18CrNiMo 45# Steel Gear Forgings Alloy Steel Gear Metallurgy Planetary Gear Used
Forged Planetary Gears for Wind Power & Metallurgy Applications
Product Materials: 18CrNiMo, 45# Steel, 42CrNiMo
Product Type: Custom Forged Sun Gear / Planet Gear / Ring Gear
Applications: Wind Turbine Gearboxes, Metallurgical Equipment
Precision Forging for High-Performance Gear Systems
Our forged planetary gears are engineered to withstand demanding industrial conditions. Using high-quality 18CrNiMo, 45# steel, and 42CrNiMo alloy steel, these gears deliver exceptional mechanical strength, wear resistance, and long service life. Ideal for wind power gearbox systems and metallurgical machinery.
Key Features
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Customizable sizes: Module M3–M12, gear diameter up to 1.8 meters
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Forged gear weight range: 10 kg to 5000 kg
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Quality assurance: Ultrasonic testing, hardness testing, and gear accuracy inspection (Grade 7–8)
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Machining services: Rough machining, precision machining, gear hobbing, surface treatment
Industry Applications and Standards
With over 25 years of forging experience, we are a reliable supplier to major OEMs in wind energy, metallurgy, heavy equipment, and industrial gearbox manufacturing. All products comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
Additional Services
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OEM and ODM support
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Small-batch and mass production available
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Export-grade packaging and international logistics
| Item | Details |
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| Product Name | 18CrNiMo, 45# Steel, 42CrNiMo Forged Gear For Metallurgy,Wind Power Planetary Gear |
| Material Grades | -18CrNiMo, 45# Steel, 42CrNiMo and more |
| Forging Equipment | - Hydraulic Hammers: 5T, 8T, 12T- Capable of open die forging for medium to large-sized gear blanks Max weight: 7 ton |
| Manufacturing Process | Forging → Heat Treatment → Rough Machining → Gear Hobbing/Shaping → (Optional) Gear Grinding → Precision Inspection |
| Forging Ratio | ≥ 3.0 — Ensures dense grain structure, enhanced fatigue resistance, and long service life under extreme loads and shock conditions |
| Heat Treatment Options | - Normalizing and tempering for improved strength and toughness- Carburizing or Induction Hardening for enhanced tooth surface wear resistance |
| Applications | - Metallurgy,Wind Power Planetary Gear |
| Process Compliance | - Fully customized manufacturing based on customer drawings, gear parameters, and operating conditions |
| Delivery Conditions | - Heat treated and supplied as rough-machined or finish-machined gears- Optional hardened gear teeth for extended durability in harsh environments |
| Testing & Inspection | - Chemical Composition Testing- Mechanical Testing: Strength, Toughness, Hardness- NDT: Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) |
Product Features of High Precision Forged Gear
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Superior Mechanical Properties
Made from alloy steels like 42CrMo4, 18CrNiMo7-6, offering high tensile strength, wear resistance, and toughness under shock loads. -
Optimized Heat Treatment
Custom heat treatment processes such as carburizing and quenching enhance surface hardness while preserving core toughness for fatigue resistance. -
Improved Internal Structure
The forging process eliminates internal porosity and ensures a dense, uniform grain flow, which significantly boosts gear lifespan and reliability. -
Heavy Load & Low Noise Operation
Designed for stable performance under high torque and variable speeds, with reduced vibration and noise, suitable for continuous operation. -
Custom Engineering Support
We offer full customization in size, module, pressure angle, and material to meet specific gearbox requirements in harsh working environments.
Application Scenarios
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Steel Mills and Rolling Plants
Used in gear reducers for rolling stands, continuous casting equipment, and cooling bed drives, where strength and heat resistance are vital. -
Underground and Surface Mining Machinery
Integrated into heavy-duty gearboxes of crushers, conveyors, bucket wheel excavators, and dragline systems. -
Ore Processing and Pelletizing Equipment
Critical components in power transmission systems of ball mills, rotary kilns, and pelletizing discs requiring consistent torque under load. -
Coke Oven and Sintering Lines
Applied in drive systems for sintering machines, coke pushers, and transfer cars in steel production lines. -
Heavy Duty Material Handling Systems
Utilized in large conveyors, hoists, and stacker-reclaimers that demand precision movement and continuous duty cycles.
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