Global Gear & Machining, LLC

Global Gear & Machining, LLC

  • 2500 Curtiss St
  • Downers Grove, Illinois
  • 60515

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Description

Global Gear manufactures pulleys from steel and cast iron that typically include bushings or bearings, as well as couplings that are produced from steel materials incorporating rubber bushings for load distribution and absorption.

Global Gear & Machining was established in 1991 as a high volume precision gear manufacturer, which initially produced products serving applications in the medium and heavy duty truck industry. As a result of a continual focus on quality and the expansion of technical capabilities through strategic investments, Global Gear has expanded its capabilities to include precision gear grinding and shaping serving customers in a diverse set of industries.

Global Gear is committed to producing the highest-quality precision gears and components in the industry. As an ISO/TS 16949:2002 certified company utilizing statistical tools and automated gauging, Global Gear ensures our products meet the rigorous specifications for NVH, design and life cycle performance. We use a comprehensive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and a continuous improvement approach on every program and project to meet customer expectations.

Global Gear was acquired by IMS Companies in 2002. IMS is a diversified group of companies positioned with the size, scale and reach necessary to provide innovative solutions for its customers through custom manufacturing and development of proprietary products. IMS serves a wide array of industries including the appliance, automotive, commercial vehicle, communications, consumer, electronics, medical and various industrial markets. For more information, visit www.imsmfg.com .

Global Gear produces machined shafts used in applications that provide the interface of power devices to transmissions, axles, and power takeoff (PTO) components. These typically include shafts with internal or external splines with custom-designed engagement features. Global Gear manufactures these in a variety of machining centers with lengths up to 600 mm.

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Company founded
1991

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