Rapid Gear succeeds with its exceptional products and client service

Machining, gear cutting, and gearboxes are Rapid Gear's three main areas of expertise.

When Canadian manufacturers are looking for the best in custom gears, gearboxes, and special-purpose machinery, they turn to Rapid Gear. For more than 40 years, this company in Kitchener, Ont. has been helping clients in a variety of industries get the best gear solutions and machined components to keep their operations running smoothly and profitably due to rapid response to breakdowns.

Many factors contribute to Rapid Gear’s stellar reputation as a provider of top gear solutions. From the company’s versatile production facility to its competitive pricing on large custom gear solutions, Rapid Gear stands out from the rest.

From machining to gear cutting

Founded in 1976, Rapid Gear has grown and expanded into a major builder and designer of gear solutions and related services at the forefront of industry. Today, the company operates in more than 40,000 square feet of world-class design and manufacturing facilities, with direct access to major highways, international airports, and seaports to deliver final products to clients quickly.

Rapid Gear’s services can be classified into three general categories:

• Machining. A full-service machining department with the most advanced equipment and human knowledge to create high-quality custom gears. CNC turning and machining equipment give all production runs uniformity and precision.
• Gear cutting. Rapid Gear staff can cut anything from single units to small production runs, using nylon and cast iron to alloy steel and bronze with hardened, ground teeth.
• Gearboxes. Designing, building, maintenance, repairs, and other onsite services are ways that Rapid Gear contributes to the gearbox industry. The company’s experienced craftspeople can restore or redesign old gearboxes, especially when the original manufacturer is out of business or the unit has been discontinued, Rapid Gear is up to the task.

Rapid Gear employs a team of highly skilled machinists and engineers who can tackle any job brought to them. Their abilities are diverse enough to serve the needs of many different sectors, including the military, mining/aggregate, heavy lifting equipment, pulp and paper, and marine industries.

With decades of experience in in-house machining, gearing, and power transmission for many types of customers, Rapid Gear is the place to go for the most effective gear solutions.

To learn more, contact Rapid Gear.

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