Helical

Gears

Gears
Spur
Helical
Gears
KHG SH
Ground Helical Gears Helical Gears

Internal
Gears
Series

Precision: N6
Material: SCM440
Heat Treatment: Thermal refined / Precision: N8
gear teeth induction hardened Material: S45C
m1 ～ 3 Page 168 m 2, 3 Page 178

Racks
CP Racks
& Pinions
Gears
Miter
Gears
Bevel
Screw
Gears
Catalog Number of KHK Stock Gears

Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

Worm
The Catalog Number for KHK stock gears is based on the simple formula listed below. Please order KHK gears by specifying the
Catalog Numbers.

(Example) Helical Gears

K H G 1 - 20 R
Bevel

Direction of Helix (Right) Material Type

No. of Teeth (20) S S45C H Helical Gears
Other

K SCM440
Module (1)
Other Information
Other Products (Ground Gears) G Ground Gears
Type (Helical Gears)
Material (SCM440)

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 Helical Gears Helical Gears KHK Technical Information

Features
KHK stock helical gears are quiet, compact and economical. They  ating Helical Gear Selection Chart ( ○ Allowable × Not allowable)
■M The most important factor in selecting gears is the gear strength.
are suitable wherever you require high-speed rotation including KRHG
Catalog Number
in machine tools, speed reducers and other industrial machinery. KHG SH
KRHGF
SRH
Step 1 Determine the actual load torque applied to the gear and the gear type suitable for
and Direction of
The following table lists the main features. Helix RH LH RH LH RH LH RH LH
the purpose.
■ Definition of Bending Strength of Gears ■ Definition of Surface Durability
Catalog Number KHG SH RH × ○ × × × ○ × ×
KHG The allowable bending strength The surface durability of a gear is
Module 1 to 3 2 to 3 LH ○ × × × ○ × × × of a gear is defined as the al- defined as the allowable tangential
Material SCM440 S45C RH × × × ○ × × × ○ lowable tangential force at the force at the pitch circle, which per-
Thermal refined, SH pitch circle based on the mutu- mits the force to be transmitted safe-
LH × × ○ × × × ○ × ally allowable root stress of two ly without incurring surface failure.
Heat Treatment gear teeth induction —
hardened meshing gears under load. The allowable gear tooth load of a
Tooth Surface Finish Ground Cut gear is defined as the allowable tan-
gential force at the pitch circle based
KHG Module 1
2. Caution in Selecting Gears Based on Gear Strength Ground Helical Gears
Precision JIS B 1702-1:1998 N6 N8 Example of failure due to
on the mutual gear tooth strength
Example of wear due to
The gear strength values shown in the product pages insufficient bending strength insufficient surface durability
G

Secondary Operations Possible except for tooth

Specifications

Possible of two meshing gears under load.

E F

G
Precision grade JIS grade N6 (JIS B1702-1: 1998) ＊

were computed by assuming a certain application en-

G
Reference Rotating plane
section of gear

High strength, Having larger contact

Gear teeth Standard full depth

vironment. Therefore, they should be used as reference

Gears
Select provisionally from the allowable torque table of the Master Catalog based on
Transverse

Step 2

Spur
pressure angle 20°
Helix angle 21°30'

abrasion-resistant and ratios compared to

G

D
A
B
C
Material SCM440

only. We recommend that each user computes their own the load torque.
Heat treatment Thermal refinined, tooth surface

Features compact. Finished J the SS spur gears,

induction hardened
Tooth hardness 50 ～ 60HRC

Helical
Gears
values by applying the actual usage conditions.
Surface treatment Black oxide coated except for ground part S1

Series products are effective in reducing

＊ The precision grade of J Series products is equivalent

■ For provisional selection from the Master Catalog

to the value shown in the table.

also available. noise and vibration. To learn more about gear strength calculations, please

Internal
Gears
refer to our separate technical reference book, in the sec-
No. of Direction Bore Hub dia. Pitch dia. Outside dia. Face width Hub width Total Length Allowable torque (N·m) Allowable torque (kgf·m) Backlash Weight
Catalog No. teeth of helix
Shape
AH7 B C D E F G Bending strength Surface durability Bending strength Surface durability (mm) (kg)

KHG1-20R R

tion "Bending Strength of Spur and Helical Gears" (Page

20 S1 6 17 20 22 7.79 4.98 0.79 0.51 0.08~0.16 0.034
KHG1-20L L
KHG1-22R R

Racks
22 S1 8 18 22 24 8.92 6.14 0.91 0.63 0.08~0.16 0.037
KHG1-22L L

Selection Hints 71) or "Surface Durability of Spur and Helical Gears" (Page
KHG1-24R R
24 S1 8 20 24 26 10.1 7.43 1.03 0.76 0.08~0.16 0.046
KHG1-24L L

78).
KHG1-28R R

CP Racks
28 S1 8 20 28 30 12.4 10.4 1.27 1.06 0.08~0.16 0.056

& Pinions
KHG1-28L L
KHG1-30R R

It is important to thoroughly understand the contents of the

30 S1 10 25 30 32 13.6 12.1 1.39 1.23 0.08~0.16 0.072
KHG1-30L L
KHG1-32R R
32 S1 10 25 32 34 13.5 12.6 1.37 1.29 0.08~0.16 0.078
KHG1-32L L

product tables as well as "CAUTION" notes before making the ■ Calculation of Bending Strength of Gears
KHG1-35R R
35 S1 10 25 35 37 15.1 15.4 1.54 1.57 0.08~0.16 0.088

Gears
Miter
KHG1-35L L

selection. You must specify the right or left hand by including

KHG1-36R R
36 S1 10 25 36 38 8 10 18 15.7 16.3 1.60 1.67 0.08~0.16 0.091
KHG1-36L L

Catalog Number
KHG1-40R R
40 S1 10 30 40 42 17.9 20.5 1.83 2.10 0.08~0.16 0.120

the letter R or L in the catalog number when ordering.

KHG1-40L L
KHG SH
Item

Gears
Bevel
KHG1-48R R
48 S1 10 30 48 50 22.5 30.5 2.29 3.11 0.08~0.16 0.160
KHG1-48L L
KHG1-50R R
50 S1 12 35 50 52 23.6 33.3 2.41 3.40 0.08~0.16 0.180

Formula of spur and helical gears on

KHG1-50L L

Formula NOTE 1
KHG1-60R R
60 S1 12 40 60 62 29.3 49.4 2.99 5.04 0.10~0.18 0.260

Screw
Gears
KHG1-60L L

1. Caution in Selecting the Mating Gears bending strength (JGMA401-01) KHG1-70R

KHG1-70L
70
R
L
S1 12 40 70 72 35.2 68.9 3.58 7.02 0.10~0.18 0.320

We recommend that each user computes their own values by applying the actual
We have two different types of KHK helical gear products: one Step 3
KHG1-90R R

No. of teeth of mating gears Same no. of teeth

90 S1 15 50 90 92 46.9 118 4.78 12.1 0.10~0.18 0.530
KHG1-90L L

Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

Worm
KHG1-100R R
100 S1 15 50 100 102
usage conditions to determine the suitability of the gear strength.
50.4 142 5.14 14.5 0.10~0.18 0.620

is the KHG gear type, and the other is the SH gear type. Each
KHG1-100L L

Rotational speed 600rpm 100rpm [Caution on Product Characteristics] ① The allowable torques shown in the table are calculated values according to the assumed usage conditions. Please see Page
166 for more details.

type of gear has different module systems, pressure angle Calculate the strength formally using the various gear strength formulas. Strength confirmation is simple when using the website.
② The backlash values shown in the table are the theoretical values for the backlash in the normal direction of a pair of identical

Design life (durability) Over 107cycles

gears in mesh.

