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Plating Gears

Novo Metal Finishing Equipment (MFE) provides drop-in replacement components and assemblies for the metal plating and wet processing industries. We fabricate gears here in our Bristol, Connecticut manufacturing facility. With over 100 years of combined industry experience, we have become a trusted supplier for manufacturing and process companies all over the country. 

All gears are custom made to be an exact replacement for worn components on the metal plating or wet processing line. From material to pitch circle to number of teeth to face width and more, we machine the gear exactly to our customer’s specification. Our gears can be made from polypropylene, steel or stainless steel be hardened or natural.  Made from high quality metals and plastics these plating gears outlast the competition. All gears are custom made to your specs in terms of gear diameter, pitch and teeth count. In addition to individual replacement components, Novo MFE can integrate a full plating assembly including plating barrels, gear trains, industrial hanger arms and collars.

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The Novo MFE Advantage:

  • Quick Replacements

    The Novo Precision Metal Finishing Equipment gears and parts are the ideal drop-in replacement for worn components. Components ship quickly from our Connecticut facility to get your production line back up and running.

  • Rugged Components

    We know the plating process is extremely abusive for components. This is why the Novo MFE gears are both chemically and mechanically rugged, increasing the number of cycles and lifetime of the barrel assembly.

  • Local Support

    The Novo MFE team is located inside of the Novo Campus in Bristol, Connecticut. We respond directly to requests via phone and email. As experts in metal finishing, we provide components and assemblies for customers in a wide array of industries. Our product portfolio ranges from components such as horns, saddles and danglers to full portable barrel plating assemblies. We take pride in being a US manufacturing company, and we make communication a top priority.

Plating Gear Specs:

  • All Plating Gears sourced with US steel and machined in our Bristol, CT facility
  • Gears can be made in Poly, Steel or Stainless Steel, hardened or unhardened
  • Custom diameters, pitch and teeth counts available to be an exact replacement part
  • Polypropylene gears can be manufactured in black, white or orange

FAQs:

  • Are Novo plating gears made in the USA?

    Yes. Novo Metal Finishing Equipment machines and fabricates plating gears in their Bristol, Connecticut manufacturing facility using U.S.-sourced materials whenever possible.

  • Can Novo help identify the correct replacement gear?

    Yes. Novo’s experienced team can assist customers in identifying replacement gears and matching specifications for existing plating barrel systems and wet processing equipment.

  • Can Novo manufacture gears for older or obsolete plating systems?

    Yes. Novo frequently manufactures custom replacement gears for legacy and hard-to-source plating systems by matching the original specifications or reverse engineering worn components.

  • Can Novo provide replacement gears for existing plating lines?

    Absolutely. Novo specializes in drop-in replacement gears designed to match worn or damaged components in existing plating and wet processing systems. Exact-fit replacements help minimize downtime and simplify installation.

  • Can polypropylene plating gears be customized by color?

    Yes. Polypropylene gears can be manufactured in black, white, or orange depending on customer preference or process identification needs.

  • Do plating gears require routine maintenance?

    Yes. Regular inspection for wear, chemical degradation, cracking, and tooth damage can help prevent unexpected downtime. Proper alignment and lubrication of supporting components also improve gear life.

  • Does Novo Metal Finishing Equipment manufacture custom plating gears?

    Yes. Novo Metal Finishing Equipment manufactures custom plating gears built to exact customer specifications, including gear diameter, pitch, tooth count, face width, and material selection.

  • Does Novo offer complete gear assemblies or only individual gears?

    Novo can provide both individual replacement gears and complete plating assemblies that integrate barrels, gear trains, hanger arms, collars, and related plating components.

  • How quickly can replacement plating gears ship?

    Novo focuses on quick-turn manufacturing and replacement support to help customers minimize production downtime. Many replacement components ship directly from their Connecticut facility.

  • What are plating gears used for?

    Plating gears are used in metal finishing and wet processing systems to drive and rotate plating barrels and other moving components during the plating process. Proper gear operation helps ensure consistent barrel rotation, uniform plating coverage, and reliable production performance.

  • What industries use plating gears?

    Plating gears are commonly used in electroplating, anodizing, precious metal finishing, zinc plating, nickel plating, copper plating, and other wet processing applications that require rotating barrel systems.

  • What information is needed to quote a custom plating gear?

    Typical information includes gear diameter, number of teeth, pitch, bore size, material requirements, face width, and application details. Photos or drawings of existing gears can also help speed up the quoting process.

  • What makes Novo plating gears more durable?

    Novo plating gears are engineered for harsh plating environments where chemicals, heat, and continuous rotation can quickly wear components. The gears are designed to be both chemically resistant and mechanically rugged for extended service life.

  • What materials are available for plating gears?

    Novo MFE plating gears can be manufactured from polypropylene, steel, or stainless steel. Depending on the application requirements, gears can also be supplied hardened or unhardened.

  • Why choose Novo Metal Finishing Equipment for plating gears?

    Novo combines over 100 years of combined metal finishing industry experience with in-house machining, fast turnaround times, custom engineering capabilities, and responsive customer support from their Bristol, Connecticut facility.

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