Southern Gear & Machine, Inc., a veteran-owned business since 1957, specializes in the manufacturing of custom precision aerospace ring gears, offering tailored solutions for aircraft, spacecraft, and defense applications. With decades of experience and state-of-the-art facilities, we deliver high-quality ring gears that meet the stringent demands of the aerospace industry.
Southern gear is a veteran owned, ISO 9001:2015, AS 9100D, and ITAR Compliant aircraft and aerospace gears and gear components manufacturer for actuator gears, aircraft and aerospace engine gears, F-18 gears, F-35 gears, fuel pump gears, gatling gun gears, generator gears, ground-based radar gears, gun systems gears, helicopter gears, joint strike fighter gears, missile gears, missile fin actuator gears, missile launcher gears, missile system gears, rotary actuator gears, satellite gears, and any other aircraft or aerospace gear application needed.
Aerospace ring gears are crucial components in the propulsion and power transmission systems of aircraft and spacecraft. These gears, characterized by their circular shape and teeth around the outer edge, play a vital role in transmitting motion and power between rotating components. Designed to mesh with a pinion or smaller gear, ring gears provide a means of transferring rotational force and torque to achieve desired mechanical outcomes.
Ring gears are commonly found in applications such as vehicle differential systems, planetary gear arrangements, engine drives, landing gear mechanisms, and auxiliary systems. Manufactured from high-quality materials and subjected to rigorous testing, aerospace ring gears deliver exceptional reliability and performance in the most demanding aerospace environments. Their precise tooth profiles and tight tolerances ensure optimal meshing with mating gears, minimizing noise, vibration, and wear. They come in a range of sizes and configurations to suit different requirements, from small, high-speed applications to large, high-torque systems.
Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced team of engineers and machinists employ the latest technologies and techniques to produce precision ring gears that meet the exact specifications and requirements of our clients. From design and prototyping to production and quality control, we ensure that every ring gear we manufacture delivers optimal performance and reliability.
For inquiries about your aircraft and aerospace bevel gears and other precision components, please contact Southern Gear for your RFQ today.