Bevel
③ These gears produce axial thrust forces. See Page 169 for more details.

designations and helix angles. Since the KHG Gears are of the Please see Page 71 of our technical reference book for more details.
④ Right handed and left handed helical gears in the same module are designed to mesh as a pair, but KHG gears are not interchange-
able with SH type helical gears.

Impact from motor Uniform load

transverse module style, and the SH gears are of the normal
[Caution on Secondary Operations] ① Please read “Caution on Performing Secondary Operations” (Page 168) when performing modifications and/or secondary
operations for safety concerns. KHK Quick-Mod Gears, the KHK's system for quick modification of KHK stock gears is also avail-

Other
able.

module style, KHG and SH gears are not interchangeable. Impact from load Uniform load (2) ②Bending
Due to the gearstrength formula
teeth being induction
bottom land (approx. 2 to 3 mm).
hardened, no secondary operations can be performed on tooth areas including the

In ③order to satisfy
While cutting themaybending
off the entire hub cause curvaturestrength, the nominal
deformation by residual circum-
stress, some products are straightened and an-

Please keep this in mind when making your selection. Direction of load Bidirectional
nealed after refining the material.
ferential force Ft on the meshing pitch circle must be less
than or equal to the allowable circumferential force Ftlim on
Also, right hand and left hand helical mating gears are pack- Allowable bending stress at root σFlim (kgf/mm ) NOTE 2
2
30 19 the meshing pitch circle calculated by the permissible
aged as a set. See the photos below for reference and for help Safety factor S F 1.2
bending stress at root.

in making a proper selection.

(10.4)
170 Alternatively, the bending stress at root σF obtained from the
nominal circumferential force Ft on the meshing pitch circle must
■ Calculation of Surface Durability (Except where it be less than or equal to the permissible bending stress at root σFlim.
■ Direction of Helix (10.5)
is common with bending strength)
The permissible circumferential force Ftlim (kgf) on the
Catalog Number meshing pitch circle is obtained by the following equation.
KHG SH
Item (10.6)
Formula of spur and helical gears on
Formula NOTE 1 The bending stress at root (kgf/mm2) is obtained by the
surface durability (JGMA402-01) following equation.

Kinematic viscosity of lubricant 100cSt (50℃) (10.7)

Left (L) Right (R)
Gear support Symmetric support by bearings
 hen selecting KHK standard gears, glance over the Cautions on Product Characteristics and Cautions on
W
(3) Calculating various coefficients
Allowable Hertz stress σHlim (kgf/mm2) 116 49
Safety factor SH 1.15 Performing Secondary Operations in the respective dimension tables.
[NOTE 1] The gear strength formula is based on JGMA (Japanese Gear Manu-
facturers Association) specifications.
① Products not listed in this catalog or materials, modules, number of teeth and the like not listed in the dimensional
The units for the rotational speed (rpm) and the stress (kgf/mm2) are tables can be manufactured as custom items. Please see Page 16 for more details about custom-made orders.
Pinion (L) & Rack (R) adjusted to the units needed in the formula. ② The color and shape of the product images listed on the dimension table page of each product may differ from the actual product.
[NOTE 2] The allowable bending stress at the root σ Flim is calculated from
JGMA401-01, and set to 2/3 of the value in the consideration of the
Be sure to confirm the shape in the dimension table before selection.
use of planetary-, idler-, or other gear systems, loaded in both direc- ③ The details (specifications, dimensions, prices, etc.) listed in the catalog may be changed without prior notice. Changes
tions. are announced on the KHK website.
Website URL: https://khkgears.net/
Pinion (R) & Rack (L)
Overseas Sales Department: TEL: 81-48-254-1744 FAX: 81-48-254-1765 E-mail: [email protected]
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Application Hints
In order to use KHK stock gears safely, carefully read the Application Hints before proceeding. If there are questions or you re- ④ Because of the helix of the gear teeth, helical gears in mesh produce thrust forces in the axial directions. The axial thrust
quire clarifications, please contact our technical department or your nearest distributor. bearings must be able to resist these forces. The direction of the thrust forces depend on the helix direction and the direc-
▪ TEL: 81-48-254-1744 FAX: 81-48-254-1765 E-mail: [email protected] tion of rotation as shown below.
For details, please refer to our separate technical reference book, section of "Gear Forces" (Page 107).
1. Caution on Performing Secondary Operations 2. Points of Caution during Assembly
① If reboring, it is important to pay special attention to lo- ① KHK stock helical gears are designed to give the prop- Direction of Rotation and Driven Drive
cating the center in order to avoid runout. er normal direction backlash when assembled using Thrust Force
② The reference datum for gear cutting is the bore. There- the center distance given by the formula on the right
fore, use the bore for locating the center. If it is too dif- (center distance tolerance of H7 - H8).
ficult to do for small bores, the alternative is to use one The amount of backlash is given in the product table
spot on the bore and the runout of the side surface. for each gear. For the center distance of SH, refer to
③ If reworking using scroll chucks, we recommend the use the dimensional table page.
of new or rebored jaws for improved precision. Please Driven
Drive
exercise caution not to crush the teeth by applying too
much pressure. Any scarring will cause noise during op- Thrust Bearing

eration. R Rack L Pinion R Pinion L Rack

Thrust Thrust Thrust Thrust

L Rack
Thrust R Pinion
R Rack Thrust
L Pinion Drive Thrust Drive
Thrust
Where
d1+d2
a=
2 a : Center distance
d1 : Pitch diameter of pinion
d2 : Pitch diameter of gear

