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Description

Girth Gears from ABS are engineered for heavy-duty industrial applications, delivering reliable power transmission for large rotating systems such as ball mills, kilns, and dryers. Made from high-quality, wear-resistant materials, ABS Girth Gears are designed to withstand the stresses of continuous operation, ensuring long service life and minimal maintenance. These gears offer precise alignment and load distribution, providing smooth and efficient torque transmission even under extreme operating conditions.

Custom-designed to meet specific operational requirements, ABS Girth Gears can be manufactured in a wide range of sizes and configurations. With advanced manufacturing techniques, including optimized gear tooth profiles and surface finishes, our gears minimize friction, reduce wear, and ensure high efficiency, making them ideal for industries such as mining, cement, steel, and sugar.

Girth gears are utilized in a variety of mining, cement, and minerals processing applications where downtime is not an option, such as copper, gold, silver, platinum, and iron ore production.

Key features

  • Durable construction: Made from high-quality, wear-resistant materials for long-lasting performance.
  • High load capacity: Capable of transmitting large amounts of torque in heavy-duty applications.
  • Optimized gear design: Precision-engineered tooth profiles reduce friction and wear, improving operational efficiency.
  • Custom sizes and configurations: Tailored to meet specific operational needs for various industries.
  • Minimal maintenance: Designed for continuous operation with reduced maintenance requirements.

Industrial applications

  • Mining: Essential for large grinding mills and material handling systems that require reliable, heavy-duty torque transmission.
  • Cement Industry: Used in rotary kilns and mills, ensuring efficient operation and extended equipment life.
  • Steel Manufacturing: Applied in large furnaces and rolling mills where consistent torque transmission is critical.
  • Sugar Industry: Ensures smooth and reliable power transmission in sugarcane mills and processing equipment, handling heavy loads with ease.

Robust and reliable

MGS Girth Gears
  • High integrity girth gears designed for ultimate strength and reliability.
  • Options for cast steel, SG iron and forged/fabricated gears.
  • 320BHN hardness can be achieved with cast gears, 340BHN with fabricated options.
  • Designed and manufactured to major international standards including AGMA .
  • Proven designs supported by a global reference list. 
  • 3X three year warranty packages available for extra assurance.

Global expertise delivered locally

  • Extensively field tested and proven.
  • Access to a global network of service, installation and operation experts.
  • Global manufacturing capabilities supported by a professional supply chain. 
  • Customer focused approach – when you need us, we will be there. 
  • Capacity up to 14m diameter. 

Girth Gears Finite Element Analysis

MGS Girth Gears Finite Element Analysis

For over 40 years our engineering department has collected data on behavior and performance of the components of dozens of cement mills in the 1000 to 3600 kW range. Vibration readings have been taken on main moving parts and their relevant supporting structures; in addition, the status of analyzed elements and any problem arising have been recorded.

Such readings have been repeatedly taken at preset intervals so as to create a comprehensive data base. Recently, we set up powerful design workstations and installed dedicated software packages for the finite-element method calculation. By using these packages, we can analyze the critical components of machines of our own design as well as other machines.

State of the art manufacturing process

MGS Girth Gear Manufacturing process

Girth Gears section designs

ABS offers a variety of MGS Girth Gear designs, each engineered to meet the specific demands of different industrial applications. The choice of design depends on factors such as load capacity, operational environment, and maintenance needs. Below are the primary Girth Gear designs available from ABS:

  • T Section Design: Known for its robust construction, the T-section design is commonly used in applications where high torque and load-bearing capacity are required. Its simple and strong structure ensures durability and long service life, making it ideal for heavy-duty applications such as kilns and mills.
  • Y Section Design: The Y-section design provides enhanced stability and load distribution. This design is typically used in systems that require precise alignment and smooth torque transmission, reducing wear and improving operational efficiency. It’s suitable for high-stress environments like rotary furnaces and material handling systems.
  • Multiple Segments Design: This design features multiple segments, allowing for easier installation, maintenance, and transportation. The multiple segments design is perfect for large, complex systems where modularity and ease of maintenance are key, such as in mining and cement plants.
  • Kiln and Rotary Furnace Applications: ABS Girth Gears are specifically designed for kilns and rotary furnaces, where continuous operation, high-temperature environments, and heavy loads are typical. These gears ensure efficient power transmission and minimize wear, even under extreme conditions, ensuring reliable performance and extended equipment life.
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