ZhongYi Gear Manufacturer (a member of ZhongYi Machinery)

Heavy-Duty & High-Impact Transmission

Custom High-Durability Gears Built for Heavy Shock Loads and Extreme Operating Environments

Engineered for excavators, rotary drilling rigs, mining crushers, concrete mixers, and heavy haulers. ZhongYi manufactures custom case-hardened, precision ground gears in 20CrMnTi, 42CrMo, and 18CrNiMo7-6 to withstand severe abrasive dust, cyclic fatigue, and sudden impact shocks.

Key Solutions: Heavy-duty gears Excavator swing gears Planetary gearboxes for mixers OEM construction gears Case-hardened gear Ground teeth gears

Customization

100% to Drawing

Precision Standard

DIN 4-7 / AGMA 11-13

Fast Quote Turnaround

< 24 Hours DFM

Quality Certified

ISO 9001:2015

Heavy-duty construction machinery swing gear and planetary pinion drive assembly

Engineering & Manufacturing Capability

Engineered Specifically for Construction & Mining Machinery Requirements.

We bridge the gap between engineering blueprints and reliable transmission performance. Whether you need prototype development, replacement parts, or volume OEM manufacturing, our technical team provides complete DFM optimization and precision machining.

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Key Engineering Challenges in Construction & Mining Equipment

How ZhongYi addresses the root causes of premature gear failure, excessive backlash, and operational wear in the field:

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Extreme Impact Shock Loads & High Torque Demands

Heavy digging resistance, rock impacts, and sudden machine reversals induce massive cyclic bending moments on gear teeth. Gears require exceptional core toughness combined with high surface hardness (58–62 HRC) to prevent tooth fracture.

2

Harsh Working Environments & Abrasive Contaminants

Operation in thick mud, abrasive rock dust, slurry, and extreme ambient temperatures (-30°C to +80°C) accelerates tooth surface scuffing and abrasive wear if case depth and surface micro-finish are inadequate.

3

Severe Tooth Surface Wear & Contact Pitting Fatigue

Continuous heavy duty cycles lead to micro-pitting and sub-surface shear fatigue. Precision gear tooth crowning, controlled carburized case depth (1.2–2.5 mm), and CNC grinding are vital to sustain long fatigue life.

4

Costly Equipment Downtime & Field Replacement Demands

Unplanned downtime for mining excavators or concrete plants costs thousands of dollars per hour. OEM buyers and fleet rebuilders require guaranteed dimensional interchangeability and long maintenance intervals.

OEM/ODM Customization

100% to Drawing

Custom manufacturing according to client 2D drawings (DWG/PDF) or 3D CAD models with rapid DFM analysis.

Module Capacity

M4.0 to M25+ (DP 6 to DP 1)

Equipped with heavy-duty CNC hobbers and large vertical gear shapers for high-module industrial transmission components.

Gear Precision Grade

DIN 5 - DIN 7 / AGMA 11-13

CNC Reishauer and Gleason profile grinding achieving tight pitch accuracy, minimal runout, and optimized tooth lead crowning.

Heat Treatment & Case Depth

Carburized 58-62 HRC (1.2-2.5mm)

Controlled multi-purpose atmosphere carburizing furnaces for deep effective case depth and tough martensitic core structure.

Supported CAD Blueprint & Drawing Formats:

Upload any standard 2D blueprint or 3D CAD model. Our gear engineering team provides a detailed DFM report within 24 hours.

STEP (.step / .stp) AutoCAD (.dwg / .dxf) IGES (.igs) SolidWorks / Inventor PDF Technical Drawings

Core Industry Products

Primary Gear Categories for Construction & Mining Machinery.

We produce high-reliability, custom-machined gears specifically engineered to match your torque, speed, mounting envelope, and environmental durability requirements.

High-Module Helical Gears for Construction & Mining Machinery
Helical Gears

High-Module Helical Gears

High-torque helical gear sets engineered for heavy concrete mixers, crane hoists, and mining speed reducers.

Module Range: M4.0 – M20.0
Common Materials:
20CrMnTi 42CrMo 18CrNiMo7-6 8620 Steel
Heat Treatment: Carburizing & Quenching (58–62 HRC)
Tooth Finishing: CNC Ground Teeth (DIN 5 / DIN 6, Ra 0.4–0.8 µm)
Heavy-Duty Spur Gears for Construction & Mining Machinery
Spur Gears

Heavy-Duty Spur Gears

Rugged spur gears built for excavator track drives, crushing plants, and heavy material handling conveyors.

Module Range: M4.0 – M25.0
Common Materials:
42CrMo 20CrMnTi 40Cr Forged Alloy Steel
Heat Treatment: Through Hardened + Tooth Induction / Carburized
Tooth Finishing: Precision Hobbing & Profile Grinding (DIN 6)
Internal & Slew Ring Gears (Girth Gears) for Construction & Mining Machinery
Internal Ring Gears

Internal & Slew Ring Gears (Girth Gears)

High-capacity internal ring gears and swing drive girth gears for excavator turrets, mobile cranes, and ball mills.

Module Range: M5.0 – M24.0 (Dia up to 1,600 mm)
Common Materials:
42CrMo4 40Cr Forged Ring Steel
Heat Treatment: Quenched & Tempered + Tooth Induction Hardening
Tooth Finishing: Precision Gear Shaping & Tooth Milling

Looking for a specialized tooth profile or custom gear pairing? We manufacture non-standard module sizes, modified pressure angles (14.5°, 20°, 25°), and custom backlash specifications according to your exact CAD models.