Lathe Operations ②T
 he table below indicates the tolerance on the total
length of KHK stock spur gears. Please refer to this data
3. Cautions on Starting
when designing gear boxes or other components.
④ The maximum bore size is dictated by the requirement ① Check the following items before starting. For more technical information, please see the section
that the strength of the hub is to be higher than that of ■ Total Length Tolerance for Spur and Helical Gears • Are the gears installed securely? "Gear Lubrication" (Page 112) of our technical reference
the gear teeth. The maximum bore size should be 60% • Is there uneven tooth contact? book.
to 70% of the hub diameter (or tooth root diameter), Total Length (mm) Tolerance • Is there adequate backlash? ④ If there is any abnormality such as noise or vibration
and 50% to 60% for keyway applied modifications. Be sure to avoid zero-backlash. during startup, check the gears and assembly condition.
0
⑤ In order to avoid stress concentration, round the keyway Up to 30 • Has proper lubrication been supplied? "High gear accuracy", "smooth gear teeth surface" and
-0.10
corners. ② If gears are exposed, be sure to attach a safety cover "correct tooth contact" are some of the measures against
0 to ensure safety. Also, be careful not to touch rotating gear noise. For more technical information, please see
31 to 100
-0.15
gears. the section "Gear Noise and Countermeasures" (Page
Tapping & Keyway Slotting
Over 100
0 ③ G ears can be lubricated with the "grease lubrication 119) of our technical reference book.
-0.20 method", "splash lubrication method (oil bath method)",
[Note] The following products are excluded from this table: Spur pinion shafts, or "forced lubrication method (circulation lubrication
Injection molded spur gears, F-loc hub spur gears, and MC nylon products.
method)".
For initial operation, the lubricant may deteriorate mark-
③V
 erify that the two shafts are parallel. Incorrect assem-
edly, so check the condition of the lubricant after starting.
bly will lead to uneven teeth contact which will cause
noise and wear. (Check the assembly by painting a thin
layer of red lead primer or the like on the gear teeth,
meshing them together and rotating them.) KHK considers safety a priority in the use of our products.
When handling, adding secondary operations, assembling, and operating KHK products, please be aware of the following issues in order
■ Test example: Abrasion occurred on SSG3-30 due to to prevent accidents.
⑥ To avoid problems of reduced gear precision and other poor edge contact (only 30% with proper contact).
manufacturing difficulties, do not attempt to machine Warning: Precautions for preventing physical and property damage
Gear oil (equivalent to JIS gear
the gears to reduce face widths. 1. When using KHK products, follow relevant safety regulations (Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, etc.).
oil category 2 No. 3)
⑦ W hen induction-hardening S45C products, thermal The design conditions were load
2. Pay attention to the following items when installing, removing, or performing maintenance and inspection of the product.
① Turn off the power switch.
stress cracks may appear. Also, note that the precision torque at 278 rpm, 42.5 kg/m ② Do not reach or crawl under the product.
grade of the product declines by 1 or 2 grades, as defor- (12 kW), 1.5 times the allowable ③ Wear appropriate clothing and protective equipment for the work.

mation on material may occur. If you require tolerance bending strength, and 3 times
Caution Cautions in Preventing Accidents
the allowable surface durability
for bore or other parts, machining is necessary after heat 1. Before using a KHK product, read the precautions in the catalog carefully in order to use it correctly.
torque.
treatment. The pitting occurred on the
2. Avoid use in environments that may adversely affect the product.
3. Our products are manufactured under a superior quality control system based on the ISO9000 quality management system; if you
poor tooth contact area after 60 notice any malfunctions upon purchasing a product, please contact the supplier.
Poor tooth contact and pitting hours of continuous operation.

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 KHG Module 1 KHG
Ground Helical Gears Series Ground Helical Gears
Specifications
G Drop in Replacements for Spur Gears G G
E F E F E F

G
J=5mm J=5mm

G
G

G
Precision grade JIS grade N6 (JIS B1702-1: 1998) ＊ G KHG ground helical gears use a G G
Reference
section of gear Rotating plane "transverse" module.
J J
Gear teeth Standard full depth The assembly distance is the same as
spur gear pairs with the same module
Gears

Gears
Transverse
Spur

Spur
pressure angle 20°
Helix angle 21°30' and number of teeth.
G

D
A
B
C

A
B
C
D
A
B
C
Material SCM440 Improved strength and low noise: Take
Heat treatment Thermal refinined, tooth surface
induction hardened
the next step up from spur gears.
Tooth hardness 50 ～ 60HRC ＊ For details of transverse helical gears, please see Page 25 of our
Helical

Helical
Gears

Gears
technical reference book.
Surface treatment Black oxide coated except for ground part S1 S1T S1T S1K
＊ The precision grade of J Series products is equivalent
to the value shown in the table.
To order J Series products, please specify; Catalog No. + J + BORE
Bore H7 ＊ The product shapes of J Series items are identified by background color.
Internal

Internal
Keyway Js9 6 8 10 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 25 28 30
Gears

Gears
No. of Direction Bore Hub dia. Pitch dia. Outside dia. Face width Hub width Total Length Allowable torque (N·m) Allowable torque (kgf·m) Backlash Weight Screw size ― 4 × 1.8 5 × 2.3 6 × 2.8 8 × 3.3
Catalog No. Shape
teeth of helix AH7 B C D E F G Bending strength Surface durability Bending strength Surface durability (mm) (kg) Catalog No. M4 M5 M4 M5 M6
KHG1-20R R KHG1-20R J BORE S1T
20 S1 6 17 20 22 7.79 4.98 0.79 0.51 0.08~0.16 0.034
KHG1-20L L KHG1-20L J BORE S1T
KHG1-22R R KHG1-22R J BORE
Racks

Racks
22 S1 8 18 22 24 8.92 6.14 0.91 0.63 0.08~0.16 0.037 S1T
KHG1-22L L KHG1-22L J BORE S1T
KHG1-24R R KHG1-24R J BORE S1T
24 S1 8 20 24 26 10.1 7.43 1.03 0.76 0.08~0.16 0.046
KHG1-24L L KHG1-24L J BORE S1T
KHG1-28R R KHG1-28R J BORE S1T
CP Racks

CP Racks
28 S1 8 20 28 30 12.4 10.4 1.27 1.06 0.08~0.16 0.056
& Pinions

& Pinions
KHG1-28L L KHG1-28L J BORE S1T
KHG1-30R R KHG1-30R J BORE S1K S1K
30 S1 10 25 30 32 13.6 12.1 1.39 1.23 0.08~0.16 0.072
KHG1-30L L KHG1-30L J BORE S1K S1K
KHG1-32R R KHG1-32R J BORE S1K S1K
32 S1 10 25 32 34 13.5 12.6 1.37 1.29 0.08~0.16 0.078
KHG1-32L L KHG1-32L J BORE S1K S1K
KHG1-35R R KHG1-35R J BORE S1K S1K
35 S1 10 25 35 37 15.1 15.4 1.54 1.57 0.08~0.16 0.088
Gears

Gears
Miter

Miter
KHG1-35L L KHG1-35L J BORE S1K S1K
KHG1-36R R KHG1-36R J BORE S1K S1K
36 S1 10 25 36 38 8 10 18 15.7 16.3 1.60 1.67 0.08~0.16 0.091
KHG1-36L L KHG1-36L J BORE S1K S1K
KHG1-40R R KHG1-40R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
40 S1 10 30 40 42 17.9 20.5 1.83 2.10 0.08~0.16 0.120
KHG1-40L L KHG1-40L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Gears

Gears
Bevel

Bevel
KHG1-48R R KHG1-48R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
48 S1 10 30 48 50 22.5 30.5 2.29 3.11 0.08~0.16 0.160
KHG1-48L L KHG1-48L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG1-50R R KHG1-50R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
50 S1 12 35 50 52 23.6 33.3 2.41 3.40 0.08~0.16 0.180
KHG1-50L L KHG1-50L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG1-60R R KHG1-60R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
60 S1 12 40 60 62 29.3 49.4 2.99 5.04 0.10~0.18 0.260
Screw

