{"id":686,"date":"2026-10-08T07:37:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T07:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sun-gears.net\/rack-pinion-travel-per-revolution\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T05:43:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T05:43:39","slug":"sun-gear-tooth-count-planetary-geometry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sun-gears.net\/pl\/sun-gear-tooth-count-planetary-geometry\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun Gear Tooth Count and Planetary Geometry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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KNOWLEDGE<\/div>\n

Sun Gear Tooth Count and Planetary Geometry<\/h1>\n

For a standard unshifted planetary stage, the sun, planet and ring tooth counts are linked by the center-distance relationship.<\/p>\n

Technical Guide<\/span>Planetary Gear<\/span>Zapytanie ofertowe<\/span><\/div>\n
Popro\u015b o wycen\u0119<\/a>Przegl\u0105daj produkty<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"Sun<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Basic relationship<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

For a standard system, the internal ring tooth count is related to the sun and planet counts by zc = za + 2zb. Profile-shifted designs require a more complete center-distance check.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Planet spacing<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

The number of planet gears and their equal spacing also impose assembly conditions; tooth counts cannot be chosen independently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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RFQ implication<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Provide all three tooth counts and the number of planets when replacing a component from an existing stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Use the drawing as the controlled record<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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A technical guide can explain which variables matter, but the final sun gear must be approved from the actual drawing and operating requirement.<\/p>\n

If a value is missing, identify it for confirmation instead of copying a dimension or material from a different supplier or gear family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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RFQ checklist<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Send the sun gear drawing or measured tooth data, mating planet\/ring information, interface dimensions, material\/process requirements, duty, quantity and destination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Deeper buyer guidance<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Tooth counts determine pitch diameters and influence the center-distance and assembly relationships across the entire stage.<\/p>\n

For new designs, use the complete planetary geometry and functional datums before deciding the process route. For replacement work, use photos and equipment references for context but let measured tooth and interface data control the new part.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What to control on the RFQ or drawing<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Przedmiot<\/th>\nWhat to define<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Planetary mesh<\/td>\nSun, planet and ring tooth data plus planet count when known.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Center interface<\/td>\nBore, key, spline or shaft features with functional datums.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating duty<\/td>\nRated\/peak torque, speed, reversals\/shock, life and environment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Material\/process<\/td>\nControlled material, heat treatment, finish and coating requirements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acceptance<\/td>\nGear\/runout\/dimensional checks and required documentation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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\nCan a visual match confirm interchangeability?<\/summary>\n

No. Similar outside dimensions can hide different pitch systems, pressure angles, profile shift or interface fits.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nShould mating gear data be included?<\/summary>\n

Yes whenever available, because planetary geometry is easier to verify as a system.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nWhat if a value is unknown?<\/summary>\n

Mark it as open and provide the available sample, mating component or application data rather than guessing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Zapytanie ofertowe<\/div>\n

Popro\u015b o wycen\u0119 \/ Wy\u015blij zapytanie ofertowe<\/h2>\n

Prze\u015blij rysunek, dane dotycz\u0105ce z\u0119b\u00f3w, informacje o elementach wsp\u00f3\u0142pracuj\u0105cych, norm\u0119 i ilo\u015b\u0107. Przed wycen\u0105 sprawdzimy interfejs.<\/p>\n

Wy\u015blij zapytanie ofertowe<\/a><\/div>\n

Minimalne zam\u00f3wienie<\/strong>Elastyczne ze wzgl\u0119du na typ produktu i ca\u0142kowit\u0105 warto\u015b\u0107 zam\u00f3wienia.<\/span><\/div>
Pr\u00f3bki<\/strong>Nowi klienci mog\u0105 zam\u00f3wi\u0107 od 1 do 5 sztuk, je\u015bli cz\u0119\u015b\u0107 i proces s\u0105 odpowiednie.<\/span><\/div>
Zam\u00f3wienia mieszane<\/strong>Mo\u017cna \u0142\u0105czy\u0107 r\u00f3\u017cne modele przek\u0142adni s\u0142onecznych i powi\u0105zanych z nimi element\u00f3w planetarnych, je\u015bli ca\u0142kowita warto\u015b\u0107 zam\u00f3wienia wynosi oko\u0142o 1500 USD lub wi\u0119cej.<\/span><\/div>
Ma\u0142e zam\u00f3wienia<\/strong>Zam\u00f3wienia obejmuj\u0105ce 1\u20132 sztuki podlegaj\u0105 negocjacjom, zazwyczaj przy wy\u017cszej cenie jednostkowej.<\/span><\/div>
Dostawa<\/strong>Cz\u0119\u015bci standardowe: 10\u201325 dni roboczych. Komponenty niestandardowe: 20\u201345 dni roboczych. Sprz\u0119t projektowy: 45\u2013120 dni roboczych.<\/span><\/div>
Warunki handlowe<\/strong>Obs\u0142ugiwane s\u0105 powszechnie warunki EXW, FOB, CIF i DAP. Warunki FCA, CFR, CPT, CIP i DDP mog\u0105 by\u0107 omawiane indywidualnie w ka\u017cdym przypadku.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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