceleration Feed Force: 1.3 – 15 kN
  • Feed Velocity: .06 – 5.3 meters/second
  • Module: 2 – 4 mm
  • Number of teeth: 16 – 25
  • Backlash: 8 – 123 μm

Find your right fit!

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ZV Series: FEATURES

  • ZV with P Series
    • Pinion Position:
      • Shaft end
      • Shaft shoulder
    • Bearings: Options for axial or radial loads
      • Standard – ball bearing ideal for some axial and radial load capacity
      • Double row angular contact bearing – ideal for high axial loads
    • Backlash:
      • Standard
      • Reduced - optimized gear hardening ensures smoothness of motion and minimizes velocity ripple
  • ZV with PE Series
    • Pinion Position:
      • Shaft end
      • Shaft shoulder
  • ZV with KS Series
    • Pinion Position:
      • Shaft end
      • Shaft shoulder
  • ZV with K/KL Series
    • Pinion Position:
      • Shaft end
      • Shaft shoulder
    • Housing Style:
      • Pitch circle diameter tapped holes
      • Foot mounting
  • Available as a geared motor!
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Why Choose STOBER Drive Systems?

Since 1934, STOBER has led the way when it comes to drive systems for a host of industrial and commercial applications. That’s due in large part to our commitment to excellence and innovation. From the very beginning of our company, we have sought to bring new ideas to the industry and continually improve what we have to offer. We take pride in delivering equipment that can stand up to the harshest possible conditions and still provide the level of performance our customers demand. This unwavering dedication to being the best in the business is what has earned us the title of world’s toughest gearbox manufacturer. To learn more about everything our rack and pinion gear drive systems can do for you, reach out and speak with one of our representatives today.

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