Screw
Gears

Gears
KHG1-60L L KHG1-60L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG1-70R R KHG1-70R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
70 S1 12 40 70 72 35.2 68.9 3.58 7.02 0.10~0.18 0.320
KHG1-70L L KHG1-70L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG1-90R R KHG1-90R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
90 S1 15 50 90 92 46.9 118 4.78 12.1 0.10~0.18 0.530
KHG1-90L L
Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

KHG1-90L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Worm

Worm
KHG1-100R R KHG1-100R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
100 S1 15 50 100 102 50.4 142 5.14 14.5 0.10~0.18 0.620
KHG1-100L L KHG1-100L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
[Caution on Product Characteristics] ① T he allowable torques shown in the table are calculated values according to the assumed usage conditions. Please see Page [Caution on J series] ①A  s available-on-request products, requires a lead-time for shipping within 2 working-days (excludes the day ordered), after placing an order.
164 for more details. Please allow additional shipping time to get to your local distributor.
② T he backlash values shown in the table are the theoretical values for the backlash in the normal direction of a pair of identical ②N  umber of products we can process for one order is 1 to 20 units. For quantities of 21 or more pieces, we need to quote price and lead time.
gears in mesh. ③ Keyways are made according to JIS B1301 standards, Js 9 tolerance.
Bevel

Bevel
③ T hese gears produce axial thrust forces. See Page 167 for more details. ④ C ertain products which would otherwise have a very long tapped hole are counterbored to reduce the length of the tap.
④R  ight handed and left handed helical gears in the same module are designed to mesh as a pair, but KHG gears are not interchange- ⑤A  reas of products which have been re-worked will not be black oxide coated.
able with SH type helical gears. ⑥ F or products having a tapped hole, a set screw is included.
[Caution on Secondary Operations] ⑦W  hen using S1T set screws for fastening gears to a shaft, only use this method for applications with light load usage. For secure fastening,
①P
 lease read "Caution on Performing Secondary Operations" (Page 166) when performing modifications and/or secondary please use dowel pins in combination.
operations for safety concerns. KHK Quick-Mod Gears, the KHK's system for quick modification of KHK stock gears is also avail-
Other

Other
able.
②D
 ue to the gear teeth being induction hardened, no secondary operations can be performed on tooth areas including the
bottom land (approx. 2 to 3 mm).
③W
 hile cutting off the entire hub may cause curvature deformation by residual stress, some products are straightened and an-
nealed after refining the material.

168 You can download CAD data (DXF format) of KHK Products from the Web Catalog. 169
 KHG Module 1.5 KHG
Ground Helical Gears Series Ground Helical Gears
Specifications
G Drop in Replacements for Spur Gears G
E F E F

G
J=6mm

G
Precision grade JIS grade N6 (JIS B1702-1: 1998) ＊ G KHG ground helical gears use a G
Reference
section of gear Rotating plane "transverse" module.
J
Gear teeth Standard full depth The assembly distance is the same as
spur gear pairs with the same module
Gears

Gears
Transverse
Spur

Spur
pressure angle 20°
Helix angle 21°30' and number of teeth.
G

D
A
B
C

A
B
C
Material SCM440 Improved strength and low noise: Take
Heat treatment Thermal refinined, tooth surface
induction hardened
the next step up from spur gears.
Tooth hardness 50 ～ 60HRC ＊ For details of transverse helical gears, please see Page 25 of our
Helical

Helical
Gears

Gears
Surface treatment Black oxide coated except for ground part technical reference book.
S1 S1K
＊ The precision grade of J Series products is equivalent
to the value shown in the table.
To order J Series products, please specify; Catalog No. + J + BORE
Bore H7 ＊ The product shapes of J Series items are identified by background color.
Internal

Internal
Keyway Js9 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 25 28 30 32 35 40
Gears

Gears
No. of Direction Bore Hub dia. Pitch dia. Outside dia. Face width Hub width Total Length Allowable torque (N·m) Allowable torque (kgf·m) Backlash Weight Screw size 4 × 1.8 5 × 2.3 6 × 2.8 8 × 3.3 10 × 3.3 12 × 3.3
Catalog No. Shape
teeth of helix AH7 B C D E F G Bending strength Surface durability Bending strength Surface durability (mm) (kg) Catalog No. M4 M5 M6 M8
KHG1.5-20R R KHG1.5-20R J BORE S1K
20 24 30 33 26.3 18.5 2.68 1.89 0.088
KHG1.5-20L L KHG1.5-20L J BORE S1K
KHG1.5-22R R KHG1.5-22R J BORE
Racks

Racks
22 26 33 36 27.4 20.8 2.79 2.12 0.11 S1K
KHG1.5-22L L KHG1.5-22L J BORE S1K
KHG1.5-24R R KHG1.5-24R J BORE S1K S1K S1K
24 12 28 36 39 30.9 25.3 3.15 2.58 0.13
KHG1.5-24L L KHG1.5-24L J BORE S1K S1K S1K
KHG1.5-25R R KHG1.5-25R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
CP Racks

CP Racks
& Pinions

& Pinions
25 30 37.5 40.5 32.7 27.7 3.33 2.83 0.15
KHG1.5-25L L KHG1.5-25L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
0.08~0.16
KHG1.5-26R R KHG1.5-26R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
26 32 39 42 34.5 30.2 3.52 3.08 0.17
KHG1.5-26L L KHG1.5-26L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG1.5-28R R KHG1.5-28R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
28 36 42 45 38.1 35.7 3.89 3.64 0.19
KHG1.5-28L L KHG1.5-28L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG1.5-30R R KHG1.5-30R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Gears

Gears
30 38 45 48 41.8 41.6 4.26 4.24 0.22
Miter

Miter
KHG1.5-30L L KHG1.5-30L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG1.5-32R R KHG1.5-32R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
32 15 40 48 51 45.5 48.0 4.64 4.89 0.26
KHG1.5-32L L KHG1.5-32L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG1.5-36R R KHG1.5-36R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
36 45 54 57 52.9 62.2 5.40 6.35 0.33
KHG1.5-36L L KHG1.5-36L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
S1 12 12 24
Gears

Gears
Bevel

Bevel
KHG1.5-40R R KHG1.5-40R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
40 50 60 63 60.5 78.5 6.17 8.00 0.42
KHG1.5-40L L KHG1.5-40L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG1.5-48R R KHG1.5-48R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
48 50 72 75 75.8 117 7.73 12.0 0.52
KHG1.5-48L L KHG1.5-48L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
0.10~0.18
KHG1.5-50R R KHG1.5-50R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
50 18 60 75 78 79.6 128 8.12 13.1 0.63
Screw

Screw
Gears

Gears
KHG1.5-50L L KHG1.5-50L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG1.5-52R R KHG1.5-52R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
52 60 78 81 83.5 140 8.51 14.2 0.67
KHG1.5-52L L KHG1.5-52L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG1.5-60R R KHG1.5-60R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
60 60 90 93 99.1 191 10.1 19.5 0.81
Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