Quality Control & Inspection Matrix

Eliminating Quality Doubts with 100% Inspection & Full Traceability.

Overseas machinery buyers cannot afford supplier quality defects. At ZhongYi, every gear batch passes rigorous metallurgical, dimensional, and tooth profile testing using world-class metrology instruments before dispatch.

Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine

Zeiss / Hexagon 3D CMM

Comprehensive 3D spatial dimensions, concentricity, bore tolerances, and geometric GD&T validation.

P40 Gear Testing Analyzer

Klingelnberg CNC Gear Measuring Center

Verifies involute profile deviation (Fα), lead crowning (Fβ), pitch cumulative error (Fp), and radial runout (Fr).

HV-50 / HRC Hardness Gauge

Digital Micro-Vickers & Rockwell Hardness Testers

Validates surface hardness (58-62 HRC), core toughness (30-40 HRC), and effective carburized case depth gradient.

Direct-Reading Metal Analyzer

Optical Emission Spectrometer

100% chemical composition verification for raw alloy steel forgings (20CrMnTi, 42CrMo, 18CrNiMo7-6).

Strict Quality Assurance Protocols

Comprehensive Verification from Raw Forging to Final Packaging

  • Raw material ultrasonic non-destructive testing (UT) for zero internal voids or inclusions
  • Full metallurgical microstructure examination (grain size ≥ 6, retained austenite < 15%)
  • 100% magnetic particle inspection (MPI) for crack detection after heat treatment and grinding
  • Complete Mill Test Reports (MTR 3.1) and CMM dimensional inspection sheets provided with each shipment

Inspection Reports Included with Shipment:

  • EN 10204 Type 3.1 Mill Test Certificate (Chemical & Mechanical)
  • Zeiss 3D CMM Full Dimensional Inspection Sheet
  • Klingelnberg Tooth Profile & Lead Crowning Graphs
  • Effective Carburized Case Depth & Hardness Curve Data
  • Non-Destructive Testing (UT / MPI) Crack Inspection Report

Zero-Risk Guarantee: 100% replacement or refund warranty against manufacturing defects.

Proven Real-World OEM Success

Engineering Case Study: North American Excavator OEM — Slew Drive Gear Shaft Redesign & Lifespan Upgrade.

See how our metallurgical expertise, gear geometry optimization, and precision CNC grinding solve high-stakes transmission challenges for global machinery manufacturers.

OEM Application Case Study

North American Excavator OEM — Slew Drive Gear Shaft Redesign & Lifespan Upgrade

North American Tier-1 Heavy Construction Equipment Manufacturer (Company A)

+30% Lifespan

Validated in Heavy Rock Excavator Field Tests

The Operational Challenge:

The customer experienced premature tooth root fatigue cracking and flank pitting on excavator swing drive pinion shafts during heavy rock excavation, limiting service life to under 3,500 operating hours.

The ZhongYi Engineering Solution:

ZhongYi engineering team upgraded raw steel to vacuum-degassed 20CrMnTi forgings, optimized tooth root trochoid fillets with tailored lead crowning to eliminate edge loading, and applied controlled deep carburizing (case depth 1.6–1.8 mm, 59–62 HRC) followed by Reishauer CNC grinding to DIN 5 accuracy.

Measurable Results & Client ROI:

Extended working lifespan by 30%+ in field validation tests (surpassed 5,500 operating hours)

Zero tooth chipping or micro-pitting under 2.5x dynamic overload conditions

Reduced operational mesh noise by 4.2 dB(A)

Delivered 100% batch-to-batch interchangeability for global OEM assembly lines

Technical FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: Construction & Mining Machinery Gears.

Clear answers to common engineering, metallurgical, tolerance, and procurement questions for international OEM machinery buyers.

What materials and heat treatments are best for heavy-duty construction machinery gears?

For high-impact, high-torque applications such as excavator swing drives and mixer planetary reducers, we recommend 20CrMnTi or 18CrNiMo7-6 alloy steel with gas carburizing and quenching (58–62 HRC surface, 32–40 HRC core, effective case depth 1.2–2.5 mm). For large girth rings, 42CrMo forged alloy with quenching & tempering plus tooth induction hardening (50–55 HRC) provides superior fatigue strength.

Can ZhongYi manufacture custom gears according to customer drawings or samples?

Yes. We specialize in custom OEM manufacturing based on customer 2D drawings (PDF/DWG) or 3D CAD files (STEP/STP/IGES). We can also reverse-engineer worn sample parts, providing CMM tooth coordinate analysis, material spectroscopy, and DFM optimization before production.

How do you guarantee quality and eliminate micro-cracking after carburizing?

We enforce strict multi-stage quality control: 100% Ultrasonic Testing (UT) on raw forgings, controlled quenching media to prevent thermal distortion, 100% Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) to detect sub-surface micro-cracks, and full Klingelnberg gear analyzer reports for tooth lead and profile geometry.

What is your typical production lead time for construction gear orders?

Rapid DFM reviews and engineering quotations are provided within 24 hours. Prototype samples are completed in 15–25 days (including tooling and heat treatment). Serial OEM batch production typically takes 30–45 days depending on module size, forging availability, and grinding requirements.

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24-Hour Engineering Quote & DFM Review

Upload Your Drawings for a Free Quote within 24 Hours

Send your 2D blueprints or 3D CAD files for Construction & Mining Machinery Gear Solutions. Our senior gear engineers provide detailed manufacturability feedback, material optimization, and factory-direct pricing.

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Supported formats: .STEP, .STP, .DWG, .DXF, .IGS, .PDF (or compressed ZIP / RAR)

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