FAQ's

Q: What products, other than Gears, do you manufacturer? A: Pulleys, assembly of bearings to gears & pulleys, crankshaft flange adapters, flywheel adaptors

Q: What tolerances do you typically hold? A: We produce products that require +/- 0.0002 tolerances on diameters

Q: What materials do you use? A: Mainly 8620 and 4140 materials that are cast, forged or bar stock. We have the ability to machine a full range of steels

Q: Do you use Robotics in manufacturing?

A: Yes, to ensure greater tolerance products, increase capacities in our high volume manufacturing and to be globally competitive.

Q: Are you ISO/TS certified? A: Yes, QS-9000, 2000 and TS-16949:2002

Q: What is your capacity? A: We are a high volume manufacturer of gears and specialize in the 60,000-400,000 annual gear requirements

Q: Do you have EDI capabilities? A: Yes

Q: What is your PPM?

A: Less than 40 delivered to our customer

Q: What processes do you utilize? A: Turning, hobbing, shaving, grinding, heat treating, broaching and milling

Q: What is your global position in the industry? A: With our advanced and automated manufacturing processes, we are considered competitive on a global basis and a benchmark for high volume production

Q: Where is your plant located?

A: Downers Grove, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. See Contact Global