KHG1.5-60L L KHG1.5-60L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Worm

Worm
KHG1.5-70R R KHG1.5-70R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
70 60 105 108 114 256 11.6 26.1 1.02
KHG1.5-70L L KHG1.5-70L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG1.5-80R R KHG1.5-80R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
80 20 70 120 123 132 343 13.5 35.0 1.37
KHG1.5-80L L KHG1.5-80L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
0.12~0.20
KHG1.5-90R R KHG1.5-90R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
90 70 135 138 151 442 15.4 45.1 1.65
KHG1.5-90L L KHG1.5-90L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Bevel

Bevel
KHG1.5-100R R KHG1.5-100R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
100 70 150 153 170 554 17.4 56.5 1.97
KHG1.5-100L L KHG1.5-100L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
[Caution on Product Characteristics] ① T he allowable torques shown in the table are calculated values according to the assumed usage conditions. Please see Page [Caution on J series] ① As available-on-request products, requires a lead-time for shipping within 2 working-days (excludes the day ordered), after placing an order.
164 for more details. Please allow additional shipping time to get to your local distributor.
② T he backlash values shown in the table are the theoretical values for the backlash in the normal direction of a pair of identical ② Number of products we can process for one order is 1 to 20 units. For quantities of 21 or more pieces, we need to quote price and lead time.
Other

Other
gears in mesh. ③ Keyways are made according to JIS B1301 standards, Js 9 tolerance.
③ T hese gears produce axial thrust forces. See Page 167 for more details. ④ Certain products which would otherwise have a very long tapped hole are counterbored to reduce the length of the tap.
④R  ight handed and left handed helical gears in the same module are designed to mesh as a pair, but KHG gears are not interchange- ⑤ Areas of products which have been re-worked will not be black oxide coated.
able with SH type helical gears. ⑥ For products having a tapped hole, a set screw is included.
[Caution on Secondary Operations] ①P
 lease read "Caution on Performing Secondary Operations" (Page 166) when performing modifications and/or secondary op-
erations for safety concerns. KHK Quick-Mod Gears, the KHK's system for quick modification of KHK stock gears is also available.
②D
 ue to the gear teeth being induction hardened, no secondary operations can be performed on tooth areas including the bot-
tom land (approx. 2 to 3 mm).
③W
 hile cutting off the entire hub may cause curvature deformation by residual stress, some products are straightened and an-
nealed after refining the material.

170 You can download CAD data (DXF format) of KHK Products from the Web Catalog. 171
 KHG Module 2 KHG
Ground Helical Gears Series Ground Helical Gears
Specifications
G Drop in Replacements for Spur Gears G
E F E F

G
J=6.5mm

G
Precision grade JIS grade N6 (JIS B1702-1: 1998) ＊ G KHG ground helical gears use a G
Reference
section of gear Rotating plane "transverse" module.
J
Gear teeth Standard full depth The assembly distance is the same as
spur gear pairs with the same module
Gears

Gears
Transverse
Spur

Spur
pressure angle 20°
Helix angle 21°30' and number of teeth.
G

D
A
B
C

A
B
C
Material SCM440 Improved strength and low noise: Take
Heat treatment Thermal refinined, tooth surface
induction hardened
the next step up from spur gears.
Tooth hardness 50 ～ 60HRC ＊ For details of transverse helical gears, please see Page 25 of our
Helical

Helical
Gears

Gears
Surface treatment Black oxide coated except for ground part technical reference book.
S1 S1K
＊ The precision grade of J Series products is equivalent
to the value shown in the table.
To order J Series products, please specify; Catalog No. + J + BORE
Bore H7 ＊ The product shapes of J Series items are identified by background color.
Internal

Internal
Keyway Js9 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 25 28 30 32 35 40 45 50
Gears

Gears
No. of Direction Bore Hub dia. Pitch dia. Outside dia. Face width Hub width Total Length Allowable torque (N·m) Allowable torque (kgf·m) Backlash Weight Screw size 4 × 1.8 5 × 2.3 6 × 2.8 8 × 3.3 10 × 3.3 12 × 3.3 14 × 3.8
Catalog No. Shape
teeth of helix AH7 B C D E F G Bending strength Surface durability Bending strength Surface durability (mm) (kg) Catalog No. M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
KHG2-15R R KHG2-15R J BORE S1K
15 24 30 34 40.5 22.8 4.13 2.32 0.11
KHG2-15L L KHG2-15L J BORE S1K
12
KHG2-18R R KHG2-18R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Racks

Racks
18 30 36 40 48.5 31.9 4.95 3.25 0.17
KHG2-18L L KHG2-18L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2-20R R KHG2-20R J BORE S1K S1K S1K
20 32 40 44 56.6 40.8 5.77 4.16 0.20
KHG2-20L L KHG2-20L J BORE S1K S1K S1K
0.10~0.20
KHG2-22R R KHG2-22R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
22 36 44 48 64.9 50.6 6.62 5.16 0.25
CP Racks

CP Racks
& Pinions

& Pinions
KHG2-22L L KHG2-22L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2-24R R KHG2-24R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
24 38 48 52 73.3 61.4 7.47 6.26 0.30
KHG2-24L L KHG2-24L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
15
KHG2-25R R KHG2-25R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
25 40 50 54 77.5 67.3 7.90 6.86 0.33
KHG2-25L L KHG2-25L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2-26R R KHG2-26R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
26 42 52 56 81.8 73.4 8.34 7.49 0.37
KHG2-26L L KHG2-26L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Gears

Gears
Miter

Miter
KHG2-28R R KHG2-28R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
28 45 56 60 90.4 86.6 9.21 8.83 0.43
KHG2-28L L KHG2-28L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2-30R R KHG2-30R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
30 50 60 64 99.1 101 10.1 10.3 0.50
KHG2-30L L KHG2-30L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2-32R R KHG2-32R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
32 50 64 68 108 117 11.0 11.9 0.55
Gears

Gears
Bevel

Bevel
KHG2-32L L KHG2-32L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
18
KHG2-35R R KHG2-35R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
35 50 70 74 121 142 12.3 14.5 0.63
KHG2-35L L KHG2-35L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
S1 16 13 29
KHG2-36R R KHG2-36R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
36 50 72 76 126 151 12.8 15.4 0.12~0.22 0.65
KHG2-36L L KHG2-36L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Screw

Screw
Gears

Gears
KHG2-40R R KHG2-40R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
40 60 80 84 143 191 14.6 19.5 0.85
KHG2-40L L KHG2-40L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2-44R R KHG2-44R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
44 60 88 92 161 236 16.5 24.0 0.98
KHG2-44L L KHG2-44L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
20
KHG2-45R R KHG2-45R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

45 60 90 94 166 248 16.9 25.3 1.02
KHG2-45L L KHG2-45L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Worm

Worm
KHG2-48R R KHG2-48R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
48 60 96 100 172 273 17.5 27.9 1.13
KHG2-48L L KHG2-48L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2-50R R KHG2-50R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
50 60 100 104 181 299 18.4 30.5 1.16
KHG2-50L L KHG2-50L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2-60R R KHG2-60R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
60 65 120 124 225 447 22.9 45.6 1.65
KHG2-60L L KHG2-60L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Bevel

Bevel
KHG2-70R R KHG2-70R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
70 70 140 144 269 625 27.4 63.7 2.21
KHG2-70L L KHG2-70L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
25
KHG2-80R R KHG2-80R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
80 80 160 164 301 799 30.7 81.4 0.14~0.24 2.93
KHG2-80L L KHG2-80L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2-90R R KHG2-90R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Other

Other
90 90 180 184 344 1030 35.0 105 3.73
KHG2-90L L KHG2-90L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2-100R R KHG2-100R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
100 100 200 204 387 1290 39.4 132 4.64
KHG2-100L L KHG2-100L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
[Caution on Product Characteristics] ① T he allowable torques shown in the table are calculated values according to the assumed usage conditions. Please see Page [Caution on J series] ① As available-on-request products, requires a lead-time for shipping within 2 working-days (excludes the day ordered), after placing an order.
164 for more details. Please allow additional shipping time to get to your local distributor.
② The backlash values shown in the table are the theoretical values for the backlash in the normal direction of a pair of identical ② Number of products we can process for one order is 1 to 20 units. For quantities of 21 or more pieces, we need to quote price and lead time.
gears in mesh. ③ Keyways are made according to JIS B1301 standards, Js 9 tolerance.
③ T hese gears produce axial thrust forces. See Page 167 for more details. ④ Certain products which would otherwise have a very long tapped hole are counterbored to reduce the length of the tap.
④R  ight handed and left handed helical gears in the same module are designed to mesh as a pair, but KHG gears are not interchange- ⑤ Areas of products which have been re-worked will not be black oxide coated.
able with SH type helical gears. ⑥ For products having a tapped hole, a set screw is included.
[Caution on Secondary Operations] ①P
 lease read "Caution on Performing Secondary Operations" (Page 166) when performing modifications and/or secondary op-
erations for safety concerns. KHK Quick-Mod Gears, the KHK's system for quick modification of KHK stock gears is also available.
②D
 ue to the gear teeth being induction hardened, no secondary operations can be performed on tooth areas including the bot-
tom land (approx. 2 to 3 mm).
③W
 hile cutting off the entire hub may cause curvature deformation by residual stress, some products are straightened and an-
172 nealed after refining the material. You can download CAD data (DXF format) of KHK Products from the Web Catalog. 173
 KHG Module 2.5 KHG
Ground Helical Gears Series Ground Helical Gears
Specifications
G Drop in Replacements for Spur Gears G
E F E F

G
J=7mm

G
Precision grade JIS grade N6 (JIS B1702-1: 1998) ＊ G KHG ground helical gears use a G
Reference
section of gear Rotating plane "transverse" module.
J
Gear teeth Standard full depth The assembly distance is the same as
spur gear pairs with the same module
Gears

Gears
Transverse
Spur

Spur
pressure angle 20°
Helix angle 21°30' and number of teeth.
G

D
A
B
C

A
B
C
Material SCM440 Improved strength and low noise: Take
Heat treatment Thermal refinined, tooth surface
induction hardened
the next step up from spur gears.
Tooth hardness 50 ～ 60HRC ＊ For details of transverse helical gears, please see Page 25 of our
Helical

Helical
Gears

Gears
Surface treatment Black oxide coated except for ground part technical reference book.
S1 S1K
＊ The precision grade of J Series products is equivalent
to the value shown in the table.
To order J Series products, please specify; Catalog No. + J + BORE
Bore H7 ＊ The product shapes of J Series items are identified by background color.
Internal

Internal
Keyway Js9 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 25 28 30 32 35 40 45 50
Gears

Gears
No. of Direction Bore Hub dia. Pitch dia. Outside dia. Face width Hub width Total Length Allowable torque (N·m) Allowable torque (kgf·m) Backlash Weight Screw size 5 × 2.3 6 × 2.8 8 × 3.3 10 × 3.3 12 × 3.3 14 × 3.8
Catalog No. Shape
teeth of helix AH7 B C D E F G Bending strength Surface durability Bending strength Surface durability (mm) (kg) Catalog No. M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
KHG2.5-18R R KHG2.5-18R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
18 15 38 45 50 94.8 63.4 9.67 6.47 0.33
KHG2.5-18L L KHG2.5-18L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
0.10~0.20
KHG2.5-20R R KHG2.5-20R J BORE S1K
Racks

Racks
20 40 50 55 111 81.3 11.3 8.29 0.38 S1K S1K S1K
KHG2.5-20L L KHG2.5-20L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2.5-22R R KHG2.5-22R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
22 18 44 55 60 127 101 12.9 10.3 0.47
KHG2.5-22L L KHG2.5-22L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2.5-24R R KHG2.5-24R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
CP Racks

CP Racks
& Pinions

& Pinions
24 48 60 65 143 122 14.6 12.5 0.57
KHG2.5-24L L KHG2.5-24L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2.5-25R R KHG2.5-25R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
25 50 62.5 67.5 151 134 15.4 13.7 0.61
KHG2.5-25L L KHG2.5-25L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2.5-26R R KHG2.5-26R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
26 50 65 70 160 146 16.3 14.9 0.65
KHG2.5-26L L KHG2.5-26L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2.5-28R R KHG2.5-28R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Gears

Gears
28 60 70 75 176 173 18.0 17.6 0.12~0.22 0.83
Miter

Miter
KHG2.5-28L L KHG2.5-28L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
20
KHG2.5-30R R KHG2.5-30R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
30 S1 65 75 80 20 14 34 193 201 19.7 20.5 0.97
KHG2.5-30L L KHG2.5-30L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2.5-32R R KHG2.5-32R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
32 70 80 85 211 232 21.5 23.7 1.13
KHG2.5-32L L KHG2.5-32L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Gears

Gears
Bevel

Bevel
KHG2.5-35R R KHG2.5-35R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
35 70 87.5 92.5 236 284 24.1 28.9 1.28
KHG2.5-35L L KHG2.5-35L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2.5-40R R KHG2.5-40R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
40 70 100 105 268 365 27.3 37.2 1.53
KHG2.5-40L L KHG2.5-40L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2.5-48R R KHG2.5-48R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
48 75 120 125 336 547 34.2 55.8 2.13
Screw

Screw
Gears

Gears
KHG2.5-48L L KHG2.5-48L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG2.5-50R R KHG2.5-50R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
50 25 80 125 130 353 599 36.0 61.0 2.35
KHG2.5-50L L KHG2.5-50L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
0.14~0.24
KHG2.5-52R R KHG2.5-52R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
52 80 130 135 370 652 37.7 66.5 2.51
Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

KHG2.5-52L L KHG2.5-52L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Worm

Worm
KHG2.5-60R R KHG2.5-60R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
60 80 150 155 439 890 44.7 90.8 3.20
KHG2.5-60L L KHG2.5-60L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
[Caution on Product Characteristics] ① T he allowable torques shown in the table are calculated values according to the assumed usage conditions. Please see Page [Caution on J series] ① As available-on-request products, requires a lead-time for shipping within 2 working-days (excludes the day ordered), after placing an order.
164 for more details. Please allow additional shipping time to get to your local distributor.
② The backlash values shown in the table are the theoretical values for the backlash in the normal direction of a pair of identical ② Number of products we can process for one order is 1 to 20 units. For quantities of 21 or more pieces, we need to quote price and lead time.
gears in mesh. ③ Keyways are made according to JIS B1301 standards, Js 9 tolerance.
Bevel

Bevel
③ T hese gears produce axial thrust forces. See Page 167 for more details. ④ Certain products which would otherwise have a very long tapped hole are counterbored to reduce the length of the tap.
④R  ight handed and left handed helical gears in the same module are designed to mesh as a pair, but KHG gears are not interchange- ⑤ Areas of products which have been re-worked will not be black oxide coated.
able with SH type helical gears. ⑥ For products having a tapped hole, a set screw is included.
[Caution on Secondary Operations] ①P
 lease read "Caution on Performing Secondary Operations" (Page 166) when performing modifications and/or secondary op-
erations for safety concerns. KHK Quick-Mod Gears, the KHK's system for quick modification of KHK stock gears is also available.
Other

Other
②D
 ue to the gear teeth being induction hardened, no secondary operations can be performed on tooth areas including the bot-
tom land (approx. 2 to 3 mm).
③W
 hile cutting off the entire hub may cause curvature deformation by residual stress, some products are straightened and an-
nealed after refining the material.

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 KHG Module 3 KHG
Ground Helical Gears Series Ground Helical Gears
Specifications
G Drop in Replacements for Spur Gears G
E F E F

G
J=8mm

G
Precision grade JIS grade N6 (JIS B1702-1: 1998) ＊ G KHG ground helical gears use a G
Reference
section of gear Rotating plane "transverse" module.
J
Gear teeth Standard full depth The assembly distance is the same as
spur gear pairs with the same module
Gears

Gears
Transverse
Spur

Spur
pressure angle 20°
Helix angle 21°30' and number of teeth.
G

D
A
B
C

A
B
C
Material SCM440 Improved strength and low noise: Take
Heat treatment Thermal refinined, tooth surface
induction hardened
the next step up from spur gears.
Tooth hardness 50 ～ 60HRC ＊ For details of transverse helical gears, please see Page 25 of our
Helical

Helical
Gears

Gears
Surface treatment Black oxide coated except for ground part technical reference book.
S1 S1K
＊ The precision grade of J Series products is equivalent
to the value shown in the table.
To order J Series products, please specify; Catalog No. + J + BORE
Bore H7 ＊ The product shapes of J Series items are identified by background color.
Internal

Internal
Keyway Js9 18 19 20 22 25 28 30 32 35 40 45 50
Gears

Gears
No. of Direction Bore Hub dia. Pitch dia. Outside dia. Face width Hub width Total Length Allowable torque (N·m) Allowable torque (kgf·m) Backlash Weight Screw size 6 × 2.8 8 × 3.3 10 × 3.3 12 × 3.3 14 × 3.8
Catalog No. Shape
teeth of helix AH7 B C D E F G Bending strength Surface durability Bending strength Surface durability (mm) (kg) Catalog No. M5 M6 M8 M10
KHG3-16R R KHG3-16R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K
16 38 48 54 143 87.2 14.6 8.89 0.10~0.20 0.42
KHG3-16L L KHG3-16L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K
18
KHG3-18R R KHG3-18R J BORE S1K S1K
Racks

Racks
18 40 54 60 171 115 17.4 11.8 0.53 S1K S1K
KHG3-18L L KHG3-18L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG3-20R R KHG3-20R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
20 50 60 66 199 148 20.3 15.1 0.70
KHG3-20L L KHG3-20L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG3-24R R KHG3-24R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
CP Racks

CP Racks
& Pinions

& Pinions
24 58 72 78 258 224 26.3 22.8 1.03
KHG3-24L L KHG3-24L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
20
KHG3-25R R KHG3-25R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
25 60 75 81 272 245 27.8 25.0 0.12~0.22 1.12
KHG3-25L L KHG3-25L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG3-28R R KHG3-28R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
28 70 84 90 318 316 32.4 32.2 1.47
KHG3-28L L KHG3-28L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG3-30R R KHG3-30R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Gears

Gears
30 75 90 96 348 369 35.5 37.6 1.65
Miter

Miter
KHG3-30L L KHG3-30L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG3-32R R KHG3-32R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
32 75 96 102 363 407 37.0 41.5 1.82
KHG3-32L L KHG3-32L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
S1 25 16 41
KHG3-35R R KHG3-35R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
35 80 105 111 407 498 41.5 50.7 2.17
KHG3-35L L KHG3-35L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Gears

Gears
Bevel

Bevel
KHG3-36R R KHG3-36R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
36 80 108 114 422 530 43.0 54.0 2.27
KHG3-36L L KHG3-36L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
25
KHG3-40R R KHG3-40R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
40 80 120 126 482 670 49.2 68.3 2.69
KHG3-40L L KHG3-40L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG3-44R R KHG3-44R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
44 80 132 138 543 828 55.4 84.4 3.16
Screw

Screw
Gears

Gears
KHG3-44L L KHG3-44L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
0.14~0.24
KHG3-45R R KHG3-45R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
45 80 135 141 558 869 56.9 88.6 3.28
KHG3-45L L KHG3-45L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
KHG3-48R R KHG3-48R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
48 85 144 150 604 1000 61.6 102 3.75
Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

KHG3-48L L KHG3-48L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
Worm

Worm
KHG3-50R R KHG3-50R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
50 85 150 156 635 1090 64.7 112 3.95
KHG3-50L L KHG3-50L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
30
KHG3-60R R KHG3-60R J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
60 90 180 186 757 1560 77.2 159 5.57
KHG3-60L L KHG3-60L J BORE S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K S1K
[Caution on Product Characteristics] ① T he allowable torques shown in the table are calculated values according to the assumed usage conditions. Please see Page [Caution on J series] ① As available-on-request products, requires a lead-time for shipping within 2 working-days (excludes the day ordered), after placing an order.
164 for more details. Please allow additional shipping time to get to your local distributor.
Bevel

Bevel
② The backlash values shown in the table are the theoretical values for the backlash in the normal direction of a pair of identical ② Number of products we can process for one order is 1 to 20 units. For quantities of 21 or more pieces, we need to quote price and lead time.
gears in mesh. ③ Keyways are made according to JIS B1301 standards, Js 9 tolerance.
③ T hese gears produce axial thrust forces. See Page 167 for more details. ④ Certain products which would otherwise have a very long tapped hole are counterbored to reduce the length of the tap.
④R  ight handed and left handed helical gears in the same module are designed to mesh as a pair, but KHG gears are not interchange- ⑤ Areas of products which have been re-worked will not be black oxide coated.
able with SH type helical gears. ⑥ For products having a tapped hole, a set screw is included.
Other

Other
[Caution on Secondary Operations] ①P
 lease read "Caution on Performing Secondary Operations" (Page 166) when performing modifications and/or secondary op-
erations for safety concerns. KHK Quick-Mod Gears, the KHK's system for quick modification of KHK stock gears is also available.
②D
 ue to the gear teeth being induction hardened, no secondary operations can be performed on tooth areas including the bot-
tom land (approx. 2 to 3 mm).
③W
 hile cutting off the entire hub may cause curvature deformation by residual stress, some products are straightened and an-
nealed after refining the material.

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 SH Module 2、3 SH
Steel Helical Gears Helical Gears
G
Specifications
E F
Precision grade JIS grade N8 (JIS B1702-1: 1998)
Reference Normal plane
section of gear
Gear teeth Standard full depth
Gears

Gears
Spur

Spur
Transverse 20°
pressure angle
Helix angle 15°

D
A
B
C
Material S45C
Heat treatment ―
Tooth hardness (less than 194HB)
Helical

Helical
Gears

Gears
Surface treatment Black oxide coating S1

Direction Bore Hub dia. Pitch dia. Outside dia. Face width Hub width Total length Allowable torque (N·m) Allowable torque (kgf·m) Backlash Weight
Catalog No. Module No. of teeth
of helix
Shape Catalog No.
AH7 B C D E F G Bending strength Surface durability Bending strength Surface durability (mm) (kg)

SH2-15R R SH2-15R
Internal

Internal
15 S1 12 24 31.06 35.06 25 10 35
Gears

Gears
43.7 2.90 4.46 0.30 0.12~0.26 0.15
SH2-15L L SH2-15L
SH2-20R R SH2-20R
20 S1 12 32 41.41 45.41 25 10 35 67.1 5.85 6.84 0.60 0.12~0.26 0.30
SH2-20L L SH2-20L
SH2-30R R SH2-30R
30 S1 12 50 62.12 66.12 25 10 35 117 15.3 11.9 1.56 0.14~0.30 0.72
SH2-30L L SH2-30L
Racks

Racks
m2
SH2-40R R SH2-40R
40 S1 18 60 82.82 86.82 25 10 35 169 28.9 17.2 2.95 0.14~0.30 1.21
SH2-40L L SH2-40L
SH2-60R R SH2-60R
60 S1 18 70 124.23 128.23 25 10 35 275 70.8 28.0 7.22 0.18~0.36 2.61
SH2-60L L SH2-60L
CP Racks

CP Racks
& Pinions

& Pinions
SH2-90R R SH2-90R
90 S1 18 120 186.35 190.35 25 10 35 437 173 44.6 17.6 0.20~0.44 6.17
SH2-90L L SH2-90L
SH3-15R R SH3-15R
15 S1 15 36 46.59 52.59 35 15 50 138 9.67 14.0 0.99 0.14~0.32 0.52
SH3-15L L SH3-15L
SH3-20R R SH3-20R
20 S1 15 50 62.12 68.12 35 15 50 211 19.4 21.6 1.98 0.14~0.32 0.99
SH3-20L L SH3-20L
Gears

Gears
Miter

Miter
SH3-30R R SH3-30R
m3 30 S1 20 70 93.17 99.17 35 15 50 368 50.2 37.5 5.12 0.18~0.38 2.20
SH3-30L L SH3-30L
SH3-40R R SH3-40R
40 S1 20 80 124.23 130.23 35 15 50 531 95.5 54.1 9.73 0.18~0.38 3.80
SH3-40L L SH3-40L
Gears

Gears
SH3-60R R SH3-60R
Bevel

Bevel
60 S1 20 140 186.35 192.35 35 15 50 866 236 88.3 24.0 0.20~0.44 9.18
SH3-60L L SH3-60L
[Caution on Product Characteristics] ① T he allowable torques shown in the table are calculated values according to the assumed usage conditions. Please see Page [Caution on Secondary Operations] ①Please read "Caution on Performing Secondary Operations" (Page 166) when performing
164 for more details. modifications and/or secondary operations for safety concerns. KHK Quick-Mod Gears, the
② T he backlash values shown in the table are the theoretical values for the backlash in the normal direction of a pair of identical KHK's system for quick modification of KHK stock gears is also available.
gears in mesh. ②Avoid performing secondary operations that narrow the tooth width as it affects precision
Screw

Screw
Gears

Gears
③ T hese gears produce axial thrust forces. See Page 167 for more details. and strength.
④R  ight handed and left handed helical gears in the same module are designed to mesh as a pair, but SH gears are not interchange-
able with KHG type helical gears.
Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

Products Gearboxes Gear Pairs

Worm

Worm
■ Reference Section of Gears
■ SH Helical Gear Center Distance ■ SH Helical Gear Center Distance
Bevel

Bevel
Catalog No. SH2-15 R SH2-20 R SH2-30 R SH2-40 R SH2-60 R SH2-90 R Catalog No. SH3-15 R SH3-20 R SH3-30 R SH3-40 R SH3-60 R
Transverse module (SH helical gears) and normal module (KHG L L L L L L L L L L L
R R
ground helical gears) are available for the gear teeth according SH2-15 L 31.06 ― ― ― ― ― SH3-15 L 46.59 ― ― ― ―
to the gear reference cross section. Even if products have the Normal Module
Transverse Module
R
SH2-20 L 36.23 41.41 ― ― ― ― R
Other

Other
SH3-20 L 54.35 62.12 ― ― ―
same helix angle and module, transverse and normal module ＊ Above is for illustration purposes only and differs R
gears have different gear teeth and thus cannot engage. from actual tooth forms. To find more details, SH2-30 L 46.59 51.76 62.12 ― ― ―
R
please see the section "4.3 Helical Gears" in sepa- SH3-30 L 69.88 77.65 93.17 ― ―
R
rate technical reference book (Page 22). SH2-40 L 56.94 62.12 72.47 82.82 ― ―
R
R SH3-40 L 85.41 93.17 108.70 124.23 ―
SH2-60 L 77.65 82.82 93.17 103.53 124.23 ―

R R
SH2-90 L 108.70 113.88 124.23 134.59 155.29 186.35 SH3-60 L 116.47 124.23 139.76 155.29 186.35

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 Recommended Mating Helical Racks
Helical Rack & Pinion

KHG Ground Helical Gears SH Steel Helical Gears

Precision: JIS Grade N6 Precision: JIS Grade N8
Material: SCM440 Material: S45C
Heat Treatment: T hermal refined / Heat Treatment: -
gear tooth induction Module: m2, 3
hardened
Module: m1 to 3

Please see Page 168 for more details. Please see Page 178 for more details.

Recommendation KRHG·KRHGF·KRHGFD Recommendation SRH·SRHF·SRHFD

Ground Helical Racks Steel Helical Racks
Precision: KHK Grade 1 Precision: KHK Grade 5
Material: SCM440 Material: S45C
Heat Treatment: Thermal refining only Heat Treatment: -
Module: m1 to 3 Module: m2, 3
Nominal Total Length: 100, 500, 1,000 mm Nominal Total Length: 100, 500, 1,000 mm

Please see Page 230 Please see Page 232

for more details. for more details.

SHE Steel Helical Gears Dedicated

for racks

Precision: JIS Grade N8

Material: S45C
Heat Treatment: -
Module: m1.5 to 6

Please see Page 234 for more details.

Recommendation SRHEF Steel Helical Racks

Precision: KHK Grade 4

Material: S45C
Heat Treatment: -
Module: m1.5 to 6
Nominal Total Length: 1,000 mm

Please see Page 234

for more details